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Igbo-Ora is a town in Nigeria where you might think you are seeing double. The Oyo state town has one of the highest birth rates of twins in the world.

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder has revealed the crucial role of maternal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in determining our energy production and overall health. Watch this report for more details!

The Earth's natural carbon sinks as oceans, forests, and soils are increasingly struggling to absorb human carbon emissions as global temperatures rise. Watch this report for more details!

Robots are the new chefs in town. Watch this report to know - How hospital meals go high-tech with robot chefs.

NASA on Monday (Oct 14) successfully launched its Europa Clipper mission aboard the powerful SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa - one of Jupiter's many moons to find alien life. Watch in for more details!

In the latest escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian forces have launched a barrage of strikes across multiple regions of Ukraine. The coordinated attacks, involving missile strikes and drone assaults, have targeted key infrastructure, including power grids and military facilities, causing widespread damage and power outages. Ukrainian air defense systems were activated to intercept the attacks, but several areas, including cities like Kyiv, experienced significant impacts. The intensified assault highlights the ongoing ferocity of the conflict as both sides continue to engage in heavy fighting, with civilians bearing the brunt of the destruction. The situation remains tense as Ukraine responds to the new wave of Russian offensives.

Things are looking down for Australia's prime minister. A poll has revealed that popularity ratings of Anthony Albanese has hit a new low. A fresh poll reveals that Albanese faces the lowest approval ratings since he became prime minister. Watch in for more details!

The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing to implement its third reduction in interest rates this year during its upcoming meeting on Thursday. Officials have indicated that inflationary pressures are subsiding more swiftly than anticipated.

Australia has come up with a new visa regime for Indians, the "First Work and Holiday visa". This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip. Australian Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal explained the benefit of it for young Indians seeking to go to Australia. He said, each program year, Australia may grant a first Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa up to 1,000 eligible Indian citizens aged between 18 and 30. India is the 50th country to join the Working Holiday Maker visa program.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to attend the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The two-day summit has brought together top leaders from member states, with strict security measures in place. Key routes and businesses in both Islamabad and the nearby city of Rawalpindi have been closed due to heightened security concerns surrounding the event.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SCO Summit on Tuesday (Oct 15). He became the first Indian foreign minister to step foot on Pakistani soil in nine years.

The United States has deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel as part of ongoing efforts to bolster the nation's defense capabilities. This advanced missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal phase of flight. The move comes amid rising tensions in the region, with Israel facing potential threats from hostile actors. The THAAD deployment is seen as a strong signal of U.S. support for Israel's security and a critical component of the broader defense partnership between the two nations.

A day after the Iran backed group's drone attack on an Israeli base killed four soldiers and wounded dozens Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has wowed to hit Hezbollah without Mercy. Watch in for more details!

A post going viral on social media has claimed that Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' died three days after the death of the chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons.

Illegal small-scale gold mining known "Galamsey" in Ghana has picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices. Hundreds of people marched through Accra in a peaceful protest against unlicensed gold mining

Driving through the winding roads of Sindhudurg, I found myself surrounded by lush green hills, towering trees, and open skies. This was a far cry from the frenetic energy of nearby Goa.

With just weeks to go until the US presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have held rival campaign events in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Watch this report for more details!

Two giant pandas from China arrived in Washington DC on Tuesday (Oct 15) morning and will make their way to their new home at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Iran has increased its cyberattacks on Israel since the start of the war in Gaza. However, Tehran earlier used to focus primarily on the United States before the conflict, a report by Microsoft stated on Tuesday (Oct 15).