The ongoing power crisis in the Gilgit Baltistan region has paralyzed the Pakistan-China trade. Hundreds of trucks are stranded at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the main highway in Gilgit Baltistan remains shut for the fifth consecutive day. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: mega protest against power crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan amid winter

The leaders of Singapore and Malaysia formally agreed to construct a special economic zone that would connect their border regions. This is to attract over 50 projects within the first five years of its inception and about 100 in the next decade. Tuesday saw the official opening of the Johor Economic Zone by Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and Lawrence Wong of Singapore. Johor is located in southern Malaysia and shares one of the busiest border crossings in the world with Singapore.

Singapore, Malaysia Ink Deal Creating New Vast Economic Zone

Saudi Arabia began 2025 on a borrowing binge to finance its massive economic reform plan. Last year, the kingdom was one of the biggest bond issuers among developing markets. On Monday, the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund revealed a 7 billion dollar Islamic loan negotiated with 20 banks. The bonds issued for 12 billion dollars were also unveiled. Watch in for more details!

Saudi Arabia Starts 2025 With A $12 Billion Borrowing

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced a $3 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in India over the next two years. This initiative includes the establishment of new data centers and aims to position India as a global leader in AI innovation. Watch in for more details!

Microsoft To Build AI Hubs In India

Japan’s Nippon Steel, the world’s fourth-largest steel producer, is ramping up its global expansion plans. This comes after the White House blocked its bid for U.S. steel on national security grounds. This move was intended to secure a foothold in the U.S. market, where demand for advanced steel, especially in sectors like electric vehicles, continues to rise. Watch in for more details!

Nippon steel eyes India expansion amid blocked us steel bid

Turkey has now issued a warning to Kurdish forces in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Ankara will do whatever is required if the People's Protection Unit (YPG) fails to meet its demands. When asked what that may entail, he stated military operations. Watch in for more details!

Turkiye threatens military operation against Kurdish fighters

Loneliness is more than just a feeling; it leaves physical marks on the body. A new study now reveals how loneliness and social isolation are tied to specific proteins that affect inflammation and immune responses. This discovery sheds light on the toll of being alone. Watch in for more details!

Proteins Linked To Loneliness May Harm Your Health

The Indian government has appointed a new chief for the Indian space agency ISRO. Dr. V. Narayanan, who currently serves as the Director of ISRO's rocket and satellite engine development facility, will take charge from January 14th, barely a week from now. Dr. V. Narayanan will succeed incumbent ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath, who has delivered stellar success over the last three years.

V Narayanan Appointed New Space Secretary & ISRO Chief, Will Take Over From S Somanath

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approval ratings have eroded further at a critical time for the Ukrainian army, as uncertainty grows over future international military aid. This is according to a survey released by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainians Losing Trust In President Zelensky?

Social media giant Meta is set to get rid of third-party fact-checkers in the US. It also plans to dramatically reduce the amount of censorship and recommend more political content on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Announcing the changes, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Meta will end its fact-checking program and replace it with Community Notes written by users, similar to the model used by Elon Musk-owned social media platform X.

Meta to rely on users' notes instead of fact-checkers

Meta To Rely On Users Note Instead Of Fact-Checkers

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces a series of major changes

Pakistani security forces conducted three intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on Tuesday. At least 19 militants and three soldiers were killed in these operations, according to the Pakistan Army. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: 19 suspected terrorists killed by Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. He declared that U.S. control over both territories would be crucial to American national security.

Trump Sets Out US Territorial Ambitions; Escalates Threats Against Greenland, Panama Canal

China has openly admitted that its president, Xi Jinping, is in contact with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. This marks China's first official acknowledgment of talks between the two leaders ahead of Trump's inauguration. The admission comes a day after the Republican leader told a conservative radio host that he is already in touch with President Xi through representatives and expects to have a good relationship with his Chinese counterpart.

Donald Trump's Inauguration Day: Will The Chinese President Attend Trump's Inauguration?

China is gearing up for its Spring Festival, which will take place from January 28th to February 4th. As preparations are in full swing, this year's festivities will introduce the first intangible cultural heritage version of the Spring Festival, highlighting the practices and customs in China.

Shanxi Walls Dazzle Ahead Of Chinese Chinese New Year

Former Ghanaian president nana Akufo-Addo left a gift for the continent. He says, all African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, with the policy coming into effect this year.

Ghana Opens Up Visa-Free Travel To All Africans

The rift between Elon Musk and Europe's top leaders is escalating. French President Emmanuel Macron is the latest leader to join a growing chorus of European criticism of Musk, accusing the world's richest man of intervening directly in the continent's democratic processes. Watch in for more details!

US Social Media Baron Triggers Political Storm In Europe

Several Indian miners are trapped inside a rat-hole mine in the northeastern state of Assam after water flooded the shaft. Search teams, including military divers, are working to reach the miners trapped underground. Watch in for more details!

India: Several Workers Trapped In Flooded Coal Mine In Assam; Indian Army Begins Rescue Ops

At least five people have died in a massive winter storm that has hit the United States. Storm Blair dumped heavy snow and brought freezing rain as it moved from the east to the center of the country. Watch in for more details!

Storm Blair Hits Americans With Bone-Chilling Cold

Germany marks a 'lost year' in its journey toward electric mobility. 2024 delivered a heavy blow to the nation’s flagship auto industry. High costs, patchy charging infrastructure, and the sudden withdrawal of subsidies have cast a shadow on Germany’s transition to battery-powered mobility.

Germany's EV Dreams Stall In 2024: Subsidy Cuts & High Prices Drag Down Germany's EV Market

The US Congress has certified US President-elect Donald Trump's election victory in a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives. Watch in for more details!

Donald Trump Calls Congress Certification Of His Win A 'Moment In History'

Maldivian Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon will be visiting India today. He'll be holding talks with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday. This visit comes just days after the visit of the Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel. Watch in for more details!

Maldives Defence Minister In India: First Ever Visit By Defence Minister Since Muizzu Took Charge

Kathmandu residents fled their homes as tremors from a powerful earthquake some 400 km away in Tibet shook the Nepali capital early on Jan 7. The magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities. Buildings in Nepal, Bhutan and India were shaken. At least 53 people have been killed and 62 injured on the Tibetan side. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority  said the tremors were felt in seven hill districts bordering Tibet. Watch in for more details!

Nepal Earthquake: Powerful Tremors Shake Nepal's Capital Kathmandu

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