Two months after a deadly plane crash in China, the United States has now reported that the crash was caused deliberately by someone who was present in the cockpit, this comes after a thorough analysis of the Black Box data from the China eastern airlines jet.

US Report on China plane: Crash caused by someone in cockpit

After reporting a covid-19 outbreak for the first time since the start of the pandemic, experts have said that North Korea could soon be faced with a covid-19 catastrophe. A total of 56 deaths and nearly 1.5 million cases of fever have been reported in North Korea since the country announced its first case a week ago.

North Korea covid-19 outbreak: UN voices concern, offers to provide assistance and jobs

There is a new twist in the Twitter takeover saga, Elon Musk is casting more uncertainty over the deal, he is now demanding proof from Twitter. Musk wants the company to prove that less than five percent of Twitter's users are bots otherwise he could pull the plug on the deal.

Will Elon Musk walk away from the Twitter deal?

The United Kingdom's unemployment rate has fallen to 3.7 in the first three months of this year which is the lowest level since 1974. An estimated 1.2 million people were out of work between January and March and the soaring inflation has led to the biggest annual fall in real earnings for most workers.

UK unemployment hits 48-year low, inflation squeezes real earnings

The two Nordic countries Sweden and Finland will hand in their respective applications to join the military alliance NATO today. It's a historic move for the Nordic nations which are known for the policies of military neutrality but the move comes despite Turkey's threat to block the expansion of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Finland and Sweden's historic NATO bids today, application will end decades of military non-alignment

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday spoke on the United States' latest burst of race-related violence where he condemned the poison of white supremacy and promised that hate will not prevail. He further called the mass shooting in buffalo a simple and straightforward terrorism.

'It's simple and straight-forward terrorism,' Joe Biden condemns racist attack in Buffalo market

Spain government has approved a historic bill which makes it the first European nation to offer paid menstrual leave for the women of the country, this is a major breakthrough a start to destigmatizing menstruation in the country.

Spain: First European country to offer paid menstrual leave

A new study by World Economic Forum has called for urgent action by both private and public sectors, it is to ensure a resilient energy transition to address challenges of environmental sustainability, security of energy and energy justice and affordability. To talk on more more on this we're joined by Roberto Bocca, head of energy, infra, WEF.

Urgent action needed for energy transition: WEF

Palestinians marked Naqba day or catastrophe day this week which is what they called the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. The Gaza ruling Hamas had called on Palestinians to flock to Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem and this followed riots on the compound in recent weeks but what is behind the violence, our correspondent Jodie Cohen sends this ground report.

Palestinians mark 74th Naqba today, Arabs and right-wing activists clash

Amid the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's increasingly critical stance on Russian atrocities and anti-Semitic rhetoric, there could be a possibility for change in relationship between the two nations.

After months of closure, Israel mulls reopening Kyiv embassy

In India when it comes to price rise, the wholesale price index (WPI) in India has inched up to new heights in April. According to new data, WPI inflation has risen to 15.8 percent, an increase of 0.53 from March.

WPI inflation rise continues in India, marks double-digit for 13th straight month

Actor Johnny Depp's attorney cross questioned his ex-wife Amber Heard in court, the attorney produced notes that she had written during their short-lived marriage to challenge her accounts of frequent violence and bolster the case for defamation.

Amber Heard cross-questioned in case, Depp testifies against any violence

The Shahbaz Sharif government's coalition partners on Tuesday decided that the current government will remain in power till the current term is supposed to end in August 2023.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs allies meeting, ruling coalition to complete term

The French city of Grenoble authorised the wearing of the "burkini" by Muslim women in state-run swimming pools, reigniting one of France's most contentious debates on religious dress. French interior minister has now opposed the move, here's more!

French minister opposes Grenoble's Burkini rule, concerns over 'cherished' secularism

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies have lost their majority in Lebanon’s parliament after the country’s general election results were announced.

Lebanese forces gain ground, Hezbollah and allies lose majority

A 7-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile ancestor has been found in Peru. Fossil will tell how modern crocodiles came to land. Watch this report.

A 7-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile ancestor found in Peru

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country's first fast 5G testbed to make more favorable environments for industry working in next generation technologies. It is jointly developed by the IITs at five locations.

5G is critical for India's digital dream

As world's largest economy, US tries to ease a nationwide shortage that has left parents scrambling to feed their babies. The US will now allow baby formula imports from foreign mine makers that do not usually sell their products here.

US to allow baby formula imports, foreign makers to meet a list of safety standards

US president Joe Biden has ordered the re-establishment of US troop presence in Somalia, the troops will help local forces defeat the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab insurgency in the country.

United States to re-deploy troops in Somalia amid rising Al-Shabab insurgency

The island nation of Sri Lanka is drowning deep into an economic crisis. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who was sworn in last week addressed the country. In his speech, Wickremesinghe presented the full picture of Sri Lanka's current economic crisis.

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe gives full picture of country's economic crisis

After witnessing slow down led by COVID-19 lockdowns, luxury car players are now seeing a strong revival in demand, a luxury even if expensive it has many takers. Lexus which is a Japanese automaker Toyota's luxury car brand has been upping its ante in the Indian market.

Luxury car market: Lexus upping its ante in Indian market

New Zealand government has announced its emission reduction plan in the parliament yesterday it has increased electric vehicle sales, it is one of the key priorities there now and as the country is planning to reduce its carbon emission and reliance on fuel fossils they are going to do that now.

New Zealand: Increasing sales of electric vehicles tops agenda

Goldman Sachs Group is its employees flexible vacation time, allowing them to take time off when needed, rather than adhere to a fixed number of days a year.

Goldman Sachs Group: Unlimited vacations for top talent

Massive sandstorm hit the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Monday prompting the Iraqi ministry of health to announce a state of emergency. Poor visibility conditions forced the authorities to suspend all outbound and inbound flights to Iraq.

Iraq: Residents struggle to breathe as sandstorm hits Baghdad

Divorce from Brexit was a long battle for United Kingdom, years of negotiations and two prime ministers later Boris Johnson finally quit the European Union in the year 2020 but within two years Britain has called for change of plans- the northern Ireland protocol has come under lens yet again.

UK PM Boris Johnson urges for change in Brexit rules, calls Northern Ireland protocol 'outdated'

Hours after Sweden and Finland confirmed intentions to join NATO, the membership plans have hit a road block. The opposition is Turkey whose President has said that he would not approve either bids. Sweden and Finland need all of NATO's 30 members to approve the applications.

Sweden, Finland's NATO bids hit a snag; 'Don't bother to come,' says Turkey

At least one person died and 12 others were injured after a blast rocked a busy Karachi market on Monday. The blast took place due to an improvised explosive device, the police statement said.

Another explosion rocks Pakistan's Karachi, explosive material was placed to target police van

The southern Asian nations continue to reel under soaring temperature, breaking all records. The Mercury touched 50 degree Celsius mark this year in parts of India and Pakistan.

Severe heatwave grips south Asia, over a billion affected in India and Pakistan

Finland's desire to join the NATO military alliance has not gone down well with Moscow. In the latest, it has warned Finland that the country would face consequences for NATO membership without any delay, the threat by Moscow comes at a time when Ukraine has claimed to have damaged a Russian navy in the Black Sea.

Russia threatens to retaliate over Finland's NATO membership move

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi all set to travel to Nepal today to pay a visit to the Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, this will be Prime Minister Modi's fifth visit to Nepal since assuming the post in 2014.

Nepal's Lumbini gears up for Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit

Indian Prime Minister in Lumbini in Nepal happens to be a very close ally of India with which it shares historical and cultural linkages. This is an equation that goes back thousands of years and this is what the Indian Prime Minister is there to strengthen further.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lumbini,  receives warm welcome from Nepal PM Deuba

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