Fri Jan 03 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Global News Roundup: HMPV Outbreak, India-China Tensions, and More

**Beijing, China/New Delhi, India** – A Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China has prompted the Indian government to monitor the situation closely. Experts are urging early detection and preventative measures to curb its spread. This comes amidst heightened tensions between India and China following the creation of new Chinese counties encompassing disputed territory in Aksai Chin. India strongly condemned this move.

**Hyderabad, India** – Actor Allu Arjun has been granted regular bail in a case stemming from a stampede during the promotion of his film *Pushpa 2*.

**Delhi, India** – Delhi is grappling with severe air pollution, leading to the imposition of GRAP 3 restrictions, including a ban on construction work. Dense fog is also causing significant travel disruptions.

**Sydney, Australia** – Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting expressed surprise at the phrasing used to describe Rohit Sharma’s absence from the Sydney Test.

**Patna, India** – BSNL will discontinue 3G services in Patna from January 15th.

**Other News:**

* US President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and others.
* A terror attack in New Orleans has prompted President Biden to vow to relentlessly pursue ISIS.
* The Syrian crisis continues, with reports of HTS forces seeking pro-Assad fighters and arms in Homs.
* A massive fire has engulfed a commercial building in Seongnam, South Korea, with several feared trapped.
* Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza, killing 30 people and displacing thousands.
* India is assisting Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who received a death sentence abroad.
* India rejected a US media report alleging its involvement in a plot to overthrow a foreign government.
* An attorney for Rana challenged a US court’s extradition ruling to India, citing double jeopardy concerns.
* Prime Minister Modi launched major development projects in Delhi ahead of Assembly elections, prompting a retort from Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal.
* Various sporting news items including updates on the Vijay Hazare Trophy and retirement announcements were reported. Several Bollywood updates were also included.

This news roundup provides a brief overview of significant events from various parts of the world. Further details can be found in individual news sources.

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