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West Asia crisis: Israel hits Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut, third wave of airstrikes in 24 hours

Lebanese state media announced Wednesday (Nov 13) that Israel had conducted a third wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in southern Beirut within 24 hours.

Formula One: Rui Marques succeeds Niels Wittich as new race director

Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect, the FIA said on Tuesday, in a surprise move. The German, who replaced Michael Masi in 2022, will be replaced for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 23 by Rui Marques, who was recently the race director for Formula 2 and 3.

US special counsel Jack Smith plans to end prosecutions against Trump, resign before he takes office

Special counsel Jack Smith of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has planned to end his two prosecutions of United States President-elect Donald Trump and resign before the 2024 presidential election winner takes office, the New York Times reported citing people familiar with his plans.

Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action

The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) said that Israel was not violating US laws regarding the level of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza, but urged further progress.

35 Killed In Deadly Car Ramming In China

A car plowed through a crowd in the southern Chinese city of Zhaoqing, killing at least 35 people and injuring 43 others.

Jharkhand Assembly Elections: Phase 1 Voting Ends Today

Voting for Phase 1 of the Jharkhand Assembly Elections concludes today, with voters heading to the polls to elect representatives amid key issues like development and governance.

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner turns aside Taylor Fritz to close in on  last four

Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in on a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin.

USA: Trump Lands In Washington D.C. To Meet Joe Biden Post Presidential Win

In a historic moment, Donald Trump and Joe Biden come together at the White House after Trump's victory, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. politics.

Myanmar: 11 Killed In Airstrike At Teashop

11 people have been killed in an airstrike at a tea shop in Myanmar. A local ethnic armed group has reported that the attack, carried out by the military, took place in the town of Nango in northern Shan State. Watch in for more details!

Booker Prize 2024: UK writer Samantha Harvey wins for her space novel

British writer Samantha Harvey won the prestigious Booker Prize on Tuesday for her short novel following six astronauts as they contemplate Earth from the International Space Station.

Fox News host & Israel supporter Pete Hegseth to be Defence Secretary in Trump's second term

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 12) nominated military veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as defence secretary when the Republican takes back the White House in January.

BGT 2024-25: India spinner Ravi Ashwin reveals 'IPL net sessions' helped him figure out Steve Smith

India spinner Ravi Ashwin has revealed that playing with ace Aussie batter Steve Smith in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has helped him decode the batter. The statement comes as the two sides gear up for the Board-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) which starts in about 10 days.

Bali flights cancelled after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travellers stranded after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

FBI detains CIA official over leaking info about Israel’s strikes on Iran

US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Tuesday (Nov 12) arrested a CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) operative in Cambodia for allegedly leaking classified documents regarding Israel’s plans to strike Iran.

After India, Nvidia makes AI push in Japan; to help with SoftBank’s supercomputer plans

Nvidia said Wednesday (Nov 13) it has secured a partnership with Japanese giant SoftBank Group Corp as the latter plans to build a supercomputer using the American company’s Blackwell design.

US: Army veteran and Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Picked to Serve as Defense Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump picked US Army National Guard veteran and Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth as his secretary of defence on Tuesday. Watch this report for more details!

Delhiites brace for traffic chaos as 450k weddings to be held in 3 weeks

Sluggish traffic, road barricades for marriage processions, loud bangs of 'dhols' and DJs during commute, and parking headache awaits Delhiites as the wedding season kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 12).

Tesla recalls over 2,400 Cybertrucks in sixth callback this year

Tesla has announced the recall of 2,431 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks in the United States. This recall, the sixth such action taken by the company this year, is due to a fault in the drive inverter that could potentially lead to a loss of propulsion, thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

Abuse survivors call for further resignations at Church of England after Archbishop of Canterbury steps down

A day after the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into a Church abuse scandal, survivors have now called for further resignations as it has put pressure on other members of the Church to explain what they knew about abuse.