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In Pics | World's largest igloo cafe opens in Kashmir's Gulmarg

An igloo cafe named ‘Snowglu’ in Kashmir’s Gulmarg has become a new tourist attraction recently. The cafe has been set up at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg.

Beijing 2022 Olympics | Life in the 'bubble' at the Beijing Olympics

Reserved buses, daily tests on the repeat and fenced off hotels and venues—Winter Olympics in Beijing are a ‘bubble’ affair

Beijing 2022 Olympics | Winter Olympic mascots through the years

Olympics mascots have been a key part of the Games since 1968. They embody the spirit of the Olympics, spread the values highlighted at each edition of the Games – history and culture of the host city – and play a vital role in welcoming athletes and visitors to the Games. Over the years, the mascots for the Winter Olympics have been abstract forms, animals and humans. And they have remained in the public memory.

Olympics brings on boom in winter sports for China

Many in Beijing have long enjoyed winter ice skating on canals and lakes. But now, young Chinese are expanding their aspirations from basketball, football, and gymnastics to sports such as hockey and skiing.

Russian troops hold drills in Rostov region amid tensions with Ukraine

Russia held military drills on January 26 and deployed more forces and fighter jets to Belarus for exercises next month as officials prepared to sit down for four-way talks in Paris on the conflict in east Ukraine.

Colombian flower market blooming ahead of Valentine’s Day

Workers at a flower company in El Rosal, Colombia, cut and pack roses as the Colombian flower industry is in full swing ahead of Valentine's Day.

In Pics | Winter wonderlands: Snowscapes from around the world

From breathtaking white expanses to paralyzing blizzards, scenes from recent snowfalls.

In Pics | US town opens massive ice palace maze

Built with 2,900 blocks of ice, the maze in the tourist town of Stillwater in Minnesota has a scavenger hunt and an ice slide for children and an ice bar for grownups

Heavy snowfall paralyses Greece, air traffic disrupted

A blanket of heavy snow covered the Greek capital on January 24, from the Acropolis hill to the coast in the south, disrupting air traffic, bringing transport to a halt and leaving scores of drivers stranded overnight in a highway.

All you need to know about the influential Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who passed away on January 22, was a global spiritual leader, poet, peace activist and father of “engaged Buddhism” – a movement linking mindfulness practice with social action.

Rolls-Royce’s ‘Spirit of Innovation’ becomes the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft

The record-breaking aircraft is propelled by 400kW electric powertrain and the most power-dense propulsion battery pack ever assembled in aerospace. The project is funded by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Innovate UK.

Winter Olympics get Chinese hockey veterans back on ice

They were teenagers when they last pushed the puck, Beijing Winter Olympics has given these 60 somethings a chance to suit up, brush up their skills and go up against each other in friendlies

This week in pictures: The most stunning images from Asia

The photo feature comprises of people and situations across Asia this week, showcasing them from being tested for COVID-19 to preparing for republic day parade.

PM Modi tops list of world’s most popular leaders yet again; a look at where other leaders stand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the global rating survey among the world leaders as the most popular leader, with an approval rating of 71 percent. The survey released by Morning Consult Political Intelligence is based on data collected from January 13-19, 2022. The approval ratings are based on a seven-day moving average of adult residents in each country, with sample sizes varying by country. In the United States, the average sample size is around 45,000. In the other countries, the sample size ranges from roughly 3,000 to 5,000. In India, the sample is representative of the literate population. A look at the world’s most popular leaders in 2022.

COVID-19 tests and vaccination lines continue amid Omicron spread

People line up for COVID tests and vaccines as infections continue to spread with the now-dominant Omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus. A fast-spreading Omicron variant that causes milder illness compared with previous versions of the coronavirus has fuelled the view that COVID-19 poses less of a risk than in the past. But the extraordinary spread of Omicron in many countries means that in absolute numbers, more people will experience severe disease.

Tong Volcano | 21 beaches polluted by oil spill in Peru linked to the eruption

Peru declared an environmental emergency after surging waves caused by the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga caused an oil spill at a refinery in its Pacific coast

COVID-19 | Take a look at how coronavirus attacks and infects human cells

Mounting evidence suggests that the Omicron variant is less likely to cause serious infections of the throat and lungs. The process through which the novel coronavirus infects a cell is pretty much similar for all variants. Here is all you need to know about the infection.

US artist, London gallery launch first exhibition on Fortnite

The large sculpture of a blue man sitting on the roof is invisible to the naked eye but it is there -- in augmented reality. The sculpture is part of an installation by the American artist Kaws at the gallery, reproduced for the hundreds of millions of users of the video game Fortnite for the first time.

Key takeaways from the Edelman Trust Barometer 2022 report

Public trust has increased in most businesses and industries, according to the Edelman 2022 Trust Barometer. The report surveyed 36,000 respondents in 28 countries.

Tonga volcano eruption | Before and after satellite images of Tsunami-hit Tonga

New satellite images released on January 18 show the damage from a volcanic eruption in Tonga. Maxar Technologies released aerial photographs of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha-apai volcano and Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa before and after its main eruption, which could be seen from space. Satellite images captured the spectacular eruption, with a plume of ash, steam, and gas rising like a giant mushroom above the South Pacific.

Bejewelled camels wrestle for victory in Turkey

The Federation for Camel Culture and Camel Wrestling says there is no exact date for when the tradition began in the country but it is thought to date back to the 19th century among competing nomadic groups.

Oxfam | Key takeaways from the new report on economic equality

Economic inequality is now contributing to the deaths of at least 21,300 people each day finds a study by Oxfam International.

In Pics | Remembering legendary Hollywood actor Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in 'Lilies of the Field', and inspired a generation during the civil rights movement, passed away at age 94 on January 6, 2022.

This week in pictures: The most stunning images from Asia

This week in pictures: Compelling images from Asia

Snaps from annual stocktake at London Zoo

London Zoo keepers participate in the annual stocktake at ZSL London Zoo.

COVID-19 | Advice for home quarantine patients and caregivers

Asymptomatic and mild cases of COVID-19 can be managed at home. Here’s advice for Covid patients, families and caregivers.

Winter Olympic Games | Chinese superfan spends thousands on souvenir obsession

Crammed on every available surface in Zhang Wenquan's crowded Beijing home is Olympic memorabilia -- from mascots and torches to flags, banners, clothes and cuddly toys. The Chinese superfan scours the internet for rare souvenirs and snaps selfies several times a week by the countdown clock to the 2022 Winter Games in the capital.

A Winter's Tale on the streets of Kabul under Taliban rule

Taliban fighters patrol the Afghan capital, at the start of the new year, after their victory over the Western-backed government in Kabul four months ago.

Thailand reopens Maya bay to people after three years of closure

Thailand has reopened Maya Bay, a white sand beach made famous by the 2000 film 'The Beach' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, more than three years after closing it to allow its ecosystem to recover from the impact of thousands of visitors each day.

Washington wrapped in snowy blanket as storm sweeps the US capital

A winter snowstorm blanketed the nation’s capital on January 3, closing government offices, snarling travel and grounding the president’s helicopter. Up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) was forecast for the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia and Maryland.

Hidden carriers of COVID-19: Here’s everything that you need to know

A look at the asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers and how they spread COVID-19.

Coronavirus | A look at the origin of the much in demand N-95 mask

Amid growing emphasis on the need for N-95 masks to protect against the more transmissible Omicron strain, here is a flashback of how the mask has made the difference between life and death over the centuries

Urban wildfire destroys over 1,000 homes in Colorado

A fierce, wind-driven wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes, and prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents in and around two towns east of the Rockies near Denver.

Happy New Year 2022 | Here's why we do countdowns to the New Year

Until the 1960s and 1970s, few people ever counted down to the New Year, or anything really. So, how did the countdown go from almost nonexistent to ubiquitous? And why do we do it now, especially to mark one year’s end and another’s beginning? Take a look…

This week in pictures: The most stunning images from Asia

Pics feature people as diverse as women hanging fish and an editor being escorted by Hong Kong police for conspiracy to publish a seditious article.

Pictures of the year: Natural Disasters occurred in 2021

Top natural disaster photos from 2021.

U.S. testing struggles to keep up with Omicron

A surge in U.S. COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant is overwhelming testing capacity in high-infection areas like New York City due in part to staffing shortages among healthcare workers and the limited number of open test sites.

Migrants stranded, cold at Belarus-Poland border

On a sunny but freezing morning in a forested area of Belarus at the border with Poland, hundreds of migrants line up to receive hot food and water.

Treating COVID patients in secret Myanmar clinics

Hiding from the junta, a handful of nurses are running makeshift clinics to treat Covid patients and resistance fighters. With bags packed, they are always ready to flee as the country’s military rulers crackdown on civil disobedience

Afghanistan sinks deeper into desperate times, economic ruins

The bitter cold of Afghanistan’s winter has small children huddled beneath blankets in makeshift camps. Sick babies in hospitals lie wrapped in their mothers all-enveloping burqas. Long lines at food distribution centers have become overwhelming as Afghanistan sinks deeper into desperate times.

2021 review: The most stunning images of the year

The year is coming to an end and as we welcome the new year, let’s take a look at some of the pictures from around the world that stood out in 2021

Christmas 2021: Pictures encapsulating worldwide celebrations amid renewed COVID threat

Christmas celebrations were dampened due to the pandemic-related restrictions for a second consecutive year. Curbs were imposed in several parts of the world in view of the risks posed by the recently highly contagious Omicron variant of coronavirus.

This week in pictures: The most stunning images from Asia

This week in pictures: Compelling images from Asia

Blue ice cavern in Swiss Alpine glacier delights visitors

An ice cave in the Swiss Alps delighted visitors who came to marvel at its huge blue vault. The natural cave, also known as "the Mill" or "the Devil's Hole", forms through a siphon effect.

Whirling dervish ritual honours Sufi mystic poet Rumi

“Come as you are”. And come they do. Each year, thousands of people travel to the Turkish city of Konya for weeklong events to mark the death Islamic poet, scholar and Sufi mystic Jalaladdin Rumi

The wonder of a world illuminated for the holidays

In the darkest days of the year, in a very dark time, there is a longing for illumination. And so, all around the world, the holiday lights go on—some of them humble, some of them spectacular, all of them a welcome respite from the dark. They make the streets an interactive experience. All are wonderful, in the most literal meaning of the word

Tunisia recyclers struggle to tackle mountains of waste

Recycling is almost non-existent in the North African country, which produces 2.6 million tonnes of waste each year. Some 85 percent of that ends up in landfills, while much of the rest winds up in informal dumps, says Tunisian waste management expert Walim Merdaci. But with many facilities close to overflowing and neighbouring communities up in arms, the crisis is already stoking tensions.