Rescuers continue to pull out more survivors from the rubble in Turkey and Syria as the death toll from last week’s earthquakes topped 36,000.The quakes have killed at least 31,643 people in Turkey , and 3500 people in Syria.

Syria: UN holds emergency meeting

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency. Cyclone Gabrielle battered the North Island bringing widespread flooding and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.

New Zealand: Cyclone Gabrielle devastates North Island, declares state of emergency

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of planning to overthrow her country's government by using foreign saboteurs disguised as anti-government protesters.

Moldova President warns of Russian agent infiltration

The White House has defended its decision to shoot down flying objects. It says that shooting down of four flying objects in the last two weeks was out of an abundance of caution.

Austin: U.S. working to recover debris of recent downed objects

Iranian President Abraham Raisi is heading to China and his focus will be to shore up the bilateral economic and strategic ties. Raisi will arrive in Beijing later today.

Iran-China Ties: Ebrahim Raisi to visit Beijing on personal invite from Chinese President

The European air maker Airbus has seen disappointing deliveries in the first month. The Airbus boss ahead of the low output warns against the fuel deliveries of jets compared to its now abandoned target for the year 2022.

Low output by Airbus causes concerns

Japan's economy has safely circumvented the recession but remains low on the numbers with the lower than expected growth in GDP. The fourth quarter earnings and numbers show that business investment in the country slumped as an outcome of the phasing out of stimulus by the central banks.

Japan: Private consumption rises by 0.5%, averts recession

The retail giant Walmart plans to close three of its U.S based technology stores asking hundreds of workers to relocate while retaining their jobs. The company is closing its offices that house technology staff.

Walmart shuts U.S stores, hundreds of workers to relocate

Gunfire erupted at Michigan State University leaving at least one person dead and five injured in shootings on campus. According to Michigan State University Police, there appeared to be only one suspect.

Shooting takes place at Michigan State University campus

The devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria has left more than 35,000 people dead. Now a week after the disaster struck, rescue teams began to shift their focus from searching for survivors to delivering humanitarian aid to hundreds of thousands of those affected.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Syria vows to send aid in rebel-held areas

IMF and Pakistan resumed talks on Monday with Islamabad hoping that the latest round of virtual talks will bring in much needed easing to the country's stretched economy.

Pakistan desperate for IMF bailout

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi has arrived in China and his focus is on shoring up the bilateral economic and strategic ties. This has come against the backdrop of Iran being under scrutiny from the West.

Iran-China Ties: Raisi expected to meet Chinese businessmen and Iranian diaspora

With the death toll and deadly earthquake crossing 37,000, Turkish authorities have begun arresting or detaining a number of property developers.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Clampdown on building contractors in Turkey

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in China and his focus is on shoring up the bilateral economic and strategic ties. This has come against the backdrop of Iran being under scrutiny from the West.

Iran-China Ties: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi begins three day visit to China

Pakistan has ordered for a complete ban on issuing visas to Afghan nationals. A letter to this effect has been sent to all of its embassies in the European Union.

Pakistan bans visas for Afghans in Europe

Syrian President agrees to open two more gates along Turkey

Israel's opposition and a section of the public are coming down heavily on the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system. In the latest, Justice Minister Yariv Levin is willing to discuss the opposition's compromise proposal for the judicial overhaul plan.

Israel Judicial Reforms: Minister Levin willing to discuss the opposition's proposal

The UK's Metropolitan Police gave an apology to the family of the late TV presenter Caroline Flack after the London Police Department failed to keep a record about why it charged her with assault.

UK: Metropolitan Police apologise to late TV presenter's family over record-keeping

Russia has begun a new offense in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Ukrainian military are now bracing for new ground attacks. As the anniversary of invasion of Ukraine nears, Russian forces pounded the city of Bakhmut on Monday.

War in Ukraine: NATO looks at new start of offence in Bakhmut

The BBC's New Delhi office has been raided by the Indian Income tax department. Not much has been disclosed about the development yet but there have been raids at the British Broadcasting Corporations Delhi and Mumbai Office as well.

BBC India offices raided: Officials say the I-T department is conducting a survey operation

Police in India's Gurugram have arrested a couple for allegedly torturing their maid over a period of almost six months. The minor maid was regularly assaulted and sexually abused during her job. The couple has been sacked from their jobs.

Gravitas: Gurugram couple loses jobs for torturing minor maid

5 days after the tremors, the anger of Turkish citizens is growing against their leader. Turkiye reportedly collected billions in earthquake tax. Turkish citizens are asking: Where did the money go?

Gravitas: Did Turkey misuse Earthquake tax?

The Meta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, is reportedly working on a new feature which will enable users to send images in their original quality (without compressing), on the Desktop beta version. Watch this to know more.

WhatsApp desktop to let you send images in original quality

Are you looking for a one-in-a-million Valentine's Day gift? Do you have 13 million euros to spare? Croatia's unique heart-shaped Adriatic islet is up for sale. Watch this video to know more.

This heart-shaped island is up for sale ahead of Valentine's Day

An estimated 250,000 people protested in support of the ailing public health system, which is suffering shortages of staff and equipment. Protesters thronged the Plaza Cibeles Area in the city centre, where they chanted slogans and waved flags. They alleged that the conservative regional government is destroying this system. Protesters say that the government is dismantling public health services and favouring private health providers. The Madrid government has been criticised by the public health workers since past few years. The criticism rose further during the Covid-19 pandemic over poor staffing in hospitals and primary healthcare centres. However, the government has denied extending any favours to the private health sector.

Protests over 'poor' health system in Madrid

The death toll from the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has crossed 33,000 mark. The earthquakes have left residents with no water, electricity or shelter. In Syria's quake hit Aleppo, victims narrate their ordeal as to how they survived the quake.

WION in ground zero Syria: Aleppo, one of the provinces declared as a disaster zone

After the massive earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, India sent search and rescue teams, medicines and equipment to Turkey and Syria. A field hospital has also been set up in the earthquake hit region where special unit of the Indian army is treating the injured under the Operation Dost.

#OperationDost: Indian Army's special unit sets up field hospital in Turkey

Devastating earthquakes have claimed over 23,000 lives in Turkey and Syria. Rescuers continue to look for survivors. Families continue to hope for miracles. We bring you their stories - of hope, and despair. Watch WION Wideangle.

WION Wideangle | Turkey-Syria Earthquakes: Hope and Despair

The death toll from the deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has crossed 28,000. According to the Turkish Vice President, Turkey's death toll climbed to 24,617 and in Syria, the total number of confirmed deaths stands at 3,575. Indian envoy to Turkey Dr Virander Paul speaks to WION on India's aid to quake-hit country. Dr Paul says India's focus is on assisting Turkey authorities.

India's Operation Dost: Seventh flight to Turkey and Syria with relief materials lands

Israeli protesters took to the streets in mass rallies. They protest against the government's bid to weaken the judiciary. Police blocked off the roads around the Knesset.

Watch: Thousands of Israelis flock to Jerusalem over Netanyahu's Judicial Reform

Several families are packing up and fleeing their homes in Aleppo that have been severely damaged and can collapse any time. Ground report from Syria by Ghadi Francis.

Families flee homes on brink of collapse

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