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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan pledged Wednesday during a visit to Beijing that Washington would defend its regional allies, after Japan and the Philippines blamed China for stoking tensions.

The Indian Navy is likely to commission its second nuclear submarine INS Arighat on Thursday (August 29). This addition will support the existing INS Arihant and enhance India's nuclear deterrence capabilities. WION decodes INS Arighat in this report.

BYD, a leading name in the electric vehicle market, has struck a deal with Huawei to integrate its cutting-edge autonomous driving system, into BYD’s EVs. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies.

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

The Bank of Israel is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4.5 percent for the fifth consecutive meeting. This decision comes amid rising inflation and the ongoing economic impact of the war in Gaza.

Gravitas As we edge closer to anticipated ceasefire talks in November, Ukraine seems locked in a desperate race to seize territory and Russia is reacting. As per reports Ukraine, has struck deep inside Russian territory, nearly 1500 kilometres from its border. Meanwhile, Russia has captured more territories in Eastern Ukraine. The question remains: are these offensives genuine military strategies, or are they calculated moves to gain leverage at the negotiating table?

In 2023, China allocated approximately $15 billion, or 7% of its defence budget, to military exercises in the Western Pacific, according to Taiwanese estimates. This significant investment underscores Beijing's growing military activity around Taiwan and its neighbouring regions.

Protests in China have surged as economic challenges intensify, and the government remains cautious about taking aggressive measures to stimulate growth.

The authorities are advising thousands of people to evacuate and have issued the highest warning level for wind and storm. Watch in for more details.

Four people, including an army officer, were allegedly abducted by militants in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, officials said on Thursday (August 29).

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days Thursday, again launching missiles and scores of drones that mostly were intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said.

The United Nations' World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday (August 29), that temporary pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza will go into effect to facilitate polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children.

Soon-to-be parents for the first time, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expected to shift to their new home next month. The power Bollywood couple bought a lavish home right next to Shah Rukh Khan’s mansion in Bandra, Mumbai.

Malaysia is looking at reintroducing a broad-based consumption tax, possibly, the goods and services tax as an alternative to cut down on popular gasoline subsidies. This move aims to strengthen the country's finances.

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days Thursday, again launching missiles and scores of drones that mostly were intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said.

As a Beverage Head for India at Passion F&B, Rahul Kamath brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the vibrant cocktail culture sweeping across the country.

In the wake of the recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan, the federal government on Wednesday removed Balochistan IGP Abdul Khalique Sheikh from his post and appointed Moazzam Jah Ansari as the new IG of Balochistan Police.

Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Thursday he spent several days on the eastern Pokrovsk front and described fighting there as "exceptionally tough". Russia has been pressing hard towards the strategic hub of Pokrovsk in recent months, steadily inching forward.

CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Deputy Director David Cohen said that the suspects behind the thwarted plot to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna wanted to kill "tens of thousands" of the American singer's fans.