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Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: Changing political dynamics in the valley

The upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are signaling a radical change in the politics of the region, indicating a major ideological change in the Kashmir Valley. Our special correspondent Idrees Lone gets you a report. Watch in for more details!

Meghan is 'dictator in high heels', Harry feels alone in US, report claims quoting sources

Meghan Markle has been given the title of "Duchess Difficult" by her staff in the United States who are terrified of her, according to a report in Hollywood Reporter.

Russia-Ukraine war: 'Will turn Kyiv into giant melted spot'

Moscow on Saturday threatened to reduce Kyiv to a "giant melted spot" if Ukraine is allowed by its allies to use Western long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. The threat by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, came as the U.S. and the U.K. are deliberating giving Kyiv permission to use Western weapons to attack strategic targets farther into Russian territory.

Imran Khan booked for 'inciting' officials to mutiny

Pakistan's top investigating agency has registered a case against jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for allegedly inciting government officials to mutiny through his social media posts, according to a media report.

Algeria poll results: President Tebboune re-elected for 2nd term

The results of Algeria's presidential elections are out. The country has overwhelmingly voted for and re-elected incumbent leader, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, after voting concluded over the weekend.

Canada: Minor girl travelling alone removed from flight, airline says, 'we didn't know'

A Canadian airline removed a minor from the plane over a weight imbalance issue and took off, leaving her stranded at the airport. The 14-year-old girl was travelling alone for the second time, and her parents are furious and have accused the company of endangering her.

Will Pakistan raise judges' retirement age?

According to a media source on Saturday, the Pakistani government is planning to introduce a comprehensive judicial reform package in Parliament, amid rumors about legislation to expand the retirement age of superior court judges. Watch to know more.

Deadly attack in Afghanistan: Shooting target Hazara Shiite Community

The Daesh/ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack on Shia Hazaras In Afghanistan that left at least 14 people dead. The group announced its involvement through a social media post.

Putin will not prevail in war with Ukraine: US President Joe Biden

United States (US) President Joe Biden said on Friday (Sept 13) that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not prevail in his war with Ukraine. During a meeting at the White House with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Biden said that the US was committed to standing with the UK to help Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia: Hospital performs first fully robotic heart transplant in 2.5 hour operation

Groundbreaking 2.5-hour procedure was performed on a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure.

US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media

New sanctions against the Russian media outlet RT have been issued by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who claims the channel is a "de facto arm of Russia's intelligence apparatus."

Croatia: Sand meets art in a breathtaking dance of impermanence

A pictures corner of Southern Croatia a unique celebration of creativity in nature has unfolded the sand art Neretva Festival held in Croatia brings together artists from around the globe to craft elaborate yet fleeting sound sculptures and this year participants used rakes and sticks to create some pretty stunning designs.

Kolkata blast: Ragpicker injured; bomb disposal squad probe scene

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe

At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain.

Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners of war in UAE-brokered deal

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Saturday, 206 in all, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

Riyadh Hospital performs groundbreaking robotic heart transplant

Groundbreaking 2.5-hour procedure was performed on a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on pole, Red Bull's Max Verstappen to start sixth

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured pole for the fourth consecutive year at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri. As title challenger Lando Norris of McLaren qualified only 17th, the Monegasque driver, who won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in his last outing, continued his supreme single-lap form to wind up three-tenths of a second ahead of Piastri.

UAE not seeking to resume F-35 talks with US irrespective of election outcome

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) does not expect to resume talks with the US about a multi-billion dollar deal for F-35 warplanes, irrespective of who is elected to the White House in November, a senior UAE government official said on Saturday.

Premier League: Manchester United beat 10-man Southampton for second win in four games

Manchester United gave manager Erik ten Hag some breathing space with a 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.