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Britain's US Open semi-finalist Jack Draper said he felt "really strong" after knocking out number two seed Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals on Friday.

Forecast shows that Hurricane Helene is strengthening as it moves across the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and will make landfall over Florida's big bent Coast early on Friday morning. Here's a detailed report. Watch in for more details!

Have you looked at the recent rich lists and wondered why none of the Chinese tycoons feature on it? Turns out most of them want to devalue their stocks deliberately to keep the government's target off their back. Watch to know more.

Australia's central bank has warned borrowers not to take on too much debt when interest rates start coming down and risk a boom/bust cycle, though it judged the financial system remained resilient overall.

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, concerns about a potential 'all-out war' between Israel and Hezbollah are growing. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced via a post on social media platform X that a precision airstrike in Beirut on Thursday (September 26) has taken out Muhammad Hussein Srour, the Commander of Hezbollah's Aerial Command.

United Nations nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi has reacted to North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons. In an interview he said that the world must pursue dialogue with the DPRK despite its violations of UN sanctions and international law.

A Japanese man who spent nearly 50 years on death row has been declared not guilty of multiple murders in a highly publicized trial that has sparked debate over Japan's use of the death penalty. Iwao Hakamada, 88, was sentenced to hang in 1968 after being convicted of killing his boss, his wife, and their two teenage children, as well as setting fire to their home two years prior. The recent ruling has reignited discussions about the fairness of the judicial process and the treatment of individuals on death row in Japan.

Elon Musk's social media platform X will file documents requested by Brazil's Supreme Court and request by this Monday that the service be restored in the country, two people familiar with the situation said.

Hezbollah's expanding arsenal presents a significant threat to Israel, as the militant group has reportedly amassed a vast stockpile of advanced weaponry, including precision-guided missiles and drones. This buildup is seen as a direct response to the ongoing tensions in the region and Israel's military actions. Analysts warn that Hezbollah's enhanced capabilities could lead to more lethal and accurate attacks, complicating Israel's defense strategies. The group’s arsenal not only increases the risk of escalation but also heightens fears of a larger conflict, as both sides remain on high alert. Israel's military leadership is closely monitoring these developments, preparing for potential confrontations as Hezbollah continues to strengthen its position along the Lebanese border.

Ireland's plan for the nearly 14 billion pounds or 15.6 billion dollars tax bill from a recent apple court ruling. The windfall is the result of an order by the European union's top court for apple to pay the bill. The Irish prime minister Simon Harris said this tax boon will be used for housing, energy and water infrastructure.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday (Sep 27), pleaded not guilty to five corruption charges, alleging that he accepted luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals.

The 2024 People's Choice Country Awards was a night to remember! Held on Thursday (September 26) at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, the award ceremony was hosted by legendary Shania Twain.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed Son Heung-min is fighting to prove his fitness for Sunday's clash with Manchester United. Son limped off with a hamstring injury in the 71st minute of Thursday's 3-0 win against Qarabag in the Europa League.

British actor Maggie Smith is no more. In her career spanning over seven decades, the actress has given several memorable performances that have and will transcend generations.

The Indian Embassy in Beirut has urged its nationals to avoid travel to Lebanon due to escalating violence and "strongly advised" those present there to exercise extreme caution and leave the country as soon as possible.

Thousands of Iranians protested on Friday in the capital Tehran and other cities to condemn Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Gaza, local journalists and state media reported.

Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England.

#gravitas | A group of Indian mountaineers named a previously unnamed peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. A development that has left china fuming, claiming that renaming the peak violates their territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh, which they refer to as ‘Zangnan,’ or ‘Southern Tibet.’

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies the American president Biden finds himself navigating a precarious diplomatic landscape. Gravitas tells you about how the latest meeting with President Zelensky highlights the complex interplay between supporting an ally and averting a potential nuclear crisis. Watch in for more details!