As intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv has reported gains near the city of Kharkiv signaling a new phase in the war. President Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces have retaken villages in the region but cautioned against expecting victories every week.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Ukraine recaptures villages on outskirts of Kharkiv

The United States department has now made a major change in its fact sheet on Taiwan. In the updated fact sheet as it stands, the reference to the island nation being a part of China has now been removed.

US State Department edits Taiwan fact sheet, angers China

The government has decided to digitize its census process, India's Home Minister Amit Shah has made this announcement. According to him after this decision, the census will become more scientific, accurate and multi-dimensional.

Next census will be e-census, India's big move towards digitalization

Anger continues to simmer on the streets of Sri Lanka. In a bid to control protesters, Sri Lankan authorities issued shoot-on-sight orders on Tuesday to quell the unrest. This order comes after people disobeyed a nationwide curfew already in place and set buildings and vehicles on fire for the second consecutive day.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: People defy curfew to protest, army given shoot-on-sight orders

Intense flames are ripping through Siberia yet again amidst this Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered regional officials to deal with these forest fires adding that last year's situation could not be allowed to repeat.

Putin tells local authorities to do better on fighting Siberian fires

Tesla has halted most of its production at its Shanghai plant due to problems securing parts for its electric vehicles, according to an internal memo.

Tesla halts production at Shanghai plant amid Covid-19 surge

China's export growth slowed to single digits, the weakest in almost two years, while imports barely changed in April as tighter and wider COVID-19 curbs halted factory production and crimped domestic demand, adding to wider economic woes.

China: Export growth down to single digits as virus curbs hit factories

Asian shares tumbled to their lowest in nearly two years on Tuesday as investors shed riskier assets on worries about higher interest rates and their impact on economic growth, while the dollar held near 20-year highs.

Asian stocks hit 2-year low, rate hike worries investors

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said that the country wants to be a good energy partner for Europe. He added that however Canada will not abandon its climate goals and planned transition to cleaner fuels

'Canada will not abandon its climate goals,' PM Trudeau highlights Canada's climate priority

Bitcoin is no exception and following the plunge on Wall Street yesterday, World's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has also fallen to its lowest level since July of 2021.

Bitcoin: World's largest cryptocurrency drops as Wall Street shares tumble

Britain's opposition Labour party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to resign as leader of his party if he's found to have broken lockdown rules, this pledge comes amid political uproar after allegations resurfaced that he broke covid-19 rules in April last year by taking part in a gathering.

Keir Starmer Beergate scandal: Labour's 'Mr Rules' under investigation, accused of hypocrisy

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is the favourite in the country's ongoing presidential election, prompting fears that if he wins, searches for the family's unlawfully acquired money — estimated to be worth $10 billion — will be stifled.

Philippines Elections 2022: Marcos junior secures 30 million votes, all set to conquer throne

Russian president Vladimir Putin has asked the West to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine. In a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Putin accused Ukraine of committing war crimes and accused Europe of ignoring them.

'Stop supplying weapons to Ukraine,' Putin accuses Europe of ignoring Ukrainian atrocities

'Stop supplying weapons to Ukraine,' Putin accuses Europe

On the third and final day of his Europe tour, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most significant engagement will take place today. It is the second India-Nordic summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with leaders of Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway together with Denmark.

PM Modi's Europe trip: Bilateral trade between India and Nordic five is $13 billion

As the South Asian country is now finding some sort of way out from its snowballing economic as well as political crisis, the island nation reconvened its parliament earlier today and all eyes are now on the no-confidence motion which will be tabled by the opposition against the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka crisis: Opposition gears up for no-confidence motion against PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

EU has now proposed an orderly ban on Russian oil imports and this comes after the Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he will now seize all export deals and contracts with the US and its European allies if they continue to support Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: EU proposes 'orderly' ban on Russian oil import

Somalia's Al-Shabab terrorists attacked a military base of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia on Tuesday, triggering a fierce fight which killed hundreds.

Al-Shabaab attacks AU base in Somalia

Russia continues to intensify its military offensive on Ukraine the European Commission has now said that it will bring in a gradual ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for its war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: EU presents sixth package of sanctions against Moscow

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to host his Japanese counterpart for Fumio Kishida in London today. The two leaders are expected to agree on a new defense agreement measures to reduce dependency on Russian energy supplies.

UK PM will host Japanese leader Fumio Kishida in London

It has been 70 days since Russian troops launched a full-scale offensive into Ukrainian territories. Hundreds of lives have been lost, millions have been displaced the question is when will this war end?

Watch | 'Zelensky acting at behest of US,'  Belarus President supports Russia

According to a new research published by Everytown for Gun Safety, on an average at least one gun is stolen from a car every 15 minutes in America.

America's worsening gun culture, alarming trend across United States

Ukraine has surprised the world its resistance against Russia, it is being lauded almost everywhere but a pat on the back and supplying weapons are just not enough. Kyiv has been eyeing a seat at the European Union, however, it seems like that dream is decades away.

'Ukraine bid to join EU will take decades,' Macron proposes 'Political Community'

In a highly anticipated Victory day speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended his decision to invade Ukraine. Speaking at V-day parade, which commemorates the defeat of Nazis, Putin said that Russia was facing absolutely unacceptable threat.

Victory Day Speech: NATO an 'obvious threat' to Russia

After months of anti-government agitation and mounting pressure, Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned but the situation remains extreme tense and volatile.

Sri Lanka crisis: At least 7 dead, over 190 injured in protests | Dr WA Wijewardena Exclusive

After months of anti-government agitation and mounting pressure, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned but the situation remains extreme tense and volatile. Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa's homes were set on fire, soon after he quit.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa quits, family home set on fire

India, the largest democracy in the world has decided to shed some of its colonial baggage-its sedition law which the government has now decided to review before. Here, understand what this law actually means.

India to re-examine the relevance of its colonial law- Sedition law

Britain's queen Elizabeth has pulled out of this year's state opening of parliament and reading of the Queen's speech. This will be the first time since 1963 that the Queen will miss the constitutional ceremony which sets out the government's legislative plans.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth to miss state opening of parliament

Russia's ambassador to Poland had less than a warm welcome when he went to lay flowers at a soviet military cemetery in Warsaw, he was met at the gates with people protesting against the war in Ukraine and then red paint was thrown on the envoy, our next report gets you all the details.

Russian envoy to Poland pelted with red paint amid Ukraine invasion

A prison riot between rival gangs has left at least 43 dead and 13 injured at a maximum security facility in northern Ecuador. At least 108 inmates are on the run and 112 have been recaptured.

At least 43 dead in Ecuador prison riots; 108 on run, 112 recaptured

PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns after months of anti-govt agitation leading to violence and chaos

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