Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in Pakistan for bilateral talks and will also attend the Troika plus meeting on Afghanistan, this is the first visit of the Taliban minister to Pakistan. Senior officials from the US, Russia and China are also a part of the meet.

Pakistan to host Troika plus meet, focus on achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan

As the world looks at containing the rise in temperature, Mangrove trees have emerged as a life-saver. Their roots can absorb twice the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide as compared to the trees found in the Amazon but in the last few years, human activities have brought devastation to the Mangrove ecosystem, one such example in Sundarbans.

India: 10,000 Mangrove saplings to be planted in Sundarbans, all women group lead drive

The early monsoons in Sri Lanka marked the start of the planting season for the farmers. But, instead of preparing their fields, farmers are protesting. In focus is a controversial policy decision to shift to organic fertilisers.

Push to farm organically affects Sri Lanka's economy, fear of food shortage looms

Big promises have been made at the COP26 summit, zero-carbon neutrality, methane pledge, stopping deforestation- all these present a positive picture. Unfortunately, it is not the case, what is being presented stands in clear contrast to the reality, watch this report for more.

Get ready for more extreme weather, Earth to be hotter by 2.4C

The United Nation's climate summit is currently underway in Glasgow is on its last leg now. Over the last couple of days, dozens of sessions have been held, hundreds of speeches delivered, promises, pledges, with everything coming to an end the UN climate agency has published a draft of the final Glasgow deal.

COP26: Draft deal calls for tougher emission pledges, limit global warming and more

The NSA of Iran, Russia and five central Asian countries have held security talks in India's capital New Delhi. Top security officials reiterated their support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, expressed concern over the security situation in the country and condemned the attacks.

NSA level meeting with 7 countries concludes, calls for open and inclusive Afghanistan government

A group of women called 'women of the wall' are hoping to change traditions at Judaism's holiest site the Kotel. But Israel's ultra-orthodox are opposed to their demands and now some have now clashed with police.

Women demand praying rights at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem

A report by Amnesty International has shed light on the horrific war crimes carried out by the Tigrayan rebels in Ethiopia, this includes sexual and physical assault on several women.

Amnesty: Over 70 women gang-raped by Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia

Egyptian orthopedic surgeon, Shaheer Maged, left an established career in medicine to pursue his passion for upcycling the wood of sunken ships into furniture, in his coastal hometown of Alexandria.

Egyptian orthopaedic surgeon upcycle sunken boats into furniture

Tibet's spiritual leader The Dalai Lama has said that he prefers to stay in India since relations between Taiwan and China are delicate for now. The spiritual leader has often expressed gratitude to the Indian government for providing him and his followers refuge in the country.

Tibet's spiritual leader The Dalai Lama prefers to stay in India

Climate change is a phenomenon that impacts the world, no one gets spared from its devastating consequences. However, the effects are disproportionate. On Tuesday, the UN climate summit held a session on climate change and its impact on women in particular.

UN: 80% of people displaced by climate change are women | COP26 Climate Summit

The meeting of the communist party is underway, a party that started with 12 members in 1921 has 90 million members now. It commands and controls practically everything in China. With one supreme leader Xi Jinping, the president of China since 2013 who is all set to rule for life, this crucial meeting in China is part of that conclave.

Chinese communist party's plenary underway in Beijing, Xi Jinping sets stage for historic resolution

Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit Pakistan today to hold bilateral talks and attend the Troika plus meeting on Afghanistan, this is the first visit of the Taliban minister to Pakistan.

Afghanistan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Pakistan to attend Troika plus meeting

Farmers in Bangladesh are adjusting to unpredictable conditions caused by global warming by using floating seedbeds and developing salt-resistant rice. For more on this, watch South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak.

South Asia Diary | Farmers in Bangladesh adjust to unpredictable conditions

Hundreds of migrants are stranded at the Poland-Belarus border. Poland and other EU member states accuse Belarus of encouraging migrants to illegally cross the border into the EU. Palki Sharma tells you how these migrants have become a pawn in this geopolitical conflict.

Gravitas: Poland blocks hundreds of migrants at Belarus border

Nepal's Army chief General Prabhu Ram Sharma is currently on a four-day visit to India. He will be honoured with the title of Honorary 'General of Indian Army'. Palki Sharma tells you why this visit is significant for India-Nepal relations.

Gravitas:  Indian Army 'General' title for Nepal Army chief

Pakistan has surrendered to terrorists. It has struck a 'ceasefire agreement' with #TTP in return for the release of 102 terrorists. The move comes days after Islamabad lifted the ban on Tehreek-E-Labbaik Pakistan. What does Imran Khan fear? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Pakistan strikes 'ceasefire agreement' with Tehreek-e-Taliban

Key meet underway, Chinese Communist Party's resolution to pave way for Xi Jinping's 3rd term

China has gifted a warship to Pakistan. It's 'largest & most-advanced' warship that China has ever built. The Global Times says it will be used for 'peace & stability' in the Indian Ocean. Palki Sharma tells what the real motive is.

Gravitas: China delivers 'largest & most advanced' warship to Pakistan

India is hosting a high-level dialogue on the security situation in Afghanistan. 7 Central Asian countries are attending, but Pakistan and China have decided to give the meeting a miss. Is it because the two countries want to cash in on the crisis in Kabul? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: India to host high-level security dialogue on Afghanistan

At least 10 mysterious, high-intensity blasts have struck China in 7 days. Several people have died, many were injured. China is trying to cover up; nothing is being said on whether these blasts were accidents or coordinated attacks. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Why is China not talking about the mysterious blasts?

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius could see his jail term end sooner than expected. Pistorius, a world-famous double-amputee athlete who competed at the 2012 Olympics, has been eligible for parole since July after he was convicted of murder for shooting model Reva Steenkamp multiple times through a toilet door in his home on Valentine's Day 2013.

South Africa: Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius eligible for bail

Until now, the drones were controlled through hand-held devices, our next report tells you how the prototype of a mind-controlled drone is taking shape.

New drone technology unveiled, your mind can now instruct a drone to fly

Bangladesh's former Chief Justice SK Sinha has been sentenced to imprisonment for 11 years in a graft case. A top court in Dhaka has found him guilty of money laundering and breach of trust in the 467,000 taken from the Farmers Bank.

Money laundering case: Bangladesh's former chief justice SK Sinha gets 11 years in prison

Four astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station in April for a long-duration science mission began their return voyage to Earth as their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule separated from the orbiting laboratory for a flight home.

SpaceX capsule with four astronauts returns to earth

India is looking forward to hosting a regional security dialogue on the Afghanistan situation on Wednesday. The meeting will be attended by top security officials from seven nations, the indian NSA Ajit Doval will chair the meeting. Siddhant Sibbal and Anas Mallick bring you more on this.

Afghanistan security dialogue in New Delhi, Indian NSA Ajit Doval to chair meet

Tuvalu's Communication and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Kofe has recorded a video message for COP26 while standing knee-deep in seawater. The minister has become a social media favourite for his innovative call for climate action. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Tuvalu minister's records climate speech knee-deep in sea water

The bitter battle for power within the Taliban is out in the open. The Haqqanis tried to attempt a "coup" at the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Reports say armed supports of Mullah Baradar stormed the office & beat up officials. Molly Gambhir has more.

Gravitas | Haqqanis "fail" in their attempt to takeover Afghan Cricket Board

The Pakistan government is setting a dangerous precedent in surrendering to terrorists, it is now brokering peace accords with terrorist organisations on its soil by giving in to their demands. Listen in to what a senior Pakistan journalist has to say on this.

Pakistan government gives in to banned terror group TTP, Taliban key facilitator of peace talks

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has secured a record fourth term in office after a ruthless crackdown on dissent ahead of the polls. What does it mean for the future of the Central American nation? Molly Gambhir brings you more.

Gravitas: Nicaragua's Ortega locks in another term

Eight people died after a stampede at a rap concert in Houston. Many fainted, some suffered cardiac arrest. Police are investigating the possibility that someone in the audience was injecting people with drugs. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas | Houston Stampede: No clear answers,3 days on

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