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There is optimism sweeping across Asian markets following a statement by the People's Bank of China, (PBOC). The macro-communication issued at a rare briefing was comprehensive - a package of policy-easing measures aimed at soothing an ailing economy as detailed in a report by CNBC.

Farmers across China celebrated the country's Seventh Harvest Festival on Sunday. Events ranging from fun games to a list of songs and dances in their traditional folk outfits created a festive atmosphere. Watch in for more details!

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for Crew-9 Rescue Mission launched to the International Space Station which will bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Buch Wilmore to Earth next year in February. As the space agencies prepare for the launch on September 26th with two other astronauts, an unexpected threat looms on the horizon.

Officials in Japan's Izu Island issued a tsunami warning after an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude struck near the remote Islands. Watch to know more.

The state of Israel has expanded its war with Hezbollah, currently Lebanon is witnessing one of its bloodiest days since the 1975-90 Civil War. The Lebanese Health Ministry has said that at least about 550 people have lost their lives during the fierce Israeli bombardment that has happened in the last 48 hours.

India reported its first case of MPOX clade 1 in Kerala's Malappuram. The patient, a 38-year-old man, recently traveled from the UAE and is stable. Watch in for more details!

World Rhino Day 2024 celebrates the global efforts to protect rhinos and raise awareness about the challenges they face, from poaching to habitat loss. In this video, we highlight the conservation initiatives around the world, the progress made in safeguarding these magnificent animals, and what more can be done to ensure their survival.

The Israel Hezbollah War has intensified as Israeli jets have launched yet another air strike on Beirut. While Hezbollah launched long range Rockets into Israel for the first time since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas on the 7th of October last year. Watch to know more.

The state of Israel has expanded its war with Hezbollah, currently Lebanon is witnessing one of its bloodiest days since the 1975-90 Civil War. The Lebanese Health Ministry has said that at least about 550 people have lost their lives during the fierce Israeli bombardment that has happened in the last 48 hours.

The Israel Hezbollah War has intensified as Israeli jets have launched yet another air strike on Beirut. While Hezbollah launched long range Rockets into Israel for the first time since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas on the 7th of October last year. Watch to know more.

A Hezbollah commander who was a key member of the organization's rocket division was killed by an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to Israeli media.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his visit to the United States. On the last leg of the US tour he addressed the summit of the future in New York, the theme of the summit is multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow. Addressing world leaders Prime Minister Modi stressed on the need for peace. Watch to know more.

An Iranian Member of Parliament has made a startling claim, he has hinted that a pager similar to the ones used to target Hezbollah in Lebanon exploded inside the chopper of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi leading it to crash in May. Watch in for more details!

India’s Ishan Kishan has kept his hopes of a return to the senior side after being picked for the Irani Cup on Tuesday (Sep 24). Ishan, who represented India C in the Duleep Trophy, will now wear the Rest of India badge but will face stern competition from Dhruv Jurel, who will also be in the squad in case he is not in the Indian team for the Kanpur Test starting on Friday (Sep 27).

Spanish police arrested five people on Monday (Sep 23) for scamming two women of 325,000 euros ($361,261) by posing as Hollywood star Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States on Sept 22 to attend sessions at the United Nations General Assembly and urged his partners to help achieve “a shared victory for a truly just peace”.

WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke to Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar about the rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Unlike many artists, will.i.am, lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas, is not at war with artificial intelligence. On the contrary: he has just launched a new radio concept, where AI plays host and DJ.

In the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade, maternal deaths in Texas have surged, especially since the state's strict abortion ban in 2021. According to a new study by the Gender Equity Policy Institute (GEPI), the state witnessed a 56 per cent rise in cases of maternal mortality between 2019 and 2022.