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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare visit to the city on Tuesday (Nov. 19) and said that Hamas will never rule again in Gaza. He also announced a $5 million reward for the return of each hostage.

Sara Duterte, the Philippines’ vice-president, set the cat among the pigeons on Saturday (Nov 23) by openly admitting she was in contact with an assassin to get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr killed if she herself were assassinated.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's alliance has Gulf wealth funds that are eyeing more US deals. Many wealth funds from the Gulf nations have business ties to Musk, and executives there are hopeful Musk's presence will help drive more deals.

Supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan are set to hold a march on November 24, prompting authorities to increase security measures across key areas. The march comes amid ongoing political tensions and heightened concerns over public safety.

The crisis in West Asia continues to intensify. On Saturday (Nov 23), Israeli strikes reportedly killed 19 people in the Gaza Strip and 11 people in Beirut, Lebanon.

All eyes are on the assembly election results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as political parties await the verdict that could shape the future governance of these crucial states.

Sanjay Kaushik, an Indian national, has been charged by the US for unlawfully exporting aviation components to Russia, violating international sanctions. The case highlights growing concerns over efforts to bypass restrictions imposed on Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

At least 32 people were killed and 47 others were injured in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan, the news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Nov 23) citing an official.

Astronomers have discovered a rare "second moon" in Earth's orbit, sparking excitement within the scientific community. The object, a small asteroid, has been temporarily captured by Earth's gravity and is providing new opportunities for study.

South African Reserve Bank, or SARB, Governor Lesetja Kganyago expects only a few additional interest-rate cuts next year. The Governor repeated his emphasis on the uncertainty of the rate path.

A galaxy has been observed moving at an astonishing speed of 3.2 million km/h, which then slams into four other celestial bodies, creating the most powerful shockwaves ever.

Kanye West or 'Ye' is once again making headlines. The rapper has been sued by a model Jenn An who accused the rapper of sexual assault in 2010. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing.

As the entire world is getting in a vacation mood, rapper Kendrick Lamar gave the best surprise that his millions of fans never hoped for. On Friday (Nov 22), Lamar released his sixth studio album, GNX, featuring 12 new tracks.

A new Volcanic era has emerged in Southwest Iceland and upended many lives in its wake. Despite the violent and long-lasting nature of these eruptions, it might hold the key for a new future. An audacious plan is underway to drill directly into a magma chamber, hundreds of miles Northeast at a volcanic caldera called Krafla. This is to source clean energy that can power people’s lives.

South Korea Metro was recently slammed for being racist after an employee responded to an online complaint about Chinese-language announcements in subway stations.

President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks focusing on efforts to broker a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, while also addressing the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Their discussions highlighted diplomatic initiatives and the need for continued international cooperation.

NASA has released artistic images of its plans to land humans on the Moon. The Artemis III mission is scheduled for September 2026 and the American space agency is working with SpaceX to undertake the historic mission.

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is set to register a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, incumbent Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that upon the final declaration of the election results on Saturday (Nov 23), the alliance will collectively decide on who will be the CM face.

The US has charged a 57-year-old Indian national, Sanjay Kaushik, with allegedly conspiring to export controlled US aviation components to Russian end users, the Justice Department reported.