Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for targeting the US and Israel. The sanctions are in response to the ICC's investigation into alleged war crimes by US forces and Israeli officials.
Trump's move escalates tensions between the US, Israel, and the global body over accountability issues.

Donald Trump sanctions ICC for targeting US, Israel

US federal workers' buyout program has been temporarily blocked by a court ruling. The decision halts plans to offer voluntary buyouts amid ongoing budget concerns.

US federal workers buyout temporarily blocked

US: Donald Trump establishes a new religious office in the White House to combat perceived "anti-Christian bias." The initiative aims to protect religious freedoms and support Christian communities. Trump emphasizes the importance of defending faith-based values in the government.

US: Donald Trump creates religious office in White House; Targets 'anti-christian bias'

Russian forces are encircling the strategic eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, compromising Ukraine's supply lines and steel production. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia tightens grip on Ukraine's Pokrovsk

After almost 3 years of war with Russia, Ukraine finally has modern Western fighter jets. Kyiv has received Mirage 2000s from France and F-16s from the Netherlands.

Breaking | Ukraine receives French Mirage 2000s and Dutch F-16s | Russia-Ukraine war

Panama is choosing a side; it has bowed down to pressure from Donald Trump. The South American nation has said that it is pulling out of China's Belt and Road Initiative and has given Beijing a 90-day notice of its decision not to renew its involvement in the initiative. Watch in for more details!

Panama officially conveys BRI pullout notice to China

In a significant blow to India's regional connectivity aspirations, the US President Donald Trump has now ordered the revocation of sanctions waivers for India's Chabahar port in Iran. Watch in for more details!

How Trump blocks Chabahar seen as India's counter to China's BRI project

Nationwide protests have erupted across the US, with demonstrators rallying against Trump, Musk, and Project 2025. Citizens are voicing their concerns on social issues, economic policies, and more, as tensions rise in major cities.

Nationwide protests rock US as demonstrators slam Trump, Musk, and Project 2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has hired a team of six young engineers aged between 19 to 24. Some are fresh out of college, while one is still a student. Among them is a 22-year-old engineer of Indian origin, Akash Bobba. According to his now-deleted LinkedIn account, Akash is a graduate of the University of California, where he was a part of the Management and Technology program.

Musk-led DOGE hires team of six young engineers

Student protesters in Bangladesh vandalized the family museum of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka. Demonstrators attempted to demolish the site linked to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as tensions escalate across the country.

Protesters storm Hasina’s family museum in Dhaka amid political unrest and clashes

After U.S. President Donald Trump said that the U.S. Will take over Gaza, UN chief, António Guterres has warned against what he described as the "Ethnic cleansing in Gaza." But long before Trump took charge, the United Nations has been accused of being a 'toothless tiger' and questions have been raised on its ability to stop conflicts. Is the UN dead?

Has UN become 'toothless' in stopping conflicts?

The protesters gathered all across the US to protest President Donald Trump's administration's actions, from his immigration crackdown to the taking away of transgender rights and proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. 
The demonstrators were protesting in 50 states across the country on Wednesday. They were seen taking part in the 50501 Movement. 

The 50501 Movement, as it is being called, refers to "50 protests in 50 states on one day." Watch in for more details!

Nationwide Protests Rock US: Protesters Slam Trump, Musk & Project 2025

An asteroid has a one in 83 chance of hitting Earth in just over seven years. While most space rocks pass by harmlessly, this one, known as 2024 YR4, which is about half the size of a football field, is too close for comfort. Here's more.

Earth faces 2032 collision risk; scientists track potential impact threat

After years of devastation, Mosul is rising again. UNESCO has successfully restored the iconic Al-Hadba Minaret, once destroyed by ISIS. This marks a monumental effort to rebuild the city's historic landmarks, bringing Mosul's cultural heritage back to life.

UNESCO restores Mosul's historic landmarks, rebuilding city's glory

Colombia’s flower industry gets a major boost as Trump backs off from tariff threats, allowing smooth shipments of roses to the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day. This decision brings much-needed relief to the sector.

Colombia's floral industry thrives as Trump withdraws tariff threat just in time for Valentine's Day

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. Watch in for more details!

US: Trans athletes banned from women's sport at school, colleges

Earth braces for potential asteroid impact in 2032

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

Trump bans trans athletes from women's sports in US

Three weeks since Donald Trump took office, and  there's been a barrage of voices criticizing his policies, from local politicians to world leaders to the general public. They all hit out, with the list of issues ranging from immigration crackdowns to the stance on transgenders to his comments on a Gaza takeover plan. Democrats have raised impeachment noises over Trump's idea of Gaza. Big questions have arisen over the Gaza plan, appending the US two-state policy on Gaza and violating international law on forcing people out of Gaza.

Anti-Trump rallies across US: protests on immigration crackdown, transgender rights rollback

Donald Trump's proposal for a Gaza takeover has triggered international condemnation, with the UN chief warning against "ethnic cleansing." Palestinians, Arab nations, and European states have strongly rejected the plan, while the White House insists Trump is "not committed" to deploying troops

Trump's Gaza proposal sparks global backlash as UN warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns

Nepal has introduced strict new mountaineering regulations, banning solo expeditions on Mt. Everest and other peaks above 8,000 meters. Under the new rules, climbers must be accompanied by a mountain guide, ensuring stricter safety measures and regulated expeditions. Watch in for more details!

Nepal enforces strict climbing rules, bans solo expeditions on all peaks above 8000 meters

The Indian rupee fell to a new low against the dollar on Thursday, and this is due to several factors, including a general negative sentiment towards the currency and increased demand for dollars. Watch in for more details!

Rupee set for volatile ride as RBI eases control amid dollar strength

A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cows, raising concerns among experts. The USDA confirmed a new version of the H5N1 virus, known as D1.1, while a second strain was found in Nevada cattle. Experts suggest bird-to-cow transmission may not be as rare as previously thought. Watch in for more details!

USDA confirms new version of H5N1 bird flu virus, known as D1.1

Next week, top tech CEOs and leaders from about a hundred countries will gather in Paris to focus on the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI). All eyes will be on the US and china to see if they can find some common path amid the trade war and AI supremacy race. Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, will also be the centre of the discussions. Watch in for more details!

Paris AI summit to focus on open-source tech & clean energy

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