Citizens in Switzerland can save their time and use it later by depositing it in banks. The concept, called Time Bank, is an old-age support programme set by the Swiss Ministry.

Swiss citizens can now 'deposit their time' in bank, here's how

As countries across the world tackle an Omicron surge, the World Health Organization has said that more and more evidence is emerging that points at the new variant being milder than the previous ones.

WHO: Evidences suggest that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is milder than previous variants

Scientists raise a concern about the Cerrado savanna as Brazil's vital 'water tank' faces threat due to deforestation in the world's largest Savanna.

Brazil's vital 'water tank' under threat as deforestation jumps in world's largest Savanna

After a relatively stable trend in the Covid 19 cases, India is recording a rise in the number of infections dominated by the omicron variant. A total of 58 000 Covid 19 cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours this is a 55 percent increase in cases in just one day.

India reports fresh 58000 Covid 19 cases in 24 hours

In Indonesia, heavy flooding on Sumatra island has left two children dead. Some 24000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Torrential rainfall hammered the island for days.

Indonesia: Heavy flooding on Sumatra Island, about 24000 people have been forced to flee their homes

China's foreign minister Wang Yi is all set to visit the island nation of Sri Lanka next week. But, ahead of the crucial visit, the ties between the two nations seem to be on a pretty shaky ground.

Sri Lankan MP warns Chinese President writes 45-point letter

Elizabeth Holmes made billions from a device that promised to run hundreds of tests from just a single drop of blood. The technology didn't work. But Holmes still managed to dupe several high profile investors. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: This Entrepreneur made billions from an invention that didn't exist

'Made in China' products have a questionable reputation among customers. Now, countries too are calling out China. Nepal has grounded 6 Chinese Aircraft due to poor performance & high maintenance costs. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Nepal embarrasses China, grounds 6 Chinese Aircraft

5,000 cranes have died in Israel due to the H5N1. Birdflu. 39 other countries are reporting outbreaks. Scientists say the Bird Flu is getting more aggressive & could become a serious health crisis. Palki Sharma decodes their assertions.

Gravitas: Bird Flu: The next big health crisis?

A German campaigner's emotional appeal drew attention as hundreds of sheep formed the shape of a giant syringe to encourage the vaccination drive amid global surge in covid-19 cases.

Germany: Sheeps arranged in the form of a giant syringe to encourage vaccinations

The French president Emmanuel Macron has raised eyebrows with his choice of words about the unvaccinated in his country.

'Want to ‘piss off’ the non-vaccinated,' says French president Emmanuel Macron

High ranking officials from the United States and NATO are set to hold talks with Russia next week but before that NATO's foreign ministers will be holding a press briefing via a video conference on Friday.

US, NATO to hold talks with Russia over military build-up in Ukraine

Last year today, the former American president Donald Trump supporters breached the American capital. They attacked the officers and also vandalized the seat of American power. A year later the former American president Donald Trump has abruptly decided to ditch his press briefing in Florida which was billed as a press conference on the first anniversary of the 6th of January capital rights leaving the 46th American president Joe Biden to address the divided nation all by himself.

Former US president Donald Trump cancels Capitol Riot anniversary press conference

In the United States of America, the snowstorm has just ended but the travel misery has not. Hundreds of motorists have been stranded in freezing temperatures on interstate 95 highway in Virginia, this is the main north-south Harvey along the eastern coast where a major snowstorm left snow and ice packed onto the road.

United States: Snowstorm strands drivers for 20 hours

'China must stop its economic invasion,' Sri Lankan lawmaker's dig at China

A fierce wildfire had engulfed the US state of Colorado, injuring at least half a dozen people with more than 1000 homes that are feared to have been destroyed.

Hundreds of homeowners in colorado return to their wildfire-ravaged homes

Heavy flooding has wreaked havoc as the Indonesian city submerges. Around 24,000 people have been evacuated whereas, two children are dead so far.

Flooding submerges Indonesian city with 24,000 people evacuated & 2 children dead

WHO said the new variant was on the 'radar' of the UN health body since it was first identified in November.

What is the new 'IHU' variant discovered in France?

Now ecotourism seems to be the new catchphrase of our times, but what does it mean? Ecotourism is sustainable and responsible tourism you're supposed to dive into nature contribute to ecological conservation.

Ecotourism push in the Maldives as rising seas pose an existential challenge for the island nation

As countries across the world tackle an Omicron surge, the World Health Organization has said that countries with a high portion of unvaccinated are at risk.

WHO warns that next variant could be more dangerous

Winter has arrived in Washington DC with full throttle packing heavy snow and strong winds as the thick winter snow storm engulfed parts of the southeast and the mid-Atlantic region. Residents of Washington were forced to hit pause as was the president and other top government officials.

Snow emergency in Washington DC

The Sri Lankan cabinet has given the go-ahead to the Trincomalee oil tank farm development project, a multi-million dollar deal between India and Sri Lanka. The two countries will jointly develop oil tank farms in the Trincomalee harbor, the harbour is located on the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan cabinet gives nod to Trincomalee oil tank development project

The resumption of school after the holidays in the US is leading to concerns about a further spread of the Coronavirus. Starting yesterday, students resumed in-person learning in many school districts.

United States: New York schools reopen amid Covid surge

Bees have taken the center stage at a protest in Chile, four beekeepers have been detained for protesting in front of the presidential palace, there these beekeepers have set around 60 beehives on the avenue in front of the palace setting over ten thousand bees lose at least seven police officers have been stung when they were trying to move the beehives out of the streets.

Chilean beekepers protest with thousands of bees, at least 7 police stung & hospitalised

France where lawmakers have debated draft legislation that would require most people to be vaccinated against covid-19. The past would be required to enter public spaces such as bars restaurants and long-distance public transport. The new law would remove the option of showing a negative test result instead of having the jabs.

French lawmakers draft Covid vaccine pass law amid 'tidal wave' of Omicron cases

60% of Afghan journalists have lost their jobs since the Taliban took over Kabul. Those still working are braving censorship and threats. In the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, journalism is dying a slow and painful death.

South Asia Diary: Afghan media's slow death

India's versatile paneer is trending on social media platforms. In the West, there is a sudden surge in demand for paneer. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Paneer is trending on social media. Here is why

A Canadian political scientist says America will be ruled by a right-wing dictator in 2030. Polls say a majority of Americans are disenchanted with democracy. Palki Sharma examines the collapse of American democracy.

Gravitas: America to have a dictator by 2030?

Chinese state media is pushing a video of PLA troops unfurling a Chinese flag in Galwan. Is Beijing trying to challenge India in the new year? How should India respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: PLA unfurls Chinese flag in Galwan

On New Year's Day, a defector crossed the Korean DMZ into North Korea. Seoul claims he was a North Korean who has returned back to his country. Palki Sharma tells you how this raises questions on South Korea's security posture.

Gravitas: North Korean defects back to North Korea

This year, Xi Jinping will claim a record 3rd term. But one crisis could ruin President Xi's big moment. The Evergrande debt crisis. Today, shares of the company were suspended from trading. Palki Sharma tells you how China's property market is struggling.

Gravitas: Will this crisis ruin 2022 for Xi Jinping?

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