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New mobile apps helping shoppers avoid American goods have seen a sharp rise in downloads in Denmark, reports AP. The surge followed renewed tensions over US President Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland. Interest has also spread to other European countries.

According to AP, The “Made O’Meter” app recorded about 30,000 downloads in just three days in late January. Its creator said users wanted a practical way to identify US-owned products. The app uses artificial intelligence to scan items and suggest European alternatives.

Another app, “NonUSA,” also crossed 100,000 downloads in early February. Users said the apps gave them a sense of control amid political tensions

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has extended best wishes  to the Nepali cricket team playing in the historic T20 World Cup match against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today. 

The Prime Minister extended best wishes for victory and stated that the team led by captain Rohit Paudel will deliver exceptional performance. 

Nepal, playing in the ICC T-20 World Cup, has the support of fans from around the world. 

The miracles and successes shown by the team in the past have made today's match even more special, according to the PM. 

On behalf of the entire nation, the Prime Minister has extended good wishes to the Nepali players, saying 'May you be victorious'.

A group of around 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police after breaking away from the main body of a demonstration in the Olympic host city of Milan on Saturday (Feb 7), Reuters reported. 

Police in riot gear and with shields responded with water cannon to try to disperse the group, some of whom wore hoods and scarves to cover their faces. Order was restored after a few minutes.

Six people were detained during the skirmishes, police sources said, according to Reuters. 

An estimated 10,000 people had taken to the streets of Milan in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47, The Guardian reported. 

The band said in a statement on Saturday that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer”.

3 Doors Down formed in Mississippi in 1995 and four years later received a Grammy nomination for the breakout hit Kryptonite. Arnold wrote the song in math class when he was 15 years old, according to the band statement, according to The Guardian. 

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people on Friday, Pakistan's interior minister has said, BBC reported. 

Mohsin Naqvi said an Afghan national who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the attack was among those detained. One counter-terrorism officer was killed and three more were wounded in the raids to arrest the suspects, he added.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the bombing that targeted Friday prayers at the Shia mosque in the Tarlai area, when it was packed with worshippers, according to BBC. 

The price of gold has increased by Rs 9, 500 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. . 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 300, 50 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 291, 000 per tola on Friday. 

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 5, 010 per tola today.

Striker Serhou Guirassy snatched the winner three minutes from time to earn second-placed Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 victory at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday that cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to three points, Reuters reported. 

Guirassy’s 10th league goal of the season came at the end of an intricate set of midfield passes as Dortmund advanced to 48 points from 21 games, three behind Bayern, who host third-placed Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Dortmund dominated the first half and deserved their 38th-minute lead through Julian Brandt, but Konstantinos Koulierakis’ 52nd-minute header put relegation-threatened Wolfsburg back in the contest and they squandered several good chances to take the lead, according to Reuters. 

Barcelona outclassed Mallorca 3-0 at home on Saturday to increase their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings, Reuters reported. 

Hansi Flick's side controlled possession from the start and Marcus Rashford fired narrowly wide before playing a key role in the opener, as Dani Olmo headed his blocked effort into the path of Robert Lewandowski who finished calmly in the 29th minute.

Barcelona pushed on after halftime, with Marc Casado hitting the post and the pressure told in the 61st minute when 18-year-old Lamine Yamal struck a superb shot from distance to register his fifth goal in consecutive matches in all competitions, according to Reuters.