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Scientists peering into the early universe are baffled to see lonely quasars drifting away in the void. Quasars are one of the brightest objects in the universe.

US President Joe Biden on Friday (Oct 18) signalled that he is aware of Israel’s expected response to the Oct 1 missile attack by Iran but refused to provide any details.

The murder of renowned politician Baba Siddique on Oct 12 has sent shockwaves around the country, with many stating the reason behind Siddique's attack was his close connections with actor Salman Khan.

India’s familiar Lady Justice statue, immortalised in history, movies, books, and pop culture has undergone a makeover. "Nyaya Devi" [Goddess of Justice] is the newest installation at the Library of the Indian Supreme Court, in New Delhi.

A global coral bleaching event that began last year has quickly grown to the largest on record, according to a US agency, with the impacted reef area continuing to grow.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents of killing.

Russia said Friday that it had swapped 95 Ukrainian soldiers held captive for an equal number of Russian troops in an exchange deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates.

The visuals that have just come from Pakistan are indeed reeking of and overflowing with ‘peace’, with Peace TV founder Zakir Naik meeting and hugging ‘peaceful’ terror commanders while being on a ‘peace’ visit to Pakistan.

Animal lovers and activists in Malaysia are up in arms after a stray dog who went viral over an adorable video of her with a cat was shot dead. Kopi fell victim to a culling operation in the Besut district of northern Terengganu state on Oct 6 and now rights groups are demanding legal action against the authorities.

On the day three children were killed in a knife assault in Southport, Lucy Connolly, 41, was sentenced to 31 months in prison for urging "mass deportation now" in a social media post to her 10,000 followers on X.

Priyanka Chopra had a packed schedule during her trip to India, but she made sure to enjoy all the little things. The actor landed in India on Oct 16 for the screening of her production movie Paani.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday (Oct 19) that a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central Israeli town.

On the 13th of October 2024, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built took to the skies. And then, this time, it came back to the launch pad. SpaceX launched its 400-foot-tall Starship vehicle for the fifth time after previous failed attempts, sending the giant rocket aloft from its Starbase site in South Texas. The mission aimed to break new ground for Starship, and spaceflight in general. However, Starship's previous four test flights encountered failures, including the loss of heat shield tiles and explosions shortly after liftoff. Here, we look at all the earlier failed attempts.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has completed a world first after a part of it was captured on its return to the launch pad. As part of its fifth test flight, the vehicle's lower half manoeuvred back where it was caught in a giant pair of mechanical arms. This moment is a big step forward for SpaceX. It brings the company’s mission closer to developing a fully reusable and rapidly deployable rocket.

On Tech It Out, we repeatedly alert you to the dangers of online scams that can steal your personal information. In this story, we discuss a new AI-powered scam targeting Gmail accounts.

Car manufacturers are showcasing their latest models at the Paris Motor Show. Electric vehicles are stealing the spotlight, and the event is focusing on the future of transportation. Watch the story for more details.

Smartphone theft is on the rise. These small devices, filled with sensitive personal information, are becoming a favourite target for criminals. In this story, we provide guidance on what to do if your phone is ever lost.

According to a statement from the presidential office, South Korea stated Friday that it believes North Korea has transferred troops to Russia, posing a serious security danger to the world community that Seoul will address with all of its resources.

Orionids, the meteor shower originating from the famous Halley's Comet, are currently visible in the night sky. Skygazers are in for a treat this Halloween as the spectacular meteor shower will soon reach its peak, creating a beautiful spectacle.