US President Joe Biden has said that a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza will hopefully come soon into effect (by Monday). Negotiations from Qatar, Egypt, US and France are working.

Israel-Hamas war: Joe Biden says, 'We are close to ceasefire, we are not done yet'

Clouds of smoke could be seen in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on Monday (February 26) following Israeli airstrikes that killed at least two Hezbollah members, sources in Lebanon said.

Israel prepares assault on Rafah | Hezbollah says fired 60 rockets at Israeli base

Victims of loan sharking and microfinance exploitation gathered for a demonstration in Kathmandu on Monday demanding for justice. Watch in for more details!

Nepal: Loan Shark victims march for justice, demand action in Kathmandu

Israel-Hamas war: Joe Biden says, 'We'll have a ceasefire by Monday'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (February 26) that France could not rule out sending troops on the ground to Ukraine and that he would maintain a strategic ambiguity on the subject.

Russia-Ukraine war: Will France send its troops to Ukraine? Here's what Macron has to say

Around 20 European leaders and representatives of other nations met in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. The host French president Emanuel Macron announced new steps to strengthen military aid to Ukraine. Macron said that the Russian defeat is extremely crucial to the security and stability in Europe while adding that the leaders gathered to send Putin a message of European determination on Ukraine he said that Moscow is showing more aggressive nature not just in Ukraine but in general as well. Watch to know more!

EU's Josep Borell says, 'Europe in danger with two wars on its doorstep'

In a heartwarming, pre-Ramadan gesture, Indian businessman and philanthropist Firoz Merchant has donated a whopping $2.7 million to help Indians stuck in prison across UAE.

UAE: Indian businessman Firoz Merchant's generosity frees 900 prisoners, pays their bail fees

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu is under fire at home. Prime Minister's Office has confirmed it financed work on Netanyahu's private pool at his residence.

Israel elections: Voter turnout uncertain amid threat of rocket attacks

EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has outlined four main tasks on the EU's geopolitical agenda which are supporting Ukraine, putting an end to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, implementing the two-state solution and improving ties with the global South.

Gaza ceasefire soon?: EU's geopolitical agenda | In-Live Discussion

Peru is grappling with an unprecedented climate challenge, facing intense heatwaves, devastating floods, and now, an imminent dengue outbreak. Soaring temperatures and extreme rains have ushered in a series of pressing environmental and health challenges.

Extreme rains drench Peru, lead to dengue outbreak

A new study has found that Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' started retreating rapidly in the 1940s, and never showed any signs of recovery. The doomsday glacier's fate will have ramifications, not just in antarctica but globally. Its complete collapse could raise sea levels by more than 2 feet.

Study finds the retreat of Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' was sparked 80 years ago

Will Israel agree to a ceasefire? 99 hostages remain in Gaza along with dead bodies of 31 others

An active member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday. He was critically injured while declaring that he will no longer complicit.

US Air Force member sets self ablaze outside Israel embassy, incident livestreamed on Twitch

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine starting in late May or summer but Kyiv has a clear Battlefield plan of its own. Speaking of day after the second anniversary of Russia's Invasion the Ukrainian president said that it was extremely important for Kyiv and its Western allies to remain United he further asserted that Ukraine's Victory depends on continued Western support. Watch to know more!

Zelensky speaks about peace prospects in Russia-Ukraine war & supply of arms

In Pakistan the election commission is gearing up to hold elections for the office of President by 9th of March. This will be just two days before half of the senators in the Upper House retire after the completion of their six-year term. The six- party Alliance that will form the government under PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif has already announced its presidential candidate. PPP's Asif Ali Zardari is said to be the next president of Pakistan. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari to become the next President | Pak to elect its President by March 9

India's economic growth story is largely consumption-driven. But how much do households spend on an average every month? A survey released on sunday answers this question. The household consumption expenditure survey has revealed a sharp rise in rural consumption.

Average monthly expenses in India rise 5-6 folds in last two decades

2024 has largely defied economists' expectations. The world's largest economy has avoided a recession and is quite robust to gain momentum once the US Fed starts cutting interest rates. HSBC suggests investors rebalance their portfolios to capitalise on the economic shift. So, what are the opportunities and risks ahead in the markets? Our report tells us more.

HSBC sees strong growth in India & South-East Asia

For the fifth edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan's Self Defence Force is now underway. 40 personnel from each country participate in the exercise.

India-Japan joint exercise 'Dharma Guardian' underway, 40 personnel each from India & Japan's side

Russia will try new offensive as early as May, says Zelensky | Problems mount for Ukraine in warzone

Female police office in Pakistan, ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, has been recommended for the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal - which is the highest gallantry award for law enforcement in Pakistan. Watch the video to know her story.

Pakistan: Punjab police recommends ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi's name for Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal

South Korean doctors have continued their demonstrations against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions and at the center of this dispute is a recent government announcement that the colleges and the universities would admit 2,000 more medical students from the next academic year. Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul. Watch to know more!

South Korea doctors protest creates chaos, causes cancellations of surgeries

South Korea doctors' protest: Government warn doctors to return to work or face legal action

Sweden is finally set to join NATO, Budapest is preparing to approve Stockholm's NATO bid in a vote on Monday. The development comes days after it signed a deal to buy four fighter jets from Sweden. Hungary's Parliament is due to ratify Sweden's bid to join NATO in a vote at its first session today. Watch to know more!

After Turkey, Hungary to vote on Sweden's NATO membership; approval pending since 2022

Nigeria's inflation rate accelerated further in January and reached almost 30% in annual terms, driven by soaring food costs and the fall of the country's naira currency to record lows.

Nigeria: Hundreds hit streets in Badan city, protesters demand end to food scarcity

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