More than 100 days of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, and 2.3 million people are finding means to survive amid death and destruction? How are Palestinians making do in the middle of a war-induced humanitarian crisis?

How Palestinians in Gaza are staying afloat

Another week, another incident of escalation across a key maritime trade route. US Military struck several Houthi bases in Yemen, but the rebel group continues its attack on israel-affiliated shipping vessels. Can the West deter the Iran-backed group, or is it just triggering further escalations?

U.S. strikes Houthi stronghold in Yemen

Tensions continue to spiral on the Korean peninsula. North Korea claims that it conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system. Test of the Haeil-5-23 system was carried out in the waters off North Korea's eastern coast.

Pyongyang's nuclear-capable underwater drone

China Thursday offered to play a “constructive role” to ease tension between Pakistan and Iran following their missile strikes against each other over the last two days and asked the two countries to “exercise restraint and calmness and avoid escalation”.

Iran & Pakistan Foreign Ministers speak over phone, calls for calm after Iran, Pak trade strikes

Pakistan bombed neighbouring Iran a little more than 24 hours after Tehran conducted missile strikes on terror groups in Pakistan. This has led to fears that another war could break out, at a time when tensions are simmering in West Asia. Can pakistan afford to go against Iran? Is pak ready to be hostile with three neighbours?

Iran-Pakistan tensions: Iran & Pakistan engage in tit-for-tat military strikes | World News | WION

A robotic lander built by a private company was bound for the moon on Monday (January 8) in an attempt to make the first U.S. lunar soft landing in half a century, after launching into space aboard a new Vulcan rocket debuted by a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

What went wrong with first US private lunar lander, Peregrine lander? | World News | WION

A US winter storm warning has been issued for more than 100 million people, and a new wave of extreme cold and snow is expected to sweep through the central and eastern United States, intensifying travel hazards and ushering in a brutally cold weekend.

Snowfall in US, Canada: US weather office warns of severe snow storms in coming weeks

"A shortage of ammunition is a very real and pressing problem that our armed forces are facing right now," Defence Minister Rustem Umerov wrote on X after speaking by video link to the group led by France and the United States.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine faces shortage of ammunition, Zelensky says 'world not producing enough'

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission is looking into the business operations of former leader Mahathir Mohamad's son, as part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's broader anti-graft campaign against his opponents.

Malaysian anti-graft panel probes ex-PM's son, investigation part of Panama Papers leak case | WION

North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week's joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, state media KCNA said on Friday.

North Korea lauds Pyongyang's ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’

Russia-Ukraine war: The victory in war may come down to who can last longer

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine facing critical ammunition shortage | Zelensky balmes world production

Malaysia’s anti-graft body summons Ex-PM Mahathir’s son to aid probe

Researchers have identified the oldest black hole ever observed, dating from the beginning of the universe, and determined that it is 'eating' its host galaxy to death. The study, published in the journal Nature, used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to locate the black hole, which formed 400 million years after the Big Bang, more than 13 billion years ago.

Universe's oldest black hole about 1.6 mn times mass of sun dicovered

Forbes has released a list of the ten strongest currencies in the world. The Kuwaiti Dinar has topped the list, meanwhile, the US Dollar has come in last.

Gravitas: Which is the strongest currency in the world?

A couple from the UK would fund their lavish lifestyle by stealing cards from gym lockers while the victims were exercising. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Couple stole from gym lockers to fund lavish lifestyle

China has launched major joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan has detected at least 24 PLA aircraft and 5 navy vessels. Is another war on the horizon?

Gravitas | World at War: This could be the next war zone

Gravitas: Pakistan's tit-for-tat strikes on Iran sparks wider war fear | Can Islamabad afford it?

Turning away from its traditional ties with India, the pro-China leadership in Maldives, has just inked a $37 million deal with a Turkish company for military drones. Maldives plans to use these turkish drones to patrol the high seas, a task so far done by India in collaboration with the Maldivian forces.

Gravitas: Pro-China Muizzu's short-sighted moves | Turkish drones over Indian Ocean now?

In a global race for economic security, the top ten nations are stockpiling massive gold reserves. The United States leads with over 8,000 tonnes, followed by Germany, Italy, and France. Even India, ranking ninth, surpasses wealthy West Asian nations. These gold reserves, crucial for national stability, serve as a financial safeguard, bolstering currencies and providing a hedge against economic uncertainties. As geopolitical tensions rise, these shimmering reserves highlight their timeless role in national economic strategies.

Gravitas | Top 10 countries with the largest gold reserves: The global gold race

Singapore's Transport Minister has resigned from his post after being charged with 27 offences in a corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon. S. Iswaran was arrested in July of 2023 and released on bail in connection with a rare top-level graft investigation in the city-state.

Singapore's Transport Minister resigns over alleged corruption | Race To Power

Mornings in court and evenings in rallies, this is how Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is spending his days. For the former President, who is marred in several legal troubles, this schedule might be becoming a good election strategy more than an obligation.

Days in court, evenings in rallies: Trump's routine for election year

Republican candidates are gearing up for their first primary vote. On January 23rd, voters in New Hampshire will weigh in on what appears to be a rather settled field. To cement his stance further, former president Donald Trump rallied supporters in portsmouth.

Republican candidates campaign for first primary vote in New Hampshire | Race to Power

The US East Coast remained under the threat of menacing weather on Wednesday as a powerful winter storm loomed across the region after leaving in its wake power outages, grounded flights and several towns swamped with flood waters.

Winter storms in US: At least 40 people have died across nine states since January

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