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#gravitas | The adoption of husband’s last name has been a major political issue over the past three decades in Japan. There is divulging views among the contenders to replace the outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, elections of which will take place on Friday. Japan is the only country that compels women to take their husband’s last name by law. Watch in for more details!

India’s female workforce is rising steadily, signaling a significant shift in the country’s labor dynamics. The latest periodic labour force survey highlights not just steady unemployment rates but also the increasing participation of women in the workforce.

President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Wednesday of plotting potentially catastrophic attacks on Ukrainian nuclear plants, in a defiant UN address in which he denounced bids to impose peace from the outside.

Now, we look at how markets reacted to China's massive stimulus announcement, which adds a touch of showbiz. Asian stocks rose for a fifth day, while U.S. Stocks reached new highs as investors braced for deeper fed rate cuts. The latest rally is driven by Beijing's latest adrenaline shot.

Russia launched a strike on an apartment block in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 31 others, according to local officials. The attacks, which targeted four districts, were carried out using guided glide bombs on Tuesday.

Ukrainian President Zelensky hit out at Russia while addressing a special session of the United Nations security Council on Tuesday. Watch to know more.

#gravitas | Vuhledar, a small yet pivotal town in Ukraine's Donetsk region, is on the brink of collapse. Russian troops have escalated their assault, and encircled Vuhledar. Its fall reportedly could mark a devastating blow to Ukraine's defense in the southeast.

Border police in China's northeast have been given quotas to identify and expel undocumented migrants, one key aspect of broader surveillance that is making it harder for North Korean defectors to evade capture, according to previously undisclosed official documents and a dozen people familiar with the matter.

A drone attack happened in Russia, the people are struggling to repoair their homes and grappling with the shock of what hit them. Watch to know more.

On Wednesday, China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in decades. China stated that it launched the ICBM carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean. This is rare because China's nuclear weapons tests usually take place domestically. This is the first time since the 1980s that China launched an ICBM into international waters. Remember, an ICBM is a ballistic missile with a range greater than 5,500 kilometres and is primarily designed to carry nuclear weapons. Naturally, it raised international concerns about China's nuclear build-up and has also put the spotlight on China's rocket force. Watch in for more details!

Several Durga Puja celebration committees in Bangladesh have received anonymous letters, demanding USD 4,200 (5 lakh Taka) to celebrate Durga Puja, Daily Star, a Bangladeshi English daily reported.

The long-standing tradition of Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh is currently under threat. According to local media reports members of the Hindu community in certain parts of Bangladesh are thinking of not holding celebrations this year. Watch to Know more.

Singaporean former transport minister S Iswaran pleaded guilty for accepting gifts while in office. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity.

Almost three months after taking charge as UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer addressed the Labour Party Conference. Watch to know more.

Tensions are increasing and Lebanon is witnessing one of its deadliest days since the civil war. Watch to know more.

With the increasing prevalence of earphones in daily life, concerns are growing about their impact on health. Prolonged use of earphones, especially at high volumes, can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus, as sound waves can damage sensitive hair cells in the inner ear. Furthermore, the isolating nature of earphones may contribute to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, by reducing social interactions and increasing feelings of loneliness.

Urmila Matondkar Divorce News: Urmila Matondkar or her husband Mohsin Akhtar Mir hasn’t spoken about divorce but reports suggest that the actress has filed for divorce.

Johnny Depp has made a triumphant return to the big screen with the release of his highly anticipated biopic "MODI." The film delves into the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, showcasing Depp's passion for both acting and filmmaking. "MODI" marks Depp's return to the spotlight as a movie star, as he takes on the role of director for the project.