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UK prosecutors on Thursday said they were dropping a sexual assault case against Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein as there was no "realistic prospect of conviction".

Israel will not remove its troops from a narrow strip of land on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt until there is a guarantee it can never be used as a supply line for Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu has said.

US Vice President Kamala Harris proposes on Wednesday a tenfold increase in federal tax incentives for small business startup expenses, from $5,000 to $50,000.

In a strange incident, a transatlantic Delta flight had to make an emergency landing in New York City with 281 passengers aboard after one of its passengers suffered multiple bouts of diarrhoea inflight, as per a viral post shared on X.

Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums.

A section of SEBI employees has demanded that the market regulator delete a 'false and misleading' press release and also issue a public apology. The demand comes a day after SEBI issued the press release denying claims of an unprofessional work culture levelled by some employees.

China has reportedly recruited Taiwanese YouTubers to travel and shoot videos in Xinjiang to deal with the negative portrayal of Chinese people in Taiwan. China has been making moves against Taiwan, as it considers the self-ruled island as part of its own territory.

As the election fever in Sri Lanka kicks, the government's announcement to increase salaries for public workers has come under the election commission scanner. The country's poll body has clarified that recent government announcements regarding salary and allowance increments for public service employees will not affect the ongoing postal voting process. Watch in for more details!

Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the strongest political leaders in the world. However, his personal life has remained shrouded in mystery and not much is known about his family.

The Indian National Congress (INC), the country's principal Opposition party, has levelled fresh allegations against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. Congress said Buch was employed at Greater Pacific Capital (GPC) during her tenure at ICICI Bank between 2011 and 2013.

From October 14 to 20, 2024, Renault Group will showcase its presence at the Paris Motor Show, held at Porte de Versailles, featuring five stands that represents its four brands- Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize.

Kareena Kapoor has emerged as the queen of Bollywood in terms of earnings, it seems. The actress has become the highest income tax-paying female celebrity in India for the year 2024.

The top spy agency of China has warned the students, who have access to sensitive data, to remain careful of “handsome men and beautiful women” who may fake their feelings and get them involved in spying for foreign entities while compromising national security.

The daughter of the former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to marry the king of Eswatini formerly known as Swaziland. She will be the 16th wife of the 56-year-old Monarch. Watch in for more details!

After a ceremonial welcome in Singapore and meeting with his counterpart Lawrence Wong on Wednesday Prime Minister Modi held a roundtable meeting with the country's top Business leaders earlier today. Watch in for more details!

Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, objected to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's political comments made while in India. In an interview with news agency PTI from Dhaka, Yunus said that Hasina’s remarks coming from India is an "unfriendly gesture.

It has been exactly a month since Sheikh Hasina was ousted as Bangladesh's Prime Minister. We take a look at what led to her downfall and the situation in Bangladesh now. Watch in for more details!

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details in this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. The world is shocked and horrified by the gruesome details emerging from the trial of Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of orchestrating the sexual assault on his wife by dozens of men after drugging her.

Thomas Bogus will assume the role of Managing Director at Audi Brussels from September 16 onwards. This appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Belgian arm of the renowned German automaker.