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President Joe Biden has directed the US military to aid Israel's defense against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting Israel, the White House National Security Council said on Tuesday.

India-China tensions persist due to forward troop deployment; India also navigating U.S. democracy concerns and trade dynamics with China. Watch to know more.

Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was on target as Al Hilal, buoyed by Neymar returning to training this week, swept past Al Shorta 5-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite late Tuesday in Riyadh.

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Oct 1) took over as the new chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Rutte took over from Jens Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general. "I'm determined to prepare NATO for the challenges of the future," Rutte said. His appointment as the new NATO boss came as Russia pressed on with the war and there was uncertainty over future Western support for Ukraine and growing calls for a resolution to the conflict. Gravitas tells you more!

Jimmy Carter became the first US president to turn 100, but presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen to take a dig at him instead of wishing him happy birthday.

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president on Tuesday, vowing to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.

Iran launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel, prompting residents in several Israeli cities to take shelter. However, Israel said that many of the missiles were intercepted, with assistance from US agencies and missile destroyers, preventing any casualties. Watch to know more.

Israeli soldiers have extended their attack against Hezbollah and deepened their confrontation with organizations associated with Iran by launching a military invasion into southern Lebanon. This momentous action comes after a slew of fierce Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, one of which is said to have killed the organization's longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

US President Joe Biden has said he doesn’t support potential retaliatory strikes by Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities. When reporters asked Biden Wednesday (Oct 2) whether he would support such an action, the US leader said, “The answer is no”.

On July 5, Rishi Sunak resigned as leader of the Conservative Party after the Tory’s 14-year rule ended with a landslide victory for the Labour Party in the 2024 UK elections. Sunak was unseated from his role as Prime Minister by Labour's Keir Starmer. The process to select Sunak's successor and the next Conservative Party leader began soon after and has recently gained momentum. Following much competition, six former ministers entered the race to take over the Tory leadership. However, after two rounds of voting by party lawmakers, Priti Patel and Mel Stride have been eliminated from the contest.

Georgia's president President Salome Zurabishvili refused to sign an anti-LGBTQ plus law passed by the Georgian parliament in September. The bill introduced by the ruling party Georgian Dream severely cartels rights of the LGBTQ plus community in the nation and also mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia. Watch in for more details!

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday (Oct 2), announced eight soldiers have been killed during Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah operatives in the south of the country.

Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from the front-line town of Vuhledar, strategically located on a key hill in eastern Ukraine, following more than two years of intense fighting, military officials announced on Wednesday. Vuhledar, a town fiercely defended by Ukrainian forces, is the latest urban area to fall to Russian control as the war enters its third year, with Ukrainian troops gradually losing ground in the eastern Donetsk province.

Russia's biggest victory in Donetsk unfolds as Moscow claims to have "liberated" four key regions in just 24 hours. With Ukrainian forces reportedly losing critical ground and repair capabilities, the scale of Russia’s offensive is staggering

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.

#gravitas | Chinese missile boats chased Philippine vessels near the half moon shoal, even directing lasers at a Philippine patrolling aircraft. The shoal located around 110 kms from Philippines has major importance and has potential to be turned into a military base. Its geographical features are such that an airfield can be constructed there, highlighting its importance amidst growing tensions in the region.

The armed wing of Hamas claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a shooting and stabbing attack that killed seven people in Tel Aviv's commercial hub the previous day. "The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades claim responsibility for the heroic Jaffa operation carried out by fighters from the (occupied West Bank) city of Hebron," the group said in a statement, referring to the attack that occurred near the Tel Aviv light rail station in Jaffa on Tuesday

S&P global ratings has downgraded Israel's long-term sovereign credit rating from 'A+' to 'A', with a negative outlook. The downgrade reflects heightened security risks from the ongoing conflict and rising Defence-related spending.

Chinese travelers are gearing up for a significant travel surge during the upcoming national day "Golden week" holiday, which runs for seven days this week. According to booking platform trip, 60 percent of domestic travelers plan to embark on long-haul trips, a notable increase from the 39 percent recorded last year