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A Russian court on Monday sentenced a French researcher to three years in a penal colony after finding him guilty of breaching a "foreign agent" law. The trial of Laurent Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation NGO, comes amid tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine war.

The Canadian government has ordered six Indian diplomats to leave the country in notices served early Monday (Oct 14), according to a report in The Washington Post.

Doctors On Hunger Strike: Third junior doctor has been hospitalized as he demonstrated for justice in the Kolkata rape and murder case. A group of Medics are holding an indefinite hunger strike in Kolkata. In support, doctors from different private hospitals have announced a 48-hour partial seize work beginning from Monday. However essential services will remain unaffected. Watch in for more details!

Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique passed away after being fired upon by unidentified people in Mumbai on Saturday. Latest reports suggest that these killers were paid in advance and were delivered fire arms two days before the shooting. Watch to know more.

The United Nations has slammed Israel for an alleged IDF attack on its Peacekeeper base in Lebanon. According to the UN's latest accusation two Israeli Merkava tanks blasted through the main gate of the base and forcibly entered before dawn on Sunday morning. Watch in for more details!

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has appeared in court to testify following accusations of embezzling European Union funds during her time as a member of the European Parliament. The allegations claim that Le Pen misused public funds by improperly paying party aides. Le Pen has denied the charges, calling the accusations politically motivated. The case has drawn significant attention as Le Pen remains a key figure in French politics, with potential implications for her political future and upcoming elections. The court proceedings are part of a broader investigation into financial misconduct involving several party members.

India coach Gautam Gambhir says that they want to be a team which can adapt to any situation - be it scoring fast or bat long to save a Test. The comments come ahead of the first Test against New Zealand.

Adding a new dimension to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, US has made a big announcement saying it will deploy its high altitude anti-missile system in Israel. US has said it will send THAAD and its US military crew to Israel. Watch to know more.

The U.S. is intensifying its battle against disinformation threats, especially in the context of elections. This involves a multifaceted approach that includes implementing legislation to regulate false information, launching public awareness campaigns to help citizens identify misleading content, and supporting independent fact-checking organizations.

Underfire Shan Masood-led Pakistan will host England in the second and penultimate Test on Tuesday (Oct 15). The hosts are on the mat following their dramatic loss by an innings and 47 runs at the hands of Ollie Pope-led visitors despite posting 556 after opting to bat first, in Multan.

Country singer Brantley Gilbert had to stop his concert mid-way on Friday in Mississippi but his fans aren't complaining. The singer had to rush off stage shortly after beginning his concert as his wife went into labour.

Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique passed away after being fired upon by unidentified people in Mumbai on Saturday. Authorities believe that the murder was premeditated with police investigating multiple angles including possible contract killing and business rivalry.

Babar Azam has been dropped from Pakistan's squad for the second and third test against England. WION's Bhairavi Singh gets you the details.

During a Dussehra celebration on Saturday, there was a powerful explosion in an effigy of the demon king Ravan, leading many to compare the incident to a 'nuclear test'.

Thousands of protesters are flooding the streets in Spain and France urgently calling for government action to tackle the high living costs amid skyrocketing prizes of Basic Essentials. Watch in for more details!

Adding a new dimension to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, US has made a big announcement saying it will deploy its high altitude anti-missile system in Israel. US has said it will send THAAD and its US military crew to Israel. Watch to know more.

South China sea tensions grow, as China has encircled Taiwan with fighter jets and warships as it launched large scale military drills around the island. Beijing said drills were aimed at sending a stern warning separatist forces in Taiwan. Watch to know more.

Pakistan has made a significant stride in its climate resilience efforts by securing USD 10 million in funding from the Adaptation Fund. This financial support, approved by the Adaptation Fund Board, will be directed towards the Sustainable Actions for Ecosystems Restoration in Pakistan (SAFER) project, a collaborative initiative led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) as detailed in a report by the Press Trust of India.

India announced its decision to withdraw its high commissioner and several "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's efforts to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.