North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so. In a statement broadcast by the country's state agency KCNA, the nation said: "We once again make clear that we have never had 'arms dealings' with Russia and that we have no plan to do so in the future.

North Korea claims US persistently spreading a groundless 'rumour of arms dealings' between it and Russia

British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel.

UK PM Sunak and French President Macron meet to discuss a deal to tackle illegal migration

As mid-term elections loom the horizon, the White House on Monday said that the United State's support for Ukraine's war efforts will be "unwavering" even if Republicans were to win the elections.

White House vows 'unwavering' and 'unflinching' support for Ukraine, even if Republicans win midterm elections

Every year the frequency of climate-related extreme weather is increasing, however, half of the world's nations still lack sophisticated early warning systems that could save lives.

COP27: UN chief announces global early warning system 'that can save thousands, if not millions, of lives'

China's strict zero-Covid rules have been in place for more than two years and during this time, many cases of the troubles citizens have faced due to them have come to light.

No relief for the people: China to 'unswervingly' stick to its zero-COVID policy, says health official

Ukrainians are preparing for the worst-case scenario and making emergency plans to leave town or stay with friends or family, as the nation braces for fresh Russian attacks on its infrastructure.

Ukraine braces for further attacks on its infrastructure, Zelensky predicts energy will be Russia's 1st target

Just a couple of days back Twitter underwent massive layoffs, firing around 50 per cent of its employees, now another social media company is reportedly going to travel the same path.

After Twitter, now Facebook parent company Meta will undergo massive layoffs: Report

The North Korean military has described the recent US-South Korean military exercises as an "open provocation and dangerous war drill" and has threatened to respond to them with "sustained, resolute, and overwhelming" military actions.

North Korea calls South Korea-US military drills 'open provocation', threatens retaliation

Just two days after laying off almost 50 per cent of its staff, Elon Musk's Twitter Inc has now apparently reached out to dozens of the fired people asking them to return to jobs, reports Bloomberg.

Elon Musk's Twitter calls back some of the fired employees, says they got laid off 'by mistake'

The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history. Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize.

38 draws without a winner, Powerball jackpot prize grows to staggering $1.9 bn; Here's how Twitter is reacting

The United States is "privately encouraging" Ukrainian leaders to show they are willing to deal with Moscow and end their stand against holding peace negotiations until Russian President Vladimir Putin is removed from office.

Biden administration wants Ukraine to change its stand on peace negotiations with Russia: Reports

The British government said on Sunday that a public holiday will be observed to commemorate King Charles III's coronation in May, which will take place eight months after the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Britons to get a public holiday to 'come together and celebrate' King Charles III's coronation

With its first significant update to the social media network, Twitter formally released an update of its app on the Apple App Store on Saturday. The newly released update offers users the highly coveted blue check verification mark for $8.

Twitter's new iOS update lets users get the blue verification mark 'just like the celebrities' for $7.99

The United Kingdom's counterterrorism police in a recent statement have said that last week's firebombing attack on a migrant processing centre was motivated by "terrorist ideology".

Attack on Dover immigration centre had 'terror' motive: UK police

As recent months witness a deterioration in regional relations in central Africa, DRC Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula met with his Rwandan counterpart Vincent Biruta met in Angola on Saturday in the latest attempt to defuse tensions between the neighbouring nations.

As tensions escalate between neighbours, DRC and Rwandan foreign ministers meet in Angola

In an open letter published on Saturday, UN human rights chief Volker Turk has urged Twitter's new owner Elon Musk to ensure that respect for human rights remains at the core of the social network and its management.

Amid mass Twitter layoffs, UN urges Elon Musk to 'ensure human rights are central' to company's management

The Powerball craze has swept the United States as residents wait with bated breath for a prize that has soared to a massive 1.6 Billion dollars. This year's prize as per AFP is the largest one ever and it has left many wondering what they would do with it if they won.

Powerball fever takes over US as the prize jumps to $1.6 billion, the highest ever

The death of a three-year-old in China has sparked outrage over social media after the boy's father blamed the nation's strict COVID-19 policies for "indirectly" killing his son.

'3 years of COVID was his entire life': In China, child dies due to lockdown rules, father offered hush money

After a Saudi Arabian intelligence report hinted at an imminent attack from Iran, the United States has expressed its concern and has said that it will not hesitate to respond if necessary.

US concerned about imminent Iranian attack on Saudi, says 'will not hesitate to act in defence'

The investigation into an incident in which petrol bombs were hurled into an immigration centre in the southern English port of Dover is now being handled by Britain's counterterrorism police.

UK: Counter-terrorism police take over probe of Dover immigration centre attack

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reversed his earlier decision to forego attending the upcoming climate change conference in Egypt. The newly appointed leader had earlier said he would not go because of "pressing domestic commitments".

UK PM Sunak takes a 'screeching U-turn,' announces he will attend COP27 after all

A Treasury Department investigation made public on Tuesday has revealed that Russian hackers' payment-seeking software was utilised in 75 per cent of all ransomware attacks reported to a US financial crime agency in the second half of 2021.

Russian hackers behind 75% of ransomware attacks reported in second half of 2021: US

On Tuesday, a Russian court fined the proprietor of Wikipedia two million roubles (around $32,600) for articles about Moscow's offensive on its neighbour Ukraine.

Russia fines Wikipedia millions of Rubles over content on 'Ukraine war'

We are two years into the 2020s and in this short time the world has witnessed quite a rollercoaster of events; from the pandemic that forced everyone to isolate indoors, to the Russia-Ukraine war, it has been one hell of a ride.

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