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Kyiv has long maintained that it will not give up any territory occupied by Russia in exchange for peace. However, with newly US President-elect Donald Trump pushing for faster negotiations, Ukrainian authorities are increasingly emphasizing the need for reliable security guarantees. Watch this report for more details!

UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote after a video emerged of him allegedly snorting a white powder during Euro 2024.

In what the Indian army described as a Quote Unquote ‘historic milestone’, the light combat helicopter (LCH) Prachand successfully conducted high-altitude firing. Prachand’s origins can be traced back to the 1999 Kargil war. When India recognized the need for a high-altitude, stealth attack helicopter to secure the nation’s borders.

Blasts outside the Supreme Court in the capital Brasilia are being treated as a "terrorist act," Brazil's federal police director Andrei Passos Rodrigues said Thursday.

China’s first-time marriages saw a significant rebound last year, breaking a nine-year decline. In 2023, nearly 6 million couples tied the knot for the first time—up by more than 710,000 from the previous year. This increase is largely attributed to pandemic-related delays, as many couples postponed their weddings in 2022 and chose to marry in 2023.

In Sri Lanka's upcoming elections, President Anura seeks to strengthen his party's influence in Parliament. With a focus on expanding his parliamentary presence, he aims to push forward key reforms and enhance political stability. His strategy includes building broader support across the political spectrum.

Former US envoy to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, on Wednesday (Nov. 13) reacted for the first time to a post-election snub by President-elect Donald Trump. Trump announced over the weekend that he won’t be inviting Haley to join his second administration.

A recent Harris Poll reveals that more Americans prefer having pets rather than children. The study included 2000 Americans and showed that 43 per cent now prefer pets over kids, as many Gen Z and Millennials believe caring for pets is easier and financially less burdensome.

In trump trades, the dollar's surge is a strong narrative playing out compared to broader and cross-asset performances. Besides the knee-jerk swagger of the bitcoin's rise to race past $90,000, the long-term story is betting in favour of the greenback. Amongst the dollar's g-7 peers, the euro is now projected to take a big hit. Take a look at this report to understand the big new bet by currency market analysts...

High inflation continues to weigh on Argentina's economy, causing significant strain on consumer purchasing power. While the country has seen some easing in recent months, the effects on daily spending are still visible. Watch in for more details!

The Republican Party has won enough seats to control the US House, securing a hold on the American government. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Thursday (Nov 14) said that a House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority.

The United Nations has been hosting a climate meeting called the conference of the parties or COP every year for over 30 years. Global warming's worst impacts are discussed as delegates from different parts of the world gather in one location to try to find solutions. One of the world's biggest oil and gas-dependent nations is hosting COP for the second year in a row. While governments are speaking the language, they are not funding the movement entirely. Take a look at this report for more...

India’s star batter Virat Kohli has completed 366 days since his last international hundred, one year to date since his famous knock against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium to help the Men in Blue reach the final of the ODI World Cup.

A Russian military court sentenced on Thursday a man to 24 years in prison for the attempted arson of a military recruitment office, state media reported. Russia has seen a spate of arson attacks on draft offices since it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

Narco terror has become one of the biggest challenges for the security forces in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Pakistan used to use drones to drop narcotics from across the border, or the Line of Control (LOC), but now drug peddlers are using technology like high-end drones and encrypted apps to deliver drugs in Srinagar.

India's retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October 2024, up from 5.49% in September. This sharp rise in inflation is largely driven by food prices, which saw a steep jump. The latest data comes as a stark reminder of the financial pressure many are facing, especially amidst growing concerns over rising costs and a sluggish economy. Watch in for more details!

Winner of the 2024 United States presidential election Donald Trump’s pick for border czar, Tom Homan, has raised concerns over criminals and terrorists making their way to the US through the ill-guarded US-Canada border, warning that Ottawa must be prepared for “tough conversations” in coming months.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India ruled against what is known as 'Bulldozer Justice'. It refers to demolition of buildings as an action taken against someone accused of a crime. The SC said that demolitions should be carried out with proper legal procedures in place. Property owners now have to be given a 15-day notice and even an opportunity to defend themselves. In recent years, 'bulldozer justice' has emerged as a political tool that rendered many homeless and affected their businesses. Watch this video to find out more.

In global markets, bitcoin was making headlines once again, and positive starts to Asian stocks being the other highlight. The OG crypto token notched another record high, climbing above $93,000 for the first time ever. The chart-bursting surge is driven by traders' exuberance over president-elect Donald Trump's rhetorical support for crypto.