Authorities in Seoul have now claimed that the person who crossed the heavily fortified border last week is presumed to be a North Korean who had previously defected to the south. The rare defection was confirmed by South Korea's joint chief of staff after they carried out a search operation for the South Korean in the heavily fortified region.

Man who crossed into North Korea ‘defected to South in 2020,’ South Korea conducts search ops

In the United States, the top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has warned of a possible surge in hospitalization rates due to a rise in the number of infections driven by the omicron variant. Listen in to what Dr Fauci has to say.

United States: Early data suggests Omicron is 'less severe' | Covid-19 News

A 2020 trade pact between US and China expired. With no signs of revival this is bound to have ramifications.

Trade pact between United States, China expires

Cases of Omicron are on a steady rise in India. The current tally stands at 1525.

Omicron cases continue to rise in India, tally at 1525

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

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