top-10 World New Round Up

1. While Novak Djokovic admits to breaking his seclusion, Covid is optimistic.

Novak Djokovic admits to breaking isolation regulations after testing positive for corticosteroid. Australian government still considering whether to revoke his visa. Could revoke visa just days before the Australian Open.

2. In a furious address, Biden calls for an overhaul of US election laws.

US Vice-President Joe Biden has called for a change in Senate rules to allow voting reforms. Analysts believe that such a move would require the approval of every Democrat in the Senate. Some famous voting rights campaigners are dismissing the event as "too little, too late".

3. A Saudi court has ordered that a man accused of harassment be named first.

Yasser al-Arawi was found guilty of harassing a woman with indecent statements by the Criminal Court in Medina. He received an eight-month jail term and a $1,330 (£980) fine. Repeat offenders face up to five years in jail and an $80,000 fine.

4. According to the WHO, COVID vaccines'may need to be modified' for Omicron.

Current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated to ensure they are effective against new variants like Omicron. The new coronavirus is highly resistant to antibodies from a past infection as well as those elicited by vaccination, reduced the efficacy of most used doses to under 40%.

5. Israeli scientists teach goldfish to drive a robotic car on land

A team from Ben-Gurion University has taught goldfish to maneuver a robotic car on land, via a top-down camera that monitors their movements. The fish were successfully trained to reach a pink target at the opposite end of a room in return for a fish food reward. They tested fish that were named after characters from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". Study shows fish can navigate in a very different world from us, researcher says.

6. Dr. Anthony Fauci, US Senator Rand Paul, is making violent threats against me.

Dr. Anthony Fauci accuses Sen. Rand Paul of spreading misinformation that has sparked threats of violence against him and his family. An Infectious disease official says Paul's attacks distract the public from the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Paul denies making personal attacks against the doctor and says no one wishes violence on him.

7. As starvation ravages Afghanistan, the West is asked to intervene to save the country's economy.

The Taliban's lightning takeover saw billions of dollars in Afghan assets frozen overseas. International funding, which had supported 75% of government spending, also dried up overnight. Finding a way to avert catastrophe is complicated by long-standing UN, US and other sanctions on the Islamist group. Women are dropping at the feet of aid workers and men are scavenging in bins for dry bread, she says. FAO country representative Richard Trenchard says keeping farmers on their land is critical to stave off famine.

Aid agencies are looking for ways to inject money into the economy without going through Taliban authorities. Analysts urge the international community to unfreeze assets and engage with the Taliban.

8. This Dubai restaurant is utilizing technology to combat seafood fraud.

A study found that one in five fishes tested in restaurants and markets was mislabeled. Rock fish restaurant in Dubai is using technology to help diners learn the provenance of their fish. Customers receive a QR code with their order that links to a web page that tells them when and where their fish was caught.

9. Taiwan suspends F-16 fleet combat training following a plane crash into the sea.

Taiwan's air force has suspended combat training for its F-16 fleet. A recently upgraded model of the fighter jet crashed into the sea on Tuesday. It is the latest of a series of accidents involving Taiwan's military aircraft. Helicopters and ships are searching for the missing pilot.

10. According to US authorities, India would accept imports of US pork and goods.

India has agreed to allow imports of US pork and pork products into India. The move removes a longstanding barrier to US agricultural trade. The United States was the world's third-largest pork producer and second-largest exporter. In fiscal year 2021, the United States exported more than $1.6 billion of agricultural products to India.

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