As the threat of Russia possibly carrying an incursion into Ukraine looms, the United States has painted the most ominous of the picture so far. According to some senior officials in Washington DC, Russia has assembled almost about 70 percent of the military capabilities that it will be needing in case of a full-scale invasion.

United States assess possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack at a border post in Kurram district at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire at the post after which the Pakistan army retaliated, the TTP has claimed responsibility for the Sunday's attack.

Pakistan soldiers killed in firing from Afghanistan; TTP claims responsibility

Few days after frozen bodies of migrants were discovered near the Greek border, hundreds protested against migrant pushback and border violence in Athens blaming Greece's border policy that led to 19 migrants to freeze to death. According to police officials 700 people marched in front of the Greek parliament.

19 froze to death on Greek border, hundreds protest against migrant pushback

The floating gardens of Mexico city are a UNESCO world heritage site but as it has happened with most parts of the world the floating gardens of Mexico city are battling a chronic problem of plastic pollution, our next report gets you all the details.

Plastic pollution at Mexico's floating gardens is worrisome

Trucker's dead protest against covid-19 mandates in Canada has entered its 10th day. Protests have left the Canadian capital paralyzed with much of the core of Ottawa shut down. Ottowa mayor has declared a state of emergency to deal with unprecedented protest.

Canada: Day 10 of anti covid-19 mandate protests, state of emergency declared in Ottawa

The all-weather allies Imran Khan and Xi Jinping are under the same roof. The Pakistani Prime Minister reached Beijing for the winter Olympics on Thursday, he brought a massive team for his four-day trip.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, review bilateral cooperation

In signs of trouble for South Korean auto major Hyundai #BoycottHyundai was trending on Twitter in India. Now, this after some reports pointed out Hyundai Pakistan's social media handles put out very controversial tweets on Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir that angered the Indian netizens.

Hyundai Pakistan posts anti-India tweets, netizens slam South Korean giant

Amid US warning of imminent invasion stating that Moscow had mustered 70% of the military force needed for an invasion in large scale, Ukraine has pushed back at the doomsday predictions.

Ukraine plays down ‘apocalyptic warnings’ over border crisis with Russia

Kashmir valley witnessed fresh spell of Snowfall. Hill stations like Pahalgam, Gulmarg received the maximum snowfall bringing cheer among the people in these areas. The tourists from all across the country are enjoying these breathtaking visuals.

India: Pahalgam, Gulmarg blanketed in snow, govt offers discounts for tourists | Jammu and Kashmir

A COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged five to 11 launched in the Philippine capital featuring a circus-themed inoculation centre complete with stilt walkers and puppeteers.

Philippine: children get vaccinated at centre with superheroes and puppets

NASA has laid out a detailed plan for International Space Station's transition. The space agency has revealed what the future holds for ISS. Watch to know more

NASA retire International Space Station, what's next?

Pakistan has now turned to its all-weather friend china to raise the issue of Kashmir yet again. The Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan interestingly has held talks with the Chinese president Xi Jinping on the last day of his four-day tour to china to discuss a host of different issues concerning the two sides and instead what is interesting is that apart from many issues that the two allies have discussed they've also chosen to highlight the issue of Kashmir.

PM Imran Khan turns to Xi Jinping for support on Kashmir

Senegalese fans rejoiced in Paris as they celebrated the country's Africa Cup victory, giving the West African nation its first tournament win after decades of heartbreaking near misses.

Africa Cup: Senegalese fans take over Paris after Africa Cup victory

The illuminated shikara's are ready to take you on a dreamy ride through the night are a sight to behold the most of the shikharas and the Dal lake have been illuminated; the step has been taken to boost tourism as well as to bring in some nightlife in the Kashmir valley.

Illuminated shikaras light up Kashmir's Dal Lake

The Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has spoken with the American president Joe Biden on the Russia-Ukraine stalemate and also the revival of the JCPOA deal with Iran, our next report gets you all the details.

Israel's Bennett spoke with US President Biden on Iran, Ukraine- Russia stalemate

North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs during the past year and cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were an important revenue source for Pyongyang, our next report gets you the details.

UN Report: North Korea's ballistic missile program in full swing

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has once again stepped back from allegations of sexual assault in an interview with a French newspaper at a hotel in Beijing. Peng said that she'd never accused anyone of sexual assault and added that she herself deleted her social media post back in November.

Chinese Tennis star Peng Shuai walks back on sexual assault allegations

Australian deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has now publicly apologized to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison for having called him a hypocrite and a liar in a message that somehow got leaked.

Australian PM Scott Morrison accepts DY PM Barnaby Joyce's apology over 'hypocrite and liar' remark

Cyclone Batsirai has caused widespread destruction on island nation of Madagascar, at least 10 people have been killed nearly 48,000 displaced by the devastating cyclone here. The second major storm in just two weeks made landfall on Madagascar's east coast.

Cyclone Batsirai rips apart villages, killing 10 and displacing 48,000 people

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted emergency use authorisation to Sputnik Light in India, making it the first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for use in the country.

DCGI grants emergency use permission to single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine

United States has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could order an attack on Ukraine with days or weeks. As Washington and its European allies continue efforts to de-escalate the situation, Russia maintains that while it is not planning on an invasion it could take unspecified military action if its security demands are not met, here's our report. WION's executive editor Palki Sharma sends an exclusive ground report from Kyiv.

United States warns of Russia's 'imminent invasion'

Britain and South Korea will sign an agreement to reinforce pandemic-damaged supply lines for key products like semiconductors, with trade minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan due to host her counterpart Yeo Han-koo in London.

UK, South Korea to sign deal on supply chains

Asian share markets mostly eased on Monday after stunningly strong US jobs data soothed concerns about the global economy but also added to the risk of an aggressive tightening by the Federal Reserve.

Asia shares slip as US jobs data fears over global recovery

India's one of the most iconic singers, Lata Mangeshkar has died due to COVID-19 complications. She was admitted to a hospital for around a month.

India: Tributes pour in for late veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Indian singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya remembers late veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Indian actor Manoj Joshi pays tribute to late veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

Tension is building for Pakistan's ruling party in Islamabad. The two main opposition parties have decided to leave their thorny differences behind and work towards a common goal ousting prime minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan: Arch-rivals come together to defeat Imran Khan

As the threat of Russia invading Ukraine looms the United States has painted the most ominous picture till date. According to some senior officials in Washington DC, Russia has assembled about 70 percent of its military capabilities which is needed for a full-scale invasion

Ukraine Conflict: Support pours in from US, India Germany among others

The murder of a young black man Amir Locke during a police raid earlier this week has resulted in tensions across the state of Minneapolis in the US. Now, protesters rallied at the government plaza demanding justice for the killing of the young black man and an unconditional ban on no-knock warrants

US: 22 year-old Amir Locke killed in a raid with 'No-Knock' warrant

Lata Mangeshkar was cremated with full state honors. PM Modi, megastar Shah Rukh Khan and veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities who paid tribute to Lata Mangeshkar at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Lata Mangeshkar Last Rites: World leaders pay tribute to musical legend

Tensions are running deep in Ukraine, even though Russia says it's not planning a Ukrainian invasion its troops are carrying out aerial drills just 75Kms away from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you more updates from ground zero.

NATO: Significant movement of Russian military forces

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