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In a significant development, Iran has announced plans to consult with regional nations prior to any potential military action against Israel. This move aims to foster dialogue and gauge the reactions of neighboring countries, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions and concerns about escalating conflicts in the region. Analysts suggest that Iran's strategy may seek to build alliances or at least mitigate backlash before taking any decisive steps.

In India, gold is favoured over debt and equity options in terms of investment by many investors. It attracts even more attention during the Diwali celebrations because it is considered auspicious to invest in precious metals.

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time, driven by surging global demand for hybrid vehicles. BYD’s third-quarter revenue reached $28.2 billion, compared to tesla’s $25.18 billion. This 24% revenue increase for BYD highlights the company’s strong market position as consumers opt for hybrid vehicles over pure electric models, driven by concerns about EV battery life and range.

North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, upgrading what it called the "world's most powerful strategic weapon". Watch this report for more details!

Residents in the capital Delhi and neighbouring cities Noida, Gurugram, woke up to a blanket of toxic smoke the morning after Diwali, As people defied a ban on firecrackers on Thursday night causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility.

If a monkey types randomly at a keyboard for long enough, it will eventually write the complete works of Shakespeare. This thought experiment has long been used to express how an infinite amount of time makes something that is incredibly unlikely -- but still technically possible -- become probable.

Donald Trump climbed into a garbage truck wearing an orange safety vest to seize the opportunity to criticise President Joe Biden's recent remarks. Watch this report for more details!

Russia has issued a fine against Google, demanding an astounding sum of money. The amount they are asking for is $20 decillion. That is 20 followed by 34 zeroes, which equates to approximately $20 billion trillion trillion. This sum is many times larger than the world's economy. Why is Russia seeking this penalty from one of the world's largest tech companies? Watch this video to find out.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke about the recent unrest in Bangladesh that led to violence against minorities on Thursday (Oct 31). Sharing a message on X on the occasion of the Hindu festival of Diwali, Trump lashed out at US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for ignoring Hindus across the world and in America.

North Korea test-launched a new ballistic missile on Thursday (Oct 31), flexing its military muscle. The country's state-run television aired video footage of the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19.

The second season of Squid Game will be grander than before, promise makers. The TV show’s creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says there will be a bigger cast of characters and more absorbing challenges than the original.

Bangladesh has become synonymous with turmoil, as its Hindu community faces challenging times. On October 31, while Hindus worldwide celebrated Diwali, Bangladesh protesters lit torches and held a march. Their sole demand? Better treatment of minorities in the country. The protest was triggered by a sedition charge filed against 19 individuals for allegedly disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag.

Asian stocks open in the red, echoing declines on wall street overning. The market moves were driven by a retreat from US Tech stocks on poor earnings reports and worries about West Asia.

At least 12 people were killed Friday after part of an outdoor roof collapsed at a train station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, the interior minister said. "The current number of bodies recovered is 12," Ivica Dacic told public broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia, revising upwards an earlier toll of eight dead and warning of other likely fatalities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered his condolences on the demise of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Devender Singh Rana and said that the BJP leader worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir's progress.

Ukraine is implementing numerous AI-powered systems for its drones. These systems enable the drones to locate and hit targets on the battlefield autonomously, without a pilot. The shift towards using AI, particularly for targeting and flight control, marks a significant advancement in the technological aspect of warfare that began when Russia first deployed troops to Ukraine in February 2022.

In tech earnings, Microsoft and Meta beat forecasts, but both raised concerns over hefty Ai investments. Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion this year, while meta warned costs could impact ad revenue. Meanwhile, Samsung saw profit growth but struggles in the Ai market.

India have locked horns with Tom Latham-led New Zealand in the third and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday (Nov 1). Winning the toss, NZ opted to bat first and have made two changes coming into the series finale, having an unassailable 2-0 lead.

According to Israeli intelligence, Iran may be gearing up for a major attack on Israel, potentially launching it from Iraq within the next few days.