On the second day of his visit to south Sudan Pope Francis met children who have been displaced by a decade-long civil war. The meeting took place in a prefabricated structure in the capital Juba. He was accompanied by archbishop of canterbury Justin Welby and church of Scotland moderator Iain Greenshields. They heard about the hardships which these children face. The Pontiff assured them that they would build a better future for the world's newest country by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness. The Pope also urged everyone to protect and respect women after a resident U.N. humanitarian coordinator highlighted gender based issues being faced by the women.

Pope Francis South Sudan's Tour

The United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off over Atlantic. President Joe Biden ordered to take down the balloon immediately. Watch further to know more.

United States shot down Chinese 'Sky Balloon over Atlantic

Kyiv's Odesa faced new challenges, as Russia claimed to have taken over many regions around Bakhmut in Ukraine. According to reports, a fire that broke out in Odesa, left around 500,000 people in the dark . However, power has been restored into critical structure in the port city of Odesa, also known as the pearl of the Black Sea.

'Pearl Of Black Sea' Faces massive power outage

Massive protests rage across Peru amid political battle in the state. Protesters have erected roadblocks causing shortages of food, fuel and other basic commodities in several regions. Watch further to know more.

Deadly protests rage across Peru amid political turmoil

Steam rises over the water in Boston's harbour as wind chill temperatures are falling below minus 34 Celsius in Boston with the United States facing a historic polar cold. Watch further to know more.

Arctic blast sweeps through parts of Northeast U.S.

General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the former President of Pakistan, passed away at a hospital in Dubai on Sunday (February 5) morning at the age of 79 following a prolonged illness. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, Shazia Siraj, spokesperson for Pakistan's consulate in Dubai and embassy in Abu Dhabi, said "I can confirm that he passed away this morning." Pakistan's military expressed condolences on his death.

Former Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri reacts on Pervez Musharraf's death

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses condolence on Pervez Musharraf's death

Former President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) passes away after a prolonged illness, at a hospital in Dubai. Reportedly, the former four-star general succumbed to 'Amyloidosis'. Watch further to know more.

General Pervez Musharraf no more, dies in Dubai

Pervez Musharraf: Pakistan's last military ruler and architect of the Kargil War

Former President Pervez Musharraf's last rites to be held in Pakistan

Breaking: General Pervez Musharraf passes away at a hospital in Dubai

A train derailed near the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania, causing a massive fire in the area. The incident occurred in East Palestine, a town northwest of Pittsburgh. Watch further to know more.

Ohio: Train derailment causes massive fire

As per reports, China and Russia to hold meeting in Moscow. The meeting will be held to elevate their ties in 2023. Watch further to know more.

China, Russia to hold meeting in Moscow: Report

Gibraltar accused Spain of a “gross violation of British sovereignty”. This happened after two customs officials entered the British overseas territory during an anti-smuggling operation. Watch further to know more.

Gibraltar: Two Spanish officials injured while chasing smuggler

The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. The package worth $2.2 billion includes a new rocket-propelled precision bomb. The new weapon, the ground launched small diameter bomb or GLS-DB will increase Kyiv's strike range.

$2 Billion U.S. aid package to Ukraine

Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been released on bail two days after he went on a hunger strike to protest against his six-year sentence. Panahi was arrested in July last year, after his conviction for "propaganda against the system."

Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi released on Bail

Ever since the Nord Stream gas pipeline Russia and Germany exploded last year, there's been a growing speculation on who is the perpetrator of the attack and even after four months of the attack, there is no clarity on who did it.

Nord Pipeline: West blames Russia for the explosion

Firms backed by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani have now lost a staggering $107 billion in market cap in the wake of damaging claims by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research.

India: First review of Adani by Indian government underway

In order to improve the quality of school education, the Indian government is working on replacing the old educational structure of 10+2 system by 5+3+3+4 system. WION tells you more in this report.

India: New education reforms aim to start schooling of children at the age of 3

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a visit to China after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was tracked flying across the United States in what Washington called a 'clear violation' of U.S. sovereignty. Military leaders considered shooting down the high-altitude surveillance balloon on Wednesday but eventually recommended against this to President Joe Biden because of the safety risk from debris, officials said.

Blinken calls airspace breach a violation of US sovereignty

The Chinese government has urged that the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA quickly halt the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, citing that the deal would violate the agency's own rules.

China objects to Aukus nuclear submarine deal talks

Washington is facing some backlash from its European allies - European Union, Britain and others on settled by parts of a US law. The multi-billion dollar company inflation reduction act, subsidies and tax cuts for US purchases of electric vehicle if they 'buy American'.

U.S.-EU spat over America's Inflation Reduction Act

The ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is on the verge of collapse amid growing inter-party differences among its constituent parties over the new president and leadership of the home ministry which was allocated to the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) led by Rabi Lamichhane.

Nepal: RSP gives ultimatum to PM Dahal for 2 days

U.S. Secretary of State postpones China visit

Elon Musk tweeted in 2018 that he had secured funding to take his company, tesla, private. The stocks rose but when it was revealed that this was untrue, the stocks of Tesla fell rapidly. Shareholders of tesla argued that this caused billions of dollars in damages and that Musk's tweet constituted of fraud as he misled his shareholders, and tried to squeeze the investors. However, a San Francisco Jury found him not guilty of fraud after a three-week trial.

Elon Musk Acquitted In Tesla Fraud Case

Pope Francis is in the last leg of his visit to Africa and is currently visiting South Sudan, which has been ravaged by poverty and civil war since the past five years. The Pope urged the top leaders to end bloodshed, and change the course of history for the embattled and impoverished country.

Pontiff visits war-ravaged South Sudan

Worsening power blackouts in South Africa have put vulnerable people at risk and placed significant strain on emergency services, as the country copes with government-enforced 'loadshedding'. State-owned power utility Eskom is currently implementing a high level of blackouts, with households and businesses going without electricity for up to 10 hours daily until further notice. Paramedics describe the impact on the quality of healthcare they are able to provide as a result of the power cuts.

South Africa blackouts put pressure on healthcare

A 21-year-old man in the United Kingdom (UK) pleaded guilty at London's Old Bailey court on Friday (February 3) to an offence under the Treason Act and threatening to kill late Queen Elizabeth II in 2021. Jaswant Singh Chail admitted the offences after he was arrested wearing a hood, mask and gloves in the grounds of the castle to the west of London on Christmas day in 2021. Queen Elizabeth II was at the castle with her family on the day of the intrusion.

UK man admits 'threatening to kill' Queen Elizabeth II

At Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, one couple appeared to abandon their child at the check-in counter. The couple was reportedly late to board a Ryanair flight to Brussels, Belgium, didn’t have a ticket for their child - and in their rush to get onto the plane, left the baby behind in its car seat.

Couple leave ticketless baby at check-in counter at Israel airport

Spanish Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne, who was known for his fragrances has died at the age of 88. The iconic designer passes away on Friday in France. His death was confirmed by a Spanish group.

Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne passes away at age of 88

As a goodwill gesture, Nepal has shared with India, some of its ancient rocks, unique gems and precious stones known as the Shaligram. Believed to be more precious than gold and silver, the Shaligram will be used for the construction of a majestic idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. The faithful celebrated the occasion with rituals and song & dance.

Inside South Asia: Nepal's gift to India: Precious stones for Ram Temple

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