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Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill three, injure 23 despite truce

Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked

South Korea mulls deploying military assets to Strait of Hormuz

World's fifth-largest economy, British army can't afford to train

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Taiwan raises 'concerns' over China's missile test

BRICS 2026: $1 trillion sovereign capital set to converge in Delhi for first iBRICS Summit

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UN votes to correct world map that visually shrank Africa for 450 years

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Brendan Fraser’s transformation fuels The Mummy 4 excitement as fans welcome back Rick O’Connell

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Donald Trump plans to travel to Ireland on Qatari-donated jet amid security concerns

Nazi-looted art to return to Jewish heirs

Eight killed in Kerala’s Thrissur after car rams into lorry parked on highway

Why Russian fighter jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres compared to US jets

FBI-wanted fraud accused arrested in Jalandhar over $600,000 scam

Why US tanks weigh over 20 tons more than Russian tanks

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Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest

The existence of human life on Earth is under siege by a new terrifying threat. Astronomers have confirmed a new danger to the Earth. Beyond the control of humans, this threat is likely to reach us from deep space. Astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have identified a dangerous phase. X-rays which are generated by the explosion of stars can affect life on planets 100 light-years away. This also includes our planet, Earth.

Will exploding stars trigger an extinction-level event on Earth?

The emergence of a new 'space race' is making the rounds online. This race is between the two powerful geopolitical nations- US and China. Both nations are ramping up their capabilities, following many of the exciting launches in recent years. Experts have pointed to China’s rapid advancements in space as evidence of an emerging landscape.

The new space race: China vs US over lunar landing

India has begun evacuating its citizens who have been stranded in Sudan. First batch of stranded Indians leave Sudan under Operation Kaveri. Indian Navy's mission deployed warship INS Sumedha for the evacuation of stranded citizens. First batch of 278 Indians departed Port Sudan for Jeddah. About 3,000 Indians were estimated to be stranded in Sudan.

First batch of Indians leave Sudan under 'Operation Kaveri'

Artificial Intelligence is foreseen as the 'New Normal'. The use of AI is burgeoning in every field. Powerful new chatbots, AI-powered apps and search engines are being released every day. AI boom is taking over the world. Nowadays, AI has become quintessential in the technology-driven field, such as Space Exploration. An advanced space program without AI is difficult to envision.

Are aliens that may visit Earth likely to be AI-powered beings?

China seems to renege on its commitment. Recently, local governments in China approved more new coal power in the first three months of 2023. These coal power approvals are more than what China has approved in the whole of 2021. At least 20.45 gigawatts of coal power were approved between January and March this year. This was up from 8.63GW in the same period in 2022.

Why is China ramping up coal power despite carbon-neutral pledges?

Saree might be a fashionable garment now, but it started from being a humble drape used by women thousands of years ago in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s oldest and perhaps the only surviving unstitched garment from the past. But how did this garment – both contemporary and conventional – make its way into our lives, and across the globe? Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Runway and today we tell you everything about Sarees.

Saree: The generation-old tale of world's oldest garment | Beyond the Runway S2

The world could breach a new average temperature record in 2023 or 2024, fuelled by climate change and the anticipated return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, climate scientists say. Watch this to find out more.

World could face record temperatures in 2023 or 2024 as El Nino returns

Chile’s lithium industry is at a crossroads. Chile's President Gabriel Boric announced to nationalise the country's lithium industry. The step is taken to boost its economy and protect its environment. From industry super giants, the reign would now be in the hands of a separate state-owned company.

Why is Chile planning to nationalise its vast lithium industry?

Oil and natural gas are major industries in the energy market. They play an influential role in the country's economy. These oil and gas industries are, however, in a looming state in Germany. Germany plans to ban the installation of most oil and gas heating systems from next year. The proposal was approved, triggering angry divisions in the cabinet. The radical plans are designed to transform Germany’s heating systems.

Why is Germany planning to ban the installation of most oil & gas heating from 2024?

India-US bilateral relations have developed into a "global strategic partnership". Both nations share relations in promoting global security, stability, and economic prosperity. The two nations also share a common ambivalence with China. While America’s relative power vis-à-vis China is declining. The India-China border dispute is intensifying day by day. Hence, both India and US need to step up to counter China. The US has declared to help its ally India, in making sophisticated modern defence equipment

US: Major defence collaboration in work to manufacture modern equipment in India

A dead NASA spacecraft is set to fall from space and crash into the Earth. The dead satellite named 'Rhessi' is expected to fall this week. The American space agency revealed that the 600-pound piece of tech will reenter the Earth's atmosphere. The reentry location is not being disclosed, given lingering uncertainty over when and where it might go down. The experts are however, anticipating the debris to fall anywhere in South America, Africa or Asia.

Dead NASA satellite expected to crash back to Earth

It’s not uncommon for your hair to change as you get older. Although white hair is characteristic of ageing, colourless hair strands can appear at any age. Scientists believe they have discovered the mechanism behind hair turning grey. This could help in developing the treatment to alter cells to reverse or halt the process.

Scientists discover the mechanism behind hair turning grey

Crime incidents are on a rise. Among the varied crimes committed, Knife crime is quite prevalent around the world. Knife crime has increased by 9% in the past year & 34% in the past decade, to 45,000 offences. Amid raging gun violence in the U.S, the UK is also marred by a similar kind of violence associated with knives. The British government plans to ban Machetes & so-called zombie knives in England & Wales.

Why is the UK planning to ban zombie knives & machetes?

Ukraine is getting aid from all across the world in fighting the battle against Russia. Nations are assisting Ukraine in terms of military & humanitarian ways. Now, South Korea might extend its support for Ukraine beyond humanitarian & economic aid. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol signals a shift in his stance against arming Ukraine for the first time. South Korea is likely to help Ukraine by all means if it comes under a large-scale civilian attack. South Korean President says that his government has been exploring how to help defend & rebuild Ukraine.

South Korea's Yoon signals possible military aid to Ukraine

If you have got blue eyes, you might just belong to one of the world’s most exclusive groups. Everyone in the world with blue eyes can trace their lineage back to one person. According to a theory, All blue-eyed people descend from a single human. This human lived around 6,000-10,000 years ago.

Why every blue-eyed person on Earth is a descendant of a single human

'Trees' are the source of life. As the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen for breathing. They also combat air pollution by purifying the air we breathe. They are essential in sustaining life on earth. Usually, the first visual that crosses our mind when we hear 'Tree' is a large bushy plant with a trunk. A tree requires a large space to grow, which is a hefty task to find in dense bustling city streets. A recent innovation, however, solves this issue while giving some respite from air pollution.

Serbian scientists create liquid trees to take on urban pollution

There is reportedly a 27.5 per cent chance of a deadly pandemic like COVID-19 occurring in the next decade. This is likely to happen as viruses are emerging more frequently. Watch this to know more.

World has 28% risk of new Covid-like pandemic within 10 years: Study

All power plants, coal, gas & nuclear, have a finite life. Beyond a certain period, it is not economically feasible to operate them. Generally, early nuclear plants were designed for a life of about 30 years. While newer plants are designed for 40 to 60 years of operating life. At the end of the life of any power plant, it needs to be decommissioned, cleaned up & demolished. The work of dismantling a nuclear power plant is painstaking. Germany's last three nuclear reactors will go fully offline by mid-April. They will enter the slow process of decommissioning.

Germany reckons with lengthy nuclear demolition job

Japan is trying hard to ameliorate its condition. In a move to turn more tourists towards Japan, the country is set to bring its first-ever legal casino. The Japanese government approved a controversial plan to build a casino in Osaka. The local govts of Osaka & Nagasaki have long sought approval to build "integrated resort" (IR) facilities. The IR facilities combine casinos, convention centres, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. The Osaka plan aims to open the casino by 2029.

Japan approves country's first-ever legal casino in Osaka

North Korea just can’t seem to stop launching missiles. The world is amazed to see the country's growing missile capabilities. The country has ramped up its brinkmanship with more regular tests and explosive rhetoric. Recently, North Korea tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The launch of solid-fuel ICBM is the country's first known use of the propellant in a longer-range projectile.

What is solid-fuel technology, and why is North Korea eager to develop it?

The Titanic hit an iceberg on April 14, 1912 and sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. More than a decade later, the conspiracy theories still manage to make headlines. Watch this video to know three of the wildest conspiracy theories about the Titanic.

Titanic sinking: Here are three of the wildest conspiracy theories

Are you a Barbie or just a Ken? If you haven't lived under a rock so far, then you would have noticed the latest Barbie trend that has caught everyone's fancy on the Internet. Filmmaker Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated film Barbie, featuring Margot Robbie in the titular role, is all set to release in the summer of 2023. The film's makers teased fans as they shared character posters of the film introducing the impressive lineup of actors that are set to play a different version of Barbie or her boyfriend Ken in the film. Watch this video to find out why the internet is obsessed with Barbie memes.

Barbie memes: Why the Internet is obsessed

Once known as the king of crypto, American entrepreneur, investor and now - an "alleged" fraudster. Sam Bankman-Fried. You all would know about the rise and collapse of FTX. But how deep does this fraud run? And how deep is the damage, really? We untangle this for you in this episode.

FTX collapse: How deep does the damage run? | Untangled

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the greatest humanitarian crisis. Thousands of lives have been lost and millions of livelihoods have been disrupted. The prospects of an end to this prolonged war are uncertain. The nations stepped up to provide financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. One year in, amid the ongoing destruction, the aid required to battle Russia continues to rise. To help Ukraine in its tough time, Britain is ready to provide an extra $500 million in loan guarantees.

Why has UK confirmed further $500 million in loan guarantees for Ukraine?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is costing Putin much more than billions. The Russian President is in a dire state as he faces criminal charges. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Vladimir Putin. The warrant has been issued for the unlawful, alleged deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. This creates a challenging situation for the upcoming BRICS summit. The summit is scheduled to take place in South Africa.

South Africa: Putin's ICC warrant complicates BRICS Summit

Barbie memes: Why is the Internet obsessed?

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