January 06, 2022

*) Fuel protests turn deadly in Kazakhstan Dozens of protesters have been killed in Kazakhstan overnight as riots over fuel prices resumed for the fifth day. In the main city of Almaty, armoured personnel carriers and ground troops could be seen in the main square after a night of deadly clashes. A Russia-led military alliance is sending "peacekeeping forces" after President Tokayev asked for help to quell protests. The White House and United Nations urged Kazakh authorities to show "restraint" in dealing with civil unrest. *) North Korea claims second successful hypersonic missile test North Korea has successfully tested a hypersonic missile in the first major weapons test by the nuclear-armed nation this year. The North Korean state news agency reported a second test of what Pyongyang claims are hypersonic gliding missiles. The United States, Japan and Canada condemned the test which came amid stalled denuclearisation talks ​​​*) Military bases hosting US troops in Iraq and Syria come under attack Iraqi military bases hosting US troops in Iraq's western Anbar province and the capital of Baghdad have been hit by rockets. In Syria, eight rounds of indirect fire landed inside a base with members of the US-led coalition. No casualties were reported. The attacks began on Monday on the anniversary of a US air strike that killed Iran's General Qasem Soleimani. *) Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa cancelled Australia has denied entry to Novak Djokovic and cancelled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to Covid vaccination rules. The top-ranked tennis player announced on Tuesday that he had “exemption permission” and landed in Australia the next day. But Australian border authorities didn't accept the exemption or let him in. “The rule is very clear,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison told a news conference, adding that Djokovic didn’t have a valid medical exemption. And finally … *) Turkiye showcases all-electric 'smart' car in Las Vegas event Turkiye