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Standing desks were introduced in some workplaces not so long ago to address health issues associated with long hours of sitting. But now a large study has found that these design innovations cannot solve heart problems or stroke risk.

Pakistan's former PM has hailed India's external affair minister's visit to Pakistan. He calls it a good opening to break the ice between the neighbouring countries. Watch to know more.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) shares hit a new record high after exceeding quarterly projections. The firm also increased its revenue growth forecast for 2024. The blowout earnings from the chipmaker allayed worries about the durability of an AI hardware boom and global chip demand. Watch in for more details!

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Britain is facing a serious productivity crisis, according to a new report by the institute for fiscal studies and Citi. The report reveals that UK productivity growth has flatlined since the global financial crisis. The country’s potential output per worker is now at levels not seen since the 1850s. Watch in for more details!

On today’s economic battleground in the US, tax policy takes centre stage. Both trump and vice president kamala Harris are proposing drastically different visions for the future of the tax code, with billionaires lining up on both sides. Our next report dives into the details of these competing tax plans, the potential impacts on everyday Americans, and the billionaires backing each candidate. Take a look.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, on Thursday (Oct 17) revealed that his troops did not have intel that they would run into Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in a Gaza building, alongside two other militants.

An organ donor came back to life thrashing and crying just as doctors prepared to harvest his body parts, an NPR report has revealed. The incident happened in 2021 and the publication spoke to witnesses who recalled the incident.

After Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Pakistan for the SCO Summit, ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif has urged both nations to bury the past and improve relations.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has pitched his victory plan to European Union and NATO leaders. They pledged continued support for Kyiv but it did not endorse the call for an immediate invitation to join the NATO. Watch in for more details!

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Friday (Oct 18) that it was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against Israel while Iran said "the spirit of resistance will be strengthened" after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Samsung workers in Tamil Nadu call off an end to their month long strike. Samsung workers demanded better wages and better working condition, they also demanded recognition of their newly formed union.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now gearing up to conduct a space docking experiment (Spadex) next year. WION tells you more about the mission in this report.

Yahya Sinwar Dies, Drone Footage: A shocking video captured by an Israeli drone shows Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s last minutes of being alive. The mastermind of the Oct 7 operation can be seen swinging a piece of wood at the device with his left hand before he was killed, officials said.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden that Israel's retaliation against Iran for its ballistic missile attack will not include strikes on non-military sites. What are Israel's options to strike in Iran?

The Indian veg thali, a traditional daily food platter, typically consists of a variety of dishes, including rice, lentils, vegetables, and flatbreads. This colorful assortment not only represents the rich culinary diversity of India but also highlights the country’s dietary habits—approximately 50% of Indians identify as vegetarians, making the veg platter meal a staple for millions.

The Supreme Court of the US state of Texas halted the Thursday (Oct 17) execution of a man who would have become the first person in the country put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

A four-month baby died when an overloaded migrant boat headed for Britain sank in the Channel off the coast of France in the latest tragedy involving asylum seekers, French authorities said on Friday (Oct 18).

China's biggest state-owned lenders cut their deposit rates on Friday, their second decrease this year. The latest move is to salvage record-low margins amid reduced profitability.