The 11th of January, 2022 marked 20 years since the opening of Guantanamo Bay, the infamous US prison in Cuba.

20 years since the opening of Guantanamo Bay, the infamous US prison in Cuba

World Bank's Economic forecast sees sharp growth slowdown as new variants of COVID-19 threatens recovery.

World Bank's Economic forecast: Sharp growth slowdown as new COVID-19 variants threatens recovery

22 tourists 'froze to death' in Pakistan's Murree town. Reports say the victims were compelled to spend the night in their cars due to absurdly high fares at hotels. Pakistanis say they won't visit the town anymore. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The Murree Tragedy: 22 Pakistani tourists freeze to death

US oil prices rose sharply yesterday climbing above $81 a barrel for the first time in two months. Crude closed at $81.22 a barrel, up nearly four percent on the day now it's the highest level for oil since November.

US crude oil prices climb to two-month high

Zimbabwe has reported a steep increase in pregnancies among girls and teenagers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Zimbabwe has two sets of marriage laws, the Marriage Act and Customary Marriages Act. Neither law gives a minimum age for marriage consent, while the customary law allows polygamy.

Teenage pregnancies spike during Covid-19 pandemic

Climate change is now affecting human bodies drastically. A study indicates that Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of Kidney stones in Humans.

Study: Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of Kidney stones in Humans

Access to clean renewable energy in the coming decades will define how quickly nations around the world will be able to progress, and the African nation of Mauritania is putting in place the infrastructure for a green and sustainable future.

African nation of Mauritania is putting in place the infrastructure for a green, sustainable future

The World Health Organization said that repeating booster doses of the original COVID vaccines are not a viable strategy to combat the emerging variants.

WHO: Booster jabs of existing COVID vaccines are not a viable strategy to combat the new variants

In an attempt to counter a surge in COVID-19 cases, and cut the spread of the omicron variant, another Chinese city has been locked down.

Chinese city Anyang under strict lockdown amid a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases driven by Omicron

A leaked email shows the United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson inviting staff to "bring your own booze" to a gathering held during Britain's strict COVID-19 lockdown.

Leaked email exposes another lockdown party organised by UK PM Boris Johnson during strict lockdown

Have you heard of Dementia? It is a condition where a person loses the ability to remember, think or make decision. Today, 3.8 Million Indians are living with dementia. A Lancet study says by 2050, cases of dementia could rise 197%. Palki Sharma tells you how you can prevent this condition.

Gravitas: Dementia cases in India could increase 197% by 2050

Two Indian Supreme Court judges have recused from the Krishna river dispute. Both judges hail from the litigant states and reportedly feared accusations of bias. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian Supreme Court judges recuse from key case

American doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human. The surgery was performed on a 57-year-old patient who is good health. Why was it needed? How does it benefit science? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pig's heart transplanted into a human

Despite soaring cases and hospitalizations in the Biden administration is under pressure to focus on ways in which the country can learn to live with covid-19 as a manageable virus. Amid that conversation, a senate hearing on the pandemic turned explosive after the Republicans attempted to use the public hearing to attack White House chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci.

Heated exchange between Dr Fauci and Senator Paul over covid pandemic in United States

A cold war-era hashtag against communism is going viral in South Korea. Conservative leaders are using it to call for abandoning ties with China. Palki Sharma tells you what’s stopping Seoul.

Gravitas: Anti-Communism hashtag goes viral in South Korea

Foreign ministers from 4 Gulf nations are visiting China. Their talks are expected to cover energy and west Asian power plays. Can China draw Gulf nations away from America? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Top Gulf diplomats visit China

Personalized smart guns that can be fired only by verified users could soon be available in US markets. Pistols that can read fingerprints and require passcodes before firing may herald a new era of smart guns, they've been developed in an effort to improve gun safety in the US.

Soon: Smart guns up for sales in US Markets

In a major political gamble, President Biden called on Democratic lawmakers to change Senate rules to override Republican opposition so that his government can pass two pending bills in congress that will significantly expand voting rights in the country.

US: President Biden called on lawmakers to change Senate rules to override Republican opposition

India and China are set to meet for the 14th round of commander-level talks over the 21-month long standoff along the LAC in eastern Ladakh but ahead of the talks, the US has said that China is trying to intimidate its neighbors.

India & China to hold 14th round of commander-level talks over 21-month long standoff along the LAC

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted and apologized for attending a 'bring your own booze party' at the downing street. This is the first time that UK PM acknowledged attending the Garden party though he added that it was a 'work event'.

Downing street: Boris Johnson apologizes for lockdown party, calls it a 'work event'

Kazakhstan, where the violent unrest that began as a protest against fuel price hike has taken a political turn now. In a rare incident, the President of the central Asian country Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has criticized his predecessor.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev criticises his predecessor

Russian Affairs expert speaks to WION as CSTO is all set to pull out troops from conflict-ridden Kazakhstan.

Russian affairs expert: CSTO to pull out troops from Kazakhstan

India, China to hold 14th round of commander-level talks over 21-month long standoff along the LAC

A crucial meeting between NATO and Russia is taking place in Brussels right now. NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg is speaking on the ongoing crisis amid Russia and Ukraine.

NATO and Russia's high-level talks in Brussels as Ukraine tensions simmer

Taiwan has suspended combat training for its F-16 fleet after one of the F-16s crashed into the sea during a routine training mission.

Taiwan cancels combat training for its F-16 fleet after one of the F-16s crashed into the sea

Boris Johnson is currently answering questions over the controversial booze party in the House of Commons. Today's parliament session comes after the revelation of another secret lockdown party held at the PM's residence the conservative party members are watching the growing list of secret parties held at the downing street.

UK PM Boris Johnson faces furious backlash over lockdown parties

Protests over pandemic restrictions mount stiff challenges for governments. The World Health Organization has warned that Omicron could infect more than half of Europe's population in the next six to eight weeks.

WHO: Omicron could infect more than half of Europe's population in the next six to eight weeks

Israel's response to the covid-19 pandemic has been closely watched worldwide notably for two main things its rapid vaccine rollout and its early decision to after offer booster shots but with the massive surge in cases what is the way forward for Israel?

Israel says lockdown won't stop Omicron spread

3,000 Russian troops conducted live-fire exercises in western Russia on Tuesday. Now this includes areas close to Ukraine.

3,000 Russian troops conducts live-fire exercises near Ukraine amid invasion fears

India and China are holding the 14th round of senior military commander level talks today. The aim of the high-level meet is to resolve the friction points in eastern Ladakh as India is looking forward to a constructive dialogue and is expected to press for disengagement at all the flash points.

India-China Talks | War is the last resort but if required we will come out victorious: IAF chief

It's a big win for animal rights groups in Sri Lanka, after 15 years of wait, the cabinet has finally given the green light. While the welfare bill is yet to be tabled in parliament, it is still a promising start. Now some are even calling it at the beginning of Sri Lanka's animal welfare journey.

Sri Lanka cabinet gives green light for long-awaited animal welfare bill

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