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Lebanon Pager Blasts: 10 killed in Pager blasts across Lebanon

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing ten people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

Reliance power settles outstanding loans, shares jump

Reliance power limited has paid off the entire obligations of the company as a guarantor on behalf of Vidarbha Industries Power Limited (VIPL). The total outstanding debt amounts to Rs 3872.

Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week

Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump at a campaign event on Tuesday (Sep 17) said that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra next week. However, the former US President did not reveal details of where the two leaders would meet.

'Only consequential presidents get shot at,' boasts Trump after second assassination attempt

Donald Trump made a bold statement about the two assassination attempts he has faced. The former US president, who is vying for a second term in the White House, while campaigning on Tuesday (Sep 17) boasted that "only consequential presidents get shot at".

Ecuador Implements Electricity Rationing and Blackouts Amid Severe Drought

Ecuador will implement nationwide nighttime blackouts and teleworking in the public sector. This comes as the country has been hit by the worst drought in decades which is threatening the country's hydroelectric plants.

Drivers stranded as firefighters battle wildfires in Portugal

Thousands of firefighters are still battling wildfires in Portugal that have killed at least seven people and, burnt more land in a matter of days than the rest of the summer combined...

China’s typhoon-related losses mount

Shanghai has been hit by its strongest typhoon since 1949, with typhoon Bebinca slamming into the eastern seaboard. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour, made landfall in the Yangtze river delta early Monday.

Storm Boris toll rises to 22 in central Europe

The death toll in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by storm Boris in central Europe has risen to 22... This comes after three more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria.

Shoigu visits Iran: Iran commits to deeper ties with Russia to counter US sanctions

Iran's president committed his country to deeper ties with Russia to counter Western sanctions on Tuesday, state media reported, amid U.S. worries that Tehran is supplying Moscow missiles to hit Ukraine. Russia's top security official Sergei Shoigu arrived in the Iranian capital days after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. More than two and a half years into its conflict with Ukraine, Moscow has been seeking to develop ties with the two nations, both hostile to the United States.

Canada: NDP's Jagmeet Singh involved in confrontation after being called 'corrupted b*****d' - VIDEO

The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh was involved in a confrontation outside the Canadian Parliament after someone accused him of being a "corrupted b*****d".

Israel-Hamas war: Four IDF personnel including a captain killed in fighting

The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday announced the deaths of four Israeli soldiers and the injury of several others during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip a day prior.

Hong-Kong Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival With Magnificent Drone Shows

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival boasts an impressive lineup of events, surpassing previous celebrations. The iconic Fire Dragon Dance has been upgraded with an expanded performance area and the addition of a live broadcast zone in Victoria Park, running for three consecutive nights (September 16-18). This upgrade aims to engage more visitors and locals, enhancing the vibrant spirit of the traditional festival.

India is set to add record renewables this year

India is on track to set a new record in renewable energy capacity. India aims to connect 35 gigawatts of solar and wind power to its grid by march 2025. The world’s third largest solar power producer country is ramping up its efforts to meet ambitious renewable energy targets.

COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals

As the UN climate summit COP29 approaches, Azerbaijan, the host nation, is unveiling a range of voluntary initiatives to supplement the official agenda, and enhance the climate summit's outcomes.

Climate Change A Culprit In Rising Snakebites, U.N. Warns Against It

The World Health Organization has issued a critical warning on the deadly intersection of climate change and snake bites. Each year, up to 2.7 million people are bitten by venomous snakes. The result? Up to 1,38,000 deaths annually.

Venezuela Arrests Fourth American In Alleged Plot Against Maduro

Venezuela announced on Tuesday that it has arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over an alleged plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro amid claims by the opposition that he stole the recent elections.

Crypto custody lures wall street bankers

Providing custody of assets is boring but an essential task in the traditional investing industry. Ensuring the security of customers' stock and bond holdings is an easy task.

Singapore Grand Prix: Max Verstappen vows Red Bull 'fightback' as McLaren close in on points gap

Max Verstappen declared "the fight is not over" as Red Bull head to Singapore this week having been knocked off the top of the constructors' world championship for the first time in two-and-a-half years.

Lesbian woman who called 'gender-fluid' dachshund 'male' awarded $82,933 in legal battle

A legal case involving a "gender-fluid" dachshund has cost taxpayers in the United Kingdom more than £63,000 ($82,933 or Rs 69,48,306). Gleicon Analha, the owner of the dog named Pablo, has accused a lesbian social worker, Lizzy Pitt, of voicing "transphobic" comments on a Zoom call.