Asia's biggest airshow Singapore Asia takes off today with the aviation sector hoping that 2022 will mark a turning point. As covid-19 curbs in some countries is still going on, airlines are struggling to recover, there is a hope that Singapore air show which takes place every two years brings together hundreds of airlines.

Singapore Airshow returns with smaller expected attendance

In a bit to cement ties Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett landed in the Gulf state of Bahrain, it is the first public visit by an Israeli Prime Minister to Bahrain, the visit also comes two weeks after the country signed a defense agreement to counter rising tensions in the Gulf.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett lands in Bahrain

The Taliban have called on the United States President Joe Biden to reverse the move where he fractionalized frozen Afghan funds. The United States had announced freezing part of Afghanistan's assets as compensation for victims of the 911 attacks, the Taliban now want to reconsider their policy towards the United States if Biden does not reverse what they called the unjustified decision.

'Frozen funds belong to the people of Afghanistan,' Taliban call on Biden to reverse move

South Korea's presidential candidates formally have begun campaigning from today. The election is being considered as the tightest race between the two main parties in 20 years.

South Korea kicks off presidential race

In a major blow for Facebook, Texas attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the social media giant's parent company Meta for allegedly violating state privacy protections with facial recognition technology.

Social media giant Facebook sued over biometric data use

US believes that a small crucial window of diplomacy remains for Russia to de-escalate tensions at the Ukraine border as Western leaders engages in a flurry of talks to defuse the crisis. 'We are not saying that president Putin has made a final decision we have not communicated otherwise to our partners we believe that diplomacy continues to be viable we believe that there still remains a window to resolve crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.'

United States: Crucial window of diplomacy left | Russia-Ukraine border tensions

Ina bid to quell protests popping up across the nation, and hampering key cross border trade, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau became the only Canadian leader since his father 50 years ago to declare a state of emergency in peacetime.

Canadian PM Trudeau invokes emergency powers to deal with covid-19 led 'freedom convoy' protests

After the Canadian citizens halted key routes, the Belgian federal and local police forces neutralized the “Freedom Convoy” procession of cars that planned to gridlock Brussels with a protest across the city center.

Heavy police deployment across Brussels to block “Freedom Convoy” protest

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Tunis to protest against recent measures taken by Tunisian President Kais Saied where he has granted himself new judicial powers in a decree which allows him to fire judges and block promotions and appointments. Expressing anger against the Tunisian president, around 2000 people demonstrated in the capital with many waving flags and shouting slogans.

Tunisian President Kais Saied grants himself new judicial powers, cements power over judiciary

India's biggest life insurance company LIC is going public. It is expected to launch its IPO in March 2022. Why is LIC going public? How big will the IPO be? How many shares will be sold? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas | LIC IPO: All you need to know

A mentally unstable man has been stoned to death in Pakistan. He was accused of 'desecrating the Quran'. Visuals show an enraged mob of Islamists attacking the victim with clubs & bricks. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Mentally-unstable man lynched in Pakistan over blasphemy

The Philippines has deferred ratifying the China-led RCEP trade deal amid opposition from farmers and businesses. The delay comes amid Manila's growing rivalry with Beijing, and their growing proximity to Delhi. Palki Sharma tells you how India can benefit.

Gravitas: The Philippines delays RCEP nod

Ukraine is demanding evidence from Washington after US officials claimed that Russia will invade "any day". Western governments are also asking their nationals to leave Ukraine immediately. Palki Sharma tells you why Washington is drumming up panic.

Gravitas: US says Russian invasion "any day"

2022 will see a record number of weddings. There will be 2.5 Million weddings in U.S. alone. What's fueling this wedding boom? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: 2022 to see record number of weddings

The Nice Carnival took place under the theme "King of the animals" after the 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Beautiful': Nice carnival returns after cancellation in 2021

Amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine at the border, the Indian embassy in Kyiv in an advisory said Indian nationals particularly students should temporarily leave the country. The advisory also directed Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India issues advisory asks Indian students in Ukraine to return

Ahead of a crucial meeting between German chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Putin, Russia's defence ministry today said that some forces deployed near Ukraine have begun returning to their bases after having completed their tasks.

Russia confirms pullback of troops from Ukrainian border

In light of the tense situation in Ukraine, several countries have decided to either suspend or shift their embassy from the capital Kyiv. The United States is relocating its operations to the city of Lviv in western Ukraine. The US embassy in Ukraine has also issued an alert advising all US citizens to leave the country.

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russian military buildup

Two leopards being sold online for around eleven hundred dollars have been rescued from poachers in Pakistan. These rare cats both male were freed by Sindh Wildlife Department from Karachi and were released at the Margala Hills, the wildlife department went to the site after receiving information of this illegal sale taking place in the birds market of the Pakistani port city.

Pakistan: Two leopards rescued from poachers

World famous chocolate Baci Perugina is celebrating its centenary in 2022 and here's the story of this classic chocolate we leave you with this report.

Baci: Story of the best-known chocolate linked to love

India issues travel advisory for Ukraine as tensions escalate

US hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan and Taliban's eventual power grab has sparked concern regarding the future of the conflict-ridden country. International Community has time and again expressed fear of the region turning into a breeding ground for extremists; in the latest, the chair of the United Nations counterterrorism committee has now warned links between the Taliban Al-Qaeda and Pakistan-based terror groups.

Afghanistan may become safe haven for Taliban, Al Qaeda warns TS Tirumurti

Russia ordered its top army command to begin returning troops to their permanent bases inside the country from Friday, saying it had successfully completed a snap inspection of forces in its south and west, near the border with Ukraine.

Reports: Some Russian forces returning after drills in Ukraine

Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers, rules out military

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett on a 2-day trip to Bahrain

After months of off and on negotiations, Iran on Monday said an agreement to revive a 2015 nuclear deal with the world powers was near. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell added to hopes of a renewed deal saying that he believed an agreement was in sight.

Iran Nuclear Talks: 'Deal in sight,' says EU foreign policy chief

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in the United Arab Emirates for the first time in nearly a decade, to improve ties between the two nations.

Turkish President Erdogan arrives in UAE for the first time in nearly a decade

Tensions sparked in Jerusalem where a controversial far-right Jewish lawmaker visited flashpoint neighbor of Sheikh Jarrah. Police stated that they arrested two people and claimed that they tried to contain "a violent riot".

Clashes erupt in Jerusalem as Jewish lawmaker sets up a 'tent office'

Hong Kong is struggling to cope as COVID-19 cases rises to record highs and overwhelms its hospitals. Daily infections have multiplied 13 times over the past two weeks from about 100 cases at the start of February to over 1300 on February 13th, authorities are scrambling to control the deepening outbreak.

Hong Kong's daily covid-19 cases multiply 13 times in last two weeks

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has filed its draft share sale prospectus with the capital markets regulator SEBI, paving the way for India’s largest initial public offering (IPO).

Life Insurance Corporation of India files $8 billion IPO papers

With no limitations on the number of flights, Vietnam will remove its covid-19 restrictions on global passenger flights with all markets starting tomorrow. Southeast Asian country imposed tight border controls at the start of the pandemic to keep out covid-19 with some initial success but that dealt a blow to its burgeoning tourism sector which accounts for around 10 percent of GDP.

Vietnam: No covid-19 curbs on international flights

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