A new survey found that 48% of firms appointed three or more CEOs in the last decade. Has the pandemic brought down the average CEO tenure? Why are more and more CEOs quitting or getting fired? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: CEOs burning out during the pandemic

In a demonstration of the extent of the rainfall after heavy storms lashed the city, a child in California South Lake Tahoe submerged himself completely in snow. Footage from the Californian city showed an excited boy jumping into a thick layer of snow that covered his entire body.

Heavy snowstorm lashes northern California

The United nations is in talks with Somalia's PM and president, the international community is urging them to lo reduce tensions in their political feud that has fed fears of a military clash.

UN urge feuding Somalian leaders to reduce tensions

Top health officials believe that although omicron infections produce milder illness but they warn the ongoing spread of delta and the rapid proliferation of Omicron could cause what they call a tsunami of infections which could overwhelm health care systems.

Covid News: Delta and Omicron variants can create 'Tsunami of Cases'

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the European continent, countries have been forced to reimpose restrictions as Omicron threatens the new year celebrations.

European countries reimpose COVID-19 curbs as Omicron threatens the new year celebration

Amid surging European gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready and would help calm gas prices since it was ready for exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm rising gas prices

As the first flakes of snow fall over Kabul, Afghans are bracing for a season of hardship and hunger. Millions of people are living in near-zero temperatures without proper food or clothes. Marriam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary | Afghanistan's first snow brings hunger & misery

The wealthiest countries in the world are often considered guardians of the planet, but we know how much damage they have done with their emissions. They are responsible for climate change. Smaller countries that face an existential threat are leading the climate change fight. Chile is rewriting its constitution to combat climate change.

Chile is rewriting its constitution to combat climate change in a bid to protect its ecology

A brawl erupted in Kenya's parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers were debating a controversial bill governing political parties ahead of next year's election.

Brawl erupts in Kenyan parliament

China's latest crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and independent media. Hong Kong police have charged two staff members from online pro-democracy news outlet 'Stand News' with sedition.

Hong Kong pro-democracy 'Stand News' closes after police raids

The Brazilian state of Bahia has now witnessed flooding for the last few weeks as record rains followed by a severe months-long dry spell.

Severe floods wreak havoc in North-Eastern Brazil

Amid searching European gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready and would help calm gas prices since it was ready for exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm gas prices

Hong Kong pro-democracy Stand News closes after police raids

There's a hidden natural gem in Colombia. It has emerged from the remains of a prison that instilled terror in the country. It's called Gorgona island.

Colombia's natural paradise Gorgona Island

Amid a record surge in cases, UK is witnessing a huge surge in hospitalizations. In the latest, the Boris Johnson government has asked hospitals to identify sites foe setting up 4,000 emergency beds.

UK to set up makeshift hospitals amid surge in Covid-19 cases

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Europe. Germany's Health Minister has issued a stark warning saying that the current restrictions in place will not be enough to stop a new COVID wave.

Germany's Health Minister: Current restrictions not enough to stop a new COVID-19 wave

Germany's Health Minister issues a stark warning against rising COVID-19 cases amid Omicron threat

India records a 40% surge in COVID-19 cases within 24 hours with 13,154 new cases, amid Omicron spread.

India logs 13,154 new COVID-19 cases within 24 hours amid Omicron spread

Amid the ongoing protests outside the old parliament house, the front entrance of the building caught fire. Protesters chant 'Let it Burn'.

Australia: Front entrance of old parliament house set on fire as protests continue

The country's national security council has approved Pakistan's first-ever national security policy and the same would be tabled before the federal cabinet on Tuesday. Here we bring you all the latest developments.

Pakistan approves first ever national security policy

The Bali Plastic Exchange is giving people rice in exchange for plastic trash that they bring in. The collected bottles, bags and other waste is shipped off and sold to a recycling company in Java.

Bali Plastic Exchange: One man's plastic trash is another man's meal | Trash for Rice

Ahead of their talk schedule for the 10th of January next year, both Moscow and Washington have assumed a rather diplomatic tone after ratcheting up the rhetoric and rising tensions over Ukraine. An official from the Biden administration announced that the talks will take place next month where both sides will present their own concerns.

Ukraine Tensions | US, Russia to hold talks on January 10

The latest virus surge across the United States has produced a worrisome rise in hospitalizations among children especially the ones who are too young to be vaccinated. Parents across the country are facing a heightened anxiety of the risks of Omicron on children, several states have reported an increase of about 50 percent in pediatric hospitalizations in December.

United States: Rise in hospitalizations of children, as Omicron and Delta variant becomes dominant

The president of Iran is preparing to visit Russia after receiving an invitation from his counterpart in Moscow, this will be the first meeting between the presidents of Iran and Russia since 2017.

Russia-Iran meet | Putin invites Ebrahim Raisi for meeting in Moscow

The year 2021 has been a defining moment and will probably go down on the pages of space history apart from highly trained astronauts we saw billionaires lifting off into space, ordinary citizens entering zero gravity so what should we expect from the space frontier in 2022.

Will we see more space tourists in 2022?

As covid-19 cases are now wreaking havoc across the European continent in particular France, Britain, Greece and Portugal have all reported record daily case numbers. France for one has reported a record high of almost 180,000 confirmed covert cases in the last 24-hour period.

Omicron drives record cases in Europe, France reports 180,000 cases

In a major boost for India-Sri Lanka bilateral ties, the island nation has now confirmed that it will sign the mega oil tank farm deal with India.

India-Sri Lanka to sign mega oil tank farm deal

After two years of masking up and lockdowns, do you feel like giving up? Do you feel like surrendering to the pandemic? Palki Sharma tells you why this is precisely the time to fight on.

Gravitas: How to beat Pandemic fatigue?

Israel has struck the Syrian port of Latakia for the second time in one month. It also plans to send more settlers into the Golan Heights along the Syrian border. What is Israel up to? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Why is Israel striking Syrian facilities?

Last week, China made two deliveries in India's backyard. The Pakistani Navy got 4 Chinese frigates - while Myanmar's Military Junta got a Chinese submarine. Now 3 Indian neighbours have Chinese weapons. Palki Sharma tells you what this means for India.

Gravitas: Indian neighbours get Chinese submarines

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Gravitas: CEOs burning out during the pandemic

Heavy snowstorm lashes northern California

UN urge feuding Somalian leaders to reduce tensions

Covid News: Delta and Omicron variants can create 'Tsunami of Cases'

European countries reimpose COVID-19 curbs as Omicron threatens the new year celebration

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm rising gas prices

South Asia Diary | Afghanistan's first snow brings hunger & misery

Chile is rewriting its constitution to combat climate change in a bid to protect its ecology

Brawl erupts in Kenyan parliament

Hong Kong pro-democracy 'Stand News' closes after police raids

Severe floods wreak havoc in North-Eastern Brazil

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm gas prices

Hong Kong pro-democracy Stand News closes after police raids

Colombia's natural paradise Gorgona Island

UK to set up makeshift hospitals amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Germany's Health Minister: Current restrictions not enough to stop a new COVID-19 wave

Germany's Health Minister issues a stark warning against rising COVID-19 cases amid Omicron threat

India logs 13,154 new COVID-19 cases within 24 hours amid Omicron spread

Australia: Front entrance of old parliament house set on fire as protests continue

Pakistan approves first ever national security policy

Bali Plastic Exchange: One man's plastic trash is another man's meal | Trash for Rice

Ukraine Tensions | US, Russia to hold talks on January 10

United States: Rise in hospitalizations of children, as Omicron and Delta variant becomes dominant

Russia-Iran meet | Putin invites Ebrahim Raisi for meeting in Moscow

Russia-Iran meet | Putin invites Ebrahim Raisi for meeting in Moscow

Will we see more space tourists in 2022?