For years planning our lives around weekends has been the norm for most of us. We squeeze in all our plans, outings hobbies chores and getaways in this two day long window but what if your weekend was longer? What if you had more time to unwind, more time with your family, more time to take items off your bucket list.

United Kingdom begins the largest 4-day work week trial

Tensions are brewing between Lebanon and Israel. Lebanon has taken this issue with a new platform arriving at Israel's offshore natural gas rig in the Mediterranean sea while Israel insists that the facility is not in disputed waters but in Israeli territorial waters.

Maritime border dispute brews between Israel and Lebanon

Ukraine has a new accusation for Russia it says Moscow is stealing and selling grains from Ukraine and right now this is a serious allegation as the world is going through a global food crisis. Ukraine is unable to export grains to the world and now it is accusing Russia of stealing its grains and selling.

Russia-Ukraine war: Amid global food crisis, Ukraine says Moscow is stealing grains

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar.

Gold medalist Simone Biles, others seek over $1 billion from FBI

"The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood has been embroiled in controversy since its release. The book, which was first published in 1985, was banned in a number of places around the world for decades and burning of the book was quite common at one point of time due to its unconventional subject matter and controversial statements.

'Unburnable' edition of Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's tale'

Pakistan has reported yet another attack on a Hindu temple this time in Karachi. Violence against a minority Hindu population in the nation is rampant, the attack further highlights the need for safeguarding the rights of religious minorities.

Idols destroyed inside Karachi temple, another attack on Hindu minority in Pakistan

In the aftermath of the recent mass shootings in both New York and Texas. The US house of representatives has passed a gun control bill with 223 votes. The bill would raise the minimum age for the purchase of certain firearms

U.S House passes new gun control bill

US President Joe Biden has announced a new economic partnership with Latin America but the regional summit has been marred by discord and snubs over the guest list, the partnership aims to counter China's growth.

US Prez Joe Biden kicks off Americas Summit, unveils new economic plan

The United States has approved the sale of ship parts to Taiwan worth 120 million dollars, the step comes amid rising threats of a Chinese invasion of the island of Taiwan. The country's defense ministry says that the step could ensure combat readiness in the face of China's frequent activities near the island.

United States approves $120 million for Taiwan warships

The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian is on a three-day visit to India. In talks held on Wednesday, India and Iran discussed ways to enhance cooperation and trade, counterterrorism and connectivity.

Iranian foreign minister is on a three-day visit: India, Iran discuss trade and connectivity

The country has reported more than 7,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour period which is nearly a 40 jump for the second straight day, this is also the highest jump in the number of daily cases since March 2.

Coronavirus News Updates: India reports 7,240 cases in one day

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat has passed away. Cops have ruled out foul play. Liaquat was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.

Pakistan: TV host Aamir Liaquat passes away

A landmark hearing into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot probe is underway in the US. Now, the Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'.

Hearing into Jan 6 Capitol riot probe: Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'

It has been several days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, a fierce battle is underway in East Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Fierce battle underway in East Ukraine

There looks to be no sign of elections in the island nation of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is currently battling its worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka faces worst economic crisis: No elections in Sri Lanka for now

South African President has suspended the country's public protector Ombudswoman Mkhwebane on grave charges.

South African public protector in the dock: President suspends Ombudswoman Mkhwebane

Meanwhile Iran turned off 2 surveillance devices on Wednesday used by UN. Iran said it disconnected some IAEA cameras monitoring its nuclear sites, hours before the UN nuclear watchdog adopted a resolution criticising the Islamic republic for failing to cooperate.

UN nuclear watchdog censures Iran, IAEA cameras removed from nuke facility

China and Russia targeted the United states during a landmark UN general assembly session. They accused Washington of stoking tensions in the Korean peninsula.

China makes plea to ease sanctions against North Korea

Europe will introduce a universal charger one standard cable for all devices. The proposal has been in making for quite some time and now European Union has given a go ahead to the proposal.

Decoding the Pros & Cons of EU's 'Universal Charger' move

Meanwhile Nigeria's ruling party on Wednesday picked former Lagos state governor Tinubu as its candidate to run for the president's office in elections that are scheduled to be held in February 2023.

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Bola Tinubu to run for President

A California-based man armed with a pistol, and a knife was arrested near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Meanwhile US President Joe Biden has condemned the threat against Kavanaugh.

US: Joe Biden condemns threat against Justice Kavanaugh

Fashion giant Zara's owner Inditex has reported an 80% jump in first-quarter profit on the back of soaring sales as consumers refreshed their wardrobes after months spent stuck at home during the pandemic lockdowns.

Zara owner Inditex bucks retail trend, gross margin at 10-year high

Supply chain problems continued to hit plane makers hard. Airbus delivered 6% fewer airplanes in last month, compared to the same month last year, as the aerospace industry still wrestling with tight supply chains.

Airbus deliveries fell 6% in May amid tight supply chain

Sudan has been battling a rising hunger problem and farmers don't have money to fund crops. Farmers said government failed to buy wheat under promised terms.

Rising hunger problem: Sudan farmers don't have money to fund crops

Lawmakers in US heard heart-wrenching testimony from parents, a 11-year old child and a pediatrician who were all touched by recent mass shootings. 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo said she had smeared herself with a friend's blood and played dead.

Gun violence survivor recounts ordeal at US House panel hearing on gun violence

European Parliament and lawmakers voted to support an effective EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Carmakers will invest heavily in electrification.

Lawmakers back ban on new fossil-fuel cars

There has been a crucial breakthrough in the fight against the cancer. A trial was carried out at a cancer center in New York. Patients were injected with a drug, and after 6 months, cancer tumors vanished in all patients.

Medical Miracle: After 6 months, Cancer vanished in all patients

On the 6th January, 2021, supporters of Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. House select committee is probing the attack and as per officials, attack was an attempted coup and almost knocked over the US government.

US Capitol attack hearings begin, injured police officer & filmmaker to testify

Ukraine is one of the world's biggest exporters of grain, Western countries have accused Russia of creating a risk of global famine by shutting the country's black sea ports. However, Moscow denies responsibility for the crisis.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow denies responsibility for Global food crisis

In response to recent mass shootings in New York and Texas, the US House has now passed a new gun bill that would raise the minimum age for purchasing an assault rifle in the US to 21.

US House passes new gun control bill, raises assault rifle purchase age

Ukrainian troops are locked in fierce street battles with Russian forces in the key city of Severodonetsk, the region's governor says Ukrainian troops might have to pull back to stronger positions.

Battle for Severodonetsk: Russia intensifies fight for Eastern Ukraine

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