Two months after a deadly plane crash in China, the United States has now reported that the crash was caused deliberately by someone who was present in the cockpit, this comes after a thorough analysis of the Black Box data from the China eastern airlines jet.

US Report on China plane: Crash caused by someone in cockpit

After reporting a covid-19 outbreak for the first time since the start of the pandemic, experts have said that North Korea could soon be faced with a covid-19 catastrophe. A total of 56 deaths and nearly 1.5 million cases of fever have been reported in North Korea since the country announced its first case a week ago.

North Korea covid-19 outbreak: UN voices concern, offers to provide assistance and jobs

An estimate of 9 million died due to pollution in 2019 which means one of every 6th death recorded in that year was due to pollution. Since the death rate is so high, it makes pollution at par with smoking which sees more than 8 million deaths annually

1 in 6 deaths due to pollution in 2019, modern pollutants spike deaths

According to a report by International Food Policy Research Institute on climate change and food systems, the number of Indians at risk of hunger in 2030 is expected to be about 74 million if the effects of climate change are to be factored in it would increase to 90.6 million

IFPRI's Global Food Report 2022: 74 mn Indians at risk due to climate change

El Salvador created headlines when it decided to adopt cryptocurrencies as a legal tender. Now, amid the ongoing price fluctuations due to the volatile market what will happen to its economy if Bitcoin collapses completely?

Is Bitcoin crash going to impact El Salvador's economy?

The Northwestern state of New Mexico witnessed new small fires due to lightning strikes on Monday after which it experienced rainfall to the monster blaze that has now been churning since the past month

New Mexico: Rain brings relief to massive wildfires

There is a new twist in the Twitter takeover saga, Elon Musk is casting more uncertainty over the deal, he is now demanding proof from Twitter. Musk wants the company to prove that less than five percent of Twitter's users are bots otherwise he could pull the plug on the deal.

Will Elon Musk walk away from the Twitter deal?

The United Kingdom's unemployment rate has fallen to 3.7 in the first three months of this year which is the lowest level since 1974. An estimated 1.2 million people were out of work between January and March and the soaring inflation has led to the biggest annual fall in real earnings for most workers.

UK unemployment hits 48-year low, inflation squeezes real earnings

Japan's nuclear regulation authority has granted the initial approval for the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea as there are no safety issues

Japan's nuclear regulator gives initial nod to release wastewater into sea

Isabela De Sagua, an island that was once called the Venice of Cuba is now fighting to stay afloat. Climate catastrophes and political crisis have forced the residents to abandon their homes now but some are reluctant to leave

Isabela De Sagua ravaged by Cyclones, number of tourists reduce drastically

The United Nations has now issued another grim warning on climate change. They have warned that the global energy system is driving humanity towards a catastrophe. The UN Secretary General has called upon the countries now to fasten their transition from fossil fuels in a bid to combat climate change

UN: Global Energy system driving humanity towards catastrophe

The two Nordic countries Sweden and Finland will hand in their respective applications to join the military alliance NATO today. It's a historic move for the Nordic nations which are known for the policies of military neutrality but the move comes despite Turkey's threat to block the expansion of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Finland and Sweden's historic NATO bids today, application will end decades of military non-alignment

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday spoke on the United States' latest burst of race-related violence where he condemned the poison of white supremacy and promised that hate will not prevail. He further called the mass shooting in buffalo a simple and straightforward terrorism.

'It's simple and straight-forward terrorism,' Joe Biden condemns racist attack in Buffalo market

Most of northern India is facing a severe heatwave. Now, Special arrangements are being made for animals at a zoo in India's capital New Delhi.

India: Special arrangements for animals at Delhi Zoo amid heatwave

Spain government has approved a historic bill which makes it the first European nation to offer paid menstrual leave for the women of the country, this is a major breakthrough a start to destigmatizing menstruation in the country.

Spain: First European country to offer paid menstrual leave

A new study by World Economic Forum has called for urgent action by both private and public sectors, it is to ensure a resilient energy transition to address challenges of environmental sustainability, security of energy and energy justice and affordability. To talk on more more on this we're joined by Roberto Bocca, head of energy, infra, WEF.

Urgent action needed for energy transition: WEF

Palestinians marked Naqba day or catastrophe day this week which is what they called the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. The Gaza ruling Hamas had called on Palestinians to flock to Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem and this followed riots on the compound in recent weeks but what is behind the violence, our correspondent Jodie Cohen sends this ground report.

Palestinians mark 74th Naqba today, Arabs and right-wing activists clash

Amid the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's increasingly critical stance on Russian atrocities and anti-Semitic rhetoric, there could be a possibility for change in relationship between the two nations.

After months of closure, Israel mulls reopening Kyiv embassy

The stock markets might be running dry, but it's still raining IPOs in India. One of the most-awaited IPOs, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has finally made its debut. But looks like the investors may have to wait a bit long for return. Know why.

LIC debuts at a discount but how did other Indian firms perform at stock market listing?

Towards the east of Sudan's capital Khartoum, there is a sanctuary of lush green vegetation that has been a haven for dozens of exotic birds from across the world

Khartoum reserve houses exotic birds, over 100 birds from 13 species found here

Finland and Sweden's historic NATO membership bids

In India when it comes to price rise, the wholesale price index (WPI) in India has inched up to new heights in April. According to new data, WPI inflation has risen to 15.8 percent, an increase of 0.53 from March.

WPI inflation rise continues in India, marks double-digit for 13th straight month

Clashes erupted in Libya's capital after the parliament appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha attempted to take over the government. Now, Bashagha entered Tripoli overnight after two months of a stalemate between the rival administrations.

Parliament-backed Libya PM Fathi Bashagha leaves capital after clashes

Actor Johnny Depp's attorney cross questioned his ex-wife Amber Heard in court, the attorney produced notes that she had written during their short-lived marriage to challenge her accounts of frequent violence and bolster the case for defamation.

Amber Heard cross-questioned in case, Depp testifies against any violence

Oil prices rose more than one dollar a barrel in early trade today on expectations that easing COVID-19 restrictions in China will boost demand

Oil prices climb on expectations of China demand recovery

Concerns are growing over the future of more than 250 Ukrainian fighters who surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol while Ukraine has called for an immediate prisoner swap of the soldiers.

Russia-Ukraine crisis:  Kyiv urges to swap Azovstal defenders

The Shahbaz Sharif government's coalition partners on Tuesday decided that the current government will remain in power till the current term is supposed to end in August 2023.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs allies meeting, ruling coalition to complete term

The French city of Grenoble authorised the wearing of the "burkini" by Muslim women in state-run swimming pools, reigniting one of France's most contentious debates on religious dress. French interior minister has now opposed the move, here's more!

French minister opposes Grenoble's Burkini rule, concerns over 'cherished' secularism

COVID-19 curbs in Japan hit the service sector, and the Ukraine war and surging commodity prices have created new headaches for consumers. Japan's economy has fallen for the first time in two quarters in first three months of the year

Japan's Q1 GDP shrinks as Ukraine, cost of living cloud outlook

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies have lost their majority in Lebanon’s parliament after the country’s general election results were announced.

Lebanese forces gain ground, Hezbollah and allies lose majority

A 7-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile ancestor has been found in Peru. Fossil will tell how modern crocodiles came to land. Watch this report.

A 7-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile ancestor found in Peru

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