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Amid the raging war between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry recently test-fired its anti-aircraft missiles in the Barents Sea. Watch for more details!

Five Arab Israeli citizens linked to the banned terror outfit IS have been arrested for allegedly plotting a car bombing, according to the Israeli police and Shin Bet security service.

India's leading industry bodies have expressed concern and requested urgent, amicable resolution of the ongoing Samsung workers' protest in Tamil Nadu, Southern India, which has now entered its second month.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a whirlwind tour of European allies to secure aid for Kyiv's fight-back against Russia.

Ratan Tata, industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, is no more. He passed away on Wednesday, Oct 9, at 86. Tata has left a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two day visit to Laos where he will be attending 21st Asean-India and 19th East Asia Summit. Chinese Premiere, Japan's new PM and South Korea's President is also expected to participate in the summit. Watch to know more.

Saudi Arabia was thwarted Wednesday in its bid to join the UN's human rights council, which is charged with protecting freedoms globally, after coming sixth in a vote of UN members for one of five regional seats.

Space weather forecasters warn that a severe solar storm heading towards Earth could stress power grids even more as the United States is already dealing with hurricanes.

SpaceX’s Starship 5 could launch as early as October 13, 2024, marking another major step in the company's ambitions for deep space exploration and Mars colonization. However, CEO Elon Musk has expressed frustration over delays in the program, criticizing regulatory and technical hurdles that have slowed progress. Starship, designed as a fully reusable spacecraft, aims to revolutionize space travel by making missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond more affordable. While the upcoming launch could be a milestone, Musk’s comments reflect the challenges SpaceX faces in meeting its ambitious timelines.

The issue of women being ordained as priests or being appointed as deacons has always been a sticking agenda among the Catholic liberals seeking reforms in the church. However, this demand for reforms remains unlikely at the Global Catholic Summit which opened last week. Watch for more details!

Australia has dealt a massive blow in their quest to win back the Border-Gavaskar series as their star all-rounder Cameron Green could miss the entire summer with a back injury.

President Biden has urged Israel to minimise harm in Lebanon as President Biden and Netanyahu engaged over a phone call that lasted for 30 mins.. This conversation comes at a pivotal time, as tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions have escalated, and both nations face increasing pressure to address Tehran's behavior in the Middle East.

Republican presidential candidate and ex-US president Donald Trump signalled Wednesday (Oct 9) that Vivek Ramaswamy may have a role in his administration if he wins the elections.

Ratan Tata, the chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons who died at the age of 86 in Mumbai on October 9, once skipped the royal meeting with King Charles and chose to prioritise his sick dog.

Global wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73 per cent in 50 years as humans continue to push ecosystems to the brink of collapse, according to a new scientific assessment.

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te vowed to protect Taiwan's sovereignty against China's claims. On Taiwan's National Day, he emphasized that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other. Lai promised to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

One of the greatest deep-sea mysteries in the world had kept scientists engaged for more than a decade but now they claim to have most likely solved it. In 2011, Swedish explorers Peter Lindberg and Denis Asberg were on the search for treasure inside the Baltic Sea when a shocking structure was detected by their sonar radars.

China has not ruled out using military force to bring Taiwan under its control. While it advocates for peaceful reunification, Beijing reserves the right to act if Taiwan declares independence or if foreign powers intervene. This stance stems from China's view of Taiwan as a breakaway province, despite Taiwan's self-governance since 1949, and remains a source of regional tension.