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Roundup of all the developments from West Asia: At least 16 people including a city mayor have been killed in dozens of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon causing widespread destruction in several Southern areas of Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently investigating the possibility of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar being killed in a recent Gaza skirmish. As many as three Hamas militants were gunned down by the IDF troops during the operation on Wednesday (Oct 16).

Italian luxury group Prada and Houston based startup Axiom Space unveiled the design of a space suit that will be used for NASA's Artemis 3 mission to the Moon. Watch in for more details!

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, North Korea confirmed that its newly revised constitution officially designates South Korea as "a hostile state" for the first time. This announcement comes just two days after North Korea destroyed the road and rail links at the border that once connected the two countries.

In response to the recent spate of hoax bomb threats targeting various flights, including Indian airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that necessary actions were being taken and ruled out any larger conspiracy behind these events.

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a groundbreaking 'click to cancel' rule designed to simplify the cancellation process for subscriptions. This new regulation mandates that companies make the process of ending subscriptions as straightforward as signing up, addressing widespread consumer frustrations over complex cancellation methods as detailed in a report by BBC.

On October 13, Spacex successfully caught its “super heavy” rocket booster mid-air after a test flight. Why this feat is a big deal in the world of space. From catching Rocketbmidair to saving astronauts after Boeing failure to latest NASA joint venture to reach Jupiter's moon -how SpaceX is changing the face of space. With the latest booster catch, Elon Musk's vision of fully reusable rockets has moved a step closer to reality. Will his future missions to the moon and mars within reach now ?

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly trimmed the men’s selection committee as the skippers and head coaches of the side will no longer serve in that capacity.

K-pop Star J-Hope who is a member of the boy band super group BTS was discharged from South Korea's military services after 18 months of duty. The rapper was seen walking out of the army base wearing a uniform. Watch to know more.

Ukrainian front lines are under intense pressure as Russian missile barrages continue to strike key positions. The heavy bombardment is testing Ukraine's defenses, raising concerns about the stability of its front-line forces amid the ongoing conflict.

The European Central Bank is likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, arguing that inflation within the eurozone is now largely tamed and the economy is stagnating.

The six Next-Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) that are being built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy will be propelled by US-origin General Electric LM2500 marine engines.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the 2024 All-WNBA First Team, the league announced today (October 17). Clark was also named the WNBA Rookie of the Year on October 3 and Associated Press Rookie of the Year on September 22.

A recent study has found that sleeping with a loved one can improve well-being by improving sleep quality and reducing stress. Watch this report for more details!

Despite Bollywood's popularity worldwide, the mammoth Hindi-language film industry has made barely a dent in the Academy Awards, with just 10 Indian Oscar wins since 1957.

A tanker explosion in Nigeria killed at least 147 people leaving around 140 people injured. There was a mass burial was organised for them in Nigeria. On Tuesday a fuel tanker crashed after going off course to avoid collision with another vehicle.

Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has vowed to resist a proposed constitutional amendment, sparking political tensions in Pakistan. PTI has raised concerns over the potential impact of the amendment on democratic processes and governance, signaling a likely showdown with the ruling government.

The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine "high-risk" VIPs to the CRPF by the next month, official sources said Wednesday (Oct 16).

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calls for better relations with the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to 'help Syrian refugees return home'. Watch in for more details!