The American secretary of state Antony Blinken has now said that President Joe Biden is willing to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at any time to prevent a war in Ukraine. It's also added that Russia appears to be on the verge of invading its neighbor.

Blinken: Biden to meet Putin anytime to prevent war in Ukraine

Britain’s 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, the Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Meanwhile, the British monarch will continue to perform light duties.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France where he'll be meeting with key French officials. Jaishankar reached France on Sunday after concluding his visit to Germany where he attended the Munich security conference.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in France for talks

All eyes are on the heightened tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless the trouble looks like a disguised relief for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Covid, Ukraine...Is PM Boris Johnson using crisis to stem unpopularity?

Western powers have now stepped up their diplomatic efforts to try and see if an invasion by Russia into Ukraine can be averted. France has held a series of talks with all parties involved in a bid to try and de-escalate the rising hostilities.

Macron proposes Ukraine summit to help defuse tensions with Russia

The company OLA has been trying to paint India's mobility landscape green over the last few years. After establishing into the two wheeler market of EV, OLA is looking at entering into four wheeler market as well. How does company see India's electric mobility landscape and what are its plans for electric future? To talk all that and much more today we're joined by Varun Dubey, chief marketing officer OLA electric from Bengaluru.

OLA electric plans to enter four-wheeler market | Varun Dubey Exclusive

To boost its dwindling foreign exchange reserves, Pakistani government is now looking at the vault of its citizens. What is interesting is that Pakistan seems to be planning with a scheme that would translate the gold that is held by the households and citizens in Pakistan into foreign currency to enhance its foreign exchange reserves, listen in.

Pakistan eyes citizens' gold to boost foreign exchange reserves

The West remains wary of the possibility of Russia and Belarus who have now announced an extension of their military drills. The United States has said that the troops that Russia is amassing is not a bluff and is warned that Russia is now positioned in a way that it can invade into Ukraine at a moment of its choice.

US warns Russian troops build-up not a 'bluff', satellite images show new deployment near Ukraine

It's often said that it is circumstances that make people into heroes especially in times of trouble. Civilians in the Ukraine are a testament to this at a time when the West and Kremlin are locked in intense negotiations, our next report gets you all the details.

What is the cost of a looming war? | Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Benin bronzes are set to return to their home in Nigeria. Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe and United States.

Benin bronzes return to Nigeria: Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe & US

Pakistan's regressive attitude towards women is once again grabbing the headlines. With International Women's day just a few weeks away, Pakistan's defenders of patriarchy have started their activities to impose new rules and protect the status quo of the country.

Pakistan Minister stokes controversy, demands international Hijab Day

According to reports, at least about 15 people have been killed and dozens of others being wounded in a suicide bombing attack at a restaurant in central Somalia.

Suicide bombing in central Somalia: Prime Minister condemns the attack

Suicide bombing in central Somalia: Prime Minister condemns

Protesters in Canada clashed with police personnel amid the ongoing truckers’ protest in the country. Deputy Prime Minister of Canada said the protests are a foreign-funded threat.

Canada Truckers Protest: Police arrest 77 demonstrators in Ottawa

In a bid to cut carbon emissions by 38% in Rwanda, the electric motors companies are pushing for its electric motorbikes project.

Rwanda's electric motorbikes project: Aim to cut emissions by 38%

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has turned in his questionnaire to the police in the partygate scandal. Johnson has maintained that he did not break any rules.

Partygate scandal: UK PM Boris Johnson turns in his questionnaire to police

As pandemic waves swept through India, some questions were asked on why India was not introducing foreign vaccines, especially at a time when India was in the grip of the delta variant of the COVID-19 infection and now for the very first time India's Health Minister has clarified on this issue.

WION speaks to Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: 'New India will run by its own rules'

The original manuscript of the famous French fable The Little Prince has been put on display in a Paris exhibition. The manuscript has returned to the author's native France after almost about 75 years.

The big world of 'The Little Prince': The manuscript returns to France after 75 years

Female Quran reciters take to social media as they push for greater female recitation. The movement urges for more women Quran reciters.

Female Quran reciters take to social media as they push for greater female recitation

Nestle India profit falls 20% as products are set to become expensive globally. Unilever also warned of a drop in margins.

Nestle India profit falls 20%

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers to quell the protests by truckers and others angry over Canada's COVID-19 restrictions. Trudeau called Freedom Convoy protest an 'Economic threat'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls Freedom Convoy protest an 'Economic threat'

Former US President Donald Trump now must answer questions under oath in New York's civil investigation into his business practices.

Former US President Donald Trump, his children ordered to testify in NY fraud probe

Rohingya refugees who have relocated to Bhasan Char Island in Bangladesh are now able to move freely outside the camps. If anyone wants they can go to visit their families or relatives.

Inside the life of Rohingya refugees: Govt aims to relocate one lakh Rohingyas

In Sri Lanka's easter bombings case, the Former Defence Secretary and Ex-Police Chief got acquitted. Colombo High Court announced the decision on Friday.

Sri Lanka easter bombings case: Former Defence Secretary, Ex-Police Chief acquitted

In Somalia, a team of 20 doctors have opened the nation's only public blood bank that serves life-saving donations to most hospitals.

A team of 20 doctors in Somalia opens up the nation's only public blood bank

After almost two years of wait, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi University finally reopens. Students & staff welcome the move.

India: Delhi University reopens after 2 years

In a bit of a historic moment, Ecuador's national assembly has now approved regulations that will allow women and girls to get easier access to abortion in cases of rape.

Legislators in Ecuador ease abortion rules

Covid situation worsens in Hong Kong with daily cases climbing over the 4,000 mark. The city fails to maintain its zero covid policy, hundreds of patients are lying in beds outside the hospital as the medical system in the economic hub are overwhelmed by the rising covid cases.

Hospitals overwhelmed as covid-19 cases rise in Hong Kong

In signs of more trouble for electric car maker Tesla it has been sued over an alleged suspension failure in a crash that killed driver and a passenger in Florida state last year, incident sparked a federal probe in US.

Tesla sued over alleged suspension failure

Japan is set to announce easing of border controls that were put in place to counter spread of Covid-19 pandemic, these measures were slammed by business leaders and educators.

Japan is set to announce easing of COVID-19 border curbs

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