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Pakistan's annual inflation rate dropped to 6.9% in September, marking a 44-month low. This decline follows a previous rate of 9.6% in August, highlighting a significant downward trend in inflationary pressures.

India beat Bangladesh on Day 5 of the second and final Test at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur on Tuesday (Oct 1). The day kicked off with the visitors reeling at 26-2, trailing by another 26, as Rohit Sharma-led India rode on Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja's three-fers each to dismiss the Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers for 146 and chased down a paltry 95-run target with seven wickets in hand.

We know that plants don't hear sound like humans do but they actually feel vibrations. In fact plants use acoustic vibrations in their everyday lives. A new research revealed that playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes growth in plant. Watch in for more details!

Day after Iran launched around 200 missiles at Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Tehran had made a “big mistake” and “will pay,” for it, amid fears of an all-out war in the region.

The Burj Khalifa, in Dubai turns red on the Chinese national flag on Tuesday to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China. Watch in for more details!

The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has raised fears of a broader regional war, with tensions drawing in global powers and sparking concerns about the possibility of World War 3. As violence intensifies and alliances are tested, world leaders are urging for de-escalation to avoid a catastrophic international conflict.

A thief felt compelled to return the idols of Hindu deities he had stolen from a temple in the Indian holy city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, after he was constantly haunted by scary dreams besides sudden illness of his family members.

A group of disabled Kenyan women makes a living by sewing reusable sanitary pads. The money they earn by selling this environmentally friendly product means they don't have to go to the streets of Mombasa to beg.

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik received a red carpet welcome upon his arrival in Islamabad on Monday. Naik, wanted in India on charges of hate speech and inciting communal disharmony, is set to remain in Pakistan until October 28.

Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Champions League duel on Tuesday, while last season's beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund gave Celtic a brutal reality check with an emphatic 7-1 win in Germany.

US vice presidential contenders JD Vance and Tim Walz clashed on Tuesday (Oct 1) in the first and potentially the last televised debate before the November elections.

Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Young Boys 5-0 in a one-sided Champions League clash on Tuesday. The Catalan giants, five-time winners, made amends for their defeat by Monaco in their first match by thumping their Swiss visitors.

Margaret Maritz was born on September 27, 1906, according to a copy of her identity card shown to journalists by a charity that helped to organise her birthday party in the Northeast of Cape Town. The document has not been independently verified but if confirmed, it would make Maritz older than Japanese national Tomiko Itooka who was born on May 23, 1908, and is listed by the US-based gerontology research group as currently the world's oldest living person.

For France's newly appointed Prime Minister series of litmus tests have begun. Michel Barnier gave his General policy address just days after picking a cabinet across the political spectrum. Watch in for more details!

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz looked extremely uncomfortable during his appearance at the vice-presidential debate against Ohio Senator JD Vance. People watching the debate say he was "hard to watch" as he took the stage against his Republican opponent.

The European Union is keen that Indian investors invest in Eurobonds, and for that, the EU commissioner for Budget and Administration, Johannes Hahn, is currently in India.

After studies revealed that three out of four Australians experience some kind of sexual abuse on dating sites, the government of Australia announced that a code of conduct will be imposed on the business to better safeguard Australian users.

US embassy spokesperson Christopher Elms has highlighted growing Indo US ties, importance of Quad, strong people to people linkages in WION Podcast. This was the first edition of WION Podcast, which brings speakers from diverse domains to have free and frank conversation on several subjects. Speaking to WION's Siddhant Sibbal, Chris emphasised on growing practical cooperation when it comes to QUAD grouping. The US hosted the summit in Delaware in which Indian PM Modi participated. The leaders announced several initiatives, including the introduction of the Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI). The summit included what has been described as the "strongest-ever language" on China and North Korea. The US embassy spox detailed the people to people ties between the 2 countries. The US hosts a large number of members of the Indian diaspora. As of recent estimates, there are over 4 million people of Indian origin in the United States, making it one of the largest Indian diaspora communities outside of Asia. They are known for their high levels of education and professional success, with a significant presence in tech, academia, and healthcare.

Things have gone even more south for Sean “Diddy” Combs as he’s to be hit with 120 more sexual assault allegations. The new set of lawsuits are expected to be filed for sexual assault and sex trafficking.