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Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, emphasized continuity this weekend with his initial decisions on key government positions, indicating a focus on stability following a turbulent leadership contest. His choices for key roles such as finance, defense, and foreign ministers, along with the crucial chief cabinet secretary post, reflect his reliance on experienced members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he prepares to establish his government on Tuesday.

K-pop star Suga, a member of the BTS supergroup, has been fined 15 million won ($11,500) by a court for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol.

After the EU member states vote on proposed tariffs this Friday, sources indicate that the European Commission will maintain discussions with China concerning EV imports.

The craze to watch Coldplay perform live has struck India again. Fans are now joining virtual queues to grab tickets to see the band perform in Abu Dhabi next year. The band, which had scheduled one show in the Middle Eastern city on January 11, will now perform again on January 12 for their growing number of fans.

Mithun Chakraborty is one of the renowned Bollywood actors whose remarkable journey has and will inspire generations to come. On Monday (Sept 30), the government of India announced that the veteran star will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in the field of cinema.

Hezbollah, the Islamist militant group based in Lebanon, confirmed on Saturday that its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in a massive Israeli airstrike targeting the group’s headquarters in Beirut on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had earlier announced that Nasrallah, 64, was killed in the operation, dubbed "Operation New Order." The airstrike marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, as Nasrallah was a powerful and influential figure within the group.

The Calcutta High Court has upheld a Rs 780 crore arbitration award in favour of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd in a significant dispute with West Bengal-based Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).

Three years ago, Russia was the world's biggest exporter of natural gas, and Europe was its top customer. For the continent's leaders, access to all that cheap Russians energy outweighed any misgivings over doing business with president Vladimir Putin. Despite sanctions and Europe's efforts to diversify to other countries, Russia still remains among Europe's top gas suppliers.

The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Beirut, has been recovered, a source close to the movement told AFP on Sunday (September 29, 2024). "His body was recovered on Saturday and shrouded on Sunday after being washed," the source stated, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Taiwan on alert after detecting "multiple waves" of missile firing deep in inland China. The development comes after Beijing said it had carried out a successful test launch of a ballistic missile. Taiwan said on Saturday that ‘firings’ were detected in Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. Ministry says Taiwan's air defense forces have strengthened their alert after developments. Watch to know more!

The Indian government has lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect. The ban was imposed in July of 2023, aimed to stabilize domestic rice supply and control prices. The decision comes at a time when the country holds ample rice stock and detail retail prices are under control. Exporters have hailed this move as a game changer. Watch to know more.

The French government, led by Emmanuel Macron, recently presented India with a final price offer for the 26 Rafale Marine jet deal. This development coincides with Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval's two-day visit to France, beginning on Monday.

Today marks a major accomplishment for Hyundai Motor Company as it hits a combined global output of 100 million vehicles since its creation 57 years ago. This important achievement ranks Hyundai among the quickest leading automakers worldwide.

At least 192 people have died and dozens still missing in severe floods and landslides caused by continuous rain in Nepal. The ongoing downpour across Nepal has led to this disaster, claiming many lives. The rescue efforts are ongoing nationwide.

Drone footage from north Carolina shows large-scale destruction caused by hurricane Helene. Thirty people have died in north Carolina With some of the worst rains brought by Helene causing havoc in the state.

At least 192 people have died in Nepal following days of relentless rain that triggered severe flooding and major landslides across the country, including in the densely populated region around the capital, Kathmandu. Search and rescue operations are currently underway nationwide.

Activists of the group 'just stop oil' threw soup at two of Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings in London's national gallery as their mark of protest. This came just hours after two other members of the group were jailed for doing exactly the same in 2022.

A media report citing Deputy water and sanitation Minister David Mahlobo showed South Africa is facing a severe water supply crisis due to rising municipal debt and failing infrastructure. Watch to know more. Watch to know more.

The death toll from hurricane John, Which made landfall twice on Mexico's Pacific Coast, has risen to at least 22. John made landfall on Tuesday last week, as a category 3 hurricane before churning along the coast for several days and striking land again as a tropical storm. Watch to know more.