Amid complicated diplomatic relations with India, Maldives has signed a defence agreement with China. This is being done in a bit to strengthen bilateral ties with the Asian superpower.

Maldives-China ink defence deal, Muizzu strengthens pro-China tilt

A top member of Israel's wartime Cabinet Benny Gantz is meeting with US officials in Washington while talks are under way in Egypt to broker a ceasefire in Gaza before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins next week.

Israel war | Cairo truce talks: Israel sticking to demand for a temporary truce to free hostages?

The Tories' popularity is now lower than it has ever been in the last 46 years, according to polling from a leading firm. New survey found that Rishi Sunak's party was polling at just 20%, the lowest level since recorded the firm’s political monitor began in 1978.

UK: Conservative's support hits 46 year-low, Sunak says 'Democracy being deliberately undermined'

The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to disqualify Donald Trump from running for president using an anti-insurrection constitutional clause. Colorado had barred Mr Trump from its Republican primary, arguing he incited the 2021 Capitol riot.

US Supreme Court rules in favour of Trump in Colorado ballot ban case, to remain on ballot

The United States accused Russia on Monday of attempting to sow mistrust among Ukraine and its allies by publishing an intercepted online call involving Germany’s air force chief and three subordinates about the war.

Germany military leak causes diplomatic firestorm, White House says it is Russian bid to split West

Why did the Supreme Court term the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional and what are the potential repercussions of this judgment on political parties, particularly in this election year?

Opposition corners government of electoral bonds, SBI asks SC for more time to furnish details

Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has topped the list of world's most polluted metropolitan areas. The swiss air quality monitoring firm IQ-Air published the rankings.

Vietnamese capital Hanoi ranked as world's most polluted metropolitan city

Global Warming has led to an alarming rise in the risk of pre-term births, according to an Australian team of scientists. The team reviewed 163 global health studies to point out a 60% average rise in the risk of pre-mature births.

Climate change causes alarming rise in risk of pre-term births: Study

The United Nations has warned that africa will be $2.5 trillion short of the finance that it needs to cope with climate change by 2030. According to a United Nations economic commission for Africa, the continent gets only 2% of global investments in clean energy.

UN: Africa to be $2.5 trillion short of Climate Finance by 2030

Singapore defended its strategy of offering incentives to secure Taylor Swift’s exclusive concerts in Southeast Asia, saying the economic benefits of doing so outweigh any cost the city-state incurred in the process and that it was ultimately her choice where she wants to perform.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Singapore edition: Swift's concerts in Singapore draw flak

A SpaceX rocket lifted off from Florida night carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts & a Russian cosmonaut on their way to the ISS. The crew began a six-month science mission in Earth's orbit,

SpaceX launches eighth long-duration crew to ISS, webcast captures spectacular nightime launch

Germany’s Defense Minister on Sunday described Russia’s leak of a conversation by ranking German military officers to be part of Russia’s “information war” against the West, and that the aim was to create discord within Germany.

European secret services' non-combat units present in Ukraine?

Super Tuesday, on March 5, 2024, is when the largest number of states will be holding presidential primaries or caucuses. Over a third of all the available delegates for both the Republican and Democratic nominations are at stake on Super Tuesday.

US: Donald Trump & Joe Biden sail smoothly | What will happen on Super Tuesday?

Amid a dismal voter turnout, Iran's conservative Islamist leadership is set to make a comeback. What does this mean for a country scrambling under western sanctions?

Iran elections: Iranian Conservatives sweep polls amid record-low turnout

People laid flowers at the grave of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny at the Borisovskoye Cemetery a day after his funeral on Friday, March 1.

Russia: Thousands of Navalny supporters continue to visit his grave, show of support continues

Russian wiretapping: Video call leaked, Germans discuss striking key Crimea bridge

US military cargo planes have air-dropped food into Gaza, in the first of series of aid drops as aid agencies criticise Israel for blocking access to the besieged and bombarded strip.

Israel war | Focus on Rafah: Gazans death toll crosses 30,400 plus mark

The election fever has gripped political parties, even before the first votes are cast. But we take a step back and look at how the economy performs around India's elections. We break down whether good economics is good politics. This is our special segment: Poll-nomics.

Unravelling performance of Indian economy before and after polls

Is Japan's lost decades to deflation coming to an end? According to a Bloomberg report quoting a local media house, japan is looking at calling an end to deflation officially soon. The Bloomberg report quoting Kyodo shows that the Japanese government will think about making the statement after looking at this year's wage talks to see if pay is going up at the same rate as prices.

Is Japan's pay increasing in line with prices?

Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Australia for a rare summit. The ASEAN-Australia special summit in Melbourne will mark 50 years since Australia became the first official partner of the ASEAN bloc now.

ASEAN-Australia summit 2024: China & Myanmar likely to be high on agenda, focus on economy

China is expected to promote its plan to achieve “new productive forces” for 2024 in the coming “Two Sessions” meetings. Watch the video to know more.

China 'two sessions' meet: What to watch out for? | Premier Li Qiang to announce China's GDP goal

Explained: Link between polls & economy | Do voters reward good economics?

Saudi Arabia conjures up visuals of vast deserts and immense oil wealth. But it is also an emerging tourist hub. Saudi Arabia aims to diversify its economy, reducing its dependence on oil. Moreover, it is increasingly turning towards sustainable forms of energy.

Tourism in Saudi Arabia's future plans, country aims to diversify & reduce dependance on oil

France's Senate adopted a bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a rollback in abortion rights in the United States.

France changes its abortion laws after US repeals Roe vs Wade; Catholic groups oppose

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