Thousands of Israelis are up in arms against the government's plans to give lawmakers more control of the judicial system. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies say the reforms are crucial for the country.

Israel Government: Parliament be allowed to overrule Supreme Court decisions

An energy crisis in the UK is showing a newly created government department. The department of energy security and net zero is to push households and businesses to slash energy usage by 15.

UK's Energy Challenge: Britons urged to cut usage by 15%

In comparison to the same period in the previous year, Iranian arms shipments increased over threefold from March to December 2022. This year, the export of defense-related goods is progressively growing and has increased from last year.

Iranian Minister: The export of defence prooducts gradually growing

The country's prime minister, Rishi Sunak, clearly implied on Wednesday that Britain's recent agreement to train Ukrainian pilots on NATO-standard jets is merely a "first step" towards supplying Ukraine with modern British fighter planes to aid in the fight against invading Russian forces.

UK promises to train Ukrainian pilots, Zelensky makes 'wings for freedom' plea

The amount of time the average viewer spent watching women's sport in 2022 is more than double the 2021 figure. Watch this to know more.

Increase in viewership of women's sport in 2022: Research

North Korea showcased its military might during a parade at night. According to North Korean media, unveiling as many as 11 Hwasong 17s which is North Korea's largest intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBMS and also a possible solid fuel weapon.

North Korea holds 75th anniversary of army and unveils ICBMs

For users in India, Twitter has launched its premium membership service. Twitter Blue, the paid subscription allows users early access to innovations that the platform introduces as well as the desired Blue Tick added next to their profile names.

Indian phone users to pay $11 per month for Twitter blue

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that nothing is off the table when it comes to helping Ukraine in its fight with Russia after Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Britain and other countries to give Ukraine Wings of Freedom. Meanwhile Russia's embassy to Britain warned London against sending fighter jets to Ukraine.

Zelensky makes wings for freedom plea

The Earth scientist who accurately predicted the Turkey/Syria earthquakes had also mentioned that the Indian subcontinent could be next...

Indian Subcontinent is next – says scientist  who predicted turkey quakes

A young Syrian boy smiled and started to play with rescue workers who pulled him from the rubble of a building. At least 2,500 people have been killed, and thousands more injured in Syria following several deadly earthquakes and aftershocks in neighbouring Turkey.

Syrian boy smiles after being pulled from the rubble

An eye doctor from India's Hyderabad state recently shared a Twitter thread detailing how a young woman's vision was seriously damaged as a result of routine behaviour of using smartphone. Watch this to know more.

Can excessive use of smartphones lead to loss of vision?

Survivors in Syria can be seen burying the victims of the devastating earthquake which had killed 12,000 people in Turkey and Syria, as rescue efforts continued.

Drone footage shows mass burial in Syria

Airports are one of the biggest transit points for smuggling all kinds of contraband including drugs. Almost all the airports in the world are vulnerable to smuggling, but some are more favoured by smugglers like Cayenne airport in French Guiana, the departure point of cocaine to Europe.

Cayenne airport, the departure point of Cocaine to Europe

Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands will give at least 100 old Leopard 1 tanks from industry stocks to Ukraine over the coming months.

Ukraine will get 100 more tanks from Europe

As the world mourns for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published a cartoon mocking the victims.

Satirical take on Turkey quakes sparks outrage

A new study from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows that younger adults, specifically in the age groups of 25-54, are dying at a higher rate in the US. Much of that mortality rate comes from drug overdoses, primarily from fentanyl. Watch this to know more.

Younger adults dying at higher rates: Study

Microsoft has announced plans to revamp its Bing search engine with AI capabilities. This, a day after Google announced it will release its own AI chatbot. As tech companies race to get their hands on powerful ai tools, Tech Journalist Adrian Mars discusses the practical implications of the battle for dominance of search engines.

Race for powerful AI tools heats up

There is a rebellion against Rishi Sunak. Conservatives are criticising the Prime Minister from their own party. Former PM Liz Truss is eyeing a comeback. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion, Liz Truss eyes a comeback

Drinking coffee with milk can have anti-inflammatory benefits, according to new research.

Coffee with milk reduces health risks

Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov has been sacked over allegations of paying inflated prices for food for troops. Reznikov was a key figure coordinating billions of dollars of western aid. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Ukraine defence minister sacked: All about the corruption scandal

U.S. President Joe Biden has been accused of compromising American national security for belatedly ordering the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon which traversed the entire country. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: China spy balloon: Was U.S. too late in its response?

Did Qatar Bribe Ashraf Ghani to not resist the Taliban? An Italian Media network says Ghani allegedly received $110 million to do so. Meanwhile, a host of countries are downsizing their presence in Afghanistan. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Islamic nations are removing diplomats from Afghanistan

A 22-year-old YouTuber was strangled to death by her father reportedly over her decision to live alone in Turkiye. Iraq is under question for its lack of laws against domestic violence. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: 22-year-old YouTuber strangled to death by father

A study has provided evidence that pathological lying could be a standalone mental disorder. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Is pathological lying a mental illness?

Pervez Musharraf was a polarising figure in Pakistan. Even after death, Pakistanis are divided on his legacy. Reports say, the former military ruler may not get a state funeral. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan divided on Musharraf's legacy

Over 2000 people have died in the three earthquakes that hit Turkey, Syria. Over 3000 buildings have collapsed, parts of several cities have vanished from the map. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas: Turkey, Syria earthquakes: Over 2000 dead, 3000 buildings collpase, neighbourhoods vanish

Firefighters continue to battle dozens of raging wildfires in Chile seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years the death toll rose to at least 24 with nearly 1,000 more injured and hundreds of houses being affected.

Wildfires take over Chile

BP has scaled back its climate ambitions as it announced that its annual profits have more than doubled to $28 billion in 2022, after a sharp increase in gas prices linked to the Ukraine war boosted its earnings.

BP scales back climate goals as profits double

Greenpeace activist group demonstrated against British energy giant Shell when the members of the group boarded a vessel as it sailed in the Atlantic ocean.

Climate activists occupy platform heading for a major oil & gas field

A report by a U.S. conversation research group says that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are at risk of extinction. Not only this, over 41% of ecosystems are also facing collapse.

Plant & animal species in danger of disappearing in U.S.

Hillary Clinton is in India. The former U.S. Secretary of State announced a 50-million-dollar global climate resilience fund for women.

Hillary Clinton announces climate resilience fund for women

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