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Israeli ground forces have reached their deepest point in Lebanon since they invaded the country on October 1, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (Nov 17) citing Lebanese state media.

Vikash Yadav, who last month was charged by the Department of Justice (DoJ) in the "murder-for-hire" case linked to pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been granted an unexpected break from attending his ongoing trial.

Acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Jury for this year's International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Sean Diddy Combs may be behind bars, but this is not stopping him from planning his next move. The controversial rapper is currently jailed in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nigeria marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, after a 17-year gap. The visit aims to enhance cooperation in trade, security, and regional issues, while fostering deeper economic and diplomatic engagement.

Actor Jyotika on Sunday voiced support for husband Suriya's latest release Kanguva amid poor reviews and described the film as an "absolute" cinematic experience while calling out critics for overlooking the good parts in their analyses.

Two flash bombs were fired towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea on Saturday (Nov 16). Citing the police, a report by the news agency Reuters on Sunday said that the bombs fell in the garden.

It was an awkward moment for outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Peru. On Saturday (Nov 16), President Biden, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and other leaders of the APEC member economies posed for a group photo following the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima.

Indian national capital Delhi on Sunday (Nov. 17) once again woke up to a suffocating shroud of smog, with air quality plunging to severe levels. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI), as per ANI, spiked to 428 at 8 am, firmly placing it in the "severe" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Sri Lanka's President Anura Dissanayake have got super majority in the parliament. His party NPP achieved a historic 2/3 majority in Parliament, marking the first time a single party has done so under the Proportional Representation system. What does it mean for Sri Lanka and for the economy of the Island Nation.

Meet the new Miss Universe! Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024. Making history, she's the first woman from Denmark ever to win the prestigious beauty pageant.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nigeria marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, after a 17-year gap. The visit aims to enhance cooperation in trade, security, and regional issues, while fostering deeper economic and diplomatic engagement.

West Indies, led by explosive half-centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, chased down a target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare and won by five wickets in the T20 international on Saturday.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A woman's body was discovered in a car boot in east London, prompting a murder investigation by the police, British media reported on Saturday (Nov 16).

India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched Operation Sagar Manthan, to dismantle the vast drug empire of wanted smuggler Haji Salim, also known as the "Lord of Drugs.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the United States (US) to refrain from crossing the "red line" in support of Taiwan. President Xi also warned that the US "should not intervene in bilateral disputes.

Delhi Transport and Environment Minister Kailash Gahlot announced on Sunday (Nov. 17) that he was stepping down from the national capital's council of ministers and was also quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Injury concerns and the unavailability of star players have rocked India ahead of the Perth Test against Australia starting November 22. Shubman Gill broke his thumb while fielding in the slips in the WACA simulation game, likely ruling him out of the BGT opener; at the same time, KL Rahul also suffered a blow to his right elbow, putting his participation in the first Test in jeopardy.

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a fracking industry pioneer and vocal climate change sceptic, as his energy secretary nominee. In his announcement on Saturday (Nov 16), Trump charged Wright with "cutting red tape," which the incoming administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels, reports AFP.