In a heinous act, Terrorists have kidnapped around 20 children in Nigeria's Borno state. They have also stormed a village and opened fire on civilians.

Terrorists Kidnap 20 children in Nigeria's Borno state

The hunt for the Spectacular display of Northern Lights has begun in the Arctic. They are largely witnessed in the winter months.

Spectacular display of northern lights at the Arctic

Biden had seemed to suggest that a minor incursion by Russia into Ukraine would call for a weaker response from the United States and its allies. His statement has now led to a lot of confusion at a time especially when the allies are trying to present a unified front against Russia, the statement of course has not gone down well with the Ukrainian president.

‘Minor incursion by Russia could call for a weaker response,' Biden to clarify this statement

South Korea unveiled a 14 trillion won ($11.75bn) supplementary budget to support the self-employed and small businesses that have taken a hefty loans from extended COVID-19 curbs.

South Korea unveils $12bn supplementary budget

The lawmakers investigating the 2021 US capitol assault have intensified attempts to try and seek testimonies from the former US president Donald Trump's inner circle. The panel that is investigating into the deadly 6th of January rights has requested for an interview with Ivanka Trump.

US panel probing Capitol riots seeks interview with Ivanka Trump

An American contemporary artist known as Kaws has opened a new exhibition in London which features artworks in augmented reality. App visitors can now enjoy an immersive experience while walking through the gallery.

London: US artist launches first exhibition which features artwork in Augmented Reality

An Indian lawmaker from the state of Arunachal Pradesh has made a stunning allegation stating that the Chinese People's Liberation Army has abducted an Indian boy, a 17-year-old teenager who apparently was kidnapped along the India-China border. Now the Indian government has been informed of this matter after the allegation and the Indian army has now sprung into action.

China's PLA abducts 17-year-old Arunachal teen, Indian army springs into action

At least 29 people have been killed including 11 children and a pregnant woman after a stampede broke out at a prayer in Liberia's capital Monrovia, 15 people have also been hospitalized including seven children.

Liberia: Church gathering ends in stampede killing at least 29 including 11 children in Monrovia

In a fresh blow to China and its alleged atrocities in Xinjiang province, French parliament has now passed a resolution declaring China's treatment of Uighur Muslims a genocide.

French parliament condemns China's Uighur abuse, passes a resolution declaring it as 'Genocide'

China and Russia have delayed a US effort at the United Nations to impose sanctions on five North Koreans in response to recent missile launches by Pyongyang, diplomats said.

China, Russia delays US bid to sanction North Koreans at UN

It is one of the most crucial days for Russia, Ukraine the US and its European allies. US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov have landed in Geneva, the two leaders will meet today in a bid to defuse escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Antony Blinken and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine crisis

'The 355' released On January 21 after a lot of delays. Starring Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, Diane Kruger, and Lupita Nyong'o, this new spy thriller tells the story of an international alliance of women, who come together to track down a dangerous McGuffin that could lead to World War III. This time, the women are not just tools of distraction but have taken charge of the mission. At first glance, '355' almost sounds like a female counterpart of 007 James Bond. The difference is, agent 355 actually existed during the American Revolution. The film has drawn inspiration from a real-life female agent whose identity remains unknown to this day. Let's hear it from the cast who spoke to Wion's Zeba Khan in an exclusive chat.

'The 355': In conversation with Jessica Chastain, Simon Kinberg, Diane Kruger

Most countries are now moving away from fossil fuels and that's why a nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates is setting up a power plant at a town in America's Wyoming state, here's how natrium technology could be the future of advanced clean energy.

In United State's Wyoming town, Bill Gates bets big on nuclear power

The Taliban have stormed an apartment in Kabul after and arrested a woman rights activist along with her sisters. A group of 10 armed men claiming to be Taliban intelligence officials have smashed the door of an apartment in central Kabul.

Afghanistan: Taliban storms Kabul apartment, arrests woman activist and her sisters

Amid questions of whether UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will go or stay, a new damaging story has come to light. A few conservative party lawmakers have accused the British government of trying to intimidate and attempting to blackmail those lawmakers who they suspect might want to force the PM out of power.

Downing street Christmas party: Tory MPs who oppose Boris Johnson intimidated?

Former pope Benedict XVI failed to stop four clergymen accused of child sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Munich, the law firm that carried out a key probe said on Thursday.

Former Pope Benedict XVI failed to act against abusive priests in Germany

Zimbabwe witnessed pretty violent elections 20 years ago. The United States and the European Union imposed a travel ban and also froze assets of the top officials and two decades on Zimbabwe continues to face consequences of those sanctions but it is the ordinary people in Zimbabwe who have been the worst affected, our next story gets you the details.

Cost of US sanctions still looms, future of Zimbabweans hang in balance

US has now charged four Belarusian officials with aircraft piracy, this is in response to last year's diversion of the Ryanair flight. Belarus was widely criticized last year for diverting the passenger flight to Minsk to arrest opposition journalist Roman Protasevich. Four officials who had been charged are the Director general and deputy Director General of Belarus's state air navigation authority.

United States charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy

At least 17 people have been killed and 59 others have been injured in a devastating explosion in western Ghana. After a truck that reportedly was carrying explosives collided with a motorcycle the blast left a huge crater and also reduced dozens of buildings virtually to their cinders.

Ghana: Trucks carrying mining explosives blasted, killed 17 and injured 59

Russia where the latest move of a global crypto crackdown, its central bank has proposed banning use and mining of cryptocurrencies on the territory. The step has come after Central bank of Russia cited threats to financial stability, citizens' well-being and monetary policy sovereignty.

Russia proposes ban on crypto use, mining

United States has become the latest country to jump on digital currency bandwagon. US central bank Federal Reserve, it has said in a long-awaited discussion paper released yesterday that creating an official digital version of US dollar could give Americans more and speedier payment options.

Federal Reserve kicks off debate on issuing its own digital currency

After rising to seven year highs, this week oil prices plunged today morning it's because of increasing US crude and stockpiles of fuel, it prompted investors to take profits from the rally.

US crude oil, gasoline stocks rose last week

Airlines across the world are concerned about possible losses from covid's third wave. Now America's United Airlines it has trimmed its capacity forecast and warned of higher cost after posting a smaller than expected fourth quarter loss this after citing turbulence from omicron coronavirus variant.

Covid: Airlines cut capacity forecast due to Omicron variant

The world is slowly coming to terms with covid despite the rising number of infections. A study from South Africa shows the extent of the spread not even Lions are spared from the virus, three of them were infected with covid-19.

Study: Human to animal transmission of covid-19 possible, three lions tested positive

Russian energy giant Gazprom has rejected Moldova's request to reschedule its January gas payment, prompted the country to face a state of emergency in its energy sector.

Moldova faces state of emergency over Gazprom gas payment

Yemen in facing large-scale destruction and perennial hunger in the conflict-ridden country with no food and aid supplies. Yemenis are struggling day in and day out to keep themselves alive our next report brings you more details, take a look.

Conflict, destruction and perennial hunger in conflict-ridden Yemen

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has found himself in the eye of a storm a raging storm which threatens to topple the prime minister from his office after new revelations about the 'bring your own booze' party surfaced.

Opposition mocks Downing street parties, calls for PM Boris Johnson's resignation grows louder

We have been telling you about the devastation in the Pacific island nation of Tonga, the 750 square kilometer region suffered an undersea volcanic eruption and then a tsunami crashed ashore but now the region is facing another major challenge that of a possible covid-19 outbreak. Tonga has reported just one case of the virus but with relief workers and aid shipments on their way to the island it has been feared that solving one crisis could give rise to a covid outbreak.

Volcanic eruption, tsunami and now Covid outbreak fears loom over Tonga island

The American president Joe Biden has predicted that Russia will make a move on Ukraine however badness said that Putin may not want a full-blown conflict. The US president has warned that Russia would pay very dearly in case of a full-blown invasion.

Ukraine crisis: 'Putin might make a move on Ukraine,' Biden warns of 'disaster for Russia'

Beijing has said that the behavior of athletes who violate the Olympic spirit or the Chinese rules could be subject to punishment.

Beijing winter Olympics: Behavior of athletes could be subject to punishment

During the final days of the Afghanistan evacuation, the United States conducted a botched drone strike that resulted in the deaths of 10 innocent civilians but at that time the US had tried to brush it off as a tragic mistake. The US central command has now released some declassified surveillance footage which provides more information into the final moments leading up to the deadly strike by the Americans which they later admitted was a grievous mistake on their behalf.

Afghanistan Evacuation: Declassified footage of Kabul drone attack released by the US

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