As 2021 hurtles to its end, Is Russia getting ready for war in Ukraine? There remains a substantial build-up along Russia's border with Ukraine of forces but Vladimir Putin continues to insist Moscow doesn't seek conflict. The Russian president says he wants to avoid any violence with both Ukraine and the West.

Russian Prez Putin holds annual press meet, says 'doesn't want war, urges West to meet demands'

Russia getting ready for war in Ukraine now this is a question that has been worrying the west as of now and there has been a massive true build up along Ukraine's borders but if you go by what Vladimir Putin says his words say that Moscow doesn't want any kind of conflict with Ukraine according to the Russian president Moscow is trying to avoid any conflicts with both Ukraine and the West.

'Ball is in their court,' Putin blames West for growing Ukraine tensions | Annual Press conference

While world leaders are making last-ditch efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal, Israel is not on their side. it has for long opposed reviving the agreement and on that note, Israel's prime minister Naftali Bennett held a meeting with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Jerusalem. Sullivan's visit to Israel comes at a critical time amidst a lack of progress on returning to the original pact he called for the US and Israel to develop a new strategy.

Naftali Bennett held a meeting with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Jerusalem

People in Moscow are being treated to a spectacular display of holiday trees from around the world the project is called the gallery of designer Christmas trees and it's a new addition to the Russian capital's traditional journey to the Christmas festival.

Designer trees from around the world light up Moscow's Christmas festival

The Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is on a two-day visit to Myanmar, this happens to be the first high-level meet since the biggest military coup.

Indian foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on a two-day Myanmar visit

A well-preserved dinosaur embryo that was still inside its egg has given experts new insights into the evolutionary links between modern birds and dinosaurs. Palki Sharma tells you the story of this rare discovery.

Gravitas: Perfectly preserved baby dinosaur discovered

North Korea shows women soldiers fawning over Kim Jong-Un. But, do you know what these women really go through? A defector has shared harrowing details of abuse, atrocities & abortions without anaesthesia. Palki Sharma tells you about her gut-wrenching ordeal.

Gravitas: Inside North Korea: A defector's horror story

Around $100 billion was swindled from the American stimulus package in 2020. Conmen used 'unemployment benefits' to buy sports cars and multi-million dollar houses. Palki Sharma tells you about America's massive Covid scam.

Gravitas: Biggest Covid scam in the world?

A McDonald's outlet in China has swapped out regular seats for exercise cycles. Will this help customers cancel out their Big Macs and milkshakes? Or is working out while eating a bad idea? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Exercise cycles in Chinese McDonald's

A new study on the Omicron variant has now suggested that there is a reduced risk of hospitalisations and severe disease in people infected with the omicron strain as when compared to the people who were infected earlier with the delta variant.

Study suggests Omicron milder than Delta variant

The United States has authorised Pfizer's anti-covid pill for people aged 12 or above who are at high risk, it's called Paxlovid; the pill comprises of two types of tablets. WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani brings in more information.

Omicron cases rise in the United States, authorities approve anti-covid pill Paxlovid

What comes to mind when we think of the year 2021- Omicron, Tokyo Olympics or COP26 climate summit. Extreme weather events became the new normal this year, there was hardly any country that remained untouched by the impact of climate change.

Melting glaciers, wildfires, drought & floods- Year 2021 witnessed extreme weather events

In a landmark move, Belgium has decided to shut down all of its nuclear reactors by 2025, but the country is not bidding a farewell to nuclear energy just yet. It will now invest in a new generation of nuclear technology.

Belgium to shut down all of its nuclear reactors by 2025 to invest in new nuclear technology

Arctic's Reindeers are going to become a thing of the past as climate change is resulting in a rapid decline of their population.

Climate change is killing the Arctic's Reindeers

Snowflakes or ice crystals are a buildup of icy particles, each some 10 million times smaller than the snowflake itself in their most basic form.

What is a Snowflake & how do they form? Types of Snowflakes

Since the Junta takeover in Myanmar, several pro-democracy protestors have been killed. Civilians in deep forest areas are now learning how to fire weapons and fight in a makeshift camp.

Myanmar: Young citizens train to battle in a makeshift camp in deep forest against Military

The United States has authorised Pfizer's anti-covid pill for people aged 12 or above who are at high risk, it's called Paxlovid; the pill comprises of two types of tablets.

US approves Pfizer's anti-covid pill for 12 years of age and above

Amid growing concerns of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, countries are now ramping up efforts to launch booster shots for their citizens.

Report: Booster shot effective against Omicron variant | Covid-19 News

In the latest blow to academic freedoms, Hong Kong's oldest university has removed the Tiananmen square memorial statue from its campus. The statue commemorated pro-democracy protesters killed by Chinese troops around Tiananmen square back in 1989.

Tiananmen square memorial statue removed from Hong Kong's oldest university

Ahead of India's Tests vs South Africa, in the African nation, here's looking at Virat Kohli & Co.'s performances in away Tests since 2018.

Team India's impressive record in away Tests since 2018 before SA series

Despite the virus care and a spike in infections, New Yorkers are gearing up for a cheerful celebration as the city has sprinkled decorations across the streets.

New York City welcomes the festive season as the city has sprinkled decorations across the streets

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding an annual press conference. The focus primarily will be on the Russia-Ukraine border conflict and crackdown against political opponents and media.

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds annual press conference

As concerns over the Omicron variant has gripped the world, the UK has recorded over 1 lakh cases in a single day, the highest recorded number of the cases since the pandemic began.

Covid-19 | UK records over 1 lakh Omicron cases

With concerns over the omicron variant grips the world, The UK recorded over a hundred thousand cases in 24 hours, the highest number of cases since the pandemic began.

United Kingdom records 100,000 Coronavirus cases in single day

Madagascar police minister Serge Gelle was inspecting a shipwreck when his helicopter crashed. The minister miraculously managed to survive. Here's how he turned his helicopter seat into a flotation device and swam for 12 hours to return to the shore.

Madagascar police chief Serge Gelle swims for 12 hours after miraculously surviving helicopter crash

After conflict, displaced Syrians are now battling extreme weather. A lack of crucial facilities is now making it difficult for them to tackle the winter months.

Millions of displaced Syrians face harsh winter conditions

Relations between Russia and Ukraine are currently at an all-time low and it seems that the country might invade Ukraine and at a time like this, sources say that Russia might be preparing teenagers.

Russia promotes 'military patriotism' in schools | Russia-Ukraine border crisis

The United States says it continues to monitor developments since mid-November. The US has been warning allies that Russia could be planning a large scale attack on Ukraine.

Tensions run high between Russia and West over Ukraine; no in-person meet between Biden, Putin

Amid all the political and strategic turmoil, Russia has successfully launched a Kalibr cruise missile from the Sea of Japan at a target of more than 1,000 kilometres.

Russia test fires new Kalibr cruise missile

Malaysia is facing one of its worst floods in years, over 7,000 people have been displaced from their homes in Malaysia on Sunday; the death toll has now risen to 27.

Malaysia is hit by one of the worst floods, death toll rises to 27

Now landslides are among the most frequent natural disasters across the world. What triggers a landslide, and when does it turn deadly are big questions that emergency services want an answer to.

What is a landslide & what triggers it? Hilly areas most prone

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