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For the first time in a decade, South Korea's birthrate has increased, rising by 3.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year. This uptick comes amid a record surge in marriages, with 238,300 babies born.

A massive power outage in Chile has left millions without electricity, impacting internet and mobile services. Officials confirmed the blackout was caused by a transmission error. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency as authorities work to restore power.

Nepal is witnessing grand Maha Shivratri celebrations as thousands of devotees and ascetics gather at sacred temples for prayers and rituals. Special security arrangements have been made, with over 3,500 police officers deployed around temple complexes to ensure smooth festivities.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit the United States for crucial talks aimed at bridging the gap between Europe and Donald Trump's administration. With the ongoing Ukraine conflict at the center of discussions, Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have praised Trump’s efforts toward “durable peace.” The visit is expected to shape future transatlantic relations and Europe's role in global security.

Hollywood | Videos | Entertainment As Reacher comes back with season 3 on Prime Video, WION's Shomini Sen chats up with stars Maria Sten and Sonya Cassidy about the legacy of Jack Reacher and the exciting books that author Lee Child wrote, on which the series is based.

Cricket, Sports: With this, India now boasts three batters in top five, as opener Shubman Gill (1st) and captain Rohit Sharma (3rd) continue to hold their positions at the summit

President Donald Trump shared a bizarre AI video depicting a future vision of Gaza as a beach resort to his Truth Social account on Tuesday, 26 February.. Watch in for more details!

Entertainment Hollywood Stranger Things Millie Bobby Brown recently attended the premiere of her new movie, The Electric State. She attended the show with her husband Jake Bongiovi.

India News: Growing rift between Shashi Tharoor and Congress leadership sparks speculation about his political future, with Tharoor eyeing Kerala's chief ministerial position.

India’s cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sharp rise, driven by retail traders from smaller cities. In the October-December quarter of 2024, trading volumes on the country’s four largest crypto exchanges surged to $1.9 billion. This surge comes as more Indians, especially young traders, look for alternative income sources.

White House on Tuesday named Amy Gleason as acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Gleason has a background in healthcare technology and previously worked in the first Trump administration. Watch this report for more details!

US President Donald Trump's closest adviser, is pushing for expelling Canada out of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance as POTUS presses in on the pressure on Ottawa, a country he wishes to turn into the 51st American state. Watch this report for more details!

World news: The proposed registry seeks to identify and track undocumented immigrants who have not previously interacted with the US government, in order to bring them to the attention of the Department of Homeland Security.

Science & Tech | The Study, published in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, highlights potential of gypsum's fossilisation capabilities to preserve evidence of past life

World: A significant staff exodus hits Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as one-third resign, protesting against changes they claim could endanger national security.

Israel carried out airstrikes targeting military sites in southern Syria early Tuesday, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the region’s demilitarisation. Watch this report for more details!

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Moscow in May, with reports suggesting he may attend Russia’s Victory Day Parade at Red Square on May 9. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Hollywood | Entertainment Just five days before the Oscars, this year's nominees gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for an intimate dinner -- and a few words of warning about the length of their acceptance speeches.

Sports, Cricket: Defending champions and hosts Pakistan will look to end the Champions Tropjhy 2025 campaign on a high as they face Bangladesh on Thursday (Feb 27).