North Korea fired a ballistic missile yet again, after which South Korea said that Pyongyang fired an unspecific ballistic missile towards the Sea of its Eastern coast. Pyongyang earlier warned of a strong response to the upcoming U.S., South Korea military drills.

Korea fires another long range missile

The disaster caused by the earthquake in Turkey and and Syria caused an estimated loss of up to one percent of the country's GDP as per the European bank for reconstruction and development. Turkey was already battling runaway inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat when a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands, raised entire cities and left millions needing urgent help.

Turkey-Syria Quake Aftermath: Economic loss estimated at one per cent of Turkey's GDP

Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival kicked off late on February 17 as costumed performers danced the night away during the first parades in the Sambadrome. Watch this video to know more.

Hundreds throng Rio De Janeiro, carnival festivities in Brazil begin

North Korea fires another long range missile

Five individuals were killed early on Sunday when an Israeli missile attack struck a building in downtown Damascus' Kafr Sousa neighbourhood adjacent to a sizable, well guarded security complex near Iranian sites, according to witnesses and officials.

Israeli airstrike inflicted heavy damage to residential buildings in Damascus

During the second day of the Munich Security Conference, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would support allies if they decided to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Germany said that by 2025 it would put an entire army division at NATO's disposal.

Munich Security Summit | Britain will support allies if they decide to send jets to Ukraine

According to data, the United States of America is among the worst countries for racial equality and the latest imprisonment of Payton Gendron in the buffalo racist shooting has prompted conversation on racism in America and why is it on a rise? In this episode of WION Conversation, we decode what is inside America's social fabric and can the racial attitude be changed?

U.S. is among the worst countries for racial equality

The French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants to see Russia defeated in Ukraine however, he cleared that there should not be an aim to attack Russia in their soil.

Munich Security Summit | Macron: Russia should be defeated in Ukraine, not crushed at home

During a rare meeting with Beijing's senior diplomat, Wang Yi, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China against giving "lethal support" for Russia's invasion of Ukraine and denounced the claimed Chinese spy balloon's infringement of US airspace.

Munich Security Summit | Wang Yi: U.S. handling of balloon incident hysterical

Massive protests were held across the Republic of Tunisia against the President who is accused of stifling Union Rights and worsening economic situation.

Tunisian General Labour Union holds demonstrations across country

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attempting to mediate an agreement with Israel and the Palestinian Authority that would stop the UN Security Council from voting on a resolution condemning Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Munich Security Summit | U.S. tries to broker Israel-Palestine deal to avoid UN showdown

Thousands of Nigerians are rallying ahead of the Presidential votes next week. More than 90 million people are registered to vote in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari is stepping down after his two terms allowed by the Constitution.

Nigerian Presidential election set to take place on February 25

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit quake hit Turkey. He will be meeting the top leadership and discuss more ways in which Washington can assist the nation.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit quake-hit Turkey

George Soros, a billionaire hedge fund manager and former currency speculator who has transitioned into a political philanthropist, came under fire from the BJP on Friday for saying that the sharp erosion of Adani Group wealth has weakened Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will pave the way for a "democratic revival" in the nation.

India: George Soros targets PM Modi over Adani Saga

If you are one who likes to escape the reality this show is the right choice. Carnival Row starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne is back with yet another season. Our entertainment editor Abira Dhar spoke to actor Cara Delevingne.

WION Exclusive: "As a child I wanted to feel love and I think I found that now" Cara Delevingne

Russia requested for a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to mark the eighth anniversary of the signing of the Minsk agreement. The 2015 agreement outlined steps for ending the conflict in Eastern Ukraine through a political settlement.

UN Security Council meets on Russia's request, meeting to mark 8th anniversary of Minsk-II agreement

Terrorists stormed a police compound in Pakistan's Port city of Karachi yesterday, killing three security force members and injuring more than 19 people.

Karachi Police Chief's office attacked by terrorists | Pakistan

A judge sentenced a British embassy security guard to more than 13 years in prison after telling him that his "treachery" in spying for Russia had put his former coworkers at "highest risk."

UK: British embassy employee passed important information to Russia for three years

Karachi: After heavy gun battle, security forces take control of building

After the news of its significant aircraft order, IndiGo is preparing to compete with Air India. According to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, the airline aims to receive deliveries of about 50 aircraft in FY24 and extend its local and global network by adding 115 new destinations to its current 104.

India: After Air India's mega deal, Indigo expected to order 500 jets

Pakistani activist and youngest ever Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai who is the executive producer of “Stranger at the Gate” - a short documentary - was spotted with Tom Cruise at the star-studded Oscar luncheon in Los Angeles.

Inside South Asia: Malala's 'surreal' encounter with Tom Cruise

‘Pathaan’ scripts' history marks a remarkable comeback for megastar Shahrukh Khan, Bollywood and for the Kashmir Valley.

Inside South Asia: Dream comeback for SRK, Bollywood & Kashmir

Former Prime Minister who is also one of the richest men in the Gulf States has officially launched a bid to buy Premier League Soccer Club Manchester United.

Consortium led by Qatari banker announces bd to buy Manchester United

Indonesian police fired tear gas and water cannons at football fans in Central Java Province as fans were trying to enter closed-door match prompting a riot outside the stadium.

Indonesian police fires tear gas at Soccer fan

Heavy deployment outside Karachi police headquarters | Pakistan

The eyes of the world are on the Munich Security Conference with key focus on the war in Ukraine and allied support. Now, key speakers will include the United States's Vice President Kamala Harris and the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Munich Security Summit: Zelensky appeals for faster delivery of weapons

Friday's anti-government demonstrations turned violent as dozens of protestors broke into Suriname's parliament and hundreds more ransacked the nation's capital, Paramaribo.

Protesters throw bricks and bottles at security personnel, violent protest grips Suriname capital

Munich Security Summit: UK PM likely to call for a new NATO charter for peace in Ukraine

Munich Security Summit: Kamala Harris, Rishi Sunak to speak at Summit

UK PM likely to call for a new NATO charter for peace in Ukraine

Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa is hosting the Annual African Union Summit where deepening security, food crises, and worsening hunger are some of the topics on top of the agenda. This is the summit's 36th session where African leaders are meeting for the summit with the aim of speeding up the rollout of the African continental free trade area.

African Union Summit 2023 in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa

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