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Typhoon Yagi: Over 179 killed, several trapped in flooded Vietnam

Several Hanoi districts remained inundated, as floods and landslides continued to affect Vietnam. Watch to know more.

Virat Kohli's Test captaincy played a big role in Indian cricket's turnaround: Ricky Ponting LAUDS star player

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Virat Kohli for revolutionising Test cricket in India during his captaincy stint. Ponting believes Kohli's start of Test captaincy played a huge role in the turnaround of Indian cricket in Tests.

Australia introduces new bill to combat rising hate crimes; will tackle 'doxxing' next

Australia on Thursday (Sep 12) introduced a new law that seeks to combat hate crimes in the nation. The new hate crime legislation introduced by the centre-left government would impose criminal penalties, including jail time, for offenders who target people on the basis of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin.

Ex-CIA officer jailed after pleading guilty to spying for China

A former CIA officer was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison after pleaded guilty to spying for China. Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, was arrested in August 2020 after admitting to an undercover FBI agent that he sold US secrets to China.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Ex-RG Kar Principal under investigation for financial irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at the residence of the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh’s father Satya Prakash Ghosh, in connection with a financial irregularities case.

Trump Media falls to fresh stock-market low after presidential debate

Former President Donald Trump’s social media empire dropped to a fresh low in the US stock market, post his primetime presidential debate with Kamala Harris. As discussed in a report by The Guardian.

Jordan's opposition party IAF secures majority in parliamentary elections

Jordan's opposition party IAF has secured majority in the recently concluded parliamentary elections. The Islamic Action Front won 31 out of 138 seats, according to the election commission. Watch in for more details!

Amidst violence and chaos Bangladesh script history with landmark Test series win in Pakistan

Thousands of miles adrift from all the bloodshed, clashes, riots, protests and political turmoil, the Bangladesh cricket team won a historic Test series against Pakistan—its first on Pakistani soil on September 3.

Israel-Hamas War: 6 UN staffers killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza | WION Speed News

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA said six staffers were killed after two airstrikes hit a school in central Gaza on Wednesday. Watch in for more updates!

Nestle pays $2.2 mn in French water scandal

Nestle's water subsidiary has agreed to pay a $2.2 million fine to resolve criminal complaints in France related to its natural mineral water production.

California wildfires devastate dozens of homes, fueled by intense heatwave

Overnight, a wildfire in the hills near Los Angeles rapidly expanded, destroying dozens of homes as its size grew by 1,000 percent. The One Bridge Fire is one of three major blazes currently raging out of control around the nation’s second-largest city, fueled by a relentless heatwave and strong, gusty winds.

Is that Nora Fatehi? The actress looks unrecognisable in throwback pic

Nora Fatehi shared with us a glimpse of what her school days looked like as she took a trip down the memory lane with a sweet picture of herself along with friends.

Nigeria: Prison wall collapses due to floods, 200 prisoners escape

Nigeria's Maiduguri is the grip of fear and confusion after 200 prisoners escaped a prison facility ravaged by massive flooding. Among those who escaped are commanders of the terrorist group Boko Haram who were directly responsible for deadly violence in the country's northeast.

Typhoon Yagi batters Vietnam's capital city, 197 lives lost

The water level in Vietnam's Red river, which flows through country's capital Hanoi, rose to a 20-year high due to torrential rains triggered by typhoon Yagi. Thousands of people have been evacuated while 197 have died so far in floods and landslides triggered by the typhoon.

Watch: Joe Biden sports Trump hat on 9/11 anniversary, MAGA supporters approve

US President Joe Biden was spotted briefly donning a red Donald Trump hat during a visit to a fire station in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The Democrat leader met the first responders to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana

Hurricane Francine has hit Louisiana, bringing the threat of life-threatening flooding and storm surge. Residents across the southern U.S. state have been urged to stay indoors and take precautions as the storm intensifies.

Tarang Shakti 2024 air exercise begins in Jodhpur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be present at the multilateral aerial exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’ today.

India's NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu at BRICS meet

India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, who is on Russia visit, held a bilateral meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Security Council of the Russian Federation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS – (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) – NSAs meetings in Saint Petersburg.

IAF’s Tarang Shakti Phase II: curtains come down today

The second phase of the inaugural Exercise Tarang Shakti is in its final leg. This is the first international aerial war games organized by the Indian Air Force since 1963.