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A squadron of six US Air Force bombers has reportedly been flying over the Mediterranean Sea, consisting of B-52 Stratofortress. According to reports, the American aircraft took off from an American base in England on Monday, possibly heading towards West Asia. This comes a day after the U.S. and Israel displayed a united front on Gaza, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu warning to open the "gates of hell" in Gaza if all hostages are not returned. Watch in for more details!

Entertainment | Hollywood: The fourth instalment in Marvel's Spiderman franchise is one of the most anticipated movies in its Phase 6 lineup, and the internet is buzzing with rumours.

Ukraine's air defense units are repelling Russian drone attacks on Kyiv. Air defense guns have been heard in central Kyiv shortly after air raid sirens sounded. The Ukrainian military says Russia launched 147 drones to attack the country.

World: US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Monday (Feb 17) that the discussions should not be seen as part of a formal negotiation process.

India news: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh said that authorities received information about the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student.

Seychelles interior Minister Errol Fonseka, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat has pointed to India's capacity building role for his country. He said, 'continued collaboration between India and Seychelles. We are in the center of western Indian Ocean. We play an active role in monitoring it. We collaborate with India on that' India views Seychelles as a crucial partner in securing maritime routes and countering piracy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The strategic location of Seychelles near important shipping lanes has led to cooperation in maritime security Minister Errol Fonseka explained, 'We have collaboration on the coast guard. Numerous exercises with Indian Navy, this collaboration is ongoing' India has gifted naval vessels and aircraft to enhance Seychelles' maritime surveillance capabilities.

Global pop sensation Shakira has been rushed to a hospital in Peru after falling ill with a stomach infection. The health scare has forced the singer to cancel her highly anticipated show in the Andean country. Watch in for more details!

Europe stands at a crossroad; the old world order is crumbling. Decisions made in the coming days may shape the continent's security for decades. There are two important meetings coming up. European leaders are gathering in Paris in less than two hours from now, while American and Russian leaders will be meeting in Saudi Arabia tomorrow. The geopolitical landscape is shifting at breakneck speed. US President Donald Trump says that his Russian counterpart genuinely wants to stop the fighting in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

AI is everywhere. It's in our smartphones, computers, and even used by big corporations and governments. From everyday work life when writing an email or doing homework, AI comes in handy. It is also helping in more complex jobs like diagnosing diseases, accelerating drug development, and even on the battlefield. It is helping to identify and destroy enemy targets. Around 300 million people worldwide use AI today, and that number is set to soar to 739 million by the year 2030. Like the advent of machines and computers, AI promised to revolutionize our lives, making work faster, simpler, and more efficient. But at what cost?

World: Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni had earlier told reporters that the pope was in "good humour", had rested well overnight, had eaten breakfast, and read the newspapers.

Tensions between Israel and Hamas are increasing just two days after the sixth hostage-prisoner exchange. Israel launched a fresh offensive against the Iran-backed group, this even as Israel's security cabinet is expected to convene today to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Entertainment | Hollywood: DCU's Clayface is still looking for a director. The movie is a body horror film set in the DC universe and will serve as a tragic origin story for the Batman villain.

Germany is heading to early elections in less than a week. There’s much at stake for political parties and citizens alike. Just days ahead of the polls, leaders of top parties in Germany participated in a televised debate on Sunday. Watch in for more details!

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M23 rebels have captured Bukavu, the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes as the African Union warned that strife in the country could lead to a potential breakup. Watch this report for more details!

Argentinian President Javier Milei is under fire after endorsing a cryptocurrency that saw a dramatic rise and fall within hours. Watch in for more details!

Science & Technology: Grok 3 has been developed using xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, which was built in eight months and trained using 100,000 Nvidia GPU hours.

India news: The Qatar Amir is on a two-day state visit to India. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and a business delegation. He had earlier come to India on a State Visit in March 2015.

India News: While describing his journey, Singh said that from Suriname, he, along with others, boarded a vehicle that was "cramped with many people like me".