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Hamas' armed wing released the names of three captives it said would be freed on Saturday in a fifth hostage-prisoner swap. Watch this report for more details!

India on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Muhammad Nural Islam, over recent statements by authorities in Dhaka that portrayed India in a "negative light".

Sports, Cricket: New Zealand could be handed a major blow in their preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 as they sweat over the fitness of star bowler Lockie Ferguson.

World: Over a dozen people were detained while trying to cross into Canada, underscoring the perilous conditions at the US-Canada border, especially in winter's harsh grip.

World: Former US President Joe Biden announced a target to eliminate single-use plastic utensils like drinking straws by 2035 in government departments. 

Each winter, hundreds of thousands of tourists visit to see the spectacle of Japan's snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs of Jigokudani Park. With the rise in footfall of tourists, the monkeys have become the region's biggest attraction, raising concerns for their welfare.

Russia reported strong economic growth for 2024 as record spending on the military offensive against Ukraine outweighed the impact of Western sanctions. Watch this report for more details!

The U.S. is witnessing a rise in aviation disasters, with at least six air tragedies reported in the past 10 days, including two in the last 24 hours. While air travel is still considered safe, these back-to-back incidents have reignited concerns about aviation risks and have induced anxiety among many air travelers. Watch in for more details!

Sports, Tennis: Mattia Bellucci, ranked 92 in the world, had already demonstrated his giant-killing prowess by downing second seed Daniil Medvedev in the previous round.

#Gravitas A new study has revealed that our eyes may hold crucial clues about conditions like type 2 diabetes and dementia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to the US next week. What golden gift will he take for US President Donald Trump?

World: The US aid agency could see its staff reduced from about 10,000 workers to around 300 workers amid US President Donald Trump's move. 

India News: Get ready for Delhi's political showdown as vote counting unfolds on Saturday, Feb AAP, BJP, and Congress vie for dominance in this three-way electoral clash.

Whales don't just sing; they could in fact be speaking like us. Scientists studying humpback whale songs found complex patterns that resemble human language structures. So, are these ocean giants truly communicating in a way that we never thought was possible for them? Watch in for more details!

The first donkey slaughterhouse in Gwadar, Pakistan, has started operations to satisfy the demand for e-jiao from China. An agreement has been established between China and Pakistan regarding the procurement of donkey hides and bones, as exporting live animals is considered less practical. Pakistan has a donkey population of 5.9 million, and selective breeding is promoted for its economic benefits.

On the six-month anniversary of its first attack in Russia's Kursk region, Kyiv launched a new offensive on Thursday. This surprise assault involved multiple attacks but was doomed from the outset. Russian forces quickly repelled the incursion, maintaining control of their settlements. Has Ukraine learned nothing from its previous counter-offensives? As Ukraine clings to Kursk, Russia continues its offensive, seizing another village in eastern Donetsk.

In a recent interview, Kobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña addressed rumours that he will play the lead in Marvel's upcoming Nova series on Disney+.

Sports, Cricket: With few days to go for the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan on Friday (Feb 7) inaugurated the renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says US President Donald Trump’s idea to move Palestinians out of Gaza is "the first original idea to be raised in years." Watch this report for more details!