#GRAVITAS | A European Climate Research Institute is using AI to more accurately predict the probability of wildfires across the globe. The institute  has created a new probability of fire model, which uses machine-learning methods to analyse a wider set of data for precise predictions on areas where wildfires could break out. Watch this video to find out more.

Researchers develop new AI model to predict probable wildfires

#Gravitas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing the United States to halt a proposed arms sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.

Netanyahu lobbies US against F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey

Indian Premier League: Lucknow Super Giants have won back-to-back games for the first time this season, thanks to a Kolkata Knight Riders batting collapse at Eden Gardens. Asked to bat first in the rescheduled match, Lucknow were off to a flyer. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram toyed with Kolkata bowlers and put up a 62-ball 99-run partnership for the opening wicket.

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by four runs

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports unless Beijing backs down from its own retaliatory measures. In return, China is promising to “fight to the end.”

Trump dares China, Beijing vows to fight 'till the end'

A random post on the social media platform X resulted in the stock market crash - showcasing how unreliable social media is. An unsourced headline was published on X on Monday (April 7) claiming that there will be a  “90-day pause in tariffs”. Although, the information was entirely fake and the White House firmly denied it, the investors' reaction after the X post left the stock market in a turbulent state. Watch in for more details!

Trump tariff war: Wall Street swings $6 trillion over fake news on tariff pause

#Gravitas Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh has formally requested the U.S. to postpone 37% tariff on Dhaka for at least three months. In return, Yunus has pledged to increase imports of American goods.

Yunus urges Trump to spare Bangladesh's textile sector

In a shocking announcement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese men fighting alongside Russia in eastern Ukraine....

Ukraine captures 2 Chinese soldiers in Donetsk, demands Beijing's response

In a shocking announcement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese men fighting alongside Russia in eastern Ukraine. Zelensky also stated that Kyiv has "information" suggesting that many more Chinese nationals may be participating in Russia's conflict. Kyiv has reportedly reached out to Beijing for a response.

Chinese soldiers join Putin's war amid Ukraine's shock offensive in Belgorod

Israel's top court began a hearing on Tuesday on the hotly contested decision to sack domestic security chief Ronen Bar, with protests from government supporters and critics briefly interrupting the proceedings.

Israel: Top court hears plea against Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's dismissal

Developments on the US-Iran talks: Iran is approaching weekend talks with the United States over its nuclear program with little confidence in progress and deep suspicions of US intentions. Iran is saying that Washington's demands are unacceptable to Tehran and added that many of Trump's demands will be non-starters.

BREAKING | US-Iran nuclear talks: Iran says many of Trump's demands will be non-starters

The Chennai Super Kings will take the pitch later in the day today as they take on the Punjab Kings. Chennai has been struggling this season and enters the match on the back of three straight defeats. But the biggest question facing the franchise is the future of MS Dhoni. Along with Chennai, Dhoni has also been pretty poor this season. Although he scored 30 twice, it is the manner in which he's been playing that has drawn the attention of cricketing fans across social media.

MS Dhoni says he has '10 months' to decide on his IPL future

Rebels have halted municipal operations in the eastern DRC city of Bukavu, disrupting civil marriages, thereby leaving many couples in limbo.

Congo rebels in Bukavu suspend civil services & marriages

The Grannies International Football Tournament was held this year in the northern province of Limpopo. The 30-minute games were played between teams from as far as the United States, France, and Togo.

Goals and cheers at South Africa's Grannies World Cup

The small African kingdom of Lesotho has been hit with a 50 percent US tariff – the highest on the continent. Most of its population lives in poverty, and the tariffs are likely to worsen the situation.

Lesotho reels under hefty US tariffs that could hurt diamond industry

Global markets are on a freefall, trillions have been erased from stock values. The US-China trade war has reached a fever pitch, leaving investors scrambling and economies on the edge. Watch in for more details!

Trump tariff: Markets marginally rebound amid US-China trade tensions

The election date is out for snap elections in South Korea, ending months-long speculations and uncertainty. South Korea is engulfed in political turmoil after Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law debacle, followed by the constitutional court trial. Watch in for more details!

South Korea: President Han calls elections on 3rd June

Nepal's government has seized former King Gyanendra Shah's passport, accusing him of instigating violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu. Clashes between demonstrators and police led to temporary curfews, which have now been lifted as tensions subside. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

Nepal’s pro-monarchy party demands return of the king

The tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump on April 2nd has fueled intense discussions in capitals around the world on the best way to respond. According to White House officials, more than 50 countries have directly contacted them to initiate trade talks. First in line was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who visited Trump at the White House on Monday and said that he will eliminate its trade deficit "very quickly" and wants his country to serve as a model for how to negotiate with the US on trade.

Trump tariff: China adopts tit-for-tat measures with US

The American President Donald Trump has rejected the European Union's offer to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods, including cars. The EU's proposal was aimed at reducing the trade imbalance between the United States and Europe. However, Trump dismissed the offer, claiming that it was insufficient to address the larger issue of trade inequality. Watch in for more details!

EU-US trade talks: Trump calls EU a 'monopoly' against US trade interests

Global markets are in freefall, trillions have been erased from stock values. The US-China trade war has reached a fever pitch, leaving investors scrambling and economies around the world teetering. The US market today opened with some recovery, the Dow futures rebounded 1,200 points with a rising hope for tariff deals.

Trump tariff: Global economic downturn looms as trade war escalates

In Nigeria anti-government sentiment has been brewing for a while. Across the country, tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets to protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. These are the images from Lagos and Abuja, where protests have gained momentum, from anti-government chants to demanding a repeal of the cybercrime act and an end to emergency rule echoed on the streets. Defying the police warning, the protesters marched towards the Lagos State House of Assembly, an action that triggered a police crackdown, including the use of tear gas shells.

Nationwide protests in Nigeria: 'Take-it-back movement' across Abuja, Lagos & Rivers State

Donald Trump says the US is starting direct high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program. Iran has confirmed the discussions are set for Saturday in Oman. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that a deal can be reached with the United States if it shows goodwill in nuclear talks starting this weekend in Oman. The Iranian government's main objective going into the discussions is to ensure sanctions on Iran are lifted.

US-Iran nuclear talks: Iran says deal can be reached if US shows goodwill

Trump rejects EU's zero tariff offer, cites trade imbalance

Madonna stated that she and Elton John have buried the hatchet and brought an end to their decades-long feud. Madonna recounted that when Elton was 78, he had previously and repeatedly accused her of lip syncing over the years, which had prompted her team back in 2004 to respond that she did not spend her time thrashing other artists. She further stated that the music legends had reconciled over the weekend after she had gone to confront Elton following his performance on an SNL or Saturday Night Live. Watch in for more details!

Madonna and Elton John end decades-long feud

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