Polls conducted by the NBC News and CNN showed that the favourability ratings for the Democratic Party have hit an all-time low. The party is on a back gear since its defeat in the 2024 US Presidential elections. Watch this video to find out more.

Democratic party's favourability drops to a record low

#GRAVITAS |  On Wednesday, Trump hosted the Irish PM at the White House for the annual St. Patrick's day celebration. Trump claimed that ireland was among the countries benefiting from the United States. Watch this video to find out more.

After Zelensky, Trump Blasts Irish PM In Oval Office | GRAVITAS

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, is now accused of leading a transnational drug trafficking network and ordering multiple murders. The FBI is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest, highlighting his dangerous nature.

FBI is offering $10 mn for Olympian turned drug lord Ryan Wedding

Pro-monarchy protests have erupted across Nepal as supporters of former King Gyanendra rally for the restoration of the monarchy. Multiple demonstrations, including motorcycle rallies, have been held as citizens voice their discontent with the current political system.

Section of Nepalis want 'monarch' back

In an unprecedented escalation, Taiwan has detected about 11 Chinese surveillance balloons encroaching on its airspace within a single day, a record since December 2023. This development coincides with the presence of five Chinese aircraft and six warships operating near the island, intensifying concerns over Beijing's assertive military maneuvers. Watch in for more details!

Balloons, aircraft & warships threaten Taiwan

A Lancet study reveals that global obesity rates have more than doubled in 30 years, with projections indicating a severe health crisis by 2050. Watch this report for more details!

Rates of overweight & obesity have more than doubled in 30 years

Israeli police and security agency Shin Bet have arrested an Israeli citizen who allegedly attempted to sell classified nuclear secrets to Iran.

Israeli Sells Nuclear Secrets to Iran

According to a report by the Taipei Times, China’s military expansion in the southern part of the first island chain could be a cause for concern for Taiwan as it poses a significant danger to Taiwan’s liquefied natural gas or LNG supplies. Taiwan has long relied on US support to deter Chinese aggression but the return of Trump to the White House has introduced a new era of geopolitical uncertainty. Watch this video to find out more.

Report: China's Expansion in First Island Chain Could Worry Taiwan

It's Valentine's Day and is the perfect time to discuss love and finances. What is the cost of love this Valentine's season? This report delves into the details!

The cost of love on Valentine's celebration

Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting what he wants. Since his hour-long call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, Europe and Ukraine have been thrown into turmoil, pushing back against comments coming out of Washington. This after Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, warned NATO allies to spend more on Europe's defence, ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and dismissed the possibility of restoring all of Ukraine's lost territory. These developments are a big win for Russia. How?

Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder

MPs in Ukraine, stormed the country’s parliament accusing President Voldomyr Zelensky of silencing rivals and centralizing power.

Ukrainian MPs protest against Zelensky’s 'dictatorship'

Israel has further extended its deployment in Southern Lebanon until February 28, raising questions about whether it will ever fully pull out. Watch this report for more details!

Israel to keep troops in Lebanon until Feb 28: Reports

Scarlett Johansson has warned of the imminent dangers of AI after a deepfake video of her and other prominent Jewish celebrities opposing recent antisemitic remarks from Kanye West went viral this week.

Scarlett Johnsson warns of AI dangers after deepfake incident

On Thursday, Hamas said it would release the next three Israeli hostages as planned in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, resolving a major dispute over the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Hamas commits to Gaza ceasefire deal after Israel threatens to resume war

In an experiment that called on people to decide which sex is more generous, it was found that women turned out to be 40% more generous than men.

Science confirms, women are more generous than men

Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak. The spike in egg prices in the US was the biggest since the nation's last bird flu outbreak in 2015. Watch this report for more details!

Why Americans are raising chickens in their backyard, egg crisis in US

As India's fighter aircraft fleet is dwindling rapidly, the Indian Air Force is relying on the indigenously built Tejas jets to shore up numbers. However, the Government-run aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has not been able to meet expectations. Can HAL scale up to deliver the pending orders for Tejas jets?

India's dwindling fighter jet fleet, Tejas delayed

Marine exploration could be redefined with China finally giving the green light to a deep-sea research facility. The facility will be anchored 2,000 meters below the surface of the strategically significant South China Sea, which is also subject to a number of competing territorial claims. Watch this report for more details!

China's aggressive push in South China Sea

Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast. Watch this report for more details!

Russia to set up naval base in Sudan

PM Narendra Modi is set to meet with US President Donald Trump for the first time since the latter assumed office on January 20 for his second term. Modi’s visit comes at a time when Trump's tariff threats and deportations are testing the relationship.  Will PM Modi's old chemistry with trump pay dividends? Can the bonhomie between the two leaders work its magic once again?

Modi in Washington: Can PM Modi restore the old chemistry with Trump?

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will not accept any peace deal that does not involve it.

Zelensky: Going... Going... Gone?

Trump announced a meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia, aimed at restarting Ukraine peace negotiations. Saudi Crown Prince has played a key role in diplomacy, including Fogel’s release. Riyadh may host talks soon.

Trump’s new best friend Saudi Arabia is soft  bridge to hard Russia

Trees are natural timekeepers, silently recording the passage of years in their rings, growth patterns, and changing foliage. Their annual rings, visible in cross-sections of trunks, tell stories of past climates, droughts, and rich seasons.

How tree rings reveal extreme weather cycles

Saudi Arabia has implemented a new regulation requiring Pakistani travellers to get a polio vaccine, before entering the country for Umrah. Passengers must obtain a certificate from either a government or private hospital, To confirm their vaccination status. According to the new rule, travellers must receive either an Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) within the last 12 months or an Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) within the last 6 months before they arrive in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia enforces strict vaccination rules for Pakistani Umrah pilgrims

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