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Hit hard by China's deepening demographic crisis, thousands of famed kindergartens have been closed as enrolment of children dropped sharply across the country due to a significant decline in birth rates. Watch this report for more details!

McDonald’s reported a surprising 1.5% drop in global sales in the September quarter, a larger-than-expected decline from analysts’ anticipated fall. McDonald’s sales fell short of wall street’s expectations following weakness in international markets such as France, China, the UK and West Asia. The US though, was a bright spot.

As Diwali illuminates homes across India, there’s another source of light worth celebrating: India's journey from an economic underdog to a global powerhouse. Reflecting this story is the Sensex. Which has seen exponential growth since its humble beginnings in 1979 when it was valued at just 100. Today, it stands around 80,000, with expectations to reach a stellar 1,50,000 by 2029 -- offering a festive reminder of India’s journey as a rising economic star.

Diwali 2024: Bollywood couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were spotted enjoying Diwali festivities with their cute daughter Raha. Decked in traditional clothes, the couple was spotted out on a family outing.

As the US gets close to the November 5th elections, economy is the one issue that is dominating the minds of the voters. Watch this report to know more.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy and Air Force near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district. Watch this report for more details!

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has raised grave concerns, warning that without international intervention, Israel could engage in the "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza.

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!

Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for the resignation of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of promoting anti-Semitic rhetoric and undermining human rights.

The trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming film Unstoppable is finally here. The wrestling drama backed by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon also stars Jennifer Lopez as the devoted mother of Anthony Robles, a real-life wrestler born with one leg.

A photographer was reportedly killed in the US after accidentally walking into a plane propeller while clicking photos. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Friends star Jennifer Aniston has already cast her vote. Announcing that she’s performed her civic duties by casting vote for the 2024 US Presidential Elections, Jennifer urged people to make the right choice.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the National Unity Day celebration, underlined the spirit of unity and inspiration. He stated that the last decade has been filled with "unprecedented achievements for the unity of India" and that national unity will be reflected in every initiative and mission of the government.

Pistachios, consumed worldwide, also have health benefits as per a new study. According to a new research from tufts university in the US, Pistachios may protect our eyes and brains from getting impacted as we age.

Pollution levels in Delhi spiked on Wednesday (October 30), a day before Diwali, bringing air quality back into the “very poor” category, raising concerns of worsening pollution during the festival when firecrackers are burst across Delhi-NCR.

North Korea has reportedly launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that may represent a new and advanced addition to Pyongyang's missile arsenal.

West Asia is facing a new conflict along the Syria-Jordan border. It is fighting the rising popularity of Captagon, a highly addictive amphetamine-like drug. Captagon's popularity is rising amid ongoing unrest, with users including taxi drivers, students, militia fighters, and executives, who take it to stay awake and cope with stress. According to The Wall Street Journal, this booming drug trade is worth billions, exacerbating regional issues by funding conflicts and weapon purchases while posing a significant security threat to neighbouring countries.

Bangladesh's interim government has said that it will start the process of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition after a conviction in the court. Watch this report to know more.

Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.