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#gravitas | Senior members of Labour party are under scanner for receiving expensive gifts worth one million pound from the gambling sector. Some of these have been received right before the general elections 2024. UK PM Keir Starmer too is part of the donation row. Betting and gambling have serious consequences. What will be the next course of action for the Labour? Watch in for more details!

We serve you some consumer trends from the u.S. Reports suggest that more americans are finding comfort in grocery store aisles rather than spending their precious dollars eating out. Is elevated inflation to blame for the conservative spending? That's what this report decodes.

Pakistan has delayed the auction for its national carrier, Pakistan international airlines, to October 31. Originally scheduled for this week, the bidding has been rescheduled following requests from bidders for additional time to review the terms and conditions.

China's overseas investment reached a record high in the June quarter of 2024. Chinese firms increased their global assets by $71 billion. This marks an 80% rise from a year ago and is the highest level since records began in 1998.

Iran launched at least 200 missiles into Israel, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies that threatens to push the Middle East closer toward a regionwide war.

#gravitas | Protests were back on the streets of Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka on Monday. In one incident, protestors raised demands for the interim Bangladeshi government to increase the age limit for government jobs from 31 to 35. While in the other, protestors, mainly garment workers, raised demands for the interim government to clear their dues. Both these protests led to clashes with police leading to violence. At least 1 person has died and 50 injured, in these clashes, leading to fears that the situation in Bangladesh continues to remain on the boil.

Sri Lanka will go deep into discussions with the IMF on the structure of a $2.9 billion bailout programme during the lender's annual meetings in Washington later this month, the country's cabinet spokesperson said on Tuesday.

India will eye their maiden T20 World Cup title as Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. set their eyes on the trophy. The Women’s T20 World Cup is all set to start on Thursday (Oct 3) with 10 teams competing for the top prize.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio met for the first time and only scheduled vice presidential debate. Walz, the running mate of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, and Vance, who is on the Republican ticket with former President Donald Trump, made the case for their respective tickets just five weeks before Election Day.

Mexico's first woman president has taken oath and assumed office making this a historic day for the country. 62-year-old Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in on Tuesday with several leaders, diplomats and more party supporters in attendance. Watch in for more details!

The Israeli military has vowed to retaliate to a missile attack from Iran, which Iran said was a "rational and legitimate response" to previous Israeli fire.

Is Biden considering speeding up Ukraine's application to join NATO before he finishes his term? Ukraine is frustrated by the uncertainty in the U.S. about whether it can use Western missiles, and its troops are facing losses on the battlefield as Russian forces advance. Some officials suggest that U.S. President Joe Biden might be willing to fast-track Ukraine's NATO membership before he leaves office in January 2025. Biden is expected to lead a meeting between Ukraine and its allies in Germany on 12th October. This information comes after discussions between Zelensky and Biden in the U.S.

We delve into India's car market, a sector bursting with potential yet struggling with low ownership rates. With only 7.5% of households owning a car, we explore the reasons behind this surprising statistic. Are high taxes and infrastructure issues to blame? Take a look as we uncover the challenges and opportunities facing one of the world's key auto markets.

Indians applying for New Zealand visas will face significantly higher fees, with increases across nearly all categories. Student visa fees have risen by 62%, from $188 to $300. Tourist visas have also seen a substantial hike, almost doubling from $119 to $188.

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Inter Milan won their first match of this season's revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro. A stunning free-kick from Hakan Calhanoglu opened the scoring in the 11th minute under a downpour in northern Italy, before Marko Arnautovic rolled in his first goal of the campaign on the hour.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon just days before Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike. Now, Khamenei is deeply concerned about possible Israeli infiltration within senior government ranks in Tehran, according to three Iranian sources.

The frenzy surrounding India's initial public offerings. After India's market regulator accepted IPO bids from Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, and Vishal Mega Mart, India's red-hot market will see its greatest mega-share sales.

Pakistan has delayed the bidding for its national airline, Pakistan International Airlines, to October 31. Initially set to take place this week, the auction was pushed back after bidders reportedly requested more time to evaluate the terms and conditions.