In a coordinated operation on Wednesday night (Mar 6), the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and local police apprehended three terrorists near Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail where Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is serving a 14-year sentence.

Foiled terror plot: Pakistan police arrest three terrorists near Adiala jail where ex-PM Imran Khan is held

Former top executives of Twitter, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk, claiming he owes them nearly $130 million after taking over the social media company which he renamed X.

Doesn't pay his bills: Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, other former execs sue Musk over $130mn unpaid benefits

The La Cumbre volcano on the remote Galapagos island of Fernandina blew its top late Saturday (March 2), said the South American country's Geophysical Institute.

Watch: La Cumbre volcano on Galapagos archipelago blows its top

Thousands protested deteriorating living standards outside the prime minister's office in Tunis on Saturday following a call from Tunisia's main trade union confederation. Watch to know more!

Tunisia: Protests erupt against deteriorating living conditions & economic decline

Tunisia: Thousands protest against deteriorating living conditions

Germany is investigating an audio recording published in Russian media reported to be a conference call of high-ranking German military officials talking about weapons for Ukraine, sparking concerns of espionage in Germany and calls for clarification from Russia. Watch to know more!

Germany caught off-guard by leak of secret Ukraine war talks | Russia-Ukraine war

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Overnight Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine’s Odesa region killed at least seven people, authorities reported early Saturday. US President Joe Biden announced that the American military will start carrying out airdrops of food and supplies into Gaza in the coming days, joining other countries like France, Jordan and Egypt that have done the same. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy blames aid delay for Odesa deaths | US drops aid in war-torn Gaza

In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (Mar 1) signed five contracts worth INR 39,000 crore ($3 billion), which also included procurement of close-in weapon systems, high-power radars, and aero-engines for MiG-29 fighter planes. Watch to know more!

India's defence ministry signs contract worth $3 Bn for BrahMos missiles, radars & aero-engines

Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Florida on Friday to ask a judge to push back his criminal trial on charges of mishandling classified documents until the thick of the U.S. presidential campaign. The judge in the classified documents case against the former American President Donald Trump did not make an official ruling or whether to change the date of his trial. Watch to know more!

Trump Classified Document Case | No Official ruling regarding change in trial date

India's rich & ultra-rich have increased their spending on social causes. A new report by a strategic philanthropic organisation shows that philanthropy by rich families is changing the way people are giving back to society.

Decoding Philanthropy trends in India

The number of people suffering from obesity has more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a new study released by the Lancet medical journal. As per its findings, more than one billion people across the world have obesity.

Obesity 'epidemic' on the rise, more than 1 billion afflicted around the world: Study

NSO Group, an Israeli company known for its advanced cyber weaponry, has been ordered by a US court to provide instant messaging platform WhatsApp with codes of its notorious spyware Pegasus, as well as other spyware technology.

US judge orders Pegasus maker NSO to share secret spyware code with WhatsApp

Scientists as per reports are planning to plant "living fossils" of Wollemi pines, an around145 million old tree that is believed to have gone extinct in 1994. Where will these living fossils be planted?

Scientists try to resurrect almost extinct, millions of years-old tree, by replanting in secret locations

Hideo Kojima, the mayor of the Japanese town of Ginan in Gifu Prefecture on Thursday (Feb 29) submitted his resignation after a third-party committee found him guilty of sexually harassing a number of his female employees.

'Sorry for the trouble': Mayor of a Japanese town resigns after probe identifies 99 acts of sexual harassment

Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern notoriously known for her affair with former US President Bill Clinton, is now the face of Reformation, a major fashion brand.

Monica Lewinsky joins hands with fashion brand to promote voting ahead of US Presidential Elections

In Japan, the number of babies born fell for the eighth straight year, falling to a record low last year. As per preliminary government data released on Tuesday, the number of births fell by more than 50 per cent.

'Critical situation': Japan's number of births fell to record low in 2023, marriages down by 5.9%

In Sudan's conflict-ridden Darfur region, authorities reportedly aligned with the army have blocked cross-border aid, drawing criticism from aid workers and the United States.

'Babies are already dying': Aid worker warns of dire consequences as Sudan blocks cross-border aid to Darfur

Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, on Sunday (Feb 25th) flexed his political muscle, gathering thousands of supporters at São Paulo's iconic Paulista Avenue to demonstrate political strength amid investigations that many believe could land him in jail.

Brazil's Bolsonaro denies coup allegations at rally with tens of thousands supporters, says 'What is a coup?'

Veteran political consultant Steve Kramer has admitted to commissioning a robocall that impersonated President Joe Biden using artificial intelligence (AI). The call, which appealed to New Hampshire voters to not vote in the presidential primary and save their votes for the general elections to be held in November, sparked investigations and backlash from election officials and watchdogs.

Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer owns up to Biden robocall, says wanted to flag dangers of AI

Thousands or protesting farmers in India have put their march to Delhi on hold for two days. The decision was prompted by the death of 22-year-old protester during the clashes at Punjab-Haryana border Khanauri. Watch to know more!

India farmers' Protest: Farmers' march on pause for two days, next round of talks awaited

A passenger flight from San Francisco to Boston on Monday (Jan 19th) had to be diverted to Denver after passengers aboard the aeroplane spotted parts of the plane's wing were damaged.

US: United Airlines flight diverted after passengers spot damaged wing at 31,000 feet. Watch!

The Indian Army on Wednesday rushed to the rescue of 500 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather in East Sikkim's Gangtok. As per a PTI report, troops from the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps were behind the heroic rescue.

Indian Army's Trishakti Corps rescue 500 tourists stuck in heavy snowfall at Gangtok

The Philippines on February 17 accused Chinese coast guard ships of "dangerous" manoeuvres after they repeatedly blocked a vessel delivering supplies to Filipino fishermen at a reef off the Southeast Asian nation's coast. Watch to know more!

China-Philippines tensions: Manila repeatedly accuses Chinese coast guard of harassment

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march began on February 13. Haryana's Shambhu border remains centre of farmers' agitation. Borders around New Delhi remain heavily barricaded. A sectoral industrial strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh have been called by the workers and farmers on 16 February, Friday.

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