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Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez's exile to Spain causing strain in diplomatic ties?

It seems some of the postelection tension in Venezuela has followed opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez to Spain and his self-exile has caused a rift in bilateral ties between the two nations. Days after Gonzalez reached Spain the country's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the Venezuelan leader at the Moncloa Palace. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh: Yunus govt probes Indian power contracts

The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, is set to scrutinise Indian businesses, including the Adani group. At the center of the review is a 2017 power purchase agreement, under which Adani Power’s Jharkhand unit exports almost 1500 megawatt of electricity to Bangladesh.

Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: Jailed lawmakers out on bail ahead of Assembly Elections

India's Jammu and Kashmir is just days away from crucial assembly elections. The politics of the Union Territory is witnessing a watershed moment with the release of member of Parliament Engineer Rashid a strong challenger to the established regional political parties like National Conference and People's Democratic party. Watch in for more details!

China lawmakers review proposal for lifting retirement age

China's top legislative body is now considering a proposed resolution to raise the mandatory retirement age over time. This move is an effort to combat the rapid decline in country's working-age population.

Putin invites PM Modi for bilateral talks on October 22

On September 12, Russia's President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St Petersburg. During the conversation, Vladimir Putin noted the successful development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and stressed the importance of security issues in bilateral relations, thanking the Indian Side for maintaining dialogue in this area. Russia's President proposed to hold a bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 22, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan to summarise the outcomes of joint work on the implementation of the agreements reached during his visit to Moscow and to outline prospects for the near future. Ajit Doval, in turn, conveyed the words of gratitude from the Prime Minister. He also informed about Narendra Modi's readiness to share information on his recent visit to Ukraine.

‘You’re a star in the world’: EAM Jaishankar blushes as diplomat praises him

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, blushed after Ambassador Jean-David Levitte praised him, saying, "You are a star in the world..." EAM Jaishankar was interacting with the Ambassador at the Geneva Centre for India's security policy on Thursday, where he earned praises from the envoy.

Viral video: Bengaluru woman slams Instagram influencer for wearing shorts

A video posted by an Instagram influencer, in which a middle-aged woman criticises her for wearing shorts in public, has sparked a huge clash of opinion on social media The viral video, shared with the caption “Woman against Woman,” raises questions on women’s attitudes toward western clothing.

Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's options explained

A hawkish voice in Moscow is advocating that Russia could launch a limited nuclear strike on a NATO country without triggering all-out nuclear war. He claims that the United States is bluffing that it can guarantee nuclear protection to its allies. Our next story explains all about the alarming threat.

Bangladesh seeks $5 billion in emergency support from foreign leaders

Bangladesh seeks $5 billion from major lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, to rebuild its foreign exchange reserves, according to Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government.

US Elections 2024: Tech leaders to testify on misinformation on social media

Top Tech Executives from Google, Microsoft and Meta will be testifying next week before the US Senate intelligence committee. The focus of the hearing is on digital security and protecting election Integrity. Watch in for more details!

Venom The Last Dance new trailer: Eddie and Venom are in epic fight together

It's time for Venom 3! The new trailer for Venom: The Last Dance starring Tom Hardy is out and it's all things fun and epic. The third and final film part of the three-part hit franchise is set to release on October 25, bringing back Hardy as Mr Eddie Brock and Venom.

Woman earning 1.3 LPA looking for 30 LPA techie husband, slams netizens

A woman shared a post on social media about her requirements for her potential husband. The profile showed details about the woman, including her salary and marital status, and a list of demands from her future partner, such as an annual package of $35,728.

Bangladesh seeks $5 billion in emergency funds to boost dwindling forex reserves

In a bid to bolster its struggling economy, Bangladesh has urgently requested $5 billion in financial assistance from leading international lenders, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), according to Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government as detailed in a report by Reuters.

Georgian daredevil biker rides on surface of water

A Georgian motorsport competitor rode the surface of the water on his modified bike. The bike was fitted with skis to glide on water. Take a look.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, Red Bull seek to bounce back in Baku

Max Verstappen will look for an improved personal and team performance this weekend when Red Bull seek to stop the rot and stay on top in the Formula One title race at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4! Travis Head smashes Sam Curran for 30 runs in an over during Eng vs Aus 1st T20I - Watch

On Wednesday (Sep 11), Australia beat England by 28 runs in the three-match T20I series opener at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Riding on Travis Head's quickfire 23-ball 59, Sean Abbott's 3 for 28 and two wickets each for Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, the Aussies defeated the Jos Buttler-less England by 28 runs after posting 179 and dismissing the hosts for 151, with four balls to spare.

'Judiciary compromised': Section of netizens fume after PM Modi celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi at CJI's residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the residence of Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud on Wednesday (Sep 11) to partake in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Golf: Spain's Jon Rahm eyes DP World Tour events despite LIV-related sanctions

Spain's Jon Rahm wants to play three European golf events before the end of the year to maintain his Ryder Cup eligibility, but said Wednesday he won't pay fines levied by the DP World Tour over his LIV golf participation.

French PM Michel Barnier says new government next week

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday that he will name his government next week. President Emmanuel Macron last Thursday chose Barnier, a 73-year-old conservative and former Brexit negotiator, to lead the government after two months of political turmoil following snap elections that saw no party winning an outright majority in parliament.