Amid the ongoing protests outside the old parliament house, the front entrance of the building caught fire. Protesters chant 'Let it Burn'.

Australia: Front entrance of old parliament house set on fire as protests continue

Amid the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and rapidly rising cases in the UK, Health Minister clarifies that no new restrictions are to be imposed before the end of 2021.

UK: No new restrictions for new year's eve amid Omicron scare & rising COVID-19 cases

Ahead of their talk schedule for the 10th of January next year, both Moscow and Washington have assumed a rather diplomatic tone after ratcheting up the rhetoric and rising tensions over Ukraine. An official from the Biden administration announced that the talks will take place next month where both sides will present their own concerns.

Ukraine Tensions | US, Russia to hold talks on January 10

The latest virus surge across the United States has produced a worrisome rise in hospitalizations among children especially the ones who are too young to be vaccinated. Parents across the country are facing a heightened anxiety of the risks of Omicron on children, several states have reported an increase of about 50 percent in pediatric hospitalizations in December.

United States: Rise in hospitalizations of children, as Omicron and Delta variant becomes dominant

The president of Iran is preparing to visit Russia after receiving an invitation from his counterpart in Moscow, this will be the first meeting between the presidents of Iran and Russia since 2017.

Russia-Iran meet | Putin invites Ebrahim Raisi for meeting in Moscow

As covid-19 cases are now wreaking havoc across the European continent in particular France, Britain, Greece and Portugal have all reported record daily case numbers. France for one has reported a record high of almost 180,000 confirmed covert cases in the last 24-hour period.

Omicron drives record cases in Europe, France reports 180,000 cases

After two years of masking up and lockdowns, do you feel like giving up? Do you feel like surrendering to the pandemic? Palki Sharma tells you why this is precisely the time to fight on.

Gravitas: How to beat Pandemic fatigue?

Israel has struck the Syrian port of Latakia for the second time in one month. It also plans to send more settlers into the Golan Heights along the Syrian border. What is Israel up to? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Why is Israel striking Syrian facilities?

Last week, China made two deliveries in India's backyard. The Pakistani Navy got 4 Chinese frigates - while Myanmar's Military Junta got a Chinese submarine. Now 3 Indian neighbours have Chinese weapons. Palki Sharma tells you what this means for India.

Gravitas: Indian neighbours get Chinese submarines

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz meets with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Meanwhile, the opposition in Israel has slammed the government move.

Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz meets with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas

In Germany today, the alleged mastermind behind the blast at a district court in India's Punjab was nabbed. The accused is a top member of "Sikhs for Justice" - a banned pro-Khalistani group. Reports say he was in touch with Pakistan's ISI. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Khalistani terrorists behind court blast in India's Punjab?

India's Prime Minister has got a new set of wheels - the Mercedes-Maybach S650. What makes this car a travelling fortress? What do other world leaders use? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets $1.6 million car

China has complained to the UN about alleged near-misses with Elon Musk's StarLink satellites. After years of flouting international rules on Earth, why is China suddenly concerned about outer space protocols? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China narrowly avoids collision with Elon Musk's satellites

Scientists have sounded an alarm on limiting global warming. The government across the globe were urged to step up with their efforts.

A Review of conservation efforts in 2021: Scientists sound an alarm on limiting global warming

The Brazilian state of Bahia has now witnessed flooding for the last few weeks as record rains followed by a severe months-long dry spell.

After a severe months-long dry spell, floods wreak havoc in Brazil's Bahia

Japan woke up into a blanket of snow as record-breaking snowfall prompts travel disruptions and a halt to the daily lives of people.

Japan witnesses record snowfall with Niigata Prefecture worst-hit

Moving on as wildfires continue to ravage parts of Chile the agriculture minister has now declared an emergency in the region which lies to the south of the Santiago region.

Wildfires ravage Chile, government declares agriculture emergency

Of about 2 billion tons of global waste generated each year only about 19 percentage is recovered for recycling, however AI-powered robots in Finland are helping the fight against global waste.

AI-powered robots help sort global waste in Finland

France, Britain, and Greece reported a record number of COVID cases amid Omicron spread across the European continent.

Omicron variant drives record COVID cases across Europe as nations break previous daily records

Russia's Supreme Court has ordered the closure of the country's most prominent rights group Memorial International. The ruling against Memorial International has sparked an international outcry.

Russian court orders closure of civil rights group Memorial International

Latin America surpass Europe and North America to become the most vaccinated region in the world, with 63% of people being inoculated.

Latin America becomes the most vaccinated region worldwide, with 63% of people being inoculated

This holiday season came as a boost for artisans in Kashmir after two years of pandemics and lockdowns. Will 2022 improve the fortunes of these expert craftsmen? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Holiday season revives Kashmir's craft industry

A 130-year-old time capsule has revealed its secrets. It was buried in the base of a statue of a confederate German General, and the findings include bullets, buttons and currency from the US civil war.

130-year-old time capsule opened in US

Extreme cold weather has gripped Western Canada, with the temperature falling below -51° Celsius. The experts warn that low temperatures will last for a few days.

Extreme cold weather hits Western Canada with the temperature falling below -51° Celsius

Desmond Tutu is no more. The 90-year-old Nobel Laureate passed away on Sunday. He was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize by India's former President APJ Abdul Kalam in 2005. Palki Sharma gets you the story of Desmond Tutu.

Gravitas: The life and time of Desmond Tutu

In a bid to fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian government has cleared two more vaccines, and one antiviral drug for emergency use. The two latest vaccines that have been given the green light are the serum institute of India's Covovax and biological ease jab Corbevax

India boosts fight against covid-19; approves 2 covid vaccines, 1 covid pill

The immigrants in California San Jose are well versed with the horrors of having to start afresh in a foreign land which is why at a clinic meant for screening refugees, the immigrant staffers are now offering guidance and support to the thousands of apprehensive Afghan refugees.

United States: Immigrants at California clinic help Afghan refugees

Troubles for the Nepalese prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba over an American grant worth 500 million dollars is far from over as of now. The millennium challenge corporation Nepal compact has now failed to take off after the ruling coalition remains sharply divided over its parliamentary ratification.

US' MCC grant divides Nepalese leaders, PM Sher Bahadur Deuba makes a fresh pitch

There's a street market in turkey which only has women vendors, it was started to help victims of violence and has enjoyed a buoyant trade for a long time but this market is now facing a consumer crisis our next report tells you why.

Turkey's women-only street market at standstill

Coronavirus has outpaced the American government once again. The Omicron variant has taken over from the previous variants. Long queues are expanding outside testing centres across the country, the isolation period for infected patients has been reduced and the promised free rapid home test kits are nowhere to be seen.

Americans struggle to find free rapid test kits,  Biden govt fails to deliver promise

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