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Meta layoffs accelerate as company focuses on AI expansion

Meta is ramping up AI hiring while laying off thousands of employees. Reports suggest that 3,600 jobs will be slashed this week as the company shifts focus toward artificial intelligence-driven projects.

Bangladesh Protest: Bangladesh’s ‘Operation Devil hunt’ leads to 1,308 arrests nationwide

Bangladesh’s security forces launched “Operation Devil Hunt,” arresting 1,308 people overnight amid nationwide unrest. The interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to continue the crackdown until stability is restored.

Aga Khan IV laid to rest in private ceremony in Egypt

Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. His son, Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been named Aga Khan V, continuing the Ismaili Muslim spiritual leadership. World leaders attended a service in Lisbon.

Baby Kelp helps revive Australia's barren bay

Underwater kelp forests support an incredible range of plant and animal life, making them one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the ocean... They also play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere... But kelp is showing signs of a decline worldwide, often due to the impact of climate change...

Hundreds protest in London against Beijing 'mega embassy'

World news: China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the British capital's upmarket Marylebone district, to the sprawling historic site in the shadow of the Tower of London.

Flooding & sea level rise threaten Gwadar

Gwadar in Balochistan has experienced extreme weather conditions in recent years. Balochistan is an arid, mountainous and vast province in Pakistan’s southwest that has searing summers and harsh winters... Gwadar is a town is built on sand dunes and bordered by the Arabian sea on three sides at a low elevation... And that makes it vulnerable to climate change in a country that has already seen its share of catastrophe from it...

Rich save time, Planet pays the price

Private jet travel, once reserved for a select few, has become more common in recent years. With the rise of fractional ownership programs, charter services, and increased wealth among the ultra-rich, private jets now operate thousands of flights daily. This surge in usage has brought the debate around their environmental impact into sharper focus.

Aero India 2025 kicks off at Bengaluru

Aero India 2025, Asia’s biggest aerospace event, is set to take off with global defence leaders in attendance. The event highlights India’s indigenous defence advancements, with HAL leading the pavilion, showcasing LUH, CATS Warrior, and next-gen technology. Air and Army Chiefs also took a historic Tejas sortie ahead of the grand opening.

PM Modi embarks on key visit to France, US; 'Have very warm recollection of working together in Trump’s first term’

India news: At the invitation of Macron, PM Modi will be in France from 10 to 12 February where he will co-chair the AI Action Summit, a gathering of world leaders and global tech CEOs.

Real Betis launches kit made from invasive algae

Spanish La Liga club real Betis launched a new kit made out of an invasive algae to raise awareness of an ecological crisis on the Andalucian coast... The shirt is made with recycled plastic from the ocean as well as a textile fabric created from the brown algae...

'Brings so much joy': Fantastic Four actor Joseph Quinn on playing the Human Torch

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to welcome The Fantastic Four, which has sparked excitement and theories among fans since the first teaser was released.

One World One Family Cup 2025: Cricket for Cause helmed by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai concludes, One World (India) lifts the trophy

The OWOF Cup, aimed at serving humanity by enabling Nutrition, Health and Education for all, is part of the Cricket for a Cause initiative of Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission. 

Three winter storms to blast snow across large parts of US this week, affecting millions

World | This upcoming threat arises after millions of people in Northeast and New England recover from a winter storm over the weekend that dumped several inches of snow.

Exclusive: Jasprit Bumrah to miss Champions Trophy 2025? Former pacer says 'going to be a huge setback' for India

2025 Champions Trophy: Bumrah is in India's provisional squad for the CT. He is also expected to play the final England ODI in Ahmedabad on February 12 to test fitness. Cricket Sports

Uber shares surge as Bill Ackman reveals USD 2 billion stake

Autonews | Following its fourth-quarter earnings release Uber reported USD 11.96 billion in revenue which increased by 20% from previous data.

Climate change to ruin Hawaii spectacle?

Hawaii's regular sunshine, --- Short rain showers and clean air have come together to create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows... They're such a frequent sight that a university of Hawaii professor calls the state the rainbow capital of the world.. But how will climate change impact?

Protester crashes Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance with Palestinian flag bearing words 'Gaza', 'Sudan'

World news: The video of the incident immediately took the internet by storm with some netizens speculating that the protester was an official performer before he staged the demonstration.

Complaint registered against 'Beer Biceps' Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina for derogatory comment made on India's Got Latent show

Trending | Entertainment Content creators Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh and Apoorva Mukhija, along with 'Beer Biceps podcaster, had featured on one of the episodes of Samay Raina's show which typically has celebrities as guest hosts.

Aero India 2025: Rajnath Singh Unveils Grand Air Show In Bengaluru

The 15th edition of 'Aero India', billed as Asia's largest air show, is all set to be inaugurated in Bengaluru on February 10 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who on Sunday said this is a platform that showcases the "strength, resilience and self-reliance" of a new India. Watch to know more!