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The Israeli army said Monday it would expand its operations against Hezbollah to Lebanon's coast south of the Al-Awali river, and warned people to stay away from the shore in the area.

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is preparing for a retaliation from Beijing and is hoping for an alternate solution to tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This comes after the European Union (EU) voted to impose 45% tariffs on Chinese EVs. Watch in for more details!

After a year of conflict, two-thirds of Gaza’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leaving behind 42 million tonnes of rubble and a mountain of health risks.

After a year of conflict, two-thirds of Gaza’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leaving behind 42 million tonnes of rubble and a mountain of health risks.

Oil executives have emerged as an increasingly important source of funding for Donald Trump. Industry titans have opened their wallets to strengthen the republican nominee's campaign for a second term in the white house. The support comes as the presidential race heats up. Watch in for more details!

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, nicknamed the “Merchant of Death,” is reportedly seeking to broker sales of arms to Houthi militant. Bout was freed in a December 2022 prisoner swap with U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. Watch this video to find out more.

As winter approaches and the elite jet off to their skiing retreats, their extravagant lifestyles are melting the very slopes they cherish. While they sip hot cocoa in luxury lodges, climate change threatens winter sports and local economies. Will the super-rich confront their carbon footprints before their frosty paradises become mere memories?

Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals, a move that notably expands the size of the college of cardinals. This significant increase not only enhances the diversity of the group but also strengthens the Pope's influence over the future leadership of the Catholic Church. The newly appointed cardinals will play a crucial role in electing his successor, further extending Francis's legacy within the church. This latest announcement reflects the Pope's ongoing commitment to inclusivity and representation, as many of the new cardinals come from regions that have traditionally been underrepresented in the Vatican.

A school bus carrying more than 60 passengers crashed in Carrowdore, near Newtownards, Northern Ireland on Monday (Oct 7). The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it was dealing with a "major incident" as the rescue operation was underway.

After a strong summer rally, the Riyadh bourse is off to its worst start in the December quarter in years. Fears of an escalation and widening regional conflict have sent shockwaves through the Saudi stock market. Watch in for more details!

Amid increased volatility in the crude market as traders closely monitor developments in the West Asia war, Saudi Arabia hiked its oil prices for importers in Asia. For the past week, even equity traders have been dipping in and out of the oil market, lured by crude's biggest weekly rally in nearly two years. Watch in for more details!

As Israel marks one year since the October 7 attack, citizens in Tel Aviv held a minute of silence to remember those who were killed in the massacre last year. Watch the visuals.

French rugby federation president Florian Grill announced Monday an overhaul of the system of discipline in the France teams after a summer tour of Argentina overshadowed by claims of attempted rape and racism.

Roasted by summer temperatures too hot for the beach, Dubai has found an innovative solution. They are opening the beaches at night, complete with floodlights and lifeguards carrying night-vision binoculars.

A British doctor on Monday (Oct 7) confessed to attempting to kill his mother’s longtime partner to secure an inheritance. The doctor, Thomas Kwan, injected Patrick O'Hara with poison under the guise of administering a COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Canada and Maldives, two nations that have had tense moments with India recently, now seem to be extending an olive branch to New Delhi. Canada’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, David Morrison, reaffirmed Canada's commitment to India’s territorial integrity, stating that India’s sovereignty must be respected. Meanwhile, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu on his first official bilateral visit to India, spoke positively about the relationship between the two countries. Describing India as a ‘valued partner and friend.’

Mohamed Muizzu, the president of the Maldives, landed in Delhi on Sunday afternoon to begin a five day private tour of India. Muizzu was accompanied by Sajidha Mohamed, the First Lady of the Maldives. Muizzu is set to meet PM Modi to reset strained ties. Watch to know more.

On this day, October 7, 2001, 23 years ago, the US invasion of Afghanistan commenced, with air strikes on 31 targets against the Taliban. The war in Afghanistan lasted nearly 20 years, the longest in American history.

In Chennai, at least five people have died and 96 others hospitalized for fatigue and dehydration after an air show at Marina beach in India's Chennai city. Over 1.3 million spectators have come for the air show but poor coordination traffic authorities left people stranded. Watch to know more.