The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across India and the world. The country has recorded its biggest single-day spike in over 3 months with close to 40,000 new infections and over 150 fatalities linked to COVID-19.

India on brink of second COVID-19 wave

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. Russian Foreign Ministry said that Jerusalem should become the capital of two independent countries Israel and Palestine and it should also be open to the 3 faiths.

Russia On Jerusalem: City should become the capital of Israel and Palestine

Israel is all set to go to the polls for the fourth time in 2 years and Prime Miniter Benjamin Netanyahu is facing yet another re-election battle next week.

Israel: PM Netanyahu fights for re-election without key ally Trump

His first international engagement since seizing power, Myanmar's Coup leader General Min Aung Hlaing took part in a video conference with other ASEAN and Defence Chiefs.

Myanmar Coup: Min Aung Hlaing attends ASEAN Defence meet

UK health secretary has said that there will be a significant shortage in vaccine supply in April confirming supplies have been hit by a need to retest 1.7m doses and a delay in the arrival of imports from India.

United Kingdom: Health Secretary Matt Hancock says need to retest 1.7m COVID-19 doses

In Myanmar, spiralling violence and street surveillance spark fears of a 'digital dictatorship'. Protesters in Myanmar fear they are being tracked with Chinese facial recognition technology, the cameras can scan faces and license plates in public places.

Myanmar Coup: People fear they are being tracked using Chinese technology

Europe is currently witnessing a sharp spike in new COVID-19. Most of the countries have renewed their COVID-19 restrictions to contain the growing outbreak.

Europe: COVID surge fueled by contagious virus variants

The conflict in Yemen has been called the forgotten war. The situation is worrying but it often doesn't make headlines because it is nobody's problem'. Recently angry protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden.

Yemen: Public anger grows as protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden

The nationwide lockdown has been announced in Poland as the country battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. Poland has decided to go on a 3-week partial lockdown.

Poland: Country declares partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

Spain's parliament is expected to give final approval to a law legalising euthanasia. It will allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering.

Spain: Country poised to legalise euthanasia, assisted suicide

In a sign, the COVID-19 pandemic is putting an end to the benefits brought on by former PM Shinzo Abe’s stimulus policies. Japanese companies are offering the lowest wage increases in eight years as labour talks wrap up today.

World Business Watch: Japan Inc to offer lowest pay rises in eight years

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian's Democrat Party has suffered clear defeats in two German state elections held six months before a national vote that will decide who succeeds the country’s longtime leader.

Germany: Chancellor Merkel’s Party suffers clear defeat in two German state elections

'We will work together closely as ever before for advancing shared values & promoting secular, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific,' PM Modi said.

'Quad will be important pillar of stability', says PM Modi

First ever Quad summit begins, leaders of the alliance meet virtually

The sister of George Floyd -- the unarmed black man whose death in Minneapolis police custody galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement into a global phenomenon -- made an emotional plea for justice on Monday (March 8) on what was supposed to be the first trial day of the officer accused in his killing.

Sister of George Floyd makes emotional plea for justice as trial gets set to begin

The heavily fortified green zone in Iraq has been attacked with a volley of rockets as security officials stated that the United States or US Embassy was the main target.

Rockets strike Iraq's green zone; Volley of rockets target US Embassy in Iraq

China faces more opposition than ever in Washington due to its trade record, territorial disputes with neighbours, and accusations of technology theft and spying.

China urges US to lift bans, restore ties

A Malaysian news site named Malaysiakini was fined $120,000 over readers’ comments that criticized the judiciary, raising concerns about worsening press freedom.

Malaysia: Malaysiakini hit with massive fine of $120,000 over reader comments

United Kingdom hits an early target for the vaccines. Over 15 million got vaccinated within 2 months, "We have reached a significant milestone" said Boris Johnson while addressing to the people. Prime Minister even focused on re-opening of schools and considered as its top priority.

UK hits an early target for vaccine

The Nepal political crisis continues to deepen as Prime Minister K.P. Oli's communist rival Prachanda is protesting against him. Prachanda calls dissolution unconstitutional.

KP Oli vs Prachanda: Communist rival Prachanda protests against PM Oli

South Africa hopes to vaccinate 40 million people, or two-thirds of the population, to achieve some level of herd immunity but has yet to administer a single shot.

South Africa puts hold on AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine

Speculation emerged early in the pandemic that the virus could have accidentally leaked from the lab in Wuhan, although there was no evidence provided to back up that theory.

W.H.O team investigating Covid-19 origins in China briefs media

On Monday, China has justified the intrusion of its coast guard vessels into Japan's territorial waters. Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands are the country's "inherent territory".

Beijing claims Senkaku Islands are China's "Inherent Territory"

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, has told the judges that he is innocent of corruption charges, as a high-profile trial against Netanyahu began ahead of the national election.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial resumes weeks before election

Myanmar’s military has taken power for a year after declaring a state of emergency in response to its claims of election fraud.

Governments around the globe condemn Myanmar’s military coup

Multiple reports have confirmed a blast near the embassy of Israel in New Delhi on Friday evening. The blast happened while the Beating Retreat ceremony was underway just about 2 km away.

Low intensity IED explosion near Israeli embassy scares Delhi's VIP zone

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced parliamentary and presidential elections on Friday (January 15), the first in 15 years, in an effort to heal long-standing internal divisions.

Palestinians announce first elections in 15 years, on eve of Biden era

Turkey is facing a major drought situation as the country's water levels are at a critically low level. Experts blame it on the Erdogan government's policies.

Turkey's water reservoirs at their lowest levels in 15 years

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the country is in a race against time to roll out coronavirus vaccines as COVID-19 related deaths continue to rise and hospitals run out of oxygen.

COVID-19: Hospitals in UK are running out of oxygen | Watch this report

United Kingdom has become the epicentre of Europe's COVID-19 outbreak once again. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government is currently facing immense criticism and anger from the people over its handling of the pandemic.

COVID-19: UK urges citizens to obey rules as deaths surpass 81,000

With India being part of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as the non-permanent member from January 1, 2021, and UN 75 years of celebration (2020) hangover rolling over to next year, the debate on UNSC reforms continues, with no worthwhile progress, despite high pitch for reforms made by many countries including India.

India begins 2-year stint at UNSC: What values will guide India's approach?

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