The landmark ruling Malaysian High Court allowed Christians to use the word 'Allah' to refer to their God. The ruling comes is part of a case brought by a Christian whose religious materials were seized as they contained the word.

Malaysia: Court allows Christians to use 'Allah'. Ruling sparks fear of communal violence

The first-ever virtual quad summit will be held on Friday with quad nations' leaders US President Joe Biden, PM Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison, and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga to discuss the Indo-Pacific region's challenges.

Quad Summit'21: First Quad leaders’ summit today, focus on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region

The civil liberties of Afghan women are at stake. The government of Kabul has issued a pre-controversial decree and that is schoolgirls over 12 years have been banned from public singing.

Afghanistan: Schoolgirls over 12 years banned from public singing

France releases some restrictions on International travellers from Australia, UK, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and also South Korea. France's foreign ministry said those travelling to or from seven countries will no longer need to have a compelling reason to travel.

France eases travel rules for Australia, UK, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea

Europe has approved Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine and the first shot is expected to be delivered in the month. Previously vaccine from Pfizer, BioNTech, AstraZeneca Oxford and Moderna had been endorsed by the European Union, however, Johnson & Johnson is the first single-shot vaccine to be approved.

European Union approves Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine

United States job openings have increased in January and layoffs were down, offering more evidence the labor market was regaining its footing after wobbling late in 2020.

World Business Watch: United States job openings rise in January

Renault's current stake is worth over $1.41 Billion and Renault Group has announced that it plans to sell off its entire stake in Germany's Daimler AG to drive forward the deleveraging of its automotive business.

World Business Watch: Renault To Sell Stake In Germany's Daimler

Italy plans to launch a fund worth up to $47.8 billion this month to help its companies hit by the COVID-19 crisis raise capital and strengthen their balance sheets.

World Business Watch: Italy set to launch fund for virus-hit firms

OPEC has said a recovery in oil prices and demand will be focused on the second half of the year as the impact of the COVID-19 lingers as a headwind for a group and its allies in supporting the market.

World Business Watch: 2021 oil demand recovery in second half

Brazil's COVID-19 graph has been raising again with things taking a turn for the worst. The second wave of COVID-19 is ripping through Brazil, pushing hospitals and ICU's towards a collapse and claiming record numbers of daily deaths.

Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 surge reaches new level in Brazil

Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Police officer will now face the murder charge in the death of George Floyd after a Hennepin County judge restored a third-degree murder charge against him.

George Floyd Death: Judge allows third-degree murder charge against Derek

Myanmar's military government accused deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting bribes. It is claimed that she accepted no less than $600,000 in terms of Illegal payment and also 11.2 kgs of gold was reportedly accepted by her as bribes.

Myanmar Coup: New charges against detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Friday is the date when the quad summit is scheduled to happen. The summit is also being seen as Beijing's bid to restore the world order.

US likely to join Australia, India, Japan in first-ever Quad summit

Days after the bombshell interview of Meghan & Harry, The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge have finally spoken out in public. Prince William & Kate are the first senior members of the Royal family to speak out in public.

Duke of Cambridge responds to Meghan & Harry interview

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has said that England are favourites to win the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India later this year.

England favourites to win T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli

The hack will probably stand out as one of the top cybersecurity events of the year, because Exchange is still widely used around the world.

Microsoft email hack: How does the attack work? What Microsoft is doing?

A pandemic, a recession, a leadership vacuum, a new oil order, digital safety. Our world faces many challenges and uncertainties. Constructive conversations are the first step toward solutions.

WION Global Summit: Power play in a post-pandemic world

The trip marks the first in-person international travel for top Biden administration Cabinet officials who have been reluctant to head overseas amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin to visit India on March 19

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced cultural institutions to explore alternatives digital spaces with online exhibitions and a rise in virtual reality. Now since the emergence of the pandemic, thousands of museums and cultural institutions have temporarily shut down their operations leaving behind empty streets and a restless public.

Coronavirus Update: Museums in Germany open with caution

A Kenyan company has now found a pretty unique way to curb the massive locust outbreak that has been raking havoc. The company will be turning insects into protein-rich animal feed.

Kenya: Farmers are fighting back locusts by turning insects into protein-rich animal feed

Meghan Markle has now filed a formal complaint to the British broadcaster ITV against the former television presenter and a former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan.

Meghan Markle files formal complaint against Piers Morgan

COVID-19 restrictions in Texas have officially been lifted. Businesses in Texas will now be allowed to fully open authorities have lifted the mask mandate as well.

United States: Texas authorities lift mask mandate & occupancy restrictions

Hundreds of Argentine football fans demonstrated in Buenos Aires to demand Justice for superstar player Diego Maradona.

Argentine Football fans demand justice for superstar player Diego Maradona

In a so-called push for patriotism, China has now passed the controversial resolution on Hong Kong's election law that will further cripple Hong Kong's autonomy.

Chinese parliament votes to pass legislation on Hong Kong

March 11th is a dreadful day in Japan's living memory. It has been 10 years since a powerful earthquake, deadly tsunami, and nuclear meltdown traumatized the nation.

Japan: Country honours victims of 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster

The race for space dominance is heating up. Russia and China want to build a lunar space station. NASA wants another space station to orbit the moon. India has its own plans for a space station. Will space have borders now?

Gravitas: Russia and China want to build a space station on the moon

Russia slowed down Twitter's speed and threatened to ban the platform after it allegedly ignored requests to delete illegal content. Is this Russia's effort to rein in tech giants or suppress dissent?

Gravitas: Why is Russia fighting Twitter?

The High Court ruling appeared to contradict an earlier decision by the country’s Federal Court in 2014.

Malaysian court allows non-Muslims can use ‘Allah’

The new policy marks a dramatic shift from Trump and Obama administration protocols where families could be detained for up to 21 days.

Biden's new immigration policy raises hopes

Lula, whose corruption convictions were overturned by a Supreme Court justice on Monday allowing him to return to political office, said he had not decided whether to run in next years election.

'Many deaths could have been avoided', Lula takes aim at Bolsonaro

The bill was previously passed by the Senate in November, but it will have to be voted on again following changes made in the lower chamber.

Mexico to legalise Marijuana use soon

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