EP4 : 16-02-2023: Around The World

U.S fighter jets shoot down another 'unidentified object', 4th shoot down in 8 days. Thousands of people exposed to poisonous gases after Ohio train crash. Official death toll over 33,000 in Turkey & Syria, while the UN estimates more than 50,000 are dead. Filipino bride swap flowers with red onions for her wedding day.

New Zealand declares state of emergency after 'Storm of the Century' Cyclone Gabrielle leaves thousands displaced and without power. 3 killed and many wounded in Michigan State University shooting. Death toll crosses the mark of 36000 in Turkey and Syria, online scammers profiting from the calamity. Ukraine's Bakhmut witnessing 14th major Russian offensive since the war began. Filipinos choosing vegetable bouquets over flowers for Valentine's day.

US says the shot down UFOs may be benign, in an embarrassment for the White House. Valentine's celebrations across the world. Rare and unseen footage of Titanic's wreckage. UNESCO recognises 'cold noodles' as cultural heritage of North Korea.

1 week to go for one year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russia has lost 40-50% of its tanks & Wagner mercenary group is on its way out of the frontlines. New Zealand stuck in 'Climate Doom Loop' of cyclones and storms, as it braces for a 3rd storm in 3 weeks. Scotland's leader Nicola Sturgeon resigns suddenly, citing 'exhaustion' like former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern. Oldest Hebrew Bible on auction, could be sold for $50 mn. Badgley Mischka's glitzy evening wear Fall collection wraps up NYFW23.

Over 100 Global leaders and military officials attend the Munich Security Conference with Ukrainian officials after 359 days of war in Ukraine. IT Systems failure and ground staff union strike grounds Lufthansa flights in Europe. Cyclone Gabrielle death toll rises to 8 in NZ, as ships & helicopters deliver aid. World's largest outdoor ice skating rink in Canada may not open this year due to lack of ice. Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Archaeologists uncover a 5000-year-old pub in Iraq.