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There seems to be no end to Venezuela’s political, social and economic crisis

The Chinese Spring festival kick starts ‘world’s largest human migration’ and Westminster’s annual dog show will see 2 new breeds participate. 

With US government shutdown entering record 33rd day, here’s everything you need to know

9 US government departments have been hit by the ongoing shutdown. The Senate will now vote Thursday to seek a solution.

What is happening in Zimbabwe & China’s anger over gene-edited babies

Chinese probe says gene-editing scientist conducted experiments for 'personal fame', and Greenland’s ice is melting faster than experts predicted.

What’s different about this year’s Davos?

From a focus on mental health to the participation of more women, Davos is set for a makeover this year. Here’s what else is happening around the world.

Amid trade war with US, China’s growth records slowest rate since 1990

Turkey President Erdogan calls US counterpart Trump over Syria, and protests in Greece over Macedonia name change.

Donald Trump calls off House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s ‘public relations event’ citing shutdown

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn faces heat over second referendum option and African Union urges DR Congo to suspend final results of presidential elections. Donald...

Theresa May survives no-confidence motion narrowly, invites oppn for Brexit talks

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asks Donald Trump to postpone State of the Union address, and Iran claims US has arrested its journalist. 

Netflix raises prices for US subscribers by up to 18%

British Parliament rejects Brexit deal and China accuses Canada of double standards after it asks for clemency for convicted national.

China sentences a Canadian to death for drug trafficking, Trudeau calls verdict arbitrary  

Theresa May urges parliamentarians to give the Brexit deal ‘a second look’ and House Republicans unseat leader from committees over white supremacy remark.

When White House plans for a strike on Iran left Pentagon, State Dept alarmed

France President Emmanuel Macron reaches out to resentful citizens, and Bangladesh’s famed garment workers continue protests for better pay.

On Camera

How govt brought Vodafone Idea back from the brink & earned a neat profit in the process

In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.