All forms of dissent are quashed in China is well documented. A Chinese artist who has used his work to criticize the Chinese govt for its human rights violations is now exiled in Australia.

Embassy asks to cancel dissident Chinese artist's exhibition

Despite fresh curbs to control the Covid-19 outbreak, China's industrial output grew at a surprisingly fast pace in October, from the same period a year ago retail sales growth also picked up.

World Business Watch: China: Retail sales in October rose 4.9%

Swedish carmaker Volvo is planning to make a car plant in Europe by the year 2025 to boost its production capacity beyond 1.2 million vehicles per year.

World Business Watch: Construction of a new plant to start in 2025

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has downplayed the phasing down of coal row, which had become a bone of contention at the COP26. India with 17% of the world's population, only accounts mere 5% of the global emissions, the lowest in per capita emissions terms.

India accounts for only 5% of global emissions

In an alarming incident, a video doing rounds on social media shows a woman who says that she was brutally whipped by a senior Taliban commander allegedly for refusing his advances.

Afghanistan: Woman claims Taliban commander beat her

South Africans are divided over the legacy of FW de Klerk who was South Africa's last serving apartheid-era president. He breathed his last on 11th November. Klerk was 85 years old.

South Africans divided over the legacy of FW de Klerk

The situation at the Poland-Belarus border continues to escalate. Major world powers have shifted the blame and sought to shake responsibility as thousand of migrants from West Asia are manhandled by troops stationed at either side.

Vladimir Putin says Russia 'has nothing to do with it'

ICC Men's T20 World Cup will crown a 1st-time champion tonight, as Trans Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand lock horns tonight in Dubai.

Australia to face New Zealand in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 final

On to Sudan now where 3 anti-coup protesters have been killed by Sudanese security personnel. The incident occurred during mass anti-coup rallies where tear gas shells were launched and even live bullets were fired at protesters rallying against last month's coup.

3 anti-coup protesters killed by Sudanese security personnel

Europe continues to remain the new epicentre of COVID -19. In the latest the dutch authorities have now imposed a 3-week partial lockdown in an effort to bid the surge in cases.

Europe continues to remain the new epicentre of COVID -19

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez will face a litmus test today as the country is set for a mid-term poll. The results could see the center-left party lose its majority status.

Argentina: Rift brewing between moderate Peronists and Hardliners

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio filed her candidacy for the post of vice-president in the elections to be held next year.

Philippines 'first daughter' will not seek presidency

U.N. climate talks ended Saturday with a deal that for the first time targeted fossil fuels as the key driver of global warming, even as coal-reliant countries lobbed last-minute objections.

Countries to reduce their reliance on coals

The final day at the climate summit has received mixed reactions from the international community. The change was met by dismay by the rich economies of the European Union as well as the Martial Islands.

Rich countries accused of failing at COP26

Saudi Arabia-led coalition says that it has killed more than 100 Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen's Marib and Al-Bayda.

Yemen: Saudi Arabia-led coalition targets Iran-backed Houthis

the deteriorating air quality in and around the Indian capital has become a matter of high concern. A layer of eye-stinging smog continues for the 8th day. The govt. has put out an advisory for people living in Delhi NCR regions.

Delhi: Layer of eye-stinging smog continues for 8th day

Delegates remain hopeful of securing a deal as the COP26 climate summit enters its final phase. There has been a renewed focus on phasing out fossil fuels especially coal, in a bid to limit global warming to one-point-five degrees celsius.

COP26 climate summit enters its final phase

According to reports, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan or the TTP with whom Imran Khan-led the PTI govt. had reached a precarious truce earlier this month has called for the implementation of Sharia law across the country's north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan holding the promise of peace on Pak's head

COVID-19 cases are surging again in Europe, and the region has become the epicenter of the pandemic once more. Countries are now ramping up their Covid-19 arsenal to again combat the latest outbreak.

Europe becomes Covid-19 epicenter yet again

The ongoing pandemic continues to cast its shadow over the job market in the United States. According to a latest report--- a record-high 4.4 million people have left their jobs in September alone.

US: Ongoing pandemic continues to cast its shadow over the job market

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts leaders and diplomats in Paris for an international conference on Friday aimed at Libya's political crisis. Ensuring Libya sticks to a plan to hold elections in December and turn a new page in its history.

France hosts international conference on Libya

Qatar is not considering normalizing ties with Syria and hopes other countries will be discouraged from taking further steps with President Bashar al-Assad's government, foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said on Friday.

Qatar's Foreign Minister voiced halt to normalization with Syria

Amid raging unrest and reports of widespread arrests of ethnic Tigrayans in Ethiopia16 united nations staff and dependants have been detained in the capital. Here's a report.

16 united nations staff and dependants detained in Ethiopian capital

The language spoken for centuries by this small island of Jersey is in danger of extinction with fewer than 800 native speakers left on the island. Jersey is fighting to revive it. Our next report gets you more on this.

Language spoken in Jersey in danger of extinction

There is no denying that the world has witnessed a lot in the last 2 years. The pandemic shook all existing structures, the plans, the way we lead our lives. Masks have become a necessity in our lives. 2 years ago - no one would have imagined wearing a mask day in and out. But at present - those without one are looked upon. It is undoubtedly necessary to take all precautions to protect oneself from the deadly virus. But this protection itself is proving to be harmful for the environment. Watch this report to know more.

Waste generated during pandemic gets dumped in ocean

In the wake of his botched up attempt to scrap Westminster's standards system and save a tory MP from being suspended UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's personal approval ratings have slipped to its lowest.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's personal approval ratings slip to its lowest

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed a task force last month for the establishment of the 'one country, one law' concept and now, according to the latest update Sri Lankan bishops have urged the government to abandon the plan.

Sri Lankan bishops urge govt to abandon 'one country, one law' concept

It has been twenty years since the start of a global war on terror by the united states of America. U.S. President Joe Biden promised the world to end 'relentless war' and start 'relentless diplomacy' after he was seated in the white house. A new U.S. Intelligence report suggests that there are plenty of concerns for the Biden administration even after their chaotic withdrawal in Afghanistan.

New US Intelligence report suggests plenty of concerns for Biden administration

An independent Pentagon review has concluded that the US drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children in the final days of the Afghanistan war was not caused by misconduct or negligence, and it doesn't recommend any disciplinary action.

United States: Pentagon review concludes no misconduct

Indonesia could phase out coal-fired power plants by 2040 if it gets sufficient financial help from the international community, the finance minister told Reuters.

Indonesia plans to retire coal with the help of international funds

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns to a gas chamber, the air quality has significantly worsened once again. The average air quality index in New Delhi is 315 which falls in the very poor category.

India: Delhi's AQI enters 'very poor' category for the 1st time in this season

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