Germany has decided to extend weapon exports ban on Saudi Arabia for one more year. The ban imposed by the Angela Merkel govt was to end on December 31, 2021.

Germany decides to extend weapon exports ban on Saudi Arabia

The new year will bring a host of new laws that take effect starting Saturday on issues from surprise medical bills to restraints for the family pet. Protections from unexpected medical bills kick in on New Year’s Day. A new federal law, the No Surprises Act, requires insurance companies to cover even out-of-network expenses that can sneak up, especially in emergencies.

New laws to take effect in United States from new year 2022

The calendar might be changing but Beijing's tactics will not. India hit out at China for giving invented names to several places in Arunachal Pradesh an Indian state. India's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 15 more places in Arunachal Pradesh

China renames 15 places in Indian state, India slams move

Pakistan's Gwadar city is up in arms. The rights movement for Gwadar is demanding an end to drugs trafficking.

Rights movement for Gwadar demands end to drug trafficking

2021 has been an year of crisis for many industries. One of the biggest crisis has been the global chip shortage that has hit automakers. Watch this report for more.

COVID pandemic impacts automotive industry

US and Russian officials are coordinating in a bit to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Delegates from both sides met in Vienna. Take a look at this report.

US, Russian officials coordinate in bit to salvage 2015 Iran nuclear deal

US, Russian officials coordinate in a bit to salvage 2015 Iran nuclear deal

Turkey's lira weakened by as much as 2% on Tuesday, extending sharp losses seen a day earlier and eroding massive gains made last week, as worries about the country's monetary policy weighed on sentiment. Lira surged more than 50 per cent last week.

Turkey's lira weakened by as much as 2%

Claimants who accused Alphabet Inc's Google of unlawfully tracking their internet use while on "Incognito" browsing mode can question Chief Executive Sundar Pichai for up to two hours.The plaintiffs are arguing that Pichai has "unique, personal knowledge" of issues relating to the Chrome browser and privacy concerns.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai to be questioned in privacy lawsuit

Japan will roll out a dual mode vehicle that resembles a mini bus. It can run both on roads and railway tracks. Take a look at our next report.

Japan to roll out vehicle that can run on roads, railway tracks

More than 30 people, including children, have been killed and their bodies burned in Myanmar’s conflict-torn Kayah state, according to a local resident, media reports and a local human rights group.

30 burnt bodies found in Kayah state in Myanmar massacre

The eighth round of negotiations to try and salvage the Iranian Nuclear deal has begun in Vienna. The negotiators are trying their best to save the landmark deal.

US expresses caution over upbeat comments by Iran, Russia over Vienna talks

The immigrants in California San Jose are well versed with the horrors of having to start afresh in a foreign land which is why at a clinic meant for screening refugees, the immigrant staffers are now offering guidance and support to the thousands of apprehensive Afghan refugees.

United States: Immigrants at California clinic help Afghan refugees

Israel carried out yet another airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia. According to the Syrian news agency Sana, the Israeli warplanes fired missiles on the port off the coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday morning causing large explosions and fires.

Israel carried out yet another airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia

If the west fails to meet the demands, what does it leave Russia with? Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that his country will be ready with alternatives. Let's tell you what demands Russia has put forth.

Russian troops hold drills near Ukraine border

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday pledged to ease a shortage of COVID-19 tests as the Omicron variant spreads across U.S. states this holiday week, threatening to overwhelm hospitals and stifle travel plans.

US President Joe Biden discusses White House response to Omicron

Sri Lanka to opt for an international monetary fund bailout or not, that is a big question in Sri Lanka right now. Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers is now trying to meet further to explore the IMF option as a country reels under a massive financial crisis.

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1% in November

An estimated 2000 wild foxes live in Berlin. So why has Berlin emerged as a habitat for foxes? Our next report has the details.

Why is Berlin emerging as habitat for foxes?

The deployment of Russian mercenaries in Mali has been strongly condemned by Mali govt. Watch this report for more.

Mali govt denies presence of Russian mercenaries in country

South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu passes away aged 90

More than 30 people including children killed in Myanmar

Iran's recently concluded war games in the Persian gulf have sparked fears of an escalating conflict between Israel, Iran. Iran launched 16 ballistic missiles on Friday at the end of its 5-day military drills.

Iran's recently concluded war games in the Persian gulf sparks fears of escalating tension with Iran

Massive protests erupted outside PM Naftali Bennet's house in Ra'anana. The demonstrators were protesting near the premier's residence in Ra’anana against the government’s vaccination policies and restrictions imposed to fight the pandemic.

Massive protests erupt outside PM Naftali Bennet's house in Ra'anana

For the first time, the world's economic output will exceed a hundred trillion dollars. Take a look at this report.

World's economic output to exceed hundred trillion dollars

US department of Defence is working on a plan to provide real time intelligence information to Ukraine. This is according to a NYT report citing sources in the US govt.

US department of Defence works on plan to provide real time intelligence information to Ukraine

More than 30 people killed in Myanmar's Kayah state

Charles Dicken's book, Christmas Carol is a literary masterpiece. His modest abode is now a museum in London. Take a look.

Charles Dicken's modest abode turned into museum

At least five people have been killed in the conflict between Saudi led coalition and Houthi rebels. watch this report for more.

At least five people killed in conflict between Saudi led coalition, Houthi rebels

Belarusian Envoy talked about his country's bilateral ties with India. He also spoke on the country handled migrant crisis.

Belarus Envoy talks on his country's bilateral ties with India

Belarus envoy to India Andrei Rzheussky has dismissed allegations of his country pushing migrants to Poland, Lithuania saying "we did not provoke this crisis". The migrant crisis at the border between Belarus on one side and Poland and 3 Baltic countries Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia on the other side has seen influx of thousands of migrants, most from countries like Iraq. The development has further worsened the already tensed ties between Minsk and its western Neighbours.

Belarus envoy Rzheussky dismisses his country pushing migrants into EU

Sphere mounts over a major military escalation in Ukraine Kiev's top security official has now claimed that Russian president Vladimir Putin is pretty much bent on destroying the country.

Kiev Security Supremo Warns Russia

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