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India: Students to get two chances of appearing in 10th, 12th boards from 2025-26

Days after the general election results Pakistan is still unclear on who will become the next Prime Minister. Now the polls are marred by allegations of manipulation and rigging. Politicians loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have announced formation of an alliance with a political group the Sunni Ittehad Council. Watch to know more!

Pakistan government formation deadlock, PTI continues to cobble up support

The Taliban rejected the appointment of UN special envoy. The Taliban Administration skipped the United Nations meeting on Afghanistan in Doha. UN Chief says Taliban tabled unacceptable conditions for attending the meeting while adding that he hopes the Taliban participation at their future meetings. Watch to know more!

Taliban skips UN meet on Afghanistan in Doha | Taliban has set unacceptable conditions: UN

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.

Nigerians protest high cost of living, petrol prices have been tripled in West African nation

In a new immigration scandal, it has emerged that the so-called 'high-risk' passengers and their planes are landing in Britain without going through the necessary security checks that means the passengers categorised as high-risk reach the London airport.

UK: 'High-risk flights' land in the UK without going through security checks

Jammu & Kashmir: Parts of Union Territory have turned brilliant snow white with heavy snowfall turning Jammu and Kashmir a delight for tourists. Alongside some big trouble for motorists and local residents. Watch to know more!

India: Kashmir valley witnesses heavy rainfall, Srinagar-Jammu highway closed after rain

Yale University in the United States has issued an apology for its alleged historic association with slavery. As one of America's leading universities Yale says that one of its leading donors not only kept Indian slaves but also traded in the slave business.

Yale University issues apology to India for historically linking the country to slavery

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage on. Meanwhile, the threat of a nuclear war is looming. The West and Russia are still at a crossroads. Now, Russia's Medvedev issues a nuclear threat. Watch this video for all details.

Former Russian President Medvedev threatens to nuke the US, UK, Germany & Ukraine

Authorities in the Afghan province of Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, ordered officials on February 18 not to take pictures or videos of "living things."

Curbs in Afghanistan: A look at repression of rights after 2021 Taliban takeover

Israel warns of military expansion in Rafah if hostages not returned before ramadan. Netanyahu agrees to limit Arab-Israeli worshipers on temple mount during holy month. Meanwhile, Palestine Health Officials say that overnight strikes in Gaza killed more than 100 Palestinians, taking the death toll past 29,000.

Israel sets Ramadan deadline for offensive on Gazan city Rafah

India has lend a diplomatic hand to Male, even though ties have been strained between the two nations. New Delhi has spent around $93 billion on developmental projects in Maldives.

India spends $93 billion, twice the amount allocated for Maldives projects'

The head of the UN refugee agency, warned that Europe may have to deal with a rise in the numbers of Sudanese refugees if a cease-fire agreement isn't signed soon between Sudan's warring sides and relief efforts aren't strengthened.

Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens, 14 million children need support: UN

The 2024 list of world's strongest passports shows France at the top and Afghanistan at the bottom. It is a reflection of the number of countries that allows visa-free entry to the holder.

Strongest Passport Index 2024: Guess which country topped the list & what is India's position?

Recent research from the Christian Medical College, Vellore, uncovers concerning findings about long-term lung damage in Indian Covid survivors. Even after recovery, many patients face lingering symptoms and impaired lung function for months.

Covid study: Indians suffer more lung damage post recovery, worst-hit by Covid after-effects

Former US President Donald Trump commented on the current Supreme Court hearing that could determine his eligibility to run in the Colorado Republican primary. At a news conference on Thursday (February 8), Trump expressed confidence in the arguments presented by his legal team, emphasizing his leading position in polls across various states and the nation and questioning the fairness of potentially disqualifying the most popular candidate from the race.

Mega battle for South Carolina: Haley's last stand in home state | Race To Power

Israel’s military operations in Gaza have taken an unprecedented turn. Netanyahu’s eyes are now on Rafah – and millions of Palestinian refugees at risk. Watch this video to know more.

Israel sets Ramadan deadline for Rafah attack; EU warns Israel against Rafah offensive

Administration has been arguing for more aid to Ukraine typically as a moral or a strategic objective in its ongoing war against Russia. Now, those who agree with the President say that aid also helps boost the US economy.

US support for Ukraine: Moral or strategic?

Ukraine says that Russian troops have launched multiple attacks to the west of recently captured Avdiivka. Kyiv has accused Moscow of trying to attack beyond the city and force more gains on the battlefield. This comes after Russia claimed full control of Avdiivka.

Russia-Ukraine War: Surge in defence orders boosts production & economy in US

The show Israel's Army pressed on Sunday with its campaign in southern Gaza to destroy Hamas as prospects dimmed for a ceasefire. In the more than 4-month old conflict Israel has concentrated its military operations in Khan Younis the hometown of Hamas in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Big admission by Hamas on war casualties, says '6,000 operatives killed'

Just days after general elections were held in Pakistan there is still no clarity on who will form the government. In the latest Pakistan People's Party Chief Bilawal Zardari echoed concerns of election rigging in the polls held earlier. Bhutto claimed that he had proof to show that several candidates of his party the PPP had won polls in their respective constituencies but it was the PML-N candidates who were declared the winners. Watch to know more!

Pakistan's 'rigged' elections: Supreme Court says, 'will not allow court to be used in wrong manner'

Myanmar's military conscription plan seemingly reveals the heavy toll that months of incessant fighting against Rebels has had on its troops. It also points to the struggles the generals are facing to replenish their ranks. The plan comes after the Junta lost control of swathes of territory along the front line that stretches from the highlands bordering China to the coastline near Bangladesh. Watch to know more!

Myanmar Civil War: Myanmar military falling back on every front, coordinated attacks stun them

China witnessed explosive growth in outbound tourism during this year's Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17), notably surpassing the figures for 2019. The surge in outbound travel from China hit back at hype by Western media outlets that attributed the global tourism slump to a decline in Chinese travelers.

China: Influx of tourists during Spring festival, over 3 million people visit ski resorts

According to a new research, locust outbreaks could worsen as global temperatures continue to climb. The study is the first to show a robust link between large-scale, synchronous locust swarms and specific weather patterns.

Locust outbreak linked to climate crisis; Afghanistan, Iran & India can become hotspot

The UK's Goldendoodle is the nation's most popular dog, according to a study conducted by the UK's largest pet marketplace, pets4homes. The Goldendoodle is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. The study that analysed sales and advertisements on the pets4homes website found the popularity of celebrity handbag dogs has declined.

Goldendoodle dominates pet preferances in UK; decline in celebrity handbag dog era | WION

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