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In one of his first significant moves as Sri Lanka's newly-elected President, leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today dissolved the country's Parliament and called for snap polls within one month. The aim behind the move is for the new leader to follow-up on his electoral promise of bringing change in Sri Lanka's decades-old rule by political families. Watch in for more details!

China has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in decades, marking a significant development in its military capabilities. The test underscores China's focus on modernizing its nuclear arsenal amid rising global tensions. While details of the specific missile remain undisclosed, the launch signals a renewed emphasis on strategic deterrence and long-range missile technology. This move is expected to heighten concerns among global powers, particularly in the context of growing military competition in the Indo-Pacific region.

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.

Japan could get its first woman or youngest-ever prime minister on Friday when the ruling party holds a leadership vote described as the most "unpredictable" in many years.

An Emirates plane bound for Dubai on Tuesday (Sep 24) night suddenly caught fire and smoke started to rise from its tail just before its take-off from the Chennai International Airport.

Scientists in a report have emphasised that the oceans in the world are turning too acidic and, are not able to sustain marine life or even stabilise the climate...

Singer Janet Jackson, 58, sparked controversy by falsely claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black and has a white father, echoing rhetoric previously used by Harris’s political opponent, Donald Trump. Jackson's surprising remarks came in response to a question about her thoughts on the U.S. having its first female Black vice president. The statement follows a difficult time for Jackson, as she recently lost her brother Tito, who passed away at the age of 70.

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity.

Pesto the penguin towers over the colony at his Australian aquarium home, a fluffy brown furball impossible to miss as he waddles across the ice. The nine-month-old king penguin chick has shot to fame for his 23.

Global growth is in the process of stabilising as the drag from central bank rate hikes fades and falling inflation boosts households' incomes, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Wednesday (September 25), marginally raising its outlook for this year.

A raging wildfire filled Ecuador's capital of Quito with smoke and is threatening homes, as authorities rushed to control the blaze at a time when a historic drought has stretched resources and patience. Watch in for more details!

India has reiterated its decision to stay out of the world’s largest trade deal, the regional comprehensive economic partnership, or RCEP. What are India’s concerns and what does rejecting this partnership mean for the country? Watch this report to know more!

Boman Irani's directorial The Mehta Boys has won the Best Feature Film award at the prestigious Chicago South Asian Film Festival in Chicago. The film marks Boman's debut as a director and also features him and actor Avinash Tiwary.

Nearly a week after Ukrainian drone blew up an ammunition Depo in Russia's Toropets town. The people are struggling to repair their homes and grappling with the shock of what hit them. Watch to know more.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has predicted a debacle for Babar Azam-led Men in Green in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The upcoming ICC event will be held in Pakistan early next year, with the hosts placed in Group A along with arch-rivals India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, whereas the other group comprises South Africa, Australia, England, and Afghanistan.

Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv today, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon after intercepting the attack. This marks Hezbollah’s first claimed ballistic missile strike since the conflict with Israel began, following Hamas' October 7 assault. Hamas had repeatedly targeted Tel Aviv during the early months of the war.

Bangladesh have got a huge boost ahead of the second Test match against India as former skipper Shakib Al Hasan is available for selection. The news was confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 25) by head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe when he addressed the media.

Hezbollah launched an air attack with drones targeting Israel's Atlit naval base. Israel is striving for the campaign against Hezbollah to be as short as possible. Israel is striving for the campaign against Hezbollah to be as short as possible. An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Sept 24. Cross-border rocket attacks heightened fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East and Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

India stomped ahead of Japan and emerged as the third-largest power in the Asia Power Index, stated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in an official statement on Wednesday (September 25).