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#Gravitas A series of events have brought West Asia closer to a full-scale devastating war. Early Monday morning, Israel launched airstrikes on central Beirut for the first time since 2006. Just hours before the Beirut strike, Israel reportedly bombed targets in Yemen. These two attacks raise fears that an all-out West Asia war is becoming a matter of when rather than if.

The board at Petroleos Mexicanos is to consider a Mexico City finance official for the post of chief financial officer in the state-owned oil firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A media report citing deputy water and sanitation minister David Malabo showed South Africa is facing a severe water supply crisis due to rising municipal debt and failing infrastructure.

The mouthwatering one-day French Fries world championship event is back for its second year. This global culinary festival is being celebrated at France's Arras.

Chinese stocks have experienced a remarkable resurgence, soaring for the ninth consecutive day, marking their most significant rally since 2015. The CSI 300 Index surged by as much as 6.

Reports say that in August, China conducted a missile intercept test near the Indian border as part of a live-fire drill involving surface-to-air missile operations in the Karakoram Plateau. The test occurred on the day Indian and Chinese officials were engaged in diplomatic talks over longstanding border issues.

Negotiations between Boeing and the international association of machinists and aerospace workers have stalled, leaving over 32,000 workers on strike since September 13. The union's demands include a significant 40% pay raise and the restoration of a defined-benefit pension that was eliminated a decade ago.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone on Monday (Sep 30) and discussed the raging conflict in West Asia.

#Gravitas Scientists from Monash University in Australia have developed the world’s first bionic eye, offering hope to those who have lost sight. Human trials will take place in Melbourne soon.

At least 100 people have been killed after destructive floods ripped through the US southeast, officials said Monday, with the emergency response effort fast becoming a political football in a region that could decide the presidential election.

Counterfeiters in Gujarat made fake Rs 500 notes totalling Rs 1.6 crore by putting Anupam Kher's picture on them. The counterfeit notes were used to deceive a bullion trader in Ahmedabad. Instead of Mahatma Gandhi, the notes featured the Bollywood actor. Additionally, the notes had ‘Resole Bank of India’ printed on them, rather than ‘Reserve Bank of India’.

A 40-year-old man living in India’s financial capital city Mumbai jumped into the sea from Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, officially known as Atal Setu, on Monday morning.

The Taliban is reportedly attempting to force divorced child brides to return to their adult former husbands despite the girls having been granted divorce. Molly Gambhir tells you more

President Xi Jinping on Monday (Sep 30) asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day.

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 2nd anniversary of annexing 4 Ukrainian regions and pledged to accomplish all of his objectives in Ukraine. This comes as his military has reported making new progress in the conflict. This year, Moscow has taken control of numerous Ukrainian towns and villages and continues to advance, despite Ukraine launching a cross-border offensive into Russian territory in August.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Sep 30) spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone and discussed the raging conflict in West Asia.

#Gravitas major floods and landslides in Nepal have killed 204 people and injured more than 100 across the Himalayan nation. Search and rescue operations are on for the third consecutive day..

In Austrian parliamentary elections, a party seen as friendly to Russian leader Vladimir Putin has registered an unprecedented victory. The Freedom Party (FPO) on Sunday (Sep 29) emerged on top of the results with a vote share of 29.

#Gravitas France has presented India with a revised offer for procuring 26 rafale marine jets. It marks a crucial step for the Indian navy in strengthening its maritime strike capabilities, especially at a time when modernizing naval defenses is becoming increasingly vital due to rising tensions across India’s border and nearby regions.