Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The US is actively pursuing a second hostage deal as well as humanitarian assistance to Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to West Asia again on his new crisis tour of the region. Blinken seeks to push forward a proposal to halt the devastating conflict in return for the release of hostages. Watch to know more!

Blinken's fifth West Asia visit: Talks with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Israel lined up

The Swiss Alps make up the most popular Ski destination in the world. But the industry now faces an existential threat as it battles the looming danger of climate change. Unusually mild temperatures have forced the closure of ski resorts across Switzerland. Watch to know more!

Switzerland: Rising temperatures force closure of Ski resorts

Parisians have voted in favour of tripling parking costs for SUVs, as the city aims to tackle air pollution and a looming climate crisis. In a closely-watched referendum, over 54 percent voted for special parking fees for heavy, large and polluting sports utility vehicles. Watch to know more!

Paris triples parking costs for SUVs to tackle air pollution

Former US president Donald Trump has again accused Israel of being a part of the plan to kill Iran's top Commander Qassem Soleimani back in early 2020. Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike in Iraq. Watch to know more!

Israel a part of Qassem Soleimani killing plot ?

The assault comes days before Pakistan goes to polls. The country has seen dozens of attacks in the last few weeks. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: 10 police personnel killed as militants attack police station in northwest Pakistan

While playing video games is enjoyable, it's crucial to be aware that they can lead to serious consequences if played without caution. Find more details in this report. Watch to know more!

Rise in online gaming scams | WION Tech It Out

Voters in El Salvador are set to cast their ballots and victory for the incumbent President appears to be in the bag...El Salvador's youngest President is the front runner in Sunday's election. Watch to know more!

El Salvador: Nayib Bukele set to win second term

Donald Trump is lagging behind Biden in the money race. Legal expenses are draining Trump's campaign coffers...Can Trump's donors continue to finance his campaign & his lawyers?

US Elections 2024: Can Trump's donors continue to finance his campaign & his lawyers?

Japan to introduce six-month residency visa for 'digital nomads.' Applicants must have annual income equivalent to $68,000. I-T workers can now work remotely while travelling around the world. Watch to know more!

Japan to introduce six-month residency visa for 'digital nomads'

US and UK have launched retaliatory airstrikes over Red Sea attacks. Pentagon says it targeted 13 locations across Yemen. Iraq summoned US envoy in Baghdad after American strikes. The strikes in Syria & Iraq reportedly killed 40. Iran has condemned US' response in Syria and Iraq. Watch to know more!

US and UK's joint strikes hit 36 Houthi targets in Yemen | Red Sea Crisis

The first back-to-back atmospheric river storms soaked southern California with drenching rains on Thursday, triggering scattered flooding and leaving vehicles stranded on heavily flooded streets. Videos showed cars driving through floodwater in the state. This is while the other vehicles lay partially submerged. Watch to know more!

US: Storm 'Pineapple Express' slams California, vehicles seen driving through flooded streets

Days after three US troops were killed in Jordan allegedly after attack by an Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant group, the United States on Saturday (Feb 3) targeted a number of sites in both Iraq and Syria, pushing West Asia's edge of conflict further into the lines of war. At the time of filing this report, 40 militants have been killed in the US strikes. In other news, Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment each by a Rawalpindi court in the "un-Islamic nikah" case on Saturday (Feb 3).

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US President Joe Biden said that he directed the country's military to strike targets in Syria and Iraq.&nbsp;Washington ordered attack on&nbsp;"IRGC [Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps] and affiliated militia".&nbsp;The United States has some 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighbouring Iraq as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State group, a jihadist organisation that once controlled swathes of both countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-bushra-bibi-sentenced-to-7-years-imprisonment-in-un-islamic-nikah-case-686675">Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 7 years in 'un-Islamic nikah' case</a>

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The case is related to their marriage which took place during Bushra Bibi's Iddat period. The verdict was announced by senior civil judge Qudratullah after the complaint was filed by Bushra’s former husband Khawar Fareed Maneka, who called their marriage “un-Islamic and illegal”, in a makeshift court located at the Adiala district jail.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/honour-for-my-principles-advani-reacts-as-pm-modi-announces-bharat-ratna-honour-686706">'Honour for my principles': Advani reacts as PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna</a>

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Less than two weeks after the temple of Lord Ram was consecrated at his birthplace in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Bharatiya Janata Party co-founder Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with the country's top civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.&nbsp;The 96-year-old veteran greeted media and people at his New Delhi residence shortly after the announcement was made.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/michelle-oneill-hails-new-dawn-for-n-ireland-after-appointed-first-minister-686737">Michelle O'Neill hails 'new dawn' for N Ireland after appointed first minister</a>

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Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill on Saturday hailed her "historic" appointment as Northern Ireland's new first minister, the first time a pro-Irish unity nationalist has led the UK territory's devolved government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chile-declares-state-of-emergency-as-10-people-feared-dead-in-massive-forest-fires-686717">Chile declares state of emergency as 10 people feared dead in forest fires</a>

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The Chile government on Friday (Feb 3) declared a state of emergency after a massive, rapidly expanding wildfire engulfed nearly 480 hectares encircling a residential area in the central Valparaiso region threatening hundreds of homes.&nbsp;The officials fear that the forest fires have claimed the lives of 10 people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/e-jean-carrolls-lawyer-says-trump-used-coded-version-of-c-word-against-her-686678">E Jean Carroll's lawyer says Trump used coded version of C-word against her</a>

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American writer E Jean Carroll's lawyer Roberta Kapalan has said that former United States president Donald Trump used a coded version of the C-word (C**t) against her during a deposition before she helped Carroll win the verdict in her defamation case against him. Kaplan made this remark during a podcast,&nbsp;reported&nbsp;The Guardian on Friday (Feb 2).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-many-people-injured-in-knife-attack-at-railway-station-in-paris-suspected-arrested-686625">Three injured in knife attack at major railway station in Paris, suspect arrested</a>

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Three people were injured in a knife attack at a major railway station in Paris on Saturday (Feb 3). According to a report by the news agency AFP, the attack took place at the Gare de Lyon railway station. The attack occurred at 8 am local time leaving one person with serious injuries while two others were mildly&nbsp;wounded.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boss-of-one-of-italys-most-violent-mafia-captured-in-france-686686">Boss of one of Italy's most violent mafia captured in France</a>

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A fugitive boss of one of Italy's most violent mafia has been captured in France, the governments of both countries said on Friday (Feb 2). Marco Raduano was detained on the French island of Corsica, a report by the news agency AFP said. Raduano is on Europol's list of Europe's most wanted criminals. Italian authorities on Friday also announced the detention of Raduano's close aide Gianluigi Troiano, who was picked up near Granada in southern Spain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-v-eng-dont-overhype-his-achievements-let-him-enjoy-his-cricket-gambhir-on-jaiswals-209-686733">IND v ENG: Don’t overhype his achievements, let him enjoy his cricket - Gambhir on Jaiswal’s 209</a>

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Former opener Gautam Gambhir has asked the Indian fans not to overhype Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 209 in the first innings of the Vizag Test against England. Gambhir - the last Indian left-hander to complete a Test double ton (in 2008 against Australia), urged everyone to let Jaiswal enjoy his cricket instead of putting pressure on him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-punjabs-governor-resigns-in-a-sudden-move-cites-personal-reasons-686671">India: Punjab governor resigns in a sudden move, cites 'personal reasons'</a>

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In a sudden move, the governor of the Indian state of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit resigned citing “personal reasons and certain other commitments". The resignation of Purohit came a day after he met Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Days after three US troops were killed in Jordan allegedly after attack by an Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant group, the United States on Saturday (Feb 3) targeted a number of sites in both Iraq and Syria, pushing West Asia's edge of conflict further into the lines of war.

Days after three US troops were killed in Jordan allegedly after attack by an Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant group, the United States on Saturday (Feb 3) targeted a number of sites in both Iraq and Syria, pushing West Asia's edge of conflict further into the lines of war. At the time of filing this report, 40 militants have been killed in the US strikes. In other news, Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment each by a Rawalpindi court in the "un-Islamic nikah" case on Saturday (Feb 3). Click on the headlines to read more. Middle East crisis deepens as US strikes Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria US President Joe Biden said that he directed the country's military to strike targets in Syria and Iraq. Washington ordered attack on "IRGC [Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps] and affiliated militia". The United States has some 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighbouring Iraq as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State group, a jihadist organisation that once controlled swathes of both countries. Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 7 years in 'un-Islamic nikah' case The case is related to their marriage which took place during Bushra Bibi's Iddat period. The verdict was announced by senior civil judge Qudratullah after the complaint was filed by Bushra’s former husband Khawar Fareed Maneka, who called their marriage “un-Islamic and illegal”, in a makeshift court located at the Adiala district jail. 'Honour for my principles': Advani reacts as PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna Less than two weeks after the temple of Lord Ram was consecrated at his birthplace in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Bharatiya Janata Party co-founder Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with the country's top civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna. The 96-year-old veteran greeted media and people at his New Delhi residence shortly after the announcement was made. Michelle O'Neill hails 'new dawn' for N Ireland after appointed first minister Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill on Saturday hailed her "historic" appointment as Northern Ireland's new first minister, the first time a pro-Irish unity nationalist has led the UK territory's devolved government. Chile declares state of emergency as 10 people feared dead in forest fires The Chile government on Friday (Feb 3) declared a state of emergency after a massive, rapidly expanding wildfire engulfed nearly 480 hectares encircling a residential area in the central Valparaiso region threatening hundreds of homes. The officials fear that the forest fires have claimed the lives of 10 people. E Jean Carroll's lawyer says Trump used coded version of C-word against her American writer E Jean Carroll's lawyer Roberta Kapalan has said that former United States president Donald Trump used a coded version of the C-word (C**t) against her during a deposition before she helped Carroll win the verdict in her defamation case against him. Kaplan made this remark during a podcast, reported The Guardian on Friday (Feb 2). Three injured in knife attack at major railway station in Paris, suspect arrested Three people were injured in a knife attack at a major railway station in Paris on Saturday (Feb 3). According to a report by the news agency AFP, the attack took place at the Gare de Lyon railway station. The attack occurred at 8 am local time leaving one person with serious injuries while two others were mildly wounded. Boss of one of Italy's most violent mafia captured in France A fugitive boss of one of Italy's most violent mafia has been captured in France, the governments of both countries said on Friday (Feb 2). Marco Raduano was detained on the French island of Corsica, a report by the news agency AFP said. Raduano is on Europol's list of Europe's most wanted criminals. Italian authorities on Friday also announced the detention of Raduano's close aide Gianluigi Troiano, who was picked up near Granada in southern Spain. IND v ENG: Don’t overhype his achievements, let him enjoy his cricket - Gambhir on Jaiswal’s 209 Former opener Gautam Gambhir has asked the Indian fans not to overhype Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 209 in the first innings of the Vizag Test against England. Gambhir - the last Indian left-hander to complete a Test double ton (in 2008 against Australia), urged everyone to let Jaiswal enjoy his cricket instead of putting pressure on him. India: Punjab governor resigns in a sudden move, cites 'personal reasons' In a sudden move, the governor of the Indian state of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit resigned citing “personal reasons and certain other commitments". The resignation of Purohit came a day after he met Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Top 10 news: US strikes Iran-backed groups in Iraq & Syria, Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 7 years, and more

Russian drones hit energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Russian Defence Minister claims making fresh gains in Ukraine. About 40,000 people are without power in Ukraine. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims gaining control in areas of eastern Donetsk, Kharkiv

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred Bharat Ratna. The announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Advani has been a key leading figure in the BJP for decades and has served as home minister of India. Watch to know more!

India: BJP veteran leader LK Advani to get Bharat Ratna

All eyes on South Carolina state today. Immigration remains a burning issue for South Carolina. Economy, 'threats to democracy' remain key issues for the voters. Republican Nikki Haley faces uphill struggle in her home turf. Biden to appear on South Carolina ballot. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump inches closer to knock out Nikki Haley | South Carolina's Primary

The UN top court has ruled that it will hear parts of Ukraine's case against Russia. The case argues that Moscow has pressed "Baseless allegations of Genocide" on Kyiv to justify its February 2022 invasion. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv's case of Moscow violating genocide convention moves to top court

Supporters of former South African President Jacob Zuma carried out a series of rallies and motorcades in the northern part of Durban. The rallies in support come just days after the ruling party the African National Congress suspended Zuma for extending his support to a new political party ahead of the 2024 national elections.

South Africa: Jacob Zuma's supporters take to streets, carry out rallies in Durban

Days before national elections in Pakistan, the courts came down hard on former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He's been handed two big jail sentences in cases of fraud and leaking of national secrets. The verdicts hold an uncanny similarity to the arrest of present election front-runner Nawaz Sharif in 2018. The Pakistan army controlling who comes in and who goes out of power shows through.

Imran Khan and Elections in Pakistan | WION Inside South Asia

The lifeblood of the Canadian economy, small businesses, face a precarious tightrope walk. Pandemic support has ended, leaving thousands struggling with loan repayments. Nearly two-thirds of the private sector workforce falls within these small firms, making their fate crucial to national prosperity. As of last month, a significant portion of the government loans remain unpaid, with some estimates reaching a quarter of recipients missing the deadline. Watch to know more!

Canadian small businesses on brink as pandemic aid disappears

Man takes seven people hostage at Procter & Gamble factory. Police secures release of all hostages. Authorities say all hostages released unharmed. Watch to know more!

Turkey: Man takes seven people hostage at Procter & Gamble factory

Bee keepers in Kenya are turning away from honey and harvesting venom instead. There is a lucrative market for the substance which is popular in alternative medicine. Watch to know more!

Honey swapped for more lucrative Bee venom

The murders of two Kenyan women this month are spotlighting a worrying regularity in gender-based violence in the East African country, with activists calling for more government measures to protect women. They are only two of at least four reported gender-based murders in Kenya since the start of the year, as the country faces an increasing number of killings and abuses meted on women... Amid social media outrage, women say they plan to assemble in protest every week to demand more action from authorities...But what’s causing an epidemic of violence against women?

Kenya Femicide: Women angered at Gender Based Violence

Olumo rock is of major importance in the history of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. This monumental fortress was a safe haven for ancient Yorubas during the inter-tribal war in the 19th century. Watch to know more!

Olumo rock: Nigeria’s iconic landmark

Gravitas | China is working on a secret new technology for its warship. The next-generation Fujian warship, which is yet to undergo trials, is reportedly equipped with an "all in one" mast. It is a new technology which Chinese scientists say will have a big impact on the future of warfare. They say this new tech could give the Chinese warship an edge over the U.S. USS Gerald R Ford warship. What is this secret new tech? Find out here.

Gravitas: China's Secret New Technology for Warships is Bound to Worry U.S. | Here's Why

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