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Dame Maggie Smith, who died on Friday aged 89, was a perfectionist who turned anxiety into an art form and was hailed as one of the great actors of stage and screen.

WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke to top Egyptian policymakers on the West Asia situation: -Amb Mohamed El Oraby, Fmr Egyptian FM -Amb (Rt) Ezzat Saad ElSayed, Dir, Egyptian council of foreign affairs -Amb Kheireldin Abdellatif, Fmr Astt Egyptian FM

Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”.

The remains of 42 South African freedom fighters, who perished in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia during the struggle against white minority rule, returned to their homeland on Wednesday. Government officials and family members received the remains at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria after they were exhumed for reburial. This initiative is part of a government program aimed at providing closure to families whose loved ones died far from home while fighting in the underground movements of the African National Congress and Pan Africanist Congress.

The Federal Court of Nigeria has commenced the trial of ten individuals accused of participating in protests that turned violent. The proceedings are drawing significant attention, as they highlight ongoing tensions surrounding civil rights and freedom of expression in the country. The accused face multiple charges, including unlawful assembly and incitement, stemming from demonstrations that erupted over political and social issues. As the trial unfolds, it is expected to spark debates on the balance between public dissent and government authority, with various civil society groups closely monitoring the developments. The courtroom is a focal point for discussions about justice, accountability, and the role of protest in a democratic society.

Indian e-commerce company Flipkart, on Friday (Sep 27) issued an apology after getting slammed for referring to husbands as “aalsi and bewakoof” (lazy and idiot) in a recent advertisement.

Let's talk about Syria now. This time around it is about Syria's government. Who have retained their positions and who are the new entrants in the Syrian cabinet? We answer this in our next report.

A Brazilian public figure, with over 13 million followers on Instagram, has come under fire for dancing during live TV coverage of a fatal bus crash that resulted in the death of three football athletes.

Previously on Flashback Friday, we explored K-pop’s economic influence in South Korea. Today, we take a closer look at how the industry is striking a chord in the stock market, blending music with financial momentum.

This week, Israeli forces returned over 80 unidentified bodies to Gazans. As Gaza's health ministry asked for the identification of these bodies, Palestinians dug mass graves for their burial. Meanwhile, a U.S. News outlet has accused Antony Blinken of lying about Gaza aid. We decode this for you in our report.

Donald Trump says he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday in New York, one day after the White House hopeful slammed Ukraine's leader for refusing to strike a deal with Russia over their war.

As world leaders assembled at the annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly, Iranian president said Tehran is ready to resolve its nuclear stand-off with the west. UN atomic watchdog also confirmed that Iran is ready to revive the nuclear deal. Amid deadly tensions in west Asia, will Iran & U.S. Resolve their nuclear differences?

Many delegates started leaving the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started addressing the world leaders on Friday (Sep 27).

Donald Trump says he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday in New York, one day after the White House hopeful slammed Ukraine's leader for refusing to strike a deal with Russia over their war.

Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been coordinated with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in the fighting in Lebanon.

Lebanon says Israel's relentless bombardment has displaced nearly a million Lebanese people since last year. However, the Lebanese citizens continue to remain defiant and continue to live every moment of their life. Here's a report.

Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been coordinated with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in the fighting in Lebanon.

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.

In a bold move that signals a significant shift in policy, Japan has sailed a warship through the Taiwan strait for the first time drawing sharp criticism from China. Our next story explores how this bold maneuver by Tokyo underscores growing tensions in the region as the US and its allies increase their military presence to challenge China's territorial claims. Watch in for more details!