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A treat to barbie doll lovers

This year, Danish designer Nina Tolstrup is showcasing three fresh interpretations of the Barbie DreamHouse at the London Design Festival. Watch to know more,

Gaza: People are vulnerable to diseases

The war in Gaza has destroyed thousands of homes forcing people to live under the open sky. Now as the rainy season appears, rainfall will bring misery to those housed in worn out makeshift tents.

Fire dragon dance in Hong Kong: Dragon dance | Part of mid-autumn festival

Young people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Monday for the emblematic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance hoping to bring a new generation to the 145-year-old tradition.

Russia can blast a nuclear bomb at 'any moment' in the Arctic: Report

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow was said to be "fully ready" for detonating a nuclear bomb at "any moment" in the Arctic, as per a report published in The Daily Mail.

These eels are electric. Here's how they can generate electricity

Do 'electric eels', as the name suggests, can actually produce electricity? The science involving these aquatic hunters has made many people curious as some have tried to understand if this species can actually give you a jolt.

The Ganesh Laddu set a record by being sold for 18.6 million in Hyderabad’s Balapur

Hyderabad’s Balapur Ganesh laddu, a highly awaited event every year, was auctioned on Tuesday, with the amount reaching up to $35,806.92 (30 lakh). BJP leader from Balapur, Kolan Shankar Reddy,won the auction.

Kolkata Horror: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee concedes to doctors’ demands

CM Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal after meeting with a delegation of protesting Indian doctors on Sept 16. The doctors demanded to remove the police commissioner and top health officials after outrage over mishandling of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August. CM Mamata Banerjee urged doctors to return to work so the common people would not suffer. Watch in for more details!

Man risks life to capture selfie in front of Darjeeling toy train: Watch

As social media is becoming more and more popular, people often shoot videos and take selfies to share with their followers. However, sometimes just clicking a selfie can pose a risk to life.

Italy and Britain join forces to intensify fight against human smugglers, says Meloni

UK, Italy to share intelligence against illegal migrants. UK PM Starmer lauds Italy PM Meloni's migration deal with Albania.

Pamela Anderson to receive Golden Eye Honor at Zurich Film Festival

Pamela Anderson will be feted at the upcoming 20th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF). She will be presented with the festival’s coveted Golden Eye award in honour of her “versatile career.

China's growing aerial scouting capacity on display

In a major show of its growing aerial scouting capacity, China's military displayed reconnaissance WZ-7 drones and crewed fighter jets working together during a drill. Watch in for more details!

US military aid to Ukraine dwindles as Pentagon faces weapons’ shortages: Report

US military aid to Ukraine has decreased in size with time due to dwindling stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is prepared to provide, according to a report by CNN.

Audi: More than 3,000 jobs at risk in Europe

Europe faces a reality check as its weak auto market is set to face more closures. In their latest move, Audi takes the centre stage as the firm is considering closing the Brussels plant. Analysts says this move is indicates the troubles afflicting Europe's wider electric car industry amid low demand and competition from China.

German Chancellor Scholz discusses war in Ukraine

Germany is interested in expanding trade with Kazakhstan while also ensuring such trade is not used to circumvent EU sanctions on Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on a visit to the Central Asian nation.

Zimbabwe orders culling of 200 elephants amid food shortages

In the midst of a severe drought that's grappling southern Africa, Zimbabwe has announced that it will slaughter 200 elephants for the first time in over four decades to cope with food shortages. Watch in for more details!

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s 74th Birthday: Movies, Shows and Books on the World Leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday on September 17. Born and raised in Vadnagar, northeastern Gujarat, his political journey has been one from grassroots activism to the Prime Minister's office.

Aishwarya Rai’s doll by Sri Lankan artist goes viral; gets mixed reactions online

Back in July, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended an Indian billionaire's son's wedding in Mumbai in a gorgeous red ethnic ensemble. Inspired by the wedding look, a Sri Lankan artist Nigeshan has created a miniature replica of the actress.

Emmy Awards 2024: Schitt’s Creek cast has a surprise reunion on stage

Fans of the popular show Schitt's Creek were in for a surprise on Sunday night as the lead cast had a reunion of sorts on stage during the Emmy Awards 2024. The award ceremony was hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy and actresses Annie Murphy and Catherine O'Hara too joined them on stage briefly for a sweet reunion.

Yemen's Houthis say they downed a U.S. drone over Dhamar province

Yemen's Houthis released a video of downing a U.S. drone in the airspace of Dhamar province. Additional footage released by the Iran-aligned group showed people at the site where the downed drone landed, salvaging and carrying away pieces of the debris from the wreckage. U.S. MQ-9 drone was shot down by a locally-made surface-to-air missile: Houthi military spokesman. Watch in for more details!