On Saturday (May 18), South Koreans closed their eyes and got comfortable for a sleeping contest aimed at raising awareness about the need of rest in a country with one of the world's poorest sleep quality rankings.

South Koreans participate in 'power nap' contest

The Chinese social media app remains under Global scrutiny. The Canadian intelligence Chief has come up with a stark warning against using the app. He said that China could in fact be using it to spy on Canadians. Watch in for more details!

TikTok: Firm never shared user data with Chinese government

Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean has recognized India as an "important player on the international scene" and has extended an invitation to Indian students, tourists, and investors to visit his country. In an interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Chișinău, the Moldovan capital, he praised India's economic growth, stating, "I would like to congratulate India for becoming one of the fastest-growing large economies. This is great for India and for the world as well." He emphasized Moldova's enthusiasm in strengthening ties with India, noting," India, we see, is becoming more and more an important player on the international scene. And we are very glad that we open our relationships with India." Prime Minister Recean expressed a desire to attract more Indian students to Moldova. He assured that Moldovan universities are gearing up to welcome additional Indian students, with English-speaking teachers, adequate learning facilities, comfortable living conditions, and affordable prices. The PM also spoke about his country's desire to join the EU, and how it has been hosting many Ukrainian refugees amid the conflict in Ukraine. He said, "Our objective is to be an equal member of the European Union and together as a large union, to be an example for the world on how to develop and how to bring prosperity to people"

Moldovan PM says 'the war next to our border is an economic & social problem for us'

The first shipment of humanitarian aid has arrived in Gaza via a temporary floating pier, the US military has confirmed. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Humanitarian aid arrives on Gaza shores through US-built pier

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Comet fragment lights up sky - Raisi chopper makes 'rough landing' - Gaza: Israeli strike kills 31 - Netanyahu govt on the brink? - New Caledonia: France mobilises cops

Raisi chopper makes 'rough landing' | Comet fragment lights up sky

The wars conflicts and Rising security concerns are forcing countries around the world to increase their military spending. Global military spending reached a record high in 2023 surging 6.8% to almost 2.5 trillion dollar. This marks the ninth consecutive year of increase with 2023 being the steepest rise since 2009. Watch in for more details!

Global military expenditure reaches over $2.4 trillion in 2023

With South Africa heading to polls in less than two weeks its former President Jacob Zuma has launched its new parties' Manifesto. The MK party gained its popularity after Zuma announced in December that he will be campaigning for it and not the governing party ANC that is led by his former ally. Watch in for more details!

South Africa Elections 2024: Jacob Zuma vs Cyril Ramaphosa

The Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal popularly known as Prachanda is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on Monday and this will mark the fourth confidence vote since his government was formed in December 2022. Watch in for more details!

Nepal PM Prachanda to seek fourth confidence vote on May 20

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details!

Raisi's convoy helicopter accident: Iran's Interior Minister confirms incident

Khine Thu Kha, a spokesman for the Arakan Army (AA), said its soldiers had taken Buthidaung near Myanmar's border with Bangladesh. Watch to know more.

Myanmar: Clashes intensify between Junta, Arakan army

Russia has called on France to refrain from using force against protesters in new Caledonia. A Russian foreign Ministry statement urged France to respect the people's rights and freedoms. Watch in for more details!

New Caledonia Protests: Russia urges France to respect 'people's rights and freedom'

According to reports, the US and Iran held indirect discussions in Oman this month to avoid escalation in the Middle East. Watch to know more.

US-Iran talks on West Asia crisis: US, Iran hold a 'secret dialogue' amid raging Gaza war

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