Marked by fresh geopolitical tensions amid Omicron concern, Brent crude oil prices have hit the highest level in more than seven-year.

Brent oil hits highest level in over seven years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address the World Economic Forum's Davos agenda virtual event later today. Now due to the covid- 19 pandemic, the WEF will be hosting the event on its website and social media channels from 17th to 21st of January now this is the second consecutive year that the forum has had to host the summit digitally due to pandemic.

WEF's online Davos summit begins today; World leaders to deliver key address

India completed a year of its vaccine drive against covid-19 and in the past 365 days over 1.5 billion doses have been administered. The Prime Minister took to Twitter to celebrate the anniversary and in a series of tweets Narendra Modi lauded everyone associated with the drive and also reiterated India's stance on vaccines.

India completes 1 year of vaccine drive, PM Narendra Modi lauds vaccination campaign

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Dutch capital to denounce government's virus protocols. Demonstrators packed Amsterdam streets in opposition to the government imposed covid-19 restrictions and vaccination campaign. Protesters waved flags and chanted anti-government slogans as they marched through the streets.

Netherlands: Thousands protest against Covid-19 curbs in Amsterdam

Researchers around the world have been making concerted efforts to find a cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In a new development in this regard, some researchers affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have improved the strategy devised in 2017 to 'Kick and Kill’ hidden HIV-infected cells.

Hope for HIV-AIDS Cure? 'Kick and Kill' strategy for hidden HIV-infected cells

The tensions between Ukraine and Russia are simmering. Ukrainian government has fallen prey to malware cyber attack, Microsoft has confirmed that dozens of Kyiv government agencies have been left inaccessible, this as the hackers warned Ukrainians to be afraid and expect the worst hit.

Ukraine: Kyiv government launches probe into malicious cyber attack, blames Russia

The much-talked about Australian open has begun but without its ace player Novak Djokovic. The 34-year-old flew out of Australia on Sunday night. With political and sports bodies have questioned Australia's decision to revoke his vis

Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported hours before Australian Open

China's sluggish property sector and the restrictions imposed to control covid-19 cases is now taking a toll on its economy. The world's second largest economy has slowed down in the last few months of 2021 resulting into four percent growth in October to December period which is a further deceleration from the 4.9 percent growth that it registered in the third quarter of last year.

China's GDP growth slows to 4% in October-December

After days of significant rise in its daily case load, India today has reported a marginal drop in its covid curve. India has reported over 258,089 new covid-19 cases which is 13,000 less than Sunday's figures.

Covid-19 News: India logs 258,089 new covid-19 cases, records marginal drop

Just days after a first eruption triggered massive tsunami waves around the pacific, another large eruption has been detected at the Tonga volcano. The pacific tsunami warning center say that it has also detected large waves in the area, the first eruption that triggered major tsunami waves across the pacific has brought in significant damage to the island's capital.

Tsunami batters south pacific island, Tonga calls for immediate aid

India will dispatch an infantry battalion for the United Nation's peacekeeping operations in the oil rich Abyei region in Africa. It's an area which straddles northern and southern Sudan and is hotly contested by both. The Indian infantry group with around 570 soldiers will be deployed under the UN interim security force for Abyei, it is tasked with monitoring the volatile border between north and south Sudan.

India to dispatch an infantry battalion for UN's peacekeeping ops in Africa

Britain's Prince Harry is challenging a government decision that he should not receive police protection when on British soil even if he covers the cost himself, his legal representatives said.

United Kingdom: Prince Harry seeks right to pay for UK police protection

A major winter storm has ripped through southeast US and parts of Canada on Sunday bringing in freezing rain and snow in the region. As per reports, over 80 million people are currently under a weather warning and nearly 3 million people up in the northeast region are under high wind warnings including in New York city and Boston.

Winter storm engulfs United States and Canada, over 80 million under weather alert

The US auto safety regulator is discussing heating issues of some Tesla vehicles with the automaker and evaluating "potential safety concerns."

US auto safety regulator evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted last week suggesting challenges in getting clearance in India for Tesla electric cars, different Indian states have invited the electric vehicle maker to set up the plant there. Now the latest to join the bandwagon is the Indian state of Punjab, earlier senior ministers from Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal had extended invitations to Musk.

Indian states invite Elon Musk to set up EV Plants

Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures touching their highest in more than three years, as investors bet supply will remain tight amid restrained output by major producers with global demand unperturbed by the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Brent crude at highest in over three years

In the fourth missile test this year, North Korea has fired two suspected shot range ballistic missiles. South Korea's military reported that the missiles were fired from an airport in Pyongyang; Japan government also reported the launch.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japan strongly condemns missile launch

20-time grand slam champion and the world's number one tennis star Novak Djokovic has launched his final bid to avoid deportation from Australia.

Novak Djokovic's final bid to avoid deportation from Australia begins

Amid the ongoing tensions with the US, North Korea says that it has conducted the third Ballistic missile test of this month.

North Korea conducts third Ballistic missile test of this month amid rising tensions with the US

With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, speculations are running high on which countries will finally send their athletes and diplomats to the Chinese capital to take part in the winter games. Now according to the latest reports that have come in, no high-level political representation from India is expected during the Winter Olympics. However, India will send Arif Khan, the only entry from India this time.

Kashmir's Arif Khan will represent India in Beijing Winter Olympics

The last few days have seen a few high-stakes diplomatic meetings to resolve escalating tensions over Ukraine, but it has put Russia, the United States, and its European allies in uncharted post-cold war territory.

Ukraine crisis continues to escalate with Russia & the US harden stances in talks

After the West and Russia failed to reach a diplomatic solution over the Ukraine crisis, the burning question which arises is what will happen now? Will Russia take the military route forward, and if the answer is yes, then to what extent, in the next few minutes we will break it down for you.

What options does Russian President Vladimir Putin have over the Ukraine crisis?

What options does Russian President Vladimir Putin have over the Ukraine

Protests have broken out in Mali, with people pouring into independence square against sanctions. Country's military had called for protests.

Protests break out in Mali: People pour into independence square against sanctions

Protests break out in Mali: People pour into independence square

An underwater volcano has erupted in the Pacific island nation of Tonga. Tsunami threats have now been issued in New Zealand and some parts of the United States. There is a Tsunami alert for the US west coast and flooding in Hawaii after this eruption. The eruption has led to heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning in the island. Meanwhile fumes of smoke have blackened the skies sending powerful waves through the region. The eruption was so intense that Fiji which is more than 800 kms from Tonga also heard loud thunder sounds.

Tonga Underwater Volcano Eruption: Full extent of the damage remains unclear

India celebrated Army Day, acknowledging the importance of the Indian army and honoring the sacrifices of soldiers.

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane on Army Day: Will not let anyone change the status quo at the borders

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its COVID-19 guidelines. It now urges Americans to wear masks to protect themselves against COVID-19.

US: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its COVID-19 guidelines amid Omicron

On Tech It Out, we keep warning you about cybersecurity threats. In this video, we are not going to share tips on how you can keep yourself safe online. Instead, we tell you which cybersecurity risks are overhyped. We hope this report will clear some common misconceptions about cyber threats.

Cybersecurity myths you need to stop believing

Iran, where despite a pretty painful start weeks ago, the ongoing Iran nuclear talk seemed to have entered what is being described now as a positive phase and this has come as the European Union has now acknowledged the fact that a renewed deal is still a very real possibility.

US & Iran inch closer to a renewed nuclear deal

Adding to the current political crisis in the United Kingdom, the British intelligence service has now warned of foreign interference into the country for the very first time.

British intelligence service MI5 accuses China of political interference in the UK

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