UK prime minister Boris Johnson has urged firms to invest in Green-tech. Addressing investors, Johnson said that pandemic showed that both public and private sectors must work together to tackle global problems.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges firms to invest in green tech

From classrooms to social media platforms, the problem of bullying still exists. To raise more awareness against bullying, the US is celebrating 'National Unity Day' on October 20, 2021.

Unity Day: Standing against bullying

China's massive debt bubble looks all set to pop. How will a financial meltdown in China affect the world? How will it impact your shopping cart? Palki Sharma tells you why a Chinese slowdown concerns all of us.

Gravitas: What would a Chinese recession look like?

As the crisis at Evergrande continues, 3 more real estate developers have defaulted on their debt obligations in China. But, that is just the tip of the iceberg. Local governments in China could be hiding a $4 trillion "debt bomb". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China's hidden $4 trillion debt bomb

Illegal logging was once a threat to Brazil's Amazon forest. But in March 2006, the country implemented a truly innovative policy which was called the public forest management law.

Saving the Amazon with effective policy, 2006 law prevents exploitation

Saudi Arabia has published a dress code for those attending the upcoming Grand Prix at Jeddah. Visitors have been asked not to wear sleeveless dresses, shorts, miniskirts or bikinis. Women have also been asked to not wear too much make-up. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia publishes dress code for upcoming Grand Prix

Is Donald Trump being harassed? At a recent legal hearing, Trump labelled a lawsuit against him as 'pure harassment'. The former U.S. President is fighting multiple legal battles after leaving the White House. Palki Shama gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Pure Harassment', Trump slams Lawsuit against him

165 countries owe at least $385 billion to China. But, the world barely knows about these loans. This "hidden debt" could trigger an economic crisis. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: 165 countries owe at least $385 billion to China

Days after saying it doesn't want war, North Korea launched a submarine-based missile into the Sea of Japan. Tokyo says all options - including enemy base strikes are on the table. Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the Korean arms race.

Gravitas: North Korea tests submarine-launched missiles

Hindus in Bangladesh are seeking Justice. Protests are being held in Dhaka to punish the culprits of recent killings. What action has the Sheikh Hasina govt taken? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Give us Justice', Hindus in Bangladesh stage protests

A video of Sikh men using their turban to rescue hikers in Canada has gone viral on social media. Kuljinder Kinda and his group have rescued two hikers from falling into a waterfall; they made a makeshift rope from their turbans to save complete strangers.

Sikhs use their turban to rescue men from falling into a waterfall

A UK-based artist cleans up beaches in Brighton. She spends time collecting trash which is later turned into artworks. Visitors often litter the beach and hence becomes a never-ending task for Sammie Aplin.

UK artist Sammie Aplin turns beach trash into art

Coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom have been rising sharply, daily covid cases have been above 40,000 for a week in a row; the UK govt says that they have no plan for further measures.

Covid cases witness stubborn high in UK; daily cases above 40,000 for a week now

Ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, Irma Vazquez is hoping for a boost to sales of her dolls of Frida Kahlo and the famous 'La Catrina' skeleton which have garnered national attention.

Woman in Mexico crafts Day of the Dead dolls to increase income

Watch the biggest daredevils let go of the steering wheel, hang themselves upside down out of open car doors and much more as the spinning tournament returns after two years.

South Africa: Spinning Tournament returns after two years

It is quite possible when the next James Bond is shooting car chase scenes, it could be in an electric car as Mr bond's favourite car Aston martin could soon go all-electric. Daniel Craig may be saying goodbye as James bond, but his iconic Aston martin is about to be given a new lease of life. The company's top executive has said at least 50% of British luxury carmaker Aston martin's sales should be electric models by 2030. Chief executive Tobias moers announced this during an automotive summit.

Aston martin plans to go electric

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Kushinagar international airport. It is an initiative to connect Buddhist pilgrimage sites around the world and facilitate the travel of pilgrims to the final resting place of Lord Buddha. PM Modi says Kushinagar international airport will boost connectivity and tourism.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Kushinagar International Airport

A Haitian gang kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for r $1 million each - to release them, watch this report for more.

Haiti gang kidnaps group of American, Canadian missionaries

20 years back, the Taliban blew up the iconic Buddhas of Bamiyan. Today, their fighters stand guard at the same site. Will the wounds of the 2001 cultural genocide be reopened? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | The Taliban return to Bamiyan

Hindus have come under attack in Bangladesh. In the latest, at least 20 houses belonging to Hindu families have been torched. An ISKON temple has been vandalised. Are Pak proxies to be blamed? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Hindus under attack in Bangladesh

China has denied reports that it tested a hypersonic nuclear missile in August 2021. How does a hypersonic nuke change the power balance in the Indo-Pacific? Why is China keeping it under wraps? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did China test hypersonic nuclear missiles?

India's second wave is subsiding. Schools have reopened. Kids are back in classrooms. But, are they vaccinated? The DCGI is yet to approve Covaxin for emergency use in children. Palki Sharma tells you why the process should be fast-tracked.

Gravitas: Why India needs to begin vaccinating Children

Passengers on a Philadelphia train looked on as a woman was raped in broad daylight. Why did no one help? Why did no one call the police? Another day, another instance of society failing women. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Passengers looked on as a woman was raped

The face of opposition in Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is in exile in Lithuania. She is leading the resistance against Alexander Lukashenko. How will the Belarusian opposition survive? Has the west failed Belarus? What role can India play? Watch Straight Talk with Palki Sharma.

Straight talk with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya | Belarusian opposition leader in exile

Russia to fine U.S. tech giant Google a percentage of its annual Russian turnover for repeatedly failing to delete content deemed illegal, Moscow's strongest effort yet to rein in foreign tech firms.

Russia to fine tech giant Google over repeatedly failing to delete 'illegal' content

India's EAM S Jaishankar is in Israel for a five-day visit for a high-level engagement with the Naftali Bennett government. In focus is a quadrilateral meet between the US, India, Israel, and the UAE. The foreign ministers of the four countries met virtually. EAM Jaishankar called it the first fruitful meeting.

Foreign minister of the 4 nations meet virtually

The Troika plus meeting in Moscow on the Afghanistan situation will have two noteworthy absentees- the United States and Afghanistan. Washington has cited logistical issues for not being able to attend the meet.

Troika Plus Meet: India to attend meet; US welcomes move, pulls out for 'logistical reasons'

In yet another baseless claim, the media and PR wing of Pakistan forces (formerly known as ISPR) have said that they have detected and tracked an Indian submarine in their water.

Pakistan claims Indian submarine detected, releases video to back claims

Sirajuddin Haqqani, a US-listed terrorist and a senior figure in Afghanistan's Taliban government is being seen either with his face concealed in public photographs, but why? Listen in.

Afghanistan: Sirajuddin Haqqani limits public appearances, seen with face covered

At least 40 people have lost their lives in the southern Indian state of Kerala where heavy floods triggered by heavy rainfall and landslides are wreaking havoc. Two districts Kottayam and Idukki have been the worst affected.

Kerala: 40 dead in southern Indian state, disaster relief ops underway

The Troika plus meeting in Moscow on the Afghanistan situation will have two noteworthy absentees- the United States and Afghanistan.

Troika plus meeting in Moscow today, United States can't confirm participation

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