Wildfires are sweeping through central and southeastern US, with North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Jersey battling intense blazes. Over 200 acres have burned in Polk County, North Carolina, prompting evacuation orders. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the flames, as South Carolina declares a state of emergency.

Wildfires rage across Carolinas & New Jersey, evacuations ordered

Central Spain is reeling from the aftermath of Storm Martinho, which brought intense rainfall and extreme flooding. The historic Roman Bridge in Talavera de la Reina partially collapsed as the Tagus River overflowed. Authorities are assessing the damage while residents brace for further impacts. Watch to know more!

Spain: Historic bridge collapse after intense rainfall due to storm Martinho

As India grapples with rising temperatures, the economic divide between the rich and poor is becoming increasingly stark. Heatwaves, once considered seasonal hardships, are now exacerbating financial inequality, creating a new form of climate-driven economic disparity. Watch to know more!

Tracking the winners and losers of the heatwave economy

At least four people, including three firefighters and a civil servant, have died as massive wildfires rage across South Korea. Over 200 residents from 15 villages were ordered to evacuate as emergency crews, including helicopters, battled the flames. The southeastern regions have declared an emergency, with 16 fire incidents reported in a single day. Watch this report for more details!

State of emergency declared in southeastern South Korea

When markets tank and uncertainty looms, the rich aren't running for cover—they’re gearing up. The elite knows the golden rule of wealth: uncertainty equals opportunity. While the masses scramble to protect their portfolios, the 1% sees a chance to load up on undervalued assets, capitalising on the fear others can’t stomach.

How wealthy investors turn crisis into profit

The US Fishing industry, valued at 320 billion dollars, is facing disruption due to a 60-day regulatory freeze imposed by the Trump administration. The freeze has delayed key management decisions by the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, which oversees 45 fisheries under federal law. With regulatory processes stalled, confusion has spread across the industry, delaying the start of the fishing season for key species like cod, haddock, and flounder on the east coast.

$320 billion US fishing industry disrupted by funding freeze

Concerns over the continued detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's primary political opponent threaten to dampen Turkish markets again this week after the country's stocks marked their worst week since the wake of the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse.

Turkiye marks worst stock slump since 2008

A shocking new report reveals that a significant portion of Islamist extremist content originates from the UK. The study highlights how radical material is being produced in the West, fueling global terrorism. Experts stress that extremist ideology remains a key driver of terror activities worldwide.

UK identified as major hub for Islamist extremist content: report

The Pentagon says it will investigate unauthorized leaks of national security information that could include lie detector tests of its staff. The reports of the leak come after the Department of Government Efficiency visited the Pentagon on Friday to talk about inefficiencies, efficiencies, and innovations. The Department of Defense said its intelligence and law enforcement arms are carrying out the inquiry to find out who leaked information to the press. Media reports have stated that Musk was briefed on the Trump administration's plans for how the US would handle a potential war with China, a claim that both Trump and Musk denied. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also denied claims of Musk being briefed about US-China plans. Watch in for more details!

US: Pentagon launches investigation into leaks after Musk's visit

Pope Francis makes first public appearance on Sunday (Mar 23) from the hospital balcony before being discharged to bless the crowd since being admitted on February 14. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling against pneumonia for five weeks. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospitalization

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday evening after security forces launched a massive search operation in the forest area near the international border, officials said. Watch in for more details!

India: Encounter in Jammu & Kashmir forest after soldiers intercept fresh infiltrators

In a stunning escalation, Russia has unleashed a massive drone attack on Kiev, following which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his allies that new decisions and pressures needed to be added on Moscow to bring this war to an end. This report tells you what is in store for the Russia-Ukraine conflict as high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia begin. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a snap election on the 28th of April. The elections will take place amid heightened tensions with the US that include a trade war and threats over sovereignty from Donald Trump. Carney will dissolve the federal government that he took over barely a week ago after winning the Liberal leadership race to succeed Justin Trudeau. Watch in for more details!

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls for snap election on April 28

Pope Francis discharged from hospital, makes first public appearance to bless the crowd

The political crisis in Turkey is deepening with each passing day after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Protesters have taken to the streets in support of İmamoğlu, who is facing charges of corruption, graft, and aiding terror outfits. The prosecutor's office has decided to jail İmamoğlu, who remains under detention. İmamoğlu's legal team has stated it will appeal the court's decision.

Turkey protests: Erdogan says, 'Opposition party engaging in street terrorism'

Turkey: Demonstrations continue over the arrest of Istanbul mayor

In the backdrop of diplomatic tensions between the US and South Africa, Elon Musk has once again accused the South African government of racial discrimination.

Musk accuses South African political party of promoting white genocide after Malema's song

There seem to be no end to the problems in Pakistan cricket. The team fell to a 115-run defeat to New Zealand, their biggest loss in terms of runs at the T20 international cricket. The Kiwis put in a final round performance. Watch in for more details!

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I

A camera the size of a car is about to change everything we know about our cosmos. It will pierce into the deep unknown space with unprecedented precision. Our next story explains how the secrets of dark energy, dark matter, and the structure of our universe are about to be revealed.

Giant digital eye prepares to capture 20 billion galaxies

Kyiv faced a massive Russian drone attack that killed at least three people, including a 5-year-old boy. The strikes come just hours before crucial ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, where officials from Ukraine, the US, and Russia are slated to discuss Black Sea shipping safety and make intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv drone attack kills three hours before Saudi peace talks

The Afghan Interior Ministry says the United States has lifted a $10 million bounty on Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. The development marks a radical shift for relations between the US and the Taliban government and the completion of a makeover for the man who ranked as a US Most Wanted terrorist. Watch in for more details!

Glezmann's release part of deal to lift bounty on Haqqani?

US lifts $10 million bounty on Taliban's Sirajuddin Haqqani, says reports

In recent days, the United States has intensified its military operations in Yemen, launching significant airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and serves as a stern warning to Iran regarding its support for the Houthis. Watch in for more details!

Escalation in Yemen: US airstrikes target Houthis amid warnings to Iran

Amid the diplomatic standoff between South Africa and the United States, expelled South African Envoy to the US, Ibrahim Rasul, says he's back home with no regrets. Rasul made the statement in an address to a crowd who welcomed him home in Cape Town.

Expelled South African envoy to US addresses crowd in Cape Town

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