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Paul Mescal's recently released movie, 'Gladiator 2' is running successfully in theatres worldwide. The film follows the story of Maximus's son, Lucius Verus. The sequel picks up a few decades after Ridley Scott's 2000 film, which starred Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Long after general-turned-gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius and Emperor Commodus killed each other in battle, long-lost heir Lucius returned to Rome as a gladiator.

India's top wicketkeeper-batter becomes the costliest buy in the history of the league as Super Giants buys him out for ₹27 crore. Shreyas Iyer follows closely who was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore. Watch to know more!

US is developing contingency plans for military deployments in Japan in response to potential emergencies concerning Taiwan. Plans involve strategically positioning US military units and resources within allied nations to bolster regional security in the face of growing concerns over China's military activities around Taiwan. Watch to know more!

In Romania, far-right nationalist are competing against the current leftist prime minister in the run-off. The election has thirteen candidates from the EU and NATO member nations, with the likely second round scheduled for December 8. Overseas voting started on Friday. Watch to know more!

Israel continued its air strikes on Beirut after its military said Hezbollah fired about 250 missiles and drones into the country on Sunday in one of the militant group's heaviest barrages in months. Both sides have been trading attacks as talks for ceasefire continue. Watch in for more details!

In a coordinated air-sea operation, the Indian Coast Guard has seized more than five tonnes of synthetic narcotic contraband (initial testing indicates Methamphetamine), off the Andaman and Nicobar islands, WION has learnt.

The port city of Busan in South Korea is hosting the fifth round of the United Nations negotiations on plastic pollution which will last till the 1st of December. Delegates from all around the world have gathered for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee INC-5. Ahead of the talks climate activists stage demonstrations showcasing artwork made from plastic waste and advocating a treaty with legally binding measures. Watch in for more details!

The U.S. is reeling from powerful rainstorms, with a second wave of severe weather threatening to disrupt holiday travel ahead of Thanksgiving. Heavy downpours have affected much of Northern California, causing small landslides, overflowing rivers, and flooding in several streets, including parts of San Francisco. Watch in for more details!

A 65-year-old Lithuanian man was rescued by Tasmania paramedics after he was stuck between the rocks in the Franklin River, which led to the amputation of his leg.

A slight respite for the Indian Capital New Delhi as the air quality improved to the poor category on Monday morning. Watch in for more details!

Hollywood got a respite from a slack few months as two much-anticipated new films -- Universal's Wicked: Part I and Gladiator II from Paramount -- roared to the top of the North American box office this weekend.

Ukraine is reportedly losing ground in Russia's Kursk. A senior Ukrainian official reveals that over 40% of the land Ukraine seized during its incursion of the Kursk region in August has now been lost. Meanwhile Ukraine is investigating debris from a Russian ballistic missile that hit the city of Dnipro on the 21st of November. Ukraine Security Services further suggest that the missile was likely from Russia's Kedr missile complex. Watch in for more details!

India seamer Mohammed Siraj picked up two big wickets inside the first session on day four to help India inch closer to drawing first blood in the BGT opener in Perth.

Taiwan said Monday it had detected a Chinese balloon over waters northwest of the island, the first reported since April, as Beijing maintains pressure on Taipei to accept its claims of sovereignty.

Israel and Lebanon are on the cusp of a ceasefire deal to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Axios reported early Monday (Nov 25) citing Israeli and American officials.

Supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan are on route to Islamabad for the party's much touted power show. Khan's wife Bushra Bibi took Center Stage as she participated in the march called by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. She was part of the Convoy led by Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur. Watch in for more details!

At COP29 in Azerbaijan, a global climate conference designed to combat climate change, hypocrisy took center stage. over 65 private jets—double the number from last year—ferried attendees to the event, including wealthy celebrities and corporate moguls.

Delegates at the 29th COP29 Summit under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change have finalized an agreement setting an annual climate finance target of $300 billion by 2035 to aid developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change. Watch in for more details!

The US SEC, which served notices to Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, will have to serve the summons through proper diplomatic channels as it has no jurisdiction to summon a foreign national directly, news agency PTI reported citing sources.