Speculation emerged early in the pandemic that the virus could have accidentally leaked from the lab in Wuhan, although there was no evidence provided to back up that theory.

'No evidence of spread of virus in Wuhan before Dec 2019', says W.H.O in press briefing

PM Narendra Modi has called out 'Foreign Destructive Ideology' being deployed to 'harm' India. Meanwhile the Maharashtra govt has decided to probe pro-India tweets on the #FarmerProtests.

Gravitas: PM Modi slams 'foreign forces' influencing India

A report has revealed that Queen Elizabeth successfully lobbied the British Government to conceal her private wealth from the public.

Gravitas: Did the Queen try to hide her wealth?

For decades America dominated the world, but today America's share in the global pie is much smaller. Is the U.S. in any position to impose its views & interests on the world?

Gravitas: Has the post-American era arrived?

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday warns South Africa to not dismiss the rollout of Astrazeneca vaccine. Yesterday, South Africa's Health Minister put a hold over the use of the vaccine as the new variant of virus proved out inevitable against the vaccine.

W.H.O warns South Africa against dismissing Astrazeneca vaccine

The Myanmar military government on Tuesday disallowed US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi amid protests in the country over the coup which took place last Monday.

Myanmar military govt rejects request to speak with Suu Kyi: U.S.

Political Crisis has gripped Haiti, as the country's president Jovenel Moise alleges the coup attempt amid the anti-government protests rocking the country.

Haiti President Moise alleges coup attempt amid anti-govt protests

Leaked documents of correspondence between Nepal's ministry of foreign affairs have disclosed that 'China is putting the immense pressure on Nepal to accept its COVID-19 vaccine'.

'China puts pressure on Nepal to accept its COVID-19 vaccine'

Hundreds of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar pour back on to the streets to protest against the military power grab, exactly a week after elected leader Suu Kyi's detention.

Myanmar: Fresh rally draws crowds demanding end of dictatorship

Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures nearing $60 per barrel, leading to supply cuts among major producers and expected US economic stimulus measures to boost demand.

World Business Watch: Brent approaches $60/barrel, boosted by supply cut among key producers

The President makes a special address on a statement of government policy that has to be approved by the Cabinet. The matters referred to in the President's address are discussed on a motion of thanks transferred by one member and moved by another member.

PM Modi replies to the 'Motion of Thanks' in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament

France police, these days, busy in raiding restaurant or even bakeries to ensure that everything gets shut down by 6 PM as COVID-19 outbreak boom.

French police raid bakeries and restaurants amid COVID-19 outbreak

South Korea's Hyundai and Kia Corporation said that they're not in talks with Tech Giant Apple for developing any autonomous vehicle.

World Business Watch: Hyundai, KIA deny talks with Apple for autonomous car development

Britain's Rolls-Royce said on Sunday that it is proposing a two-week closure of operations of its civil aerospace unit over the summer as it manages costs due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.

World Business Watch: Rolls-Royce Aerospace plans 2-week civil shutdown

Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to condemn this week's military coup and demand the release of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar: Demonstrators seeking to roll back the military seizure

An Indonesian village has inundated by blood-red water. Crimson dye was released in a village in local batik manufacturing city in Pekalongan.

Flood-water in Indonesian village turns red after hit by local batik factory

S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, has condemned the remarks and hit out at the international celebrities who had commented on ongoing farmers protest in India.

Indian MEA hit out at foreign celebrities who commented on ongoing Indian farmers protest

Chinese military on Sunday delivered a batch of Covid vaccines to the Pakistan Army. These vaccines are in addition to the five lakh doses already delivered to Islamabad by Beijing.

China's PLA provides Covid vaccines to Pakistan Army

South Africa hopes to vaccinate 40 million people, or two-thirds of the population, to achieve some level of herd immunity but has yet to administer a single shot.

South Africa puts AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold over variant data

The military has accused Suu Kyi's government of failing to act on its complaints that last November's election was marred by fraud

Protests swell rapidly in Myanmar after a week of Military coup

A massive flash flood has been reported in India's Uttarakhand state, where the water level in the Dhauli Ganga river suddenly rose. The water level rose following an avalanche near a power project.

Over 170 labourers missing after glaciers breaks off in Uttarakhand, India

US President Joe Biden said he will not lift the economic sanctions against Iran until he complies with the terms agreed to under the 2015 nuclear deal.

US President Joe Biden says 'no' to unilaterally lifting sanctions against Iran

Indian Diaspora took out a 'Tiranga Yatra rally’ from Strawberry Hill in Surrey to Consulate General of India in Vancouver on February 07.

Indian Diaspora takes out 'Tiranga Yatra rally’ in Canada’s Vancouver

France is relying on the AstraZeneca shot to accelerate a vaccination campaign criticised for a slow start.

French government to withdraw financial aid from restaurants who operates illegaly

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Offers of help pour in from across the world

As of Sunday morning the United States has administered 41,210,937 doses of COVID-19 vaccines and distributed 59,307,800 doses

Biden says challenging for U.S. to reach herd immunity by summer's end

In a fresh notice, the Indian Govt asks Twitter Inc to block 1.178 more accounts that could probably have 'Khalistani' links.

Indian govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 more accounts

A team of researchers has been stimulating life on the moon to understand the impact of isolation, quarantine and restrictions. They spend almost two-week in isolation at a research base in Poland to study how it affected their health.

Researchers try to study the impact of isolation on the people

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, has told the judges that he is innocent of corruption charges, as a high-profile trial against Netanyahu began ahead of the national election.

Israel: PM Netanyahu arrives in court to respond to corruption charges

The mutating viruses making it difficult for the health experts to contain the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a study has revealed that the first strain of the virus, identified in the UK is doubling its reach approximately every 10 days.

Mutating COVID-19 viruses make it difficult to contain the raging pandemic

South Africa has halted the roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine in fight against COVID-19 on a temporary basis, as the study showed minimal protection against Coronavirus.

South Africa halts the roll-out of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on temporarily basis

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