A federal judge on Wednesday (Jan 31st) dismissed Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit claimed that the Republican leader had illegally retaliated against the entertainment giant for criticising his "anti-woke" agenda and that he had allegedly used the state to punish the company.

US Federal judge dismisses Disney's case accusing Florida Governor DeSantis of retaliation

Tensions between Iran & U.S. are rising. U.S. plans to retaliate against an attack on a U.S. base. Washington presumes Tehran-aligned militants behind attack. Is U.S-Iran war imminent amid rising tensions? Watch this video for all details.

Is Iran hinting at war with US? Here’s what Iran’s military chief has to say

In a groundbreaking move, a judge in Delaware has cancelled the whopping $56 billion pay package awarded to Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, back in 2018. The decision, given by Judge Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware Chancery Court, comes in response to a challenge from Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta, who claimed Musk was overpaid.

After Judge cancels $56bn Tesla pay package, Musk warns 'never incorporate' companies in Delaware

The United States has joined the list of countries that have suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Morning news brief: US pauses funding to UNRWA, Musk's Tesla pay package cancelled, and more

The latest list of the world's most corrupt countries has revealed that most nations globally are making little to no progress in tackling public sector corruption.

World's most and least corrupt countries revealed. How did India fare? Find out

In India's Jharkhand, section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been put in place within a 100-metre radius of the Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence in Raj Bhavan and Enforcement Directorate office in Ranchi.

India: ‘Absconding’ Jharkhand CM Soren chairs meeting in Ranchi; Section 144 imposed around residence

In a significant blow to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, the nation's main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is reportedly gearing up to initiate an impeachment motion against him.

Explained | Impeachment drama unfolds in Maldives against anti-India President Mohamed Muizzu

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday night (Jan 30) called her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban to express concerns over the mistreatment of a woman from Milan who faces 11 years in prison.

Meloni rings Orban over shackled Italian woman prisoner in Hungarian court

The city of Tokushima and its prefectural government in Japan have come under the scanner for spending over $2,800 (400,000 yen) in public funds on a sex doll to promote tourism.

Japanese city administration pulled up for using life-like $2,800 sex doll to promote tourism

A debate has sparked among astronomers about the existence of exomoons, the natural satellites revolving around exoplanets that orbit a star outside the solar system.

Do moons exist outside our solar systems? Researchers argue on discovery of exomoons

A Californian man who tried to shift blame onto his twin brother for the rape of a 9-year-old girl and a jogger has been handed 140 years to life sentence this week.

'Sexual Carnivore': California man who tried to blame twin brother for rape sentenced to 140 years in prison

Illinois has decided to let ex-President Donald Trump remain on the state's presidential primary ballot. Dismissing claims of Trump's ineligibility under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, the Illinois State Board of Elections unanimously voted to let Trump stay on the ballot.

Illinois board allows Trump to remain on state's Presidential primary ballot

Maldives' Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has been brutally stabbed in broad daylight by gangs amid the ongoing political crisis, according to local media reports.

Maldives' opposition-appointed prosecutor general stabbed amid political crisis

Canada has opted to continue to exclude those suffering from mental health problems from voluntarily opting for death. On Monday (Jan 29), the Canadian government announced that individuals suffering solely from mental illness will continue to be excluded from pursuing assisted death.

'Need more time': Canada to continue to exclude mental health patients from assisted death law

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: US defense secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed to take “all necessary actions” to defend US troops after Iran-backed militants killed three US troops and wounded dozens more in a drone attack on a US base in Jordan.

West Asia on edge: US vows all 'necessary actions' to defend its troops | WION Speed News

In what comes as a first, at least one king penguin is suspected to have died from bird flu in the Antarctic. If the suspicion is confirmed, it could spell havoc for the population of penguins on the continent.

Scientists fear for penguins in Antarctica as one dies of deadly H5N1 bird flu strain

In the remote expanse of southern California's Mojave Desert, authorities have apprehended five individuals after the discovery of six lifeless bodies, all men, bearing gunshot wounds near El Mirage.

Police discover 6 bodies in California's Mojave Desert; 5 arrested over illicit marijuana trade suspicion

Iran on Monday (Jan 29) executed four people it said had links with its arch-nemesis Israel, according to Tehran's state media. The men were linked to an Israeli intelligence operation and had been convicted in the case with the Supreme Court rejecting their last appeal.

Iran executes four men alleging they were Israeli spies

A day after South Korea claimed its notorious neighbour fired "several unidentified cruise missiles" off its east coast on Sunday (Jan 28), North Korea's state-run news agency KCNA confirmed its leader Kim Jong Un indeed oversaw the launch of Pulhwasal-3-31 missiles from a submarine.

Day after Seoul's claims, N Korea confirms Kim oversaw launch of cruise missiles from submarine

A massive security breach occurred at India's Delhi airport on Saturday (Jan 27), after an intruder entered the airfield, the officials said on Sunday (Jan 28). The shocking incident raised security concerns and prompted the authorities to take immediate measures in order to address the situation.

Man enters Delhi airport runway in major security breach; CISF personnel suspended

After the first Test between India and England, in Hyderabad, which saw Ben Stokes & Co. stun India by 28 runs, here is a list comprising teams with most Test wins on Indian soil .

Teams with most Test wins in India

India and France's defence ties are soaring. The two countries are inking new defence pacts. The move comes amid Macron's latest visit to India. What is the new Defence Space Agreement between India & France?

Will India & France launch military satellites with offensive & defensive capabilities?

The bilateral relations between Maldives and India soured ever since the island's new President Mohamed Muizzu pivoted towards China. Yet another sign of this came when the island nation's government sent a lower-level representative to India's Republic Day reception in Male.

Maldives govt sent low-level official to India's Republic Day reception in Male, breaking from tradition

Thousands of protesters marked Australia's National Day on Friday (Jan 26) by taking out 'Invasion Day' rallies to show solidarity with the indigenous community of the country while raising calls to drop celebrations or move the date.

Protesters take out 'Invasion Day' rallies to oppose Australia Day holiday

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