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In Pakistan, at least 20 miners were killed after armed men stormed a small private coal mine in Balochistan Friday (Oct 11). The attack in Balochistan province mainly targeted people from Pashtun-speaking areas of the province.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he had a "brief exchange" with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN summit in Laos, a year after he accused India's government of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist in B.C.

The World Bank has announced a positive outlook for the Sri Lankan economy, which has stabilised following a severe crisis in 2022. With critical structural and policy reforms in place, the country is expected to experience a growth rate of 4.

South Africa have been dealt a blow ahead of the opening Test match against hosts Bangladesh after skipper Temba Bavuma was ruled out of the Dhaka contest on Friday (Oct 11).

In the upcoming Sri Lanka elections, the country's prominent political family, the Rajapaksas, is taking a backseat, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape. Once dominant in Sri Lankan politics, the Rajapaksa family has seen its influence wane following economic crises and widespread protests against their governance. The upcoming polls will see new contenders and political factions vying for power, as the country seeks change and recovery. This development signals a potential end to the family’s long-held political dominance and could reshape Sri Lanka’s future leadership.

More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children's agency said on Wednesday.

As the United States recovers from the horrific devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, several tinsel town stars have come forward to provide aid. Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady and Dolly Parton are among the stars who have contributed to relief efforts.

Will the real 'Jigra' please stand up? In Vasant Bala's film, Vedang Raina might be portraying the titular character, but it's Alia Bhatt, who is the heart and soul of the film.

An escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is a serious threat to global security and everything must be done to avoid all-out war in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday (Oct 11).

The Allahabad High Court on Friday (Oct 11) commuted the death sentence of a father-son duo, who was convicted in a 2005 double murder case, to life imprisonment.

A junior doctor on hunger strike in India over the rape and murder of a fellow medic has been hospitalised with severe dehydration, authorities said on Friday. Aniket Mahato and six others began their hunger strike on Sunday, to protest against what they say are inadequate facilities and security for doctors, many of whom work long shifts in crowded, squalid hospitals.

XG released "IYKYK", on Friday (Oct 11) the second pre-release track from their second mini-album, along with a music video on XG's official YouTube channel. "IYKYK" is a song that expresses XG's desire to push boundaries, portraying the members exploring an infinite universe at lightspeed.

Hurricane Milton has claimed the lives of at least 10 people in Florida, causing widespread devastation as it made landfall. The powerful storm brought heavy rains, destructive winds, and severe flooding, leaving thousands without power and damaging homes and infrastructure across the state. Emergency services are conducting search and rescue operations in the hardest-hit areas, while local authorities urge residents to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines. The impact of Hurricane Milton highlights the ongoing threat of extreme weather events in the region, as recovery efforts begin.

A 34-year-old woman in Australia is fighting for her life after a brutal attack by her dog in North Queensland. The dog bit her arm off during the attack inside a house in the coastal city of Townsville.

Iran sends out diplomatic warnings to Arab states not to allow Israel to use their territories and airspace in attacks, Wall Street Journal reports, citing Arab officials.

Noel Tata, half-brother of late Ratan Tata, was on Friday (Oct 11) appointed the chairman of India's Tata Trusts, as per a press release shared by the Tata Trusts.

The PCB could reportedly sack Shan Masood as the Test captain after Pakistan's embarrassing inning and 47 runs defeat against England in the first Test in Multan.

A senior Hezbollah official eluded an Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut. Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah's liaison and coordination unit, and is responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies, was targeted by Israel on Thursday night but survived.

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’.