South African court blocked shells from using seismic waves to explore for oil and gas in the Indian Ocean. The verdict is now being seen as a victory for environmentalists who are worried about the impact on whales and other species. A petition against the project had gathered nearly 85,000 signatures, several fishermen and local groups were also part of the petition.

South African court orders Shell to halt Wild Coast seismic blasting

It has been more than a year since the Mauritius oil spill and in the latest now coming in a court in Mauritius has handed a 20-month jail sentence to the captain and first mate for freighter which crashed into a coral reef in July of 2020 causing the Indian Ocean archipelago's worst environmental disaster.

Ship captain sentenced to 20 months imprisonment over Mauritius oil spill

In the fight against the covid 19 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 clears two more COVID-19 vaccines Corbevax, Covovax

The negative feedback from your fitness tracker could be affecting your mental and physical health. Scientists call this phenomenon - the nocebo effect. Palki Sharma tells you whether it's time to rethink fitness gears.

Gravitas: The problem with fitness trackers

Animal activists are opposing the world's first-ever Octopus farm, arguing it is wrong to farm sentient beings. Recent studies have found that Octopuses are capable of emotions including pain and joy. Is it wrong to commercially rear such animals? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Activists decry world's first Octopus farm

Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for foreigners to get a "security clearance" before marrying a citizen. What's the logic behind the new rules? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: Foreigners need "Security Clearance" Before Marrying locals

35 people were massacred over the weekend in Myanmar. Their bodies were then burned by the Army Junta's troops. The victims included 'women, children & elders'. Their killings have sparked global condemnation. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 35 people massacred in Myanmar

Russia has withdrawn 10,000 soldiers from the Ukraine border amid reports of a security summit with NATO in January. Is this a sign of de-escalation from Moscow? What is President Vladimir Putin thinking? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia pulls back 10,000 soldiers from Ukraine border

The United States and Russia will enter into a round of negotiations on issues such as nuclear arms control and also the Ukrainian tensions in Geneva next month. The talks are scheduled to be held on the 10th of January and they'll focus on a whole host of security guarantees that Russia is demanding from the United States.

Russia, NATO set for security talks on January 12 in Geneva

App-based rides, some clothes, food delivery cost more in India. The Indian government has decided to implement a dozen amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). From 1 January, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act will be amended, further strengthening the indirect tax regime.

Indians will pay more for clothes, app-based rides, food delivery in new year | GST | WION News

Europe has been hit with a surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. At least five countries across the continent have reported the highest number of case and death rates, putting a cloud of doubt over the holiday season celebration.

Covid surges in Europe, France implements work from home, Greece puts a lock on Entertainment venues

The country's national security council has approved Pakistan's first-ever national security policy and the same would be tabled before the federal cabinet on Tuesday. Here we bring you all the latest developments.

Pakistan security body nod to national policy, citizens prime focus

Well apart from the virus China is also fighting climate change ahead of the Winter Olympics in February and smog brome capital Beijing is still preparing for the worst as the opening ceremony looms.

China: Smog-prone Beijing prepares for worst, fighting climate change ahead of Winter Olympics

A cruise ship from San Diego has returned to port after being turned away in Mexico. The Holland America ship Koningsdam was turned away from Puerto Vallarta in Mexico after authorities barred the guests from leaving the ship. 21 crew members tested positive upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta later the owner company Holland America confirmed that a small number of crew members have tested positive for Covid-19.

Holland America cruise skips Mexico stop after 21 crew members tested positive for Covid-19

Baghdad was once considered the Arab world's cultural capital, however many of its historic, cultural backgrounds could not survive years of violence and conflict.

Afghanistan: New beginning for Baghdad book street

Israel is all set to begin administering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot to 150 healthcare workers in a trial aimed at gauging whether a second booster is necessary nationwide.

Israel to test a second booster shot, trials to examine booster's effect on antibodies

Amid the looming threat of Covid-19 and despite receiving a steady supply of vaccines, Nepal still faces an intense challenge. As the Himalayan nation struggles to vaccinate its targeted population now this all comes as a country struggles to store its vaccine shipments, there are about 12 million covid shots in stock in Nepal.

Nepal requests to delay vaccine shipments, struggles to jab targeted population

Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for foreigners to get Defence Ministry security clearance if they wish to marry locals, citing national security reasons.

Sri Lanka: Foreigners marrying locals need defence ministry nod

The country's national security council has approved Pakistan's first-ever national security policy and the same would be tabled before the federal cabinet on Tuesday.

Pakistan approves its first-ever National Security Policy

Parts of Brazil are underwater after weeks of heavy rainfall and complicating matters further two dams have developed some cracks and resulted in swamping in the already inundated areas in several parts of Brazil.

Brazil: Rains rips dams with high volume of water, at least 400,000 people displaced

While a large part of the world is done with Christmas celebrations on the 25th of December, Russia and several other countries are yet to mark their Christmas for these orthodox Christians following the Julian calendar Christmas comes a week after new year's eve on the 7th of January. Moscow has begun its preparations for the New Year's and Christmas celebrations we leave you with this story.

Christmas celebrations on January 7 | Julian Calendar

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been hit by a deluge. A new covid variant, a rebellious conservative party, cascading questions about secret parties and collapsing poll ratings, has become good news for the opposition.

Boris Johnson hit by deluge of doubts, UK PM's approval ratings plummet

2021 has been a defining year for space tourism for the first time a journey into space will no longer be restricted for just the trained astronauts but has been made possible for anyone who has deep enough pockets to pay to get a chance to go and experience weightlessness in space, our next report gets you all the details.

Age of space tourism has begun in 2021

In India, Covid-19 numbers are rising sharply especially in several states in the north and the west. The country has reported a total rise of 6,531 cases in a day; 315 deaths have also been reported in the country in the last 24 hours. India has also logged its highest single-day rise of Omicron cases with 156 new omicron infections reported in the last 24 hours, the total tally of such cases stands at 578.

India logs highest single-day Omicron case with 156 fresh cases | Covid-19 news

Bodies of at least 28 Europe-bound refugees are washed up on the country's western coast after their boat capsized in the sea.

At least 28 migrants drown in Libya boat mishap

Pakistan is all set to announce its first ever national security policy, this according to reports will cover all internal and external security aspects including the situation in Afghanistan and its ramifications in the region.

Pakistan is all set to announce its first ever national security policy

Residents of the city of Kinshasa witnessed the worst of climate change. Heavy rainfall and unexpected flooding resulted in about 40 people losing their lives.

Reliving horrors of the past: Kinshasa residents fear an all-encompassing erosion

In a fresh attack against China, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has now said that China is playing western states against one another and that democracies should present a united front to counter its growing aggression.

Justin Trudeau urges the west to unite against China & blames Beijing of 'playing' western states

The rise of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has resulted in a sharp surge in the number of infections around the world. However, hundreds of protesters marched through central Barcelona to protest against the new holiday restrictions in Catalonia.

Hundreds of protesters march through central Barcelona against the new holiday restrictions

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

Scientists have sounded an alarm on limiting global warming

This week the global COVID cases shot up by almost about 500 per cent and what this means is that the average number of cases has increased pretty much on a day-to-day basis.

Omicron spreads across the world, with the UK becoming the worst-hit nation in Europe

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