The Indian Navy was ready to face dual challenges from COVID-19 and China, stating that they are determined to remain stable during these test times, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday.

Indian Navy chief says, "Alive to any threat in maritime domain, P8i aircraft deployed"

Addressing the UNGA session on ‘Culture of Peace’ on December 2, First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the U.N. Ashish Sharma said there were disconcerting trends in the world of today.

UN fails to acknowledge violence against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism: India mission at UN

Economists said the rebound in activity reflected Australian authorities’ successful suppression of Covid-19.

Australia bounces out of recession as economy grows

The wider poll showed after contracting 2.6% this quarter, the economy would grow 1.1% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with 0.8% in the last poll.

Euro zone economy to gain momentum in 2021 on vaccine hopes

India is thus a net importer in November 2020, with a trade deficit of USD 9.96 billion, as compared to a trade deficit of USD 12.75 billion, an improvement by 21.93%.

India's November trade deficit narrows to $9.96 billion

At least five people fired after leading efforts to rally colleagues partnered with the Communications Workers of America union to petition the NLRB to challenge Google.

Google accused of violating U.S. labour laws

The Military Police of Santa Catarina — a state office with various brigades — were brought in and were looking for fortifications to face the gathering, as indicated by neighborhood reports.

Another Bank robbery like Money Heist executed by thieves in Brazil

The dissolution bill next heads to a parliamentary committee, giving Gantz and Netanyahu a week or two to try to salvage their troubled alliance.

Israel appears headed to 4th election within 2 years

The federal government is distributing the vaccines based on a state’s population. Cuomo said an estimated 40,000 more doses of Moderna’s vaccine are expected by the end of the month

1st batch of 170,000 doses to arrive in New York by Dec 15

There is more bad news for Donald Trump. The US Attorney General has said investigators found no evidence of voter fraud. Meanwhile, the Outgoing President is reportedly discussing pre-emptive pardons for his inner circle. Molly Gambhir has more.

Gravitas: Will Trump's kids need a Presidential Pardon?

Taiwan & U.S. have extended their support to Australia as the country stares at potential losses due to China's hefty tariffs on Australian wine. Parliamentarians globally are encouraging people to buy Australian wine. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Australia-China War

The U.K. has become the first country to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. 800,000 shots are on its way to the U.K - and the country wants to start the vaccinating people next week. Who will get the shots first? Molly Gambhir has the answer.

Gravitas: U.K. approves Pfizer vaccine

K-Pop sensation B.T.S. has been exempted from compulsory military service till they turn 30. The South Korean parliament has passed a bill postponing conscription for the 7-member band. Molly Gambhir gets you the story.

Gravitas: South Korea's special law for K-pop stars

2 monoliths have mysteriously appeared and then disappeared in 2 places over the last month. Some say aliens are involved, others point at pranksters. What explains this monolith mystery? Molly Gambhir has a report.

Gravitas: After Utah, Romania monolith disappears too

A U.S. report has said that China had planned the Galwan skirmish that killed 20 Indian soldiers in the month of June. The report says Beijing knew about the possibility of fatalities. Why then did China still provoke India? Molly Gambhir has the answer.

Report: China planned the Galwan skirmish | Gravitas

After making claims of a bumper harvest this year, China is buying 100,000 tonnes of rice from India. Is China running short of food supplies? Molly Gambhir tells you why China decided to order Indian rice after at least 30 years.

Gravitas: Why China is buying rice from India

The Wuhan virus and extreme weather has shaken up China's food supply chains. The result? China may not have enough fresh food to go around. Molly Gambhir tells you how the Chinese have now kicked off a global grain buying spree to meet demand at home.

Gravitas: Amid fears of food shortage, Chinese kick off global hunt for grains

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered mass COVID-19 vaccination to start next week in Russia.

Your Story: After UK, Russia to begin mass COVID-19 vaccination

A robot, Versius, in the United Kingdom is filling an important gap in the market. The high-tech machines performing minimal access surgeries on many patients.

Your Story: Surgical robot hailed as medical marvel

Peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government in Qatar are set to proceed to the next stage. A 3-page agreement has been agreed to codify the rules and procedures for negotiating a political road map and a comprehensive ceasefire.

Your Story: Talks between Taliban-Afghan govt to move to next stage

As India & Nepal fix bilateral ties, the Nepalese leadership snubbed the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghei in Kathmandu. An embarrassed China called off Wei Fenghe's visit to Bangladesh & sent him to Rawalpindi. What for? Molly Gambhir has a report.

Gravitas: Chinese Defence Minister snubbed by Nepal

South Korean netizens are fuming after China claimed a fermented cabbage dish as its own. Molly Gambhir tells you more about the row over Kimchi.

Gravitas: South Korea and China fight over a cabbage dish

Indian-American Neera Tanden has been nominated by Joe Biden to the Office of Management & Budget at the White House. She will be the first woman of colour to head the influential post. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: The Indian-American face in Biden's team

Officials in the United States are gearing up to roll out the first batch of vaccines 'before Christmas'. The first vaccine could be approved around the 10th of December. Molly Gambhir tells you about America's plans.

Gravitas: Will America be the first country to roll out vaccines?

2 days after the China-Australia Twitter war began, questions are being raised on Twitter's inaction. Why hasn't the platform fact-checked Zhao Lijian's post? Is the feature only limited to Donald Trump's tweets? Molly Gambhir gets you the story.

Gravitas: The Australia-China Twitter war

11 months Since the Wuhan virus breached China's borders, incriminating documents have been leaked from the Hubei Centre for Disease Control. The documents reveal how an undisclosed influenza was spreading at the same time as COVID-19. Molly Gambhir gets you the leaked Wuhan files.

Gravitas: The Wuhan files leak

A big relief for Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, as Thailand's top court has ruled that PM is not guilty of the conflict of interest for staying in army residence years after leaving the military.

WION Dispatch: Top Thai court acquits PM Prayuth in conflict of interest case

Hong Kong is observing its 4th wave of COVID-19 infection, and the schools have been ordered to shut for the rest of the year. This is the third time that students have been told to remain at home in this year.

Hong Kong observes 4th wave of COVID-19, imposes strictest social gathering norms

Advisors to the US Center for the disease control and prevention has now recommended that healthcare workers and the residents of long term care facilities should be the first in line for initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Who will get the vaccine first?

In Japan, more people have died of suicide in one month than from the Wuhan virus the entire year. Why are so many people taking their lives?

Gravitas: Japan's rising suicide rate

An Oxford vaccine trial volunteer in India claims he suffered a 'virtual neurological breakdown' after the shot. The Serum Institute has called the charge 'malicious' and threatened to file a 100 Crore defamation case.

Gravitas: Oxford Vaccine: Serum Institute seeks 100 crores from vaccine volunteer

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