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Gaza ceasefire deal: Hamas accuses Netanyahu of 'refusing truce'

Urging the UN Security Council to press Hamas to accept a bridging proposal agreed to by Israel, the US Envoy in the United Nations has told the council's members that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal is now in sight. Watch in for more details!

Elephant in South Africa zoo released into the wild after 40 years of captivity

The elephant named Charlie in South Africa’s zoo has been released back to the wild after being in a cage for 40 years.

Deutsche Bank edges toward resolution with settlements amid Postbank litigation saga

Deutsche Bank said it has reached agreements for settlements with more than half the plaintiffs who accused the lender of having underpaid them in the acquisition of Postbank years ago.

Did 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha refer to Matthew Perry as 'Chandler'?

Jasveen Sangha, who has been indicted in the case of Matthew Perry's death from Ketamine, likely used the code name "Chandler" to refer to him in communications.

PM Modi in Ukraine: Indian PM Modi meets Zelensky in Kyiv amid war, sign 4 pacts

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his one-day visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi's visit also comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

Land Drones: The New Weapon in Unmanned Combat

Ukraine has introduced an unmanned ground robot known as the Fury or Lyut 2.0, that can enter enemy lines with a machine gun and be used for reconnaissance roles including helping identify enemy positions. As per reports, Ukraine’s 12th brigade has used the land drone in its missions as a decoy to draw enemy fire and subsequently determine their positions.

Fed poised for rate cut as inflation victory nears

Buried deep in the minutes from the Federal Reserve's July 30-31 meeting, the central bank essentially declared victory in its battle against inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee — the Fed's rate-making body — is pleased with the falling inflation rates and easing tightness in the US jobs market.

Priyanka Chopra is all smiles as she pays a surprise visit to India; watch

Priyanka Chopra is in the bay. The actress who was recently shooting for her upcoming film The Bluff in Australia, made a surprise visit to India on August 23. The paparazzi that spotted the actress at the airport were left stunned with her surprise visit.

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim trailer: Anime prequel looks brilliant

Middle Earth can expect more action soon as makers drop the trailer of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The film is set for a December 13 release.

Child among seven killed in Israeli strikes as Hezbollah responds with cross-border fire

Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border.

World's second-largest diamond found in southern Africa

The world’s second-largest diamond a rough 2,492-carat stone has been found in Botswana. It is reportedly the biggest diamond discovered in over a century. Although no official details of its value have been shared, it is estimated to be over 40 million US dollars.

Binance CEO Richard Teng outlines employment goals

Binance has decided to hire 1,000 employees, with most of the hiring earmarked for compliance roles. The crypto exchange Binance is spending more than 200 million dollars per year on regulatory compliance.

Modi's historic Ukraine visit could aid 'Zelensky’s vision' for peace, says White House

The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Polish leaders on Thursday (Aug 22) during a rare visit, just one day before his anticipated trip to Ukraine – a historic first for both nations.

Floods displace thousands in India's Tripura, Bangladesh

India's Tripura is battling severe floods. At least 23 people have been killed, 65,000 people have been displaced. On the other side of the border, several districts of Bangladesh too are inundated.

Decoding consumer health through Target's earnings

Target has its eye on consumer health and the prognosis is looking brighter than expected. The Minneapolis based retailer just reported its first rise in quarterly comparable sales in over a year, it was driven by strategic price cuts that have lowed Shoppers back. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan recovers Indian Army’s drone that crossed LoC after ‘technical malfunction’

In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace.

What are BHISHM cubes, gifted by PM Modi to Ukraine during historic Kyiv visit?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 23) presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes during a one-day visit to the war-torn nation, hailed as historic by observers.