Turkish Lira has continued to slide and reach a record-low in three years against the dollar; the lira fell as much as 6 per cent to 11.3118 against the dollar, the biggest decline in eight months.

Turkey currency hits record low level, Lira has lost a third of its value

Tesla is recalling 7,6000 vehicles in the US for a potential air bag issue. As National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected Tesla electric cars reportedly come equipped with faulty driver air bag cushions that may tear during deployment.

Tesla recalls 7,600 cars in United States over faulty airbags

Indian PM Narendra Modi addresses nation on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. Amid his big announcements, PM Narendra Modi spoke on reopening of Kartarpur corridor, repealing of contentious farm laws and more.

India: 'Three contentious farm laws to be repealed,' PM Narendra Modi's big addresses to nation

Hundreds of Iraqi who failed t enter the EU from Belarus have returned home. Around 430 Iraqis stranded are being repatriated on a charter flight from Minsk to Baghdad.

Belarus-Poland migrant crisis | Hundreds of Iraqis repatriated from Belarus

The United States is mulling over the diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics which was scheduled to be held in Beijing in February 2022. The diplomatic boycott aims to protest against human rights violations by the Chinese government.

US 'considering' boycott of Beijing winter Olympics, move against China's human rights record

Parts of the Canadian province of British Columbia are under a state of emergency after an unrelenting downpour triggered widespread flooding and mudslides across the area. The unprecedented flooding has claimed one life so far, officials fear that the number could rise.

Vancouver cut off from the rest of Canada, air force deployed for rescue operations

In Pakistan, a terrorist has been allowed to walk free from prison and his release is celebrated by his supporters, this comes after Imran Khan government gave in to the pressure and ordered his release.

Imran Khan government surrenders, releases TLP chief Saad Rizvi from prison

Belarus authorities have cleared migrant camps at the border with Poland, a step that could help calm a crisis. Belarus has now moved hundreds of migrants to a warehouse from bring outdoor in the freezing temperatures.

Belarus clears migrant crisis, shifts hundreds to a warehouse | Belarus-Poland crisis

15 protesters were killed in Sudan's bloodiest day since the coup. The unrest has persisted for 3 weeks. Palki Sharma tells you the consequences of the turmoil in Sudan & why stability in the country matters to the world.

Gravitas: The implications of unrest in Sudan | 15 protesters killed by troops

Many contestants are pulling out of the 70th Miss Universe because the beauty pageant is being held in Israel. Activists say there is no beauty in occupation. Palki Sharma asks why don't we scrap these pageants altogether? Why do we need to sexualise women year after year?

Gravitas: Contestants pull out of 70th Miss Universe

New satellite images reveal that China has built 4 villages on Bhutan's land. The villages have come up near Doklam. Beijing is executing a new strategy to grab land in Bhutan. Palki Sharma tells you why India should take a stand.

Gravitas: China's game plan to take Doklam

In the United States, more people are dying from drugs than guns, car crashes or the flu. In one year, more than 100,000 Americans died from an overdose. Palki Sharma tells you about America's silent pandemic.

Gravitas: In the US, drugs are taking more lives than guns, car crashes or the flu

India's Supreme Court has set aside the Bombay High Court verdict that said 'skin-to-skin' contact is needed for sexual assault under POCSO. The lower court had acquitted a man accused of groping a minor because there was no 'skin-to-skin' contact. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: India's Supreme Court sets aside 'skin-to-skin' verdict

Canada is dealing with a 'once-in-a-500-year-event' Torrential rains have flooded British Columbia. Vancouver has been cut off from the rest of the country. The Canadian Air Force has been deployed for rescue OPs. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Floods cut off Vancouver from rest of Canada | Emergency declared in British Columbia

Did China fake an email from Peng Shuai? A statement by CGTN in Peng's name is being questioned. WTA Chief says it raises concerns about Peng's safety - after she accused a former Vice Premier of sexual assault. Palki Sharma asks: Is Peng Shuai been held hostage?

Gravitas: Did China fake an email from Peng Shuai? | China's biggest #MeToo scandal

As the threat of domestic threat loose large, Pakistan's information and broadcasting minister Fawad Chaudhry has now said that extremism in Pakistan was not rooted in the madrasas but in schools and colleges, listen in.

'Pakistan faces biggest threat from within,' Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry's big statement

In a diplomatic breakthrough, Taiwan has opened a de facto embassy in Lithuania, brushing aside Beijing’s anger and strong opposition to the move.

Lithuania: Taiwan opens De Facto embassy, China condemns move, calls it 'egregious'

United States hosted its North American neighbors Mexico and Canada for the first time since 2016 in what was called as the three amigos summit, here are all the details.

United States hosts Mexico, Canada, aims to restore normalcy in ties

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest soared 22% in a year to the highest level since 2006, the government's annual report showed on Thursday, undercutting President Jair Bolsonaro's assurances that the country is curbing illegal logging.

Amazon deforestation at a 15-year high, another alarming finding | WION Climate Tracker

In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time. The leader also appealed these farmers to return home.

All three farm laws repealed, PM Modi apologizes to farmers, urges them to go home

The head of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Steve Simon, in an interview with CNN, has said that he is in favour of pulling business even if that means losing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's safety is not fully accounted for.

WTA chairman to pull out of China if Peng Shuai's safety not taken care of

In one of the latest addition to Russia's arsenal weapon, the nation carried out another successful test of its hypersonic cruise missile. However, the western nations have raised alarms over the military build-up.

Russia successfully tests Zircon hypersonic missile, western nations raise alarms

America's second senior-most general John Hyten has revealed more details about China's recent test of a hypersonic missile. The general has warned that China one day might be able to launch a surprise nuclear attack on America.

Can China mount a hypersonic missile attack on America? Senior US general sounds alarm

Peng Shuai, the Chinese Tennis star who allegedly disappeared after accusing a top Chinese politician of sexual assault has reportedly released an email. The details of the statement seem to be twisted and sketchy.

Peng Shuai case: Chinese media releases email claiming sexual assault allegations are not true

Actor Alec Baldwin faces a new lawsuit over a fatal shooting on a film set, the latest lawsuit by the script supervisor says that the actor fired the gun even though the scene did not call for it.

He wasn't required to fire: Actor Alec Baldwin faces a new lawsuit filed by 'Rust' script supervisor

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said that jailed former PM Khaleda Zia’s request to fly abroad for treatment is a legal matter. Hasina has said that by arranging Zia’s conditional release, she has done her part and the rest is now a legal matter.

'Have done my part' says Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia’s request to fly abroad

Camels are at the heart of the Somali traditional life and economy, they have a price of their milk, meat and as a means of transport. But, millions of herders are now giving up traditional life and moving to cities. The change in climate has added to their troubles, forcing them to travel long distances for water and grazing camels.

Somalia: Herders giving up traditional life due to political instability, climate change

Plastic is one of the biggest enemies of the planet, the pollution caused by plastic waste continues to have a devastating impact on marine life. In the wake of the crisis, the US has said that it will back talks to tackle plastic pollution.

US to step up efforts to tackle plastic waste as it continues to devastate marine life

Activists are calling the 2022 Winter Olympics the "Genocide Games". More than 180 rights groups have called for a complete boycott. But Beijing is being protected by complicit stakeholders & reluctant politicians. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why the world must boycott 2022 Winter Olympics

It's official, America is a climate hypocrite. Days after Joe Biden promised to 'lead by example', his administration is selling oil & gas fields. The new leases are expected to release 600 million tonnes of planet-heating gases. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: It's official! America is a Climate Hypocrite | US to sell gas fields in 'Gulf Of Mexico'

'You may be the Prime Minister of this country, but in this house, I'm in charge'. These were the words of the speaker of UK's House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle as he reprimanded Boris Johnson for dodging questions on the 'sleaze row' Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: UK House Speaker reprimands Boris Johnson during 'sleaze row' grilling

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