The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people over the past months.

At least 300 dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods

Is it high time India ground Boeing 737 Max? Three airlines in India operate this model- Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet. Upon inspection, it was found that a washer was missing from one of Max planes . Will you ever be safe on a Max plane?

Gravitas: Boeing 737 Max: Parts missing from Indian plane

On January 15, Iowa Republicans will kick off the season by holding their version of a primary election – the Iowa caucuses. Iowa has traditionally been the first state every four years to hold a presidential nominating contest of any kind. Here’s how votes at the Iowa caucuses will help determine the Republican Party’s choice for a presidential candidate:

What is a caucus? How are caucuses important in US Presidential polls

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde split Shiv Sena, Shinde faction declared real Shiv Sena.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde split Shiv Sena, Shinde faction declared real Shiv Sena

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Tuesday that a post from the agency's account on the social media platform X, which was formerly known as Twitter, claimed to have been "compromised" and that the regulator had authorized the trading of bitcoin-denominated exchange-traded funds.

US secretary official X account compromised

Major winter storm blankets U.S. in snow. Watch this video to know more.

Major winter storm slams US with power outages

Bringing you a gripping story that takes us to the European Nation of Norway. In a bizarre turn of events, Norwegian Neo-Nazi extremist Anders Behring Breivik, responsible for the horrific 2011 bombing and shooting rampage that claimed 77 lives, is making headlines again. But this time, it's not for his past crimes.

Breivik complains of 'inhumane' prison conditions in Norway prison

Some pregnant Hindu women in India's Lucknow are hankering to deliver their babies on January 22 as it coincides with the date Hindu Lord Rama's temple would be inaugurated in Ayodhya. Watch this video for all details.

Ram Mandir consecration: Why are some Indian women hankering to deliver their babies on January 22?

Ajay Bisaria, the Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, has underscored the gravity of the February 2019 developments when it comes to India-Pakistan ties, stating, "there was a distinct probability that India would escalate the situation if Pakistan had not returned the captured Indian pilot or if he had come to harm. That was certainly a point which was clearly made by India." Following the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, India conducted surgical strikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camps near Balakot, leading to a dogfight between Indian and Pakistani air forces and the subsequent capture and later release of Indian IAF Pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan.

India would have escalated if Abhinandan wasn't released, says ex-Indian envoy to Pak Ajay Bisaria

Some expectant mothers in India are requesting for caesarean section deliveries on Jan 22. That's the day when the consecration ceremony at the ram temple in Ayodhya would be taking place. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Why some Indian women want to give birth on Jan 22

In Kenya, malaria claims an estimated 10,700 lives every year, according to the US-based centre for disease control....and climate change is only aggravating this situation. According to the world health organisation, extreme weather events like heat waves and flooding are influencing the survival of the malaria-carrying anopheles mosquito, now hope is at hand in the form of a rollout of two new vaccines in Africa in 2024 that could curb the transmission.

Climate change effects on spread of malaria

After more than a decade, the UK's infamous post office Horizon Scandal is back in the news. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government is mulling to clear the names of hundreds who were wrongfully accused.

UK post office scandal: Everything you need to know

Sony Honda Mobility unveiled its Afeela Electric Vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday (January 8).

CES 2024: New Afeela EV by Sony Honda Mobility launched at CES in Las Vegas

A US startup unveils "Wehead", a AI companion robot showing a human face through a screen, and capable of engaging in conversations. Visitors interact with the robot during a pre-show event one day ahead of CES opening day.

CES 2024: This US startup imagines a face for AI

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the business event for hundreds of domestic and foreign investors visiting his home state of Gujarat for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The event will take place from January 10-12. Watch to know more!

Gujarat Global Summit 2024: Modi-Al Nahyan roadshow ahead of mega event

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to give a new impetus to his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections and the Paris Olympics this summer.

French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns, President Emmanuel Macron to name new PM

Has Maldives become a Chinese stooge? Why has the Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu broken a long standing diplomatic tradition by visiting China first instead of India? Is Muizzu signalling an anti-India policy?

Gravitas: Has Maldives become a Chinese stooge?| Is Muizzu signalling an anti-India policy?

Bangladesh has just wrapped up its general elections and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a fourth straight term in office. But the country's main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party or the BNP, has alleged that the poll was a sham. The BNP, which boycotted the polls, has demanded a cancellation of what they term as a "dummy election."

Gravitas: Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina calls BNP 'terrorist organisation', Opposition Fumes

In boost to Nawaz and Tareen, Supreme Court ends lifetime disqualification SC issues ruling with 6-1 majority; disqualification under Article 62(1)(f) capped at 5 years; Justice Afridi differs with fellow judges

Pakistan Supreme Court quashes ruling on lifetime disqualification for lawmakers

It has been a week since a major earthquake destroyed roads and infrastructure in Japan’s Nishiaraya village. However, residents said on Monday that they’re still living in uncertainty.

Japan earthquake: One week later, quake-hit residents of a Japanese village live in limbo

The Ram Lalla idol will be placed at the sanctum-sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 18. The idol of Lord Ram is 51-inches tall, weighs 1.5 tonnes.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Security arrangements increased in Ayodhya

Atlantic storm ravages Northwestern Europe, triggering flooding. Watch the video to know more.

Atlantic storm ravages Northwestern Europe, triggering flooding

The Indian Navy has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in central as well as northern parts of Arabian Sea. This comes amid the rising incidents of attacks on merchant vessels transiting through international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and central/north Arabian Sea.

Indian Navy responds to hijack attempt in Arabian Sea

Second wave of court documents related to jeffrey epstein unsealed. More than 300 additional pages deepen the picture of epstein’s elite orbit while resurfacing old claims.

Piracy incidents rise in central Arabian sea

Indian Navy sends INS Chennai, maritime patrol aircraft to assist hijacked vessel in Arabian Sea

Indian Navy responds to hijack attempt in Arabian Sea, deploys INS Chennai

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. This after the law enforcement agencies launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

India: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Shopian, one terrorist killed

Japan plans to accept a US relief team but no aid from other regions or countries for now, as per reports. A devastating earthquake killed 92 people and forced the evacuation of thousands in the country's west. Watch this video for all details.

Is Japan ready to accept earthquake relief from the US?

Another hijack attempt of Indian Navy ship in Arabian Sea, Indian warship moving towards vessel

Harvard's first Black president, Claudine Gay, resigned after criticism regarding her response to anti-semitism on campus. Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony.

Harvard President Claudine Gay quits amid row over response on anti-semitism

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