China’s coronavirus case numbers spike following first COVID-related death in six months

China has recorded another surge in new COVID-19 infections a day after recording its first COVID-related death in six months.

Ukraine shelled radioactive waste storage: Official

Ukrainian troops have shelled Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant over the last two days, Renat Karchaa, an adviser at Russia’s state nuclear operator Rosenergoatom, said.

COP27: Climate costs deal struck but no fossil fuel progress

An often fraught UN climate summit wrapped up on Sunday with sweeping agreement on how to tackle global warming and a “historic” deal to create a special fund to cover the damages suffered by vulnerable nations.

Hilton Celebrates Great Place to Work Wins across South East Asia,

Hilton, Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality company, has celebrated its inaugural win as Singapore’s top hospitality company to work for, ranking second across all industries in the medium category. Awarded by global research and consulting firm Great Place To Work®, this win follows earlier accolades in the Philippines and Sri Lanka where Hilton was also the highest-ranked hospitality company on both countries’ Best Workplaces list.

China and India control 60% of all gold jewelry market globally

Gold is still recording increased demand for use in different sectors like investment and jewelry. However, despite the precious metal’s qualities to act as an investment asset in moments of uncertainty, the utilization of gold in jewelry tops the use cases led by specific regions.

Morgan Freeman and Jung Kook star in glitzy World Cup 2022 opening ceremony

The 2022 World Cup kicked off on Sunday with a visually striking opening ceremony at Al-Bayt Stadium ahead of the tournament’s first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador.

Djokovic beats Taylor Fritz to reach ATP Finals final

Novak Djokovic must get past Casper Ruud for his first ATP Finals crown since 2015 after defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets in Turin.

Twitter lifts Donald Trump ban after Elon Musk’s poll

Donald Trump’s Twitter account appeared to be back online after a slim majority of votes were cast, in a Twitter poll organised by Elon Musk, in favour of reinstating the former US president, who was banned from the social media service for inciting violence.

Sri Lanka likely to lose IMF deadline due to China’s lack of interest

Sri Lanka is likely to miss the December deadline for securing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan since the main bilateral debtor China has shown little or no interest in restructuring debt with Sri Lanka, financial analysts based in Washington DC said.

China lost $18 billion last year due to extreme weather events: UN report

Economic losses from drought, floods and landslides have rocketed in Asia, causing total damage of USD 35.6 billion, affecting nearly 50 million people, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Wimbledon to let female players wear dark-coloured undershorts

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year.

US to invest over USD 15 million in India’s health infrastructure

The United States federal government agency is set to invest more than USD 15 million in India’s health infrastructure , as part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment ( PGII ), the White House has said.

Indian envoy to Japan visits INS Shivalik in Japan’s Yokosuka

Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George and his wife Joice Sibi visited the Indian Navy ship Shivalik at Japan’s Yokosuka and had discussions with Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, NM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.

Modi pitches for protecting India’s energy security at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for protecting India’s energy security at the G20 Summit in Bali on Tuesday, amidst growing calls from Western countries to cap the price of Russian oil, and stressed that there should not be any restrictions on the supply of energy.

To tackle Chinese threat, Indian Army built infra for 450 tanks, 22,000 additional troops

Amid reports of Chinese buildup across the Line of Actual Control, the Indian Army has built infrastructure for housing 450 tanks and over 22,000 troops in the Eastern Ladakh sector opposite China, defence sources said.

Downing of flight MH17: Dutch court convicts suspects of murder

Dutch judges on Thursday convicted three men of murder for their role in the 2014 shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine, and sentenced them to life in prison. A fourth man was acquitted.

Russian missile strikes target Ukrainian gas production facilities: Ukraine’s PM

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said new Russian missile strikes on Thursday targeted gas production facilities and a missile plant, Interfax Ukraine news agency reported.

Xi scolds Trudeau in public spat at G20 summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping scolded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an on-camera dressing down at the G20 summit, an unusual public spat that could further complicate the strained relations between the two countries.

Only dialogue, diplomacy can end Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that return to dialogue and diplomacy was the only way forward to end the Ukraine conflict. He also called upon G20 leaders assembled in Bali to find a mutually agreeable solution to global supply chain issues.

How India managed to unite G20 on Modi’s idea of peace

After four days of deadlock, India played a key role in helping forge a consensus on the draft G20 communique which is expected to reflect PM Narendra Modi’s call to Russia that ’’this is not an era of war’’

Missile landing wasn’t Russian attack: Poland, NATO

Poland said Wednesday there is “absolutely no indication” that a missile which came down in Polish farmland, killing two people, was an intentional attack on the NATO country, and that neighbor Ukraine likely launched the Soviet-era projectile as it fended off a Russian air assault that savaged its power grid.

Put words to action says Commonwealth Secretary-General

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, has urged countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh to progress talks towards a meaningful outcome by the end of the week.

China trying to use ‘coercive’ ways to ‘sabotage’ digital infrastructure of nations

China is trying to use “coercive” ways to sabotage the digital infrastructure of nations that are least bothered about the growing threat of Beijing, Voice Against Autocracy reported. The report further said that China’s technological expansion is being led by Chinese firms that have been taking over global surveillance around the world, Voice Against Autocracy reported.

Missile strikes pound Ukraine cities

Missile strikes hit cities across Ukraine on Tuesday and prompted mass power outages, a few days after a humiliating Russian retreat in the nation’s south and in the middle of the G20 summit.

Iran hits back at new Western sanctions

Tehran has “strongly condemned” the EU and UK sanctions that the two powers have imposed over its alleged crackdown on human rights, vowing to introduce “a proportional response” to the unilateral action. Iran has been engulfed by violent protests for several months now, sparked by the death in custody of a young woman who had been arrested by morality police.

World population hits 8 billion: UN

The world’s population officially passed the eight billion mark on Tuesday morning, the United Nations said, celebrating the milestone with a counting clock on its website.

India to invite “guest countries” for G20 summit in 2023

India is to invite “guest countries” to attend the G20 summit in 2023 after taking over the G20 Presidency.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif tests positive for Covid-19: Report

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tested positive for Covid-19, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.

G 20 Summit: PM Modi, US President Biden share warm hug at Bali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biedn on Tuesday shared a warm hug as the G20 Summit began in Bali.

World population hits the 8 billion mark: UN report

A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world’s eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.