The European Union is said to propose a phased out ban of Russian oil imports, this will come as part of fresh round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. According to diplomats, the European Commission which commonly draws up sanctions for the bloc is currently in the midst of preparing a text that could be put in front of the 27 member states as possible.

EU to propose phasing out Russian oil imports in new sanctions wave

Germany was long criticized for its approach to the Russian aggression in Ukraine but setting aside the geopolitical fears it finally agreed to supply heavy weapons to Ukraine. Our principal correspondent Siddhant Sibbal who is tracking Indian prime minister's visit there gets us more details.

Ukraine invasion: Germany changes approach towards Russian aggression

EU to set to unveil new Russia sanctions amid Ukraine invasion

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Berlin. After Germany, Prime Minister Modi will also visit Denmark and France, this happens to be Prime Minister Modi's first visit abroad in the year 2022.

Indian PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Berlin

A deal led by the United Nations and the International Red Cross has begun to ease the ordeal of the most destructive siege of war in Ukraine. Roughly 100 civilians were evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Pope Francis renews call for humanitarian corridor

Thousands of residents of Las Vegas in new Mexico were told to prepare for possible evacuation on Sunday. Fierce winds drove the largest active US wildfire through drought-patched forests leading to the sudden calls for evacuation.

New Mexico: Wildfires destroy more than 300 properties

It seems like there's no end to legal wars for former South African President Jacob Zuma. In the latest, Zuma has now been accused of systemic and unlawful efforts to give business allies control of billions of dollars worth of state assets during his stay in power from 2009 to 2018.

More trouble for Jacob Zuma, probe finds questionable deals under his rule

A SpiceJet flight faced severe turbulence on Sunday and several videos of the incident went viral. The flight bound from Mumbai to West Bengal faced air turbulence during its descent at the Durgapur airport.

Watch: Fears, scream prayers aboard SpiceJet flight

Russia Ukraine war crisis: Pope condemns destruction of Mariupol

Voters are all set to cast their ballots in local polls on Thursday in what is believed to be a midterm test for Boris Johnson's conservative government amid spiraling allegations over the Partygate scandal in England.

United Kingdom: PM Boris Johnson faces major test in local polls

The internet is an amusing place to be, mainly because of the people who keep the place lively by posting fun-filled content. Take a look at Jainil Mehta, who became widely popular after sharing a video of himself dancing with abandon, while wearing a skirt, in the streets of New York city. We spoke to him about his passion for dance, and also fashion.

Jainil Mehta Exclusive: How one man in a skirt can shatter gender stereotypes

After taking office, Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has managed to secure financial aid from Saudi Arabia. Local media reported that the cash-trapped nation facing an economic slump has secured financial aid worth around 8 million dollars from Saudi Arabia.

Reports: Pakistan gets $8 billion aid from Saudi Arabia

As supply chain disruptions and strict Chinese covid-19 lockdown measures hurt overseas demand, Japan's manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace from previous month in April.

Covid lockdown hit China sales, Japan's factory activity expands

The world's longest commercial flight from Sydney to London- Australia's Qantas airways had ordered 12 airbus to A350-1000 planes. The deal comes as market conditions improve and demand for domestic and global travel recover from pandemic faster than expected.

Australia's Qantas airways: World's longest non-stop flight

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Berlin. After Germany, Prime Minister Modi will also visit Denmark and France this happens to be the Indian PM's first visit abroad this year. While in Berlin he will be holding crucial bilateral talks with the German chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Indian PM Modi arrives in Germany for 6th edition of India-Germany consultations in Berlin

After a $44 billion acquisition by billionaire Elon Musk, Twitter reported a stronger-than-expected user growth. In early trade, Twitter stock was also up by 1%.

Post Elon Musk's buyout, Twitter reports a stronger-than-expected user growth

According to a new discovery, the life on Earth may not have originated on our planet. Watch this report to know more.

The origin of life on Earth: Life may not have originated on our planet Earth

The iconic Dorothy's dress from 'Wizard of Oz' is back in US' Los Angeles. The 'Lost' dress will go on auction on May 24. Watch this report.

Iconic dress from 'Wizard of Oz' is back & goes to auction on May 24 in LA

Government in South Africa is backing cannabis for medicinal use. South Africa has opened three cannabis pharmacies this year.

South Africa's first legal cannabis pharmacy: Govt backs cannabis for medicinal use

According to a study published in the journal 'Science', Marine life on Earth faces a mass extinction by 2300. Curbing greenhouse gases is key to stopping this.

Study: Marine life faces mass extinction by 2300

A low-cost bionic prosthetics arm equipped with sensors is transforming lives. The recipients are undergoing training session. Watch this report.

Low-cost bionic prosthetics arm equipped with sensors is transforming lives

The origin of life on Earth: Life may not have originated on our planet

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit. As per reports, Sharif may seek a $7.4 bn Saudi aid package. This is Sharif's first foreign trip since assuming office. In the latest, some Pakistani pilgrims raised slogans against the PM in Madina.

Pakistani pilgrims raise slogans against PM Shehbaz Sharif during his visit in Saudi Arabia

Muslims across the world have begun Eid preparations. Thousand of believers offered prayers at the Mecca ahead of Eid.

Muslims across the world begin Eid preparations, thousand of believers offer prayers at the Mecca

Taiwan is battling its worst covid-19 outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic. After months of respite, over 11,000 fresh infections and two deaths have been reported in the island nation.

Taiwan reports 11,353 fresh covid-19 infections | Coronavirus News Updates

China has sharpened COVID-19 screening in Beijing to prevent Shanghai-like chaos but the commuter workers are not happy about the restrictions, find out why in this next report.

Beijing prevents Shanghai-like chaos, commuter workers upset with restrictions

Twitter remained in the news throughout this week. The micro blogging site has reported a mixed set of earnings in the first quarter, revenue and ad sales fell short of expectations while the company reported 12 million new users in the quarter, here's a complete report.

Social media giant Twitter gained 12 million new users

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on his maiden foreign trip after taking office earlier this month. Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia for a trip that is seen as a bid to enhance financial support to Pakistan.

Pakistan PM in Saudi Arabia, pilgrims raise slogan against Shehbaz Sharif

Sri Lanka has been in the grip of an economic crisis. The country is experiencing its worst financial crisis since its independence in 1948. Citizens of the island nation have been out on the streets protesting against months of blackouts, acute scarcity of food, fuel and other essentials.

Has Sri Lanka economic crisis divided the Rajapaksa brothers?

Due to human activity last year, huge areas of tropical rainforests were burned or hacked down for cattle and crops. Researchers say climate change itself is making it harder to reverse losses.

2021: 11 million hectares tropic cover lost

In Afghanistan twin explosions have killed at least nine people and wounded 13 others in Mazar-i-Sharif the capital of Balkh province. The blasts are the latest in a series of deadly bombings to rattle Afghanistan.

Twin explosions in Afghanistan claims 9 lives, wounds 13

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