Top 10 world news: US FAA says flights resuming operations, Afghan suicide blast kills 20 & more

Ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on strike on Wednesday (January 11) over better pay with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling Parliament that the walkout is terrifying for patients. Another such strike will take place on January 23. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system has been fully restored, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch. And in Afghanistan, over 20 people were killed and eight were injured in a suicide blast outside the country's foreign ministry in Kabul.

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UK ambulance workers go on strike, PM calls walkout 'terrifying for patients'

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Around 25,000 ambulance workers in the United Kingdom (UK) went on a strike on Wednesday (January 11) over pay and working conditions. This is the second time since ambulance workers walked out and a third such strike is expected on January 23.

US: FAA says system restored after more than 3,700 flights grounded due to technical snag

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced that itsNOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) system— which alerts pilots and crew to advisories and information for flights— has been fully restored and the ground stop has been lifted, hours after it experienced a major technical glitch.

Afghanistan: Over 20 killed in suicide bomb blast outside foreign ministry in Kabul

More than 20 people are reported to have been killed in a suicide bomb attack outsidethe Afghanistanforeign ministry office in Kabul on Wednesday.An explosion near the headquarters of the Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul killed over 20 and injured around eight, according to AP reports. Sources saya meeting was taking placeinside the MoFAbuilding.

Russia responds to Wagner’s claim of control over Soledar, says fight for city ongoing

The Russian army on Wednesday (January 11) countered mercenary group Wagner's claim a day back that its fighters had taken control of the Soledar City in Ukraine. Issuing a statement, the Russian army said the battle for Soledar is ongoing, adding assault squads were fighting in the city, a report by news agency AFP said.Earlier, Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed late Tuesday that the group took control of the entire territory of the city.

H&M, Zara among brands accused of unfairly treating Bangladesh suppliers, paid them less than production costs

During the pandemic, Lidl, Zara's owners Inditex, H&M, and Next are alleged to have paid Bangladeshi apparel suppliers less than production costs, making it difficult for factories to meet the nation's minimum wage requirements.

Iran: Jailed activist Sepideh Qolian writes letter describing brutality in prison

Sepideh Qolian, on of Iran's most prominent women activist has described the torture and interrogation that has been taking place in Iran's notorious Evin prison. BBC reported that Qolian has written a letter from inside the jail. She is serving a five-year jail sentence handed in 2018 for what the courts termed actions 'against national security.' At the time, she had supported a strike.

Iran, Russia working on new trade route with India to bypass Western sanctions: Report

Back in 2002, Iran, Russia and India signed an agreement for the construction of the International North-South Transport Corridor, connecting India and Russia through Iran and Azerbaijan, bypassing the Suez Canal.

Ahead of watchdog report, Indonesian president admits to country's human rights violation record

Indonesian president Joko Widodo's noted admission about country's human rights violations came a day ahead of Human Rights Watch report on state of human rights across 100 countries worldwide.

WWE, world’s largest pro-wrestling company, SOLD to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - Report

WWE, the world's largest pro-wrestling company, has reportedly been bought by Saudi Arabia'sPublic Investment Fund.As per DAZN's Steven Muehlhausen of DAZN, WWE "will go back to being private" for the first time since October 1999.

'Naatu Naatu' shot outside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's palace, reveals 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli

'Naatu Naatu' song from the hit Telugu film 'RRR', which featured Ram Charan and Jr NTR in lead roles, bagged a Golden Globe trophy on Tuesday. The song was shot atUkraine President VolodymyrZelensky's official residence in 2021.