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The United Nations has made a shocking announcement that the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has committed "summary executions" of children in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN Rights Office warned that the situation in Eastern DRC is deteriorating sharply, leading to serious human rights violations and abuses.

Tensions are boiling over in the Cook Islands as a strategic partnership between China and the Cook Islands has led to protests, accusations of backroom dealings, and growing fears of Beijing's expanding influence in the Pacific, fueling the unrest.

The meeting between top diplomats of the US and Russia in Riyadh marks a pivotal point for the Trump Administration in reversing US policy on isolating Russia. These talks aim to set the stage for a meeting between Trump and Putin.

A Border Police gyrocopter unit is playing a critical role in patrolling the vast Gobi Desert in Northwest China's Gansu Province.

SOUTH ASIA | Pakistan: A couple in Pakistan has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 13-yeard-old house help for "stealing" chocolates. The horrible case came from north-east Pakistan's Rawalpindi.

The question many are asking is, is Europe more worried about Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin? American and Russian diplomats meet in Riyadh, and their coming together has caused unease in Europe, which feels sidelined. Europe believes Washington's moves are further emboldening Moscow. This report brings you the latest.

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India news: The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar.

The question many are asking is, is Europe more worried about Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin? American and Russian diplomats meet in Riyadh, and their coming together has caused unease in Europe, which feels sidelined. Europe believes Washington's moves are further emboldening Moscow. This report brings you the latest.

World: Foreign ministry spokesman said that the issue was "a Palestinian question", after Israel insisted on removing Hamas and the US proposed taking over the territory.

We use headphones almost daily, whether for music, podcasts, or calls, but a new study suggests that headphones, especially those with noise-cancelling features, may put you at risk of hearing loss. Watch in for more details!

Cricket, Sports: India's preparations for the tournament took a significant hit when star pacer Bumrah was ruled out due to a back injury earlier this month

Tensions rise as a Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine aircraft, prompting immediate warnings from Filipino pilots. The incident has sparked strong condemnation from the Philippines, raising concerns over regional security.

Russia Ukraine War Live: Notably absent from the talks, Ukraine remains a focal point as global powers like China express hopes for inclusive peace negotiations involving all stakeholders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now furious about being left out of the talks. He has canceled his scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia and is in the Turkish capital, where he criticized talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia as talks about the war in Ukraine without Ukrainian participation. Zelensky says there's a lack of desire from the US and several European countries to provide NATO membership, which he says coincides with Russia's desires. Watch in for more details!

India news: Police on Feb 16 detained Srivastava outside the Biju Patnaik International Airport, with reports claiming he was attempting to leave the city.

Tesla is making its first concrete move towards entering the Indian market by listing 13 job openings covering both customer-facing and backend roles. Key positions, including service technicians and advisers, are available in Mumbai and Delhi, while other roles, such as customer engagement manager and delivery operation specialist, are focused on Mumbai. This hiring activity follows Tesla CEO Elon Musk's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US. Watch in for more details!

Russia has told the United States in talks in Riyadh that it opposed any NATO member sending troops to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire. The UK has said that it wants to send troops to Ukraine, France has backed the move, but Germany and other European nations are yet to make up their minds. Commenting on the results of the negotiations, Lavrov said Russia and the United States agreed to establish a process for settling the Ukraine conflict and to remove barriers for diplomatic missions.

Cricket, Sports: Pakistan’s stunning 180-run victory over India in the 2017 final remains a cherished memory, but Babar insists that his focus is on the present