Australia has suffered another setback ahead of the Champions Trophy. Allrounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, effective immediately. This means that the 35-year-old will be unavailable for the tournament. Watch in for more details!

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis retires from ODIs

Canada’s energy exports surged in 2024, pushing its trade surplus with the US to a two-year high. Meanwhile, the US trade deficit ballooned by 17% to $918.4 billion, with a $295.4 billion deficit recorded against China. Uncertainty looms over US-Canada trade relations in 2025.

Canada’s energy exports soar as US trade deficit hits record levels in 2024

The tussle over who controls the Panama Canal continues. The United States on Wednesday claimed that its government vessel would sail for free through the canal following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump, but authorities who run the commercial waterway were pretty quick to deny this claim. Watch this report for more details!

Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Trump plans to regain control

Several parts of Japan have been blanketed by heavy snowfall, drawing skiers and snowboarders to Mt. Isola. Eyewitness videos show long lines for cable cars as winter sports enthusiasts take advantage of the fresh snow.

Heavy snowfall hits Japan as skiers and snowboarders flock to Mt. Isola for winter adventure.

Texas Democratic Representative Al Green announced on Wednesday that he intends to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump following Trump's suggestion that the U.S. should take control of Gaza.

Texas democrat moves to impeach Trump over Gaza plan.

According to Pakistani media reports, the Army has denied receiving any letter from former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. The reports say security sources in the country have dismissed reports on the existence of any kind of letter. The reports further claim that the Army is not interested in receiving such a letter. Security sources in the country asserted that PTI has staged another drama and suggested that the party should contact politicians instead of the military establishment. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Army asks PTI chief to speak to political parties

After China's measured retaliatory response to US tariffs, President Donald Trump has said that he is not in a hurry to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On the other hand, the European Union trade head, Maroš Šefčovič, said that the Union wants to engage with the United States pretty quickly over Donald Trump's planned tariffs. Watch in for more details!

US-China trade tension: EU trade chief seeks 'early engagement' with the US

The Champions Trophy fever has officially taken over Pakistan. Cricket enthusiasts in Lahore are lining up at ticket centers to grab their spot for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy – the first major ICC event Pakistan is hosting since 1996.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Fans rush to grab Champions Trophy tickets

Zelensky says that over 45,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives defending the country against Russia's invasion since 2022, with the war entering a dangerous phase and US President Donald Trump mounting pressure to end the war Zelensky has finally blinked so to say he has agreed to hold direct talks with Vladimir Putin. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for dialogue amid much-awaited Trump-Putin talks

There's a long history to the Israel-Palestine conflict dating back decades, showing no signs of winding down. Going forward, here are some points to help us understand the long-standing war. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Gaza conflict: A brief history explained

US President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip and deploy American troops in the region if necessary. Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4). Watch in for more details!

South Africa: Three Indian-origin students injured in Durban school

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a holy dip in the sacred Ganges. His presence at the event highlights the spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela and India’s cultural heritage. Watch to know more!

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prime minister takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has started a five-day state visit to China, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss strategic cooperation between the two nations. The visit marks an important diplomatic move in fostering closer relations.

Pakistani president on a five-day China visit; to hold talks with Premier Li Qiang & senior leaders

Pakistan army chief has not received any letter: Reports

The Chinese box office saw record-breaking revenue during this year's Lunar New Year holiday. Sequels played a key role in driving ticket sales, helping the industry thrive despite broader economic challenges.

China: Cinemagoers flock to theatres during Lunar Year holidays

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month halting the development of a US Central Bank Digital Currency or the CBDC. This move aimed at regulating digital assets has unintentionally opened the door for global alternatives, most notably China's digital yuan, with over 98% of central banks worldwide engaged in CBDC development the US ban risks isolating the dollar from a rapidly evolving Financial landscape. Watch in for more details!

Trump faces backlash as egg prices defy promises; tariffs, bird flu, and demand fuel price spiral

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month halting the development of a US Central Bank Digital Currency or the CBDC. This move aimed at regulating digital assets has unintentionally opened the door for global alternatives, most notably China's digital yuan, with over 98% of central banks worldwide engaged in CBDC development the US ban risks isolating the dollar from a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Watch in for more details!

Trump's CBDC ban puts $7.3 trillion digital yuan in spotlight

Lucy Letby, a British nurse sentenced to life imprisonment for killing seven newborn babies, is now fighting to have her conviction overturned. The case is being reviewed as medical experts are arguing that there is no evidence to support her murder conviction. Lucy Letby was convicted for killing the newborns and also attempting to kill eight more at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in England, where she worked between 2015 and 2016. Watch in for more details!

British nurse's murder trial under review after experts' opinion

Afghanistan's Taliban government has suspended Radio Begum, a station dedicated to women’s voices and issues. This move is seen as another step in restricting women's rights in the country. The closure of the station has sparked international criticism, with activists calling for media freedom and women's empowerment. Watch the full report for details on the latest crackdown. Watch in for more details!

Taliban suspends women's radio station in Afghanistan

Indian Finance Ministry asked employees to stop the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes citing sensitive government data, Reuters reported. The ministry repeatedly said the use of such platforms breaches the confidentiality of government documents and data. Watch in for more details!

Indian finance ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek: Report

Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88. Renowned for his contributions to philanthropy, education, and global development, he leaves behind a lasting legacy.

Aga Khan passes away at 88: A life of philanthropy & leadership.

Greenland is heading for an early election as Prime Minister Mute Egede submits his re-election bid. The decision comes amid growing concerns over foreign interference, leading the government to block external funding.

Greenland PM calls early elections amid foreign influence concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is open to making a deal with Iran to improve bilateral relations but warned that Tehran must not develop a nuclear weapon.

Trump pushes ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran – nuclear tensions rise

Sam Altman, the chief of OpenAI, has signed an agreement with South Korean tech giant Kakao as the California-based company looks to form new partnerships following the global AI industry disruption caused by Chinese competitor DeepSeek.

Korea's AI ecosystem gains global spotlight as OpenAI expands in Asia

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