In a historic move, Moscow's metro-subway authorities have hired their first female trained drivers in decades. The move came after the controversial ban on female drivers was overturned country's labor Ministry last year.

Russia: Moscow hires first women train drivers after decades-long ban

South Korea meanwhile is witnessing another boom. People are eager to leave the pandemic behind, but as long as masks are mandatory in the country, many are using this time to fix some perceived flaws.

South Korea: The plastic surgery capital of the world

What's the history behind this love affair of Bhutanese with chillies?or It's just the historical preference? Know in this report!

The national dish of Bhutan is half chili, half cheese, know why?

At the global level, the aviation industry would like to forget the year 2020, which witnessed the carnage across the sector, as the flights was shut for several months.

World Business Watch: How aviation is adapting to COVID-19?

Indian rice exports performed exceedingly well this year on both basmati & non-basmati fronts. Vietnam buys Indian rice for the first time in decades.

World Business Watch: Vietnam buys Indian rice for the first time in decades

Germany is European Union's largest economy. The manufacturing PMI rose to 58.3 from 57.8 in November.

World Business Watch: German manufacturing picks up steam

India’s flag installed at the United Nations Security Council stakeout on Monday as the country begins its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the powerful UN body.

India's 8th term at the United Nations Security Council, becomes non-permanent member

Indian sailors stranded in China has became the prey to China-Australia spat. Sailors of 2 cargo vessels are still far from home.

Indian sailors stranded in China become prey to China-Australia spat

Bullock cart is probably among the oldest modes of transport in many parts of the world. But in Bangladesh, people have found an interesting way of protecting the Bullock carts, doing so by using them for races.

Bullock cart racing in Bangladesh, races accompanied by fairs in rural areas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced another national lockdown. The step has been taken to contain a surge in the COVID-19 cases, threatens to overwhelm the health care system.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces another national lockdown

Pakistan's Hazaras community has refused to end its protest until Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the Balochistan. The minority Shia community has rejected the federal minister's request to end the sit-in.

Pakistan: Hazaras community refuses to end its protest until Pak PM meets them

The Afghanistan once was the heart of the silk route in Asia. Merchants use to come from far-off lands to get their hands in Afghanistan's silk. Back then, silk production was a booming industry, but centuries later silk producers disappear!

5,000 families left in silk production in Afghanistan, war diminishes demand for silk

The Iranian forces have seized a South Korean tanker in the state of Hormuz amidst the rising tensions with the United States in the final days of Donald Trump's Presidency.

Iran seizes South Korean tanker amidst rising tensions with the U.S.

South Korean tanker held by Iran in port of Bandar Abbas

People mourn the deceased after gunmen in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 11 workers at a remote coal mine. The victims of the attack in Baluchistan province were from the minority Shiite Hazara community.

Pakistan: Members of Hazara community protest against attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Pakistan's Hazara miners

People mourn the deceased after gunmen in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 11 workers at a remote coal mine.

Gunmen kill 11 Hazara miners in southwest Pakistan

With India being part of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as the non-permanent member from January 1, 2021, and UN 75 years of celebration (2020) hangover rolling over to next year, the debate on UNSC reforms continues, with no worthwhile progress, despite high pitch for reforms made by many countries including India.

India begins 2-year stint at UNSC: What values will guide India's approach?

Tesla Inc on Saturday reported better-than-expected 2020 vehicle deliveries, driven by a steady rise in electric vehicle adoption, but narrowly missed its ambitious full-year goal during a punishing year for the global auto industry.

Tesla 2020 deliveries beat estimates, but fall just short of Musk's target

Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration after governors in the capital region urged action to tackle a record surge in COVID-19 cases, the head of the nation's pandemic response said on Saturday.

Japan PM says government will consider state of emergency

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Outdoor, gym and at-home exercises on trend in 2021

The former talk show host Larry King has been reportedly hospitalized with COVID-19. He is receiving treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, sources close to the King family told.

Veteran talk show host Larry King hospitalized with COVID-19

Japan to consider new COVID-19 emergency declaration

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Pakistan's minority Shia Hazara community protests killing of 11 coal miners by ISIS

Top U.S. infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci, warned on Sunday (January 3) the mutated strain of COVID-19 was in the U.S. and will spread. Several cases of a more infections variant of COVID-19 that has swept through the United Kingdom have been identified in the U.S. in recent days.

Fauci: US should vaccinate "the way clinical trials have instructed"

Japan may enter a state of emergency this week as the country grapples with soaring coronavirus cases

Japan poised for state of emergency as Covid-19 cases soar

The exclusive video accessed by Zee Media shows that China has deployed 30-35 tanks opposite Rezang La, Rechin la and Mukhosri locations.

Indian army deploys tanks at a height of 17,000 feet

About a thousand people have had to be evacuated from Gjerdrum, which has a population of 5,000, because of fears for the safety of their homes.

Death count rises to 7 in Norway landslide horror

The amendments are aimed to strengthen the military leadership under Chinese President Xi Jinping. Also, it will provide it with the means to respond to the conflicts between China and the United States.

China amends defence law to strengthen military powers

Sudan joins a new round of talks with Egypt and Ethiopia in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute over a huge Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile.

Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia agrees to continue negotiations on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

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