The US is experiencing a week of bad weather across the country. Freezing rain and snow have snarled traffic, cut power to tens of thousands, and canceled classes for children in some states. In Oregon, more than 100 cars were involved in a series of crashes amid a heavy snowstorm. Watch this report for more details!

US winter storms: Heavy rains, mudslides hit Southern California; multiple crashes on Oregon highway

Category 5 cyclone Zelia is swirling towards Australia's mineral-rich western coast, with gusts of up to 290 km/hour predicted, leading to emergency warnings and port closures. Watch in for more details!

Cyclone Zelia strengthens near Australia's west coast

John Bolton, who served as the National Security Advisor during a previous Trump administration, spoke exclusively to WION on a range of issues, including the creation of Doge, dismantling of US aid, and the Ukraine peace plan. Watch in for more details!

Trump's Former National Security Affairs Talks About Trump Policies | Exclusive Interview

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a new “reciprocal tariffs” plan aimed at balancing trade with both allies and rivals. Trump signed a memorandum emphasizing that some allies treat the U.S. worse than enemies in trade practices. The move is set to spark global trade debates.

Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan targets allies and rivals alike

Elon Musk’s Doge team is pushing to reduce government spending by $2 trillion by 2026. A new Doge Tracker is logging the proposed cuts and tax-saving initiatives. Can Musk’s leadership achieve this ambitious goal?

Musk's DOGE tracker logs government spending reductions

Hours before his discussions with the US president, Prime Minister Modi met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Blair House, where they discussed issues including space, mobility technology, and innovation. India's Foreign Ministry said their discussion also touched on opportunities to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and good governance.

PM Modi's US visit: PM Modi & Musk discuss space & technology

US and India vowed to push for a new trade agreement as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump at the White House. President Trump said that he and Prime Minister Modi have agreed to start talks to address long-running disparities in trade.

PM Modi's US visit: Trade & tariffs take centre stage in US-India talks

The BNP has urged India to return Sheikh Hasina for prosecution, following a UN report alleging her involvement in mass killings and rights violations. BNP claims the report confirms abuses occurred under her orders.

BNP urges India to return Hasina to face mass killing charges

China is expanding its coal power capacity at an unprecedented scale, raising concerns over its climate commitments. In 2024, the country began construction on 94. 5 gigawatts of coal power projects, accounting for 93% of the global total, according to a new report.

China’s net-zero goal at risk as coal power surges

It's Valentine's Day and is the perfect time to discuss love and finances. What is the cost of love this Valentine's season? This report delves into the details

Can you afford to have a Valentine date?

Government-run health insurance funds are facing alarming deficits across several major Chinese cities. In 2024, Beijing reported a shortfall of 525.6 million yuan, while Tianjin’s deficit reached 1.36 billion yuan.

Rising healthcare costs & ageing population strain China

US President Donald Trump has said that he wants to hold talks with Russia and China on a mutual reduction in military spending, with a possible summit for the countries' leaders. Trump also expressed his desire to have Russia rejoin the G7, from which it was suspended in 2014 after Moscow annexed Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula. Watch in for more details!

Trump wants talks on military spending cuts with Russia, China

Brazilian Air Force intercepted and shot down a plane suspected of drug trafficking after it ignored repeated orders to land. The wreckage contained illegal drugs, located by the recovery team. Authorities are investigating the origin and destination of the aircraft.

Brazil shoots down suspected drug plane, recovers illegal cargo

In a major shake-up in the global auto industry, merger talks between Nissan and Honda have collapsed, ending hopes of a $60 billion automotive giant. The proposed deal, which could have created the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, broke down over power struggles.

Nissan-Honda merger talks collapse

BNP demands Sheikh Hasina’s return to face mass killing charges

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House with a bear hug, calling him "a great friend." But despite the warm greeting, the US president made it clear that India would not be exempt from the sweeping "retaliatory tariffs" he had announced before the two leaders met.
The two leaders greeted each other with a hug in the lobby of the West Wing, before proceeding to the Oval Office for their bilateral talks. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's US visit: Trump greets PM Modi with a hug at White House

Don't get duped this season of love! With Valentine's Day around the corner, scammers are stepping up their game and this time they're using AI as well. More in this next report: Meta is sounding the alarm about a new wave of romance scams powered by deep fakes. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake profiles, clone voices, and even appear on video calls as someone they're not. Their goal is to build trust fast, then trick you into sending money.

Valentine's Day 2025 | From love stories to scam stories: What's happening this Valentine's?

The Chinese military is stepping up its campaign against Taiwan. Warships and fighter jets are flooding the region, pressing dangerously close to Taiwan's borders. But Beijing's ambitions go far beyond the surface. Underneath the waves, deep-sea outposts and nuclear submarines are shifting the balance of power. Watch this report for more details!

South China Sea tensions: China deploys nuclear submarines to assert maritime dominance

On Thursday, Rubio left on a trip that will take him to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Now, after the first stop at the Munich Security Conference, the trip comes after discussions in Washington on Trump's Gaza plan by Jordan's King Abdullah II and Egypt's foreign minister.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: US state Secy Marco Rubio to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia & UAE

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology:

- Musk's $97.4Bn OpenAI Bid Contingent On For-Profit Shift
- India Tightens Rules Against Spam Calls And Text Messages
- Scientists Develop Method To Restore Lithium Ion Battery Capacity

Musk's $97. 4bn OpenAI bid contingent on for-profit shift

A car driven by an Afghan asylum seeker plowed into a crowd in Munich, injuring 30 people. Bavarian leaders suspect it was an attack, putting security in the spotlight ahead of the federal elections.

Germany: Munich attack heightens security fears before German elections

US President Donald Trump has announced a meeting in Munich that will bring together high-level officials from Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington. While he did not specify who would be attending from each country, Trump confirmed that Russia will be present, and Ukraine is also invited. Watch this report for more details!


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Russia, US, Ukraine to meet in Munich

Palestinian militant group Hamas has announced that it will proceed with the release of three Israeli hostages as originally planned on Saturday. The group has also withdrawn its previous threat to delay the next release of captives, which had been issued after accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Three Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas on Saturday

PM Modi-Trump Meeting: 'MIGA + MAGA = MEGA partnership!', says Modi as he unveils bold vision for India-US trade. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's US Visit:  President Trump Tells Modi, 'Expect 'Wonderful Trade Deals'

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