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French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo massacre gets life sentence after long trial

A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment. Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for "belonging to a criminal terrorist association" while fighting for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen from 2011 to 2018.

Players are only focused on making money: Zaheer Abbas on Pakistan's downfall, lashes out at PCB

Pakistan cricket team is in shambles. The Men in Green couldn't reach the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinals, in India, got whitewashed in the three Tests versus hosts Australia, lost five T20Is to New Zealand 4-1 in New Zealand, lost to USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup and failed to make it to the Super 8s.

Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan down Sri Lanka by 31 runs in Sharjah

Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Sharjah on Thursday. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets, while Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail and Fatima Sana chipped in with two each as Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka fell comfortably short of their target of 117.

Joe Jonas quietly removes Sean 'Diddy' Combs reference from song as allegations against rapper mounts 

More and more celebrities are quietly disassociating themselves with Sean 'Diddy' Combs with each passing day. Now, Joe Jonas has seemingly removed Combs' reference from his song Cake by the Ocean.

Coldplay ticket row: BookMyShow files complaint, may cancel tickets bought unethically

Ticketing app BookMyShow has now lodged a formal complaint against the digital platforms selling tickets for the upcoming Coldplay India Tour. BookMyShow has the exclusive rights to the concert tickets.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes

Axios revealed new details regarding the Israeli strike that targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, confirming that the main target of the attack was the prominent leader of Hezbollah, Hashem Safieddine, who is considered the potential successor to the late Hassan Nasrallah.

Shifting crowns: Mark Zuckerberg becomes world's second-richest person, surpasses Jeff Bezos

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg's net worth reached $206.

West Asia On Brink Of All-Out War? US, UK, India, China Watch Developments, Eye Individual Concerns

West Asia On Brink Of All-Out War? US, UK, India, China Watch Developments, Eye Individual Concerns. West Asia on edge effectively means that Nations virtually across the world are biting their nails on the road ahead. From the biggest economic powerhouses on the planet, the stakes are pretty massive extending to economic Investments oil supplies and more. This report tells you more! Watch in for more details!

Pakistan SC's Landmark Ruling: MPs Can Cross Vote On Major Issues, Rules Supreme Court

In an effort to garner support for constitutional reform, the administration is able to engage in parliamentary horse-trading thanks to a ruling by Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday that allows MPs to vote on important topics apart from their parties.

Israeli strikes kill 29 people in Gaza, militants renew rocket fire in southern Israel

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 Palestinians on Friday, medics said, and sirens blared in southern Israel in response to renewed rocket fire from militants in the Palestinian enclave.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand hammer India by 58 runs as Harmanpreet's army start on a losing note

It was a losing start for the Indian team in the Women’s T20 World Cup on Friday (Oct 4) after they were beaten by 58 runs at the Dubai International Stadium by New Zealand.

Iran-Israel War: Iran's Khamenei Urges Allies To Step Up Struggle Against Israel

As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, Israel faces critical decisions on how to respond, ranging from military strikes to strategic diplomacy. Meanwhile, Iran's next moves remain uncertain, with potential retaliatory actions or further regional destabilization on the horizon. The unfolding situation poses significant risks for the broader Middle East.

Menendez brothers' case under review as fresh evidence of abuse emerges

Los Angeles prosecutors are taking a fresh look at the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, according to the latest reports.

Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted presumed Nasrallah successor

Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed.

Telangana minister Konda Surekha alleges KTR responsible for his father KCR's disappearance

Minister from the Indian state of Telangana, Konda Surekha has triggered a row with her remarks on the Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce, saying that senior Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao may be responsible for his father K Chandrashekar Rao's alleged disappearance and not being seen in public for a while.

Israeli Airstrikes On Beirut and Masnaa Cause Catastrophic Damage

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and Masnaa have resulted in catastrophic damage, with extensive destruction reported in both areas. The strikes come amid heightened tensions in the region, further escalating the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Casualty figures are still being assessed as emergency teams respond to the devastation.

WHO approves first Mpox diagnostic test for emergency use

A major step toward improving access to Mpox testing worldwide has been taken via the World Health Organization's (WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL) protocol, which now includes the first Mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD).

India: 28 Maoists killed amid anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad forest

At least 28 suspected Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces in India's Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Friday (Oct 4), according to the chief minister of the Indian state.