Division seem to be deepening in Israel's wartime government and according to Israeli media a minister of the wartime cabinet Benny Gantz was also the head of the national Unity party is now all set to travel to Washington on Sunday. He's going to hold several meetings with the US officials and the announcement has outraged the incumbent prime minister Netanyahu. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas War: War cabinet minister Gantz plans US visit without PM Netanyahu's permission

On #ThisWorld with Vikram Chandra: Will Artificial Intelligence destroy the world? We speak to Pedro Domingos, one of the top voices in the field of AI, who tells us that most people don't even realise when they are interacting with AI. Is this dangerous? or is this the new normal?

Will Artificial Intelligence destroy the world? | Here's what experts say

Artificial Intelligence will change world of entertainment, medicine, business

Israeli PM enraged over war cabinet minister Benny Gantz's US visit | Israel War

In a major move that could propel the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector, New Delhi has approved a multibillion-dollar deal to equip the Indian Navy and Indian Army with hundreds of supersonic cruise BrahMos missiles. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday (Mar 1) signed five contracts worth INR 39,000 crore ($3 billion), which also included procurement of close-in weapon systems, high-power radars, and aero-engines for MiG-29 fighter planes. Watch to know more!

India's defence ministry signs contract worth $3 Bn for BrahMos missiles, radars & aero-engines

India's rich & ultra-rich have increased their spending on social causes. A new report by a strategic philanthropic organisation shows that philanthropy by rich families is changing the way people are giving back to society.

Decoding Philanthropy trends in India

In the shattered town of Orikhiv not far from the southeastern front in Ukraine, Svitlana, a grandmother, sleeps in the brick-walled basement of her apartment block where she lives with her husband to shelter from Russian bombs.

Russia-Ukraine war: Residents of Ukrainian town of Orikhiv try to survive in rubble

Not just stadiums and arenas, pop star Taylor Swift is filling up classrooms too. A Premier University in Philippines is rolling out a celebrity studies course examining the singer and her impact on global pop culture.

Celebrity studies: Taylor Swift in focus | Top Philippine University launches Swift course

A wave of panic has swept through Haiti. Once again, gang violence and heavy gun fire broke out in the country's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday. The gang leader said that he aims to capture Police Chief & Ministers.

Fresh gang violence erupts in Haiti, gang leaderaims to capture Police Chief & Ministers

China's manufacturing sector has contracted for a fifth consecutive month, raising concerns about the country's economic recovery. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.1, signalling ongoing weakness in factory activity.

China's manufacturing contracts for fifth consecutive month

Three weeks after Pakistan's National elections, the new house was sworn in today. From 'Aayi Aayi PTI' to 'Sher Aaya', sloganeering took centre stage. Anas Mallick reports from the ground.

Pakistan political churn: National Assembly meets again, to elect speaker; deputy speaker

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed and some 700 others wounded after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds waiting for food aid southwest of Gaza city. The ministry said the attack was part of Israel’s ongoing “genocidal war”. It called on the international community to “urgently intervene” to forge a ceasefire as “the only way to protect civilians”.

Israel war: Palestine officials accuse Israel of killing 100 Gazans, US calls it 'serious incident'

At least 40 people have been killed after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Bangladesh, the country's health minister says.

Bangladesh: 10 declared dead in Main burns hospital after fire in Dhaka restaurant

Dubai has hosted what it calls the world's first-ever jet suit race against a backdrop of Dubai skyscrappers. The 'Iron Man' pilots line up on a runway and fire up their seven jet engine to start the race.

Dubai: 'Iron Man' pilots race against backdrop of skyscrappers, makes history with 1st jet suit race

Meta platform is facing privacy complaints by eight EU consumer groups, the consumer bodies from conutries that include France and Denmark have accused the Facebook owner of violating privacy rules.

EU consumers file data privacy complaints against Meta

The White House has launched an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports, pose national security risks. The probe has been initiated because Chinese smart vehicles could potentially gather information on US and send it back to China.

US calls Chinese vehicles 'security threat', warns Chinese EVs could collect data & send it back

Bangladesh: Blaze engulfs seven-storey building in Dhaka, over 22 critical patients being treated

Ahead of America's November Presidential Elections, President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump visited the Mexico-US border. In the high-stakes race to the white house, their visit will be an attempt to address the key issue of illegal immigration.

US President Biden & former President Trump's face off over migrant crisis, visit US-Mexico border

Israel war: Biden condemns killing of 100 Palestinians, says 'ceasefire talks will be complicated'

Israel will face dire consequences if it sends troops into the besieged Gazan city of Rafah, according to Ehud Olmert, a former prime minister.

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert talks to WION, issues stern warning to Netanyahu

Israel war: More than 100 Gazans killed while waiting for aid, trampled in chaotic stampede

Iran goes to polls on Friday. Over 15,000 people are contesting in this parliamentary election. More than 61 million people are eligible to vote but authorities fear most of them might skip this election. People are frustrated with rising inflation, growing political mistrust and quashed protests.

Iran elections: Iranian authorities fear lower voter turnout | What are the voter concerns?

Italy's Sicily is known for its pictures landscapes and vibrant tourist attractions but it is grappling with a severe drought after a lack of winter rainfall.

In drought-hit Sicily, water is 'gold', severe decline of water resources up to 80%

Russia-Ukraine war: Orikhiv residents sleep in basement to protect themselves from shelling

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