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The Indian rupee hits a record low of 84.70 against the U.S. Dollar, dropping 21 paise from its previous close of 84.49. Analysts attribute the fall to weakening economic fundamentals, continued foreign institutional investor outflows, and a strengthening U.S. Dollar. Watch in for more details!

Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi fighters have crossed the border into Syria to support Assad’s forces, as rebel groups make significant gains. This latest escalation raises questions about the future of Syria’s war and the stability of Assad’s regime. Can the government fight back rebel advances, or is a new phase of conflict underway?

New damage to two optic fibre cables connecting Finland and Sweden appeared accidental, Finnish authorities said on Tuesday after a minister had raised suspicions of a new case of sabotage.

The first time Donald Trump was elected president, he assembled the wealthiest cabinet the country had ever seen, with a combined net worth of a little more than $6 billion, according to reports. Watch in for more details!

South Korea declares emergency martial law. Watch in for more details!

#Gravitas In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Florida, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump reportedly told Trudeau that Canada could become the 51st state of U.S. Trump also joked that Trudeau could transition from PM to Governor.

As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa’s environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday (Dec 3) after 44 years, accusing the opposition of anti-state activities. Following the announcement, political activities have been banned and protests have been prohibited.

UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, stated that UAE is open to hosting the blockbuster cricket clash between the two arch-rivals India and Pakistan amid the uncertainty going around the ICC Champions Trophy.

After 64 years, the Johannesburg Planetarium has been significantly upgraded. Its new cutting-edge digital projectors will enhance the planetarium’s role in science education, providing tens of thousands of learners an unparalleled opportunity to explore the universe each year.

Georgia's prime minister on Tuesday threatened to punish his political opponents, accusing them of being behind the violence at mass protests, as Tbilisi's top court rejected a key lawsuit to annul the result of a contested October vote.

President-elect Donald Trump has warned that there would be 'hell to pay' in West Asia if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released prior to his inauguration in January. Watch in for more details!

Why has President Biden not visited Africa? Analysts say Biden’s failure to visit any African country until now shows that his administration has not prioritised the continent.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Dec 3) sidestepped the question about war-torn Ukraine's membership into the intergovernmental military alliance.

Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. Watch in for more details!

Aamir Khan has joined hands with Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron to add heft to the Oscar campaign of the film Laapataa Ladies produced by him. Renamed as Lost Ladies for the international audience, the film is India's official entry for the Oscars 2025.

Asian shares broadly rose, tracking Wall Street's tech-led gains. Concerns about a faltering economy and heightened tensions with the US caused the yuan to fall to a one-year low against the dollar.

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has officially taken effect, ending months of intense conflict. The agreement aims to bring peace to the region, but key details of the deal remain critical to understanding its long-term impact.

Biracial Kenyan children of British soldiers struggle to find their identity.