The Istanbul airport welcomed its first flight in almost 24 hours as snow continues to pummel Turkey and its western Mediterranean neighbor Greece. In turkey heavy snowfall clogged roads and stranded thousands of people, this snowfall which began late last week has picked up over the past days. The winter's first snow created a jovial atmosphere across the squares where children built snowmen and tourists posed for pictures.

Snowstorm traps thousands in Greece and Turkey, some flights resume at Istanbul airport

India is all set to witness the largest and the grandest fly past by its air force during the Republic Day parade on January 26th. Now, 75 aircraft from the Indian Air Force, Army and the Navy will take part in a glorious fly past showcasing India's military might, it will include both vintage and modern aircraft including the Rafale jets, here's a report for more on this.

India's Republic Day: 75 aircraft to mark 75th year of Indian independence

A strong explosion has rocked the Greek capital of Athens. The explosion has damaged buildings and cars on the street. Several eyewitnesses explain and recount the horrific encounter.

Greece: An explosion in Athens damages buildings & cars, eyewitness recount the horror

The US telecom industry and the airline industry have been arguing over the potential impact of 5G wireless services on aircrafts. This is in stark contrast to the rollout of new-generation services elsewhere.

5G vs airlines: Do 5G telecoms pose a threat to airline safety?

In a suspected human smuggling venture in the United States, a boat capsized off the coast of Florida. The United States coast guard has launched a search for 39 people who've been reported missing. The coast guard in Miami received a report from the savior of a rescued stated that he was clinging to a capsized vessel.

United States: 39 people missing after boat capsized, suspected case of human smuggling

Recent killing of three reporters has sparked a nationwide protest by the Mexican journalists in the country. These journalists have demanded more protection and an end to impunity. This is according to the reports, Mexico has been constantly deemed as one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists where over 145 have been killed between 2000 to 2021.

Mexicans protest journalist killings, calls for protection

An Iranian court has sentenced French man to eight years in prison on spying charges. The 36-year-old Benjamin Briere is the only western detainee known to be currently held in Iran without an Iranian passport, Brier was arrested in may 2020 after taking pictures in a national park.

Iran jails French man Benjamin Briere for eight years on spying charges

Today, India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day. Colorful tableaus, march past of the Indian military and grandest fly past by the country's air force were the major highlights of the event.

India celebrates 'Azadi Ka Mahotsav,' displays military might on 73 Republic Day

Texas, Indiana, Washington state and the district of Columbia they've all sued alphabet's Google over deceptive location tracking practices that invade users privacy. The search engine firm is accused of falsely leading consumers to believe that changing their account and device settings would allow customers to protect their privacy.

Google sued over location-tracking

At least eight people were killed in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations soccer game. The stampede took place at Olembe stadium in Cameroon's capital.

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium stampede

A rare snowstorm has blanketed suedes of the eastern Mediterranean causing blackouts and traffic havoc. Europe's busiest airport in Istanbul has been shut down, Turkish authorities have temporarily halted all flights at Istanbul airport due to heavy snow fall in the city.

Europe's busiest Istanbul airport shuts down, Turkish authorities temporarily halt all flights

Winter sports are fun but what happens when the place where you live is a landfill and has no facilities for ski complex. This was the situation that a 78-year old man was confronted with, how did he change it?

Russia: Pensioner turns landfill into a ski complex

Soldiers have seized power in Burkina Faso, the takeover follows a mutiny over the civilian president's failure to contain an Islamist insurgency. Burkina Faso's army has ousted President Roch Kabore, suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly.

Africa: Burkina Faso army deposes President Roch Kabore in latest coup

With no signs of de-escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, NATO said that it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more troops. While Russia denounced it as western hysteria the US too said it was putting about 8,500 troops on high alert and were waiting orders to deploy troops to the region.

NATO deploys troops amid concerns over Ukraine invasion, Russia alleges 'western hysteria'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins permission to appeal extradition to the US. The High Court ruled on Monday that Assange had an arguable point.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins permission to appeal extradition to the US

After months of simmering tensions at the Ukrainian border things seem to be heading towards a tipping point. While on the surface all players involved in this conflict that is Russia, Ukraine the United States and NATO have been calling for calm, the actions suggest otherwise.

Biden, EU call for unity against Russia against escalating tensions at Ukrainian border

For the first time Iran has told the United States that it is ready for direct negotiations on the nuclear deal. This could be possible turning point in efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear accord.

Iran, United States ready for direct nuclear talks

Hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka is facing its most severe financial crisis in years. The nation's inflation rate accelerated to 14% in December 2021 which is up from 11.1% a month earlier. Now for the second consecutive month, the country has recorded double-digit inflation growth.

Sri Lanka grappling with inflation, food crisis hits new record

Cultivating truffles calls for an unarguably unique sense of taste, and finding them is also a very complex task. Truffle hunting has now made it to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

Truffle hunting on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage list

Amid rising concerns over covid-19 infections, many European countries have tightened their virus restrictions. After several countries in Europe registered record number of covid-9 infections, some countries have taken steps targeting the unvaccinated while others recently lifted and anti-covid restrictions.

UK scraps COVID tests for travellers, France introduces new vaccine pass

Will Iran seek 'good deal with guarantees' from Nuclear talks with United States?

A blanket of heavy snow has covered the great capital of Athens further disrupting road and air traffic. The once-in-a-lifetime weather event has completely covered Greek islands in snow.

Greek islands covered in snow in rare weather event

The Kurdish led forces have said that they've raided parts of a prison seized by the ISIS fighters in Northeastern Syria. According to reports, at least about 300 ISIS terrorists have surrendered on Monday.

Syria: Terrorists holed up with minors, UNICEF calls for evacuation of children

The dollar traded steady ahead of the US Federal Reserve's January policy meeting later this week, while bitcoin lay bruised near a six-month low hit over the weekend, hurt by a sell-off in technology stocks.

Cryptocurrencies pause after weekend battering, other currencies wait for Fed Meet

Latest to enter electric car race could be French-Japanese auto alliance Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi motors. The companies plan to triple their investment to jointly develop electric vehicles reports say established automakers are facing pressure from new competitors and an expected shift in demand towards electric vehicles.

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi to unveil 2030 EV plan soon

Oil prices jumped as geopolitical tensions in eastern Europe and the middle east heightened concerns about an already tight supply outlook.

Fears of tighter supplies back oil prices

Thousands of demonstrators have took to the streets of Brussels to protest against the latest government imposed covid-19 restrictions.

Thousands stage protest in Brussels over covid-19 restrictions; police fire water canon, tear gas

The first Taliban delegation is in Norway. The Taliban representatives will be meeting Norwegian authorities as well as diplomats from several other countries. The three-day talks will focus on how to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Taliban delegation begin talks in Europe amid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

The United States has ordered family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country, the decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action. Other US nationals in Ukraine have also been advised to leave, the US has also advised its citizens against traveling to Russia.

United States orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Has India weathered the third wave of covid-19 infections? According to the data, four of the eight major cities appear to have crossed the peak infection rate, using the seven day average, researchers are pointing out that cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are witnessing a clear decline in the infection rates.

Has India weathered the third wave of covid-19 infections?

"It's plausible that the region is moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame," says WHO's Hans Kluge; a plausible end to covid crisis for Europeans?

Is Europe eyeing an end to Covid-19 pandemic?

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