#Gravitas A global study has revealed that only 9.5% of all plastic produced worldwide in 2022 came from recycled sources.

Only 9.5% of plastic produced in 2022 came from recycling

#Gravitas The trade standoff between the United States and China, the world's two biggest economies is shaking global markets and threatening to spiral further out of control.

China plans to cripple US economy with Europe

Russia-Ukraine war is entering a new phase of increased hostility. Russian troops are using superior firepower to push Ukrainian troops back from frontlines. Ukrainian military chief said that there is almost a doubling of the number of new offensive in all major areas.

Russia unleashes spring offensive on Ukraine, Kyiv: Russia fired 70 missiles since March 11

#Gravitas After nearly eight decades, the U.S. is in the process of reviving a strategic airbase located in a remote corner of the Western Pacific, a move that is rattling Beijing.

US revives WWII airfield to prepare for future war with China

Dresses In flowers and makeup scores of boys paraded in the traditional Poy Sang Long ceremony around a temple in northern Thailand after having their heads shaved. Now this marks a symbolic start to the centuries-old Shan monkwood ordination to become Buddhist noviceses. We leave you with these images.

Thailand's traditional 'Poy Sang Long' ceremony

A new drug is offering new hope for women with advanced stage of breast cancer. The drug called 'Capivasetib' has been approved for NHS funding in England. Now this targeted therapy has shown remarkable results in slowing down cancer progression and shrinking tumors in a quarter of patients. Watch in for more details!

'Capivasertib' shrinks tumours & slows cancer growth: NHS

Your eyes, believe it or not, are lying to you. That vibrant purple flower, that striking sunset hue, the royal amethyst gemstone—none of them truly exist in nature as you perceive them.

Scientists reveal why purple is just an optical illusion

Iran and the United States are gearing up for a high stakes in nuclear negotiations in Oman as the prospect of a full-blown war looms large. While Iran is seeking a real and a fair deal, the United States is threatening a military action if talks were to fail.

Tehran intends to assess US' intent; Trump warns of military action if talks fail

Stocks, dollar sink and gold hits record high, world's largest money manager BlackRock sounds alarm over US economy. Watch in for more details!

World's largest money manager BlackRock sounds alarm over US economy

The Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the country's naval strategic nuclear forces are now fully equipped with modern weapons and systems. In fact, the announcement comes during a high-level meeting with military and government officials in St. Petersburg, where Putin stressed that strengthening these nuclear-armed, atomic-powered submarines remains a priority.

Putin says Russia naval strategic nuclear forces are fully equipped with modern weapons

The war between Ukraine and Russia has entered a critical stage, with both sides trading blows in a conflict that shows no signs of abating. Ukraine pushes for military aid support, but its European allies appear to be confused as President Donald Trump is eyeing pulling out troops.

Ukraine War: EU pledges $24 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine

EU pledges $24 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine

The fresh Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have caused heavy civilian casualties among Palestinians. The United Nations Human Rights Office has reported that many of those killed in the Israeli bombings have been women and children.

Israel-Hamas war: Women & children make up most of recent fatalities: UN report

Tanzanian opposition party leader Tundu Lissu was on Thursday charged with treason, a capital offence, for comments he made last week that prosecutors said called on the public to launch a rebellion and disrupt an election due this year.

Tanzania: Opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason

Türkiye's main opposition, or CHP, has challenged Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to a November vote. CHP says the fight is between democracy and autocracy.

Turkey: Opposition challenges Erdogan to November vote

Tehran's nuclear programme has seen shifts motivated by wars, global scrutiny and covert operations. We track Iran's uranium enrichment cycle.

Why isn't Iran allowed nuclear weapons?

Reports suggest the Pentagon has spent over 200 million dollars worth of munitions in Yemen. In our next report, we tell you how Houthis are relentlessly responding to U.S. strikes.

US-Houthi war: US-Houthi war cost to reach 1 billion dollars, report says

Israel's military to fire air force reservists who signed a letter condemning Gaza war. The letter claims, "The war serves political interests, not security interests." It demands immediate return of the hostages, even if it meant ending the fighting. Any active reservist who signed the letter will not be able to continue serving, Israeli Army said. It did not say how many people will be fired or if the firings had begun.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel's army says it will fire air force reservists who condemn Gaza war

China slaps 125% tariff on U.S., ramping up 'tit for tat' countermeasures; Xi calls Trump tariffs 'a joke', urges EU to join Beijing.

US-China tariff war: China says it will 'ignore' further hikes, moves WTO on violations

Full-blown US-China trade war: US' 145% vs China's 125%

A long-awaited caste census report has been finally submitted to the cabinet in the south Indian state of Karnataka. The state cabinet will hold a special meeting on the 17th of April to hold the detailed discussions to take a final view on the findings of the report.

India: Karnataka cabinet approves caste survey report for further discussion on April 17

In droughted Kenya, the farmers are turning back to traditional seeds to fight climate change. They're facing some unpredictable weather and rising crop failures. Communities are embracing indigenous varieties that are more resilient and adapted to local conditions.

Kenya: Farmers turn to indigenous seeds to fight drought & crop failure

Egg prices in the United States have now surged to a record high, up 5.9% from the previous month. While the pace of increase has slowed down, eggs remain a major driver of food inflation and also a major contention point between President Donald Trump and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

US: Trump claims 59% drop in egg prices since intervention

Israel-Hamas war: UN highlights rising civilian deaths in Gaza

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