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COVID-19 most likely originated from infected animals at a Chinese market, a new study has found almost after five years the virus first emerged. Published in the Cell journal (peer-reviewed), the study cites strong evidence, based on the 800 samples collected from Wuhan's Huanan Seafood Market.

The United States (US) is not expecting a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war before Joe Biden leaves the White House. Citing top sources in the White House, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Sept 19) that the prospects of a peace deal have waned following a recent surge of violence.

#gravitas | 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. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka is all set to go to polls on the 21st of September. The countdown to Sri Lanka's presidential election has begun, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation prepares for this crucial vote, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. Watch to know more.

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department stores, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by over 20 women in a documentary, has now been described as a "monster enabled by a system that pervaded Harrods" by lawyers representing the alleged victims.

Squid Game is back! Netflix teased the first official teaser of the popular show’s second season. Taking the story forward in season 2, the show picks up where it paused in season 1 when Seong Gi-hun abandoned his plans to get to the US and instead started a daring chase with a newfound motive.

Dhaka University bans all kind of political activity on campus. Watch to know more.

A four-metre-long python coiled around a 64-year-old woman in Thailand for two hours in her home before help arrived. Watch in for more details!

Amid social media outrage over exploitative work conditions triggered by the death of a 26-yeard-old EY employee’s death, the Indian Ministry of Labour has assured a thorough probe. Anna Sebastian Perayil, allegedly died due to work stress according to her mother. Watch in for more details!

Five police personnel in the Indian state of Odisha were suspended in connection with the police brutality against an army officer and his fiancée, according to media reports on Thursday (Sept 19).

A respiratory virus that has the potential to cause paralysis in children is making a concerning return across the US. Watch to know more.

In recent days, Russia Ukraine aerial war has intensified as both have struck each other's command posts, military equipment and personal. Watch in for more details!

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as the Indian government extended budgetary support to the Maldives with the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill.

India has decided to offer budgetary support to Maldives for another year. Watch to know more.

Close ally of Putin, Volodin is warning western government for a nuclear war. Watch to know more.

The video of a horrific wrong-way crash that happened in Gurugram, India, last week has gone viral. A 23-year-old biker died in the accident after an SUV coming from the wrong direction hit him.

Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced on Friday, with the Cameroon-born centre saying he wants to stay a Sixer his NBA entire career.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has defended record signing Dominic Solanke as the striker searches for his first goal for the club, confirming they also considered a move for Ivan Toney in the summer transfer window.

The Night Manager featuring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala has received a nomination in the Best Drama Series category at the International Emmy Awards 2024.