In a latest crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Sudan, armed men have now reportedly arrested Sudanese women's rights campaigner Amira Osman. Osman's arrest comes amid what activists say is a wave of arrests of prominent civil society figures since military takeover back in October.

Sudanese women's rights campaigner Amira Osman detained in raid

After a two-year halt because of the pandemic the US minor league's teddy toss event is back in its full glory. Hundreds of fans gathered for the bears a charity match in Pennsylvania and these fans came with something extra along with their support for the team, take a look.

Fans of Hershey Bears celebrate a big win, audience toss their bears at charity event

Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa is in talks to buy a 40% stake in Italy's state-owned Alitalia's, following a newspaper report that a deal could be unveiled next week.

Germany: Lufthansa in talks to buy 40% stake in Italy's ITA Airways

Kazakhstan is holding more than 460 people on terrorism and disorder charges. This comes in the wake of mass unrest which led to the deployment of Russia-led forces.

Kazakhstan is holding more than 460 people on terrorism & disorder charges for protests

Ukraine's border cities are trying to remain vigilant amid invasion threats from Russia during the ongoing border conflict.

Ukraine's border cities remain vigilant amid invasion fears from Russia

Speaking at a meeting with health officials, Carrie Lam said that there was only a slim chance the city-wide restrictions to be lifted on the 4th of February.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warns of worsening COVID outbreak

Tensions continue to escalate in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian army is planning to enter the regional capital of Tigray in a bit to try and destroy the rebel forces.

Tensions escalate as Ethiopia is planning to enter Tigray amid conflict

With a massive change in the political system, Chile's youngest president Gabriel Boric has unveiled his first centrist cabinet, and for the first time in the history of Chile, the country's cabinet is all set to be dominated by women.

Chile's youngest ever President Gabriel Boric unveils his women majority cabinet

Booze parties at 10 downing street during the COVID-19 lockdown in Britain are likely to prove very costly for Boris Johnson. A Member of Parliament from Boris Johnson's Tory party William Wragg will meet with the metropolitan police.

Boris Johnson's Tory party MP William Wragg to meet with the metropolitan police for 'booze parties'

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: UK government has claimed that Russia looks to replace the government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: UK government has claimed that Russia looks to replace the government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration. Also, read a report on the German Navy chief stepping down after his comments in New Delhi. Click on headlines to read the full report: Russia looks to replace Ukraine govt with pro-Moscow administration, claims UK The Ukraine-Russia tensions continue to rise unabatedly. Now, the UK government has claimed that Russia looks to replace the government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration. German Navy chief steps down after his New Delhi comments on Putin, Ukraine German Navy chief VAdm Kay-Achim Schönbach stepped down on Saturday after his comments in New Delhi which called for rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine can't become a NATO member. Former Trump campaign adviser Boris Epshteyn was 'part of the process' of 'alternate electors' plot Boris Epshteyn, who was a strategic adviser for former United States President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, has acknowledged having his role in efforts to legitimise the alleged pro-Trump electors. Chinese province's officials fudged death toll of flood disaster last year, says central govt In yet another example of lack of transparency in China, Chinese province officials fudged the death toll in a devastating flood disaster last year, said the country’s central government. WATCH | Gravitas Plus - Saudi Arabia Vs Iran: The Rivalry explained ×

Morning news brief: UK's claims on Russia-Ukraine crisis, German Navy chief steps down and more

The Indian security forces have killed two LeT terrorists during an encounter in the Kashmir valley early yesterday. Now, an encounter took place after security forces launched a cordon and search operation following intel inputs over the presence of terrorists in the region.

India: Two terrorists killed in Kashmir valley

There is a new twist in the Russia-Ukraine saga that has been unfolding for weeks now, UK has accused Russia that it tried to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv.

The UK accuses Russia of trying to install an ally in Ukraine amid invasion fears

A blast rips through a minivan in the western Afghan city of Herat on Saturday. Officials say at least six people have been killed and nine have been injured.

A blast rips through a minivan in the western Afghan city of Herat

The US has urged Cambodia to be transparent after it confirmed construction activity at its Ream Naval base funded by China.

China is funding construction work at Cambodia's Ream Naval base

The bees are tiny insects but they play a big role in keeping the balance in the ecosystem. However, excessive use of pesticides have now put them under threat.

Habitat loss & pesticides decimate bees as their population collapses by 40% in last 30 years

Scientists have discovered a pristine three-kilometre long reef of giant rose-shaped corals off the coast of Tahiti.

Scientists discover a pristine three-kilometre long reef of giant rose-shaped corals

A few days after a Palestinian family was forcefully evicted from their home by Israeli police in the sensitive east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah. Protests have now broken out in the area, with Palestinians and human rights activists demonstrating.

Protests over Jerusalem house demolition days after Palestinian family evicted by Israeli police

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met on Friday in Geneva in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine and progress on Russia's security proposals. However, no major breakthrough yet. Now, they are stated to hold talks next week as well.

US & Russia to hold talks next week amid tensions over Ukraine invasion fears

India has decided to crack down on some YouTube channels and websites that according to the Indian government. are involved in propagating fake news.

India cracks down on Pakistan-based YouTube channels propagating fake news against the government

A Norwegian man killed nearly about 77 people and also injured dozens in 2011. During a parole hearing, he has pinned the blame on online radicalization, and the court has decided to keep him behind bars as it did not believe that the man could change.

Court denies parole to Norwegian mass murderer after he pins the blame on online radicalization

The small island nation of Tonga is struggling to even meet its basic needs. There is an acute shortage of food and water, and it is pretty hard for other nations to get aid to get to this island nation.

Concerns of health issues prevail in the Island nation of Tonga

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met on Friday in Geneva in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine and progress on Russia's security proposals. However, no major breakthrough yet.

US, Russia to continue the dialogue as no major breakthrough in defusing Ukraine tensions yet

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met on Friday in Geneva in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine and progress on Russia's security proposals.

Decoding Russia's aggressive posturing: Troops stay put on Ukraine border amid escalating tensions

Explore the Campi Flegrei, an underwater park in Naples, Italy. It is said to be the World's largest underwater museum.

Exploring a submerged Roman city: World's largest underwater museum

Geneva: No breakthrough reached during the US, Russia meet to defuse tensions over Ukraine

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial in Delhi. India's Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal B R Krishna presided over the ceremony.

India's eternal flame merged, with Air Marshal B R Krishna presiding over the ceremony

The revival of the Islamic State is knocking at West Asia's doors as two attacks took place, one at a high profile prison in Syria and the other at a military base near Iraq. Now, a car bomb went off outside the prison, shortly after which gunmen clashed with security forces. This led to the killings of at least 40 Kurdish security forces and five civilians.

ISIS resurgence further destabilise West Asia with 40 Kurdish security officers killed in attacks

Sri Lanka is staring at a massive power crisis, and time is running out. The country's Energy Minister has warned that if they fail to secure a large loan in US dollars by March, then the people are likely to face four-hour-long power cuts every day.

Sri Lanka power crisis: Energy Minister warns of four-hour-long power cuts every day

Russia hints at another round of talks after a high-stakes meet with no winners

Will artificial wombs replace Human Pregnancies? Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made a suggestion to Tesla CEO Elon Musk stating that 'synthetic wombs can end income disparities' & reduce the burden of pregnancies on women.

Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin bats for 'Synthetic Wombs'

Hong Kong is culling 2000 hamsters after traces of the COVID were found in 11 of them. Residents are being forced to surrender their pets; Pet shops are being raided. Hamsters testing negative are being put to sleep too.

Hong Kong is culling scores of hamsters after races of the COVID-19 were found in 11 of them

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