Torrential rains have battered India's Northeastern state of Assam leaving nine people dead and displacing almost half a million people. Incessant rainfall wreaking havoc in the state leaving houses inundated and roads completely submerged in the water forcing the people to rely on boats for being ferried from one place to another

Torrential rains ravage 1400 villages of India's Assam state

Spells of heat have always been a feature of India's pre-monsoon period but climate change is intensifying these heat spells now. A study released by the United Kingdom Met office states that climate crisis has made the heat waves in Northwestern India and Pakistan a hundred times more likely

Record-breaking heat waves in India, temperature reaches 49°C in Delhi

The United Nations held a special meeting on the ongoing global food security crisis and warns that the food crisis could last decades.

Global food security crisis: UN holds special meet, warns that food crisis could last decades

Climate change and its impact is evident around the world. In a recent report, the World Meteorological Organization provided details on the turmoil brought about by climate change. They stated that Oceans across the world recorded high acidic levels and were extremely warm last year

Report: World's oceans record high acidic level

NASA's InSight lander is headed for a dusty demise. Spacecraft is losing power due to dust on its solar panels. However, NASA will keep using the spacecraft’s seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out, likely in July.

NASA Mars lander's mission coming to an end, but why?

The United States is preparing for an expected migrant surge as Mexico steps up security at the border. Meanwhile, migrants are waiting for the end of title 42.

The US prepares for the expected migrant surge: Mexico steps up security at the border

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto meets his US counterpart Antony Blinken. Is Pakistan, and US trying to mend ties? Watch this report.

Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto meets US counterpart Antony Blinken

A cold snap has hit Brazil. Snowfall is likely to continue and temperatures to drop further. Possible snowfall may also occur in northern cities.

Snowfall to continue & temperatures to drop further as cold snap hits southern Brazil

The mercury is rising in France's Lyon City and the environmental experts are saying that the rising temperature is a cause for concern. The observatory experts who monitor the air quality in the region claim that the soaring temperatures have affected the air which in turn has increased the ozone concentration in the region

Rising temperatures in France's Lyon city worry air quality observers

The world's oceans are recording high acidic levels as new reports hint at ocean degradation. Oceans were also warmest in 2021 according to reports.

The world's oceans record high acidic levels as new reports hint at ocean degradation

The European Union is revamping its energy plans in a bid to end its reliance on Russian oil and gas as fast as possible. In a plan outlined on Wednesday, the EU aims to speed up its switch to green energy by massively increasing solar and wind power

EU unveils roadmap to weaning off Russian energy

In a landmark agreement, the US soccer body has announced that both Men & Women's soccer teams will get identical pay. The new agreement is valid till 2028.

Men & Women's soccer teams to get identical pay in a landmark agreement by US soccer body

Sri Lanka is in a mess as they have run out of petrol, medicines and foreign reserves. The measures needed to pull the economy out of this crisis could bring even more pain.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Sri Lanka has no Dollars to pay for Petrol shipments

The first war crimes trial has begun in Ukraine. A 21-year-old Russian soldier is on trial and is accused of killing an unarmed man.

21-year-old Russian soldier pleads guilty as first war crimes trial begins in Ukraine:

As climate change grips Brazil with unusual weather occurrences, the Yakecan storm with winds of 110kmph has brought heavy snowfall for the second day in Southern Brazil on Wednesday. Snowfall to continue and temperatures to drop further in the region

Cold snap hits Southern Brazil, possible snowfall to occur in Northern cities

As the heat wave continues to grip South Asia, rising mercury is troubling the animals as. A zoo in Pakistan's Rawalpindi has declared a heat wave emergency

Heat wave in South Asia: Icy treat at Pakistan Zoo helps animals to stay cool

According to recent research titled 'State of the World's Birds' published in the annual review of Environment and Resources, climate change is an important emerging driver of change for birds across the world. Global bird populations have been declining steadily in the last three decades because of the human impact on the environment

Global Bird populations declining due to climate change

English Guitarist Eric Clapton has tested positive for Covid-19 after repeatedly denouncing vaccine protocol. Clapton confirmed in a facebook post for Covid and would consequently postpone his tour dates in Zurich and Milan

Vaccine skeptic Guitarist Eric Clapton tests positive, cancels two European gigs

More than 42 million adults in the United States are projected to be either overweight or obese by the year 2040. The alarming report also raises concerns over cancer in the country as overweight and obese people are at a higher risk of 13 types of cancer

Over 20,000 cancer cases in UK attributed to obesity

The US Justice Department has sued the billionaire Steve Wynn. The US government says Wynn advanced Beijing's interests in 2017.

US Casino Czar an agent of China? Steve Wynn sued by the US Justice Department

Kyiv has accused Moscow of committing war crimes. The West seems convinced and is pushing for a wider probe. Now on the 84th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, for the first time a Russian soldier is on trial for war crimes

Russian soldier on trial in Kyiv court, accused of killing unarmed man

Emmanuel Macron re-election as the President of France is being seen as a victory of French luxury fashion. Brands like Louis Vuitton and Balmain were cheering for Macron, they say Macron is good for their business. How? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is Macron's victory a win for French high-end fashion?

The weekend is almost here so what are your plans? Some of us are looking forward to quality time with family and friends, and others are pending down leftover tasks. Well, some may be planning a road trip but be honest how many of you are hoping to catch up on some sleep?

The Good Life: What happens when you don't sleep well?

The Fashion industry is trying to make the shift to sustainable clothing. Watch this report to know why fast fashion needs to slow down.

The Good Life: Fashion industry is trying to make the shift to sustainable clothing

It has been several weeks 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, Ukrainian soldiers have been asked to stand down in Mariupol.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian soldiers asked to stand down

Sri Lanka is going through a severe economic crisis. There is a shortage of essential commodities. Now, the Indian state of Tamil Nadu sent more assistance to Sri Lanka.

Indian state of Tamil Nadu sends essential commodities to Sri Lanka amid crisis

In a fresh scandal for Boris government, a Tory MP has been accused of sexual offences. However, the name of the accused has not been disclosed so far.

Unnamed Tory MP accused of rape: Pressure on conservatives to name the MP

Sri Lanka is in a mess as they have run out of petrol, medicines and foreign reserves. The measures needed to pull the economy out of this crisis could bring even more pain. The Island nation has suspended sovereign debt payments.

Sri Lanka suspends sovereign debt payments amid economic crisis

The UK government has unveiled a plan to drastically overhaul post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland. London has said it would introduce legislation reforming the protocol in the coming weeks.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Britain unveils radical rewrite of pact

Our planet is running out of resources and saying that would be considered an understatement now but the quest for modernization and to meet ever-growing human population more resources are needed now but our world has only finite number of reserves. The shortage of precious metals especially those required for making items like computers, cell phones and batteries are already affecting the production lines as well as global supply chains.

How feasible is mining in Space?

New Zealand has been viewed as a silent spectator when it comes to matters involving China but the recent signing of a pact seems to have changed that we're talking about the controversial pact signed by China and the Solomon islands which has alarmed the United States and its allies.

Controversy around China and Solomon Islands deal, Shift in New Zealand's tone on China?

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