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Brazil's Real surges following central bank's aggressive rate hike

Brazil's markets made a brisk gain on Thursday as the central bank decisively voted to raise interest rates - and a statement that many would call hawkish signalled a commitment to getting inflation back on track, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Watch: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS en route to sun captured from ISS

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has once again caught on his camera a celestial wonder that will leave you in awe. He recently shared a timelapse of the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS captured from the International Space Station.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil 'eliminated' in Beirut

Israel said it had conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, where an air strike had hit Hezbollah's stronghold in the south of the city. This airstrike on Beirut on Friday killed a senior Hezbollah commander and several other high-ranking members of the Lebanese group.

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant completes epic comeback with hundred on Test return - WATCH

India's Rishabh Pant completed an epic comeback to Test cricket with a hundred in the second innings of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh on Saturday (Sep 21).

Johnny Depp to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival

Hollywood star Johnny Depp will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Rome Film Festival, where his upcoming directorial Modi - Three Days on the Wing of Madness will also be screened.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI gets go-ahead to hold rally from Lahore administration

The Lahore administration on Friday permitted Imran Khan's PTI to hold its rally in the provincial capital tomorrow from 3-6 pm at Ring Road’s Kahna area, subject to compliance with 43 conditions.

Foreign diplomats to witness elections in Jammu and Kashmir

A group of foreign diplomats will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir later this week, to witness first-hand the ongoing elections in the union territory. The visit, organised by the Indian government, is part of a broader diplomatic initiative to showcase democratic processes in the region following the significant political changes that took place in 2019-removal of Article 370.

Who is the woman listed as CEO of Hungary company linked to pager blasts?

The woman whose company is linked to thousands of pager blasts that rocked Lebanon and Syria this week is under the protection of the Hungarian secret services, her mother told The Associated Press on Friday.

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: 'Don’t be afraid...,' Ravi Shastri to India batter Virat Kohli after another low score

India star batter Virat Kohli's rut of form continued in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai after he got dismissed for 17 runs in second innings on Friday (Sep 20).

Sri Lanka votes in presidential election: Why do these polls matter for India?

Sri Lanka on Saturday (Sept 21) is voting in the presidential election to choose the country's 10th president. The new president would face the task of bolstering the South Asian country's fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.

US soldier Travis King who entered North Korea pleads guilty to desertion, receives one-year sentence

A US soldier who crossed into North Korea last year pleaded guilty to desertion as part of a plea agreement Friday and was sentenced to 12 months of confinement, his lawyer said.

Chechen warlord Kadyrov accuses Elon Musk of ‘remotely disabling’ his Cybertruck

Do you remember the viral video of the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov driving a Tesla cyber truck mounted with a machine gun on the top? Well, it seems Ramzan Kadyrov's Tesla has hit a roadblock. Kadyrov has accused Elon Musk whom he had previously called the strongest Genius of our time of remotely disabling his Tesla cyber truck. He added that while the Cyber truck performed admirably on the battlefield the vehicle had to be towed off the front lines. Kadyrov in a post on his telegram account said "That's not a nice thing for Elon Musk to do. He gives expensive gifts from the bottom of his heart and then remotely switches them off." Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Sri Lankans Vote to Elect Island Nation's 10th President

Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Sri Lanka’s crucial presidential election today (Saturday), in the island country’s first major polling exercise since its economic collapse in 2022.

Pune Sinkhole swallows up truck: Two cranes retrieve truck in four hours

A massive sinkhole appeared on a road in the Samadhan Chowk area of Pune, swallowing a truck and two two-wheelers on Friday, a Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Fire officer said. The fire brigade rushed to the spot immediately and tried to retrieve the truck using JCB.

Demi Moore reveals her parents allowed her to drive at 13 without license: 'Lunacy'

Demi Moore recently opened up about her unconventional childhood. During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the 61-year-old actress shared a story about how her parents allowed her to drive on the freeway at the young age of 13 despite not having a license.

Birthday Special: Where to Watch Kareena Kapoor's Best Movies

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