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According to state media on Friday, November 15, 2024, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un asked for speeding mass manufacturing of the weapons after testing explosive drones intended to crash into targets.

Before the UEFA Nations League match in Paris, pro-Palestine protests took place outside the stadium, with demonstrators voicing their opposition to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protests highlighted the political tensions surrounding the event, as activists called for greater attention to the humanitarian crisis. Despite the demonstration, the match went ahead as scheduled, with heightened security measures in place to ensure public safety.

India and Pakistan may be divided by borders, but are united by 'toxic smog'. As severe pollution continues to throttle parts of North India, millions fall sick in Pakistan. According to reports, close to 2 million people have complained of respiratory troubles across Pakistan's Punjab in just a month. The situation is so grim that Pakistan has declared a health emergency. Watch this video to find out more.

The ruling National People's Power party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is all set for a sweeping victory in the parliamentary election. As of 6:30 a.m. local time, with partial results declared, the NPP has secured a substantial 60% of the vote. Watch in or more details!

The Indian army is gearing up for any potential intense combat in high-altitude terrains and battlefields. The army is seeking high-altitude surveillance drones and rugged all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Obesity has reached alarming levels in the United States, becoming a major public health crisis. Rising rates of obesity are linked to various chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, putting a significant strain on healthcare systems. Efforts to address the issue include promoting healthier lifestyles, improving access to nutritious foods, and raising awareness about the long-term health impacts of obesity.

A senior Hamas official said Friday (Nov 15) the Palestinian militant group was “ready for a ceasefire” in besieged Gaza. Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim told news agency AFP that he wanted US President-elect Donald Trump to press Israel to “end the aggression”.

The U.S. Energy information administration predicts that demand for oil in India is expanding at a faster rate than in any other Asian country. At the same time, demand for oil in china is declining as a result of an economic downturn and increasing ownership of EVs. Take a look at the next report to for more in this...Watch in for more details!

The UK rental market is facing mounting pressure as a combination of rising demand and dwindling supply pushes rents higher. According to a survey, landlord instructions, or new properties coming onto the rental market, have dropped to their weakest level since 2021. Watch in for more details!

Israel has suffered a heavy blow on the ground. Several Israeli soldiers lost their lives during combat. Meanwhile, Israel is continuing to pound Beirut, southern Lebanon, and even the northern region of the country. Different versions of attaining a ceasefire in this war are emerging from the Israeli cabinet.

Iran gave a written letter to United States President Joe Biden's administration last month, saying that it would not seek to assassinate the then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Sweden’s Minister for Gender Equality and working life Paulina Brandberg's phobia for bananas has left many puzzled. According to Swedish Tabloid Expressen, leaked emails this week reveal that her banana phobia led her staff to meticulously clear any trace of bananas from the room before she steps inside. However, Brandberg's colleagues, including members of opposition, have backed Brandberg in the wake of this issue. Watch this video to find out more.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will attend the first day of an Asia-Pacific leaders' summit Friday ahead of a face-to-face meeting under a cloud of diplomatic uncertainty cast by Donald Trump's election victory.

Efforts to combat climate change would be futile unless major economies and key economies and industries achieve critical emissions goals by 2030. However, they're far off track. The world will reach its first major climate action milestone in little over five years. That is a 2030 deadline to achieve a set of goals to limit climate change.

Aid agencies have time and again warned that famine is imminent in the Palestinian enclave. Last month the US gave Israel a deadline to boost aid in Gaza. While the US says Israel has passed the test on increasing aid supply, the UN says aid in Gaza is not enough for survival.

Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has made headlines with yet another controversial appointment to his administration, naming Robert F Kennedy Jr as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Donald Trump returns to the White House shielded with presidential immunity by the Supreme Court and with the prospect of cementing a conservative majority on the bench for at least a generation.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday condemned the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for unlawfully occupying the Gumti of Shaikh Ali, a tomb dating back to the Lodhi era, in Delhi’s Defence Colony. The court also criticized the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for its failure to prevent the encroachment.

The parliamentary election in Sri Lanka got over on Thursday (Nov 14). On Friday, initial results from the Election Commission showed that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party- the National People's Power (NPP) was headed for a victory in the polls.