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Belgian Regatta: 42nd edition of colourful Belgian Regatta

Over 200 participants in the Belgian city of Dinant competed in a regatta with bathtub rafts adorned with national symbols.

Global markets this week

US stocks surged on Friday, concluding their strongest week of 2024. For the week, the S&P 500 advanced nearly 3.9%, its best performance since November 2023. The NASDAQ soared 5.2%, and the Dow climbed 2.9%.

Taxi driver, cops in India's Mumbai save woman from falling into Arabian Sea | VIDEO

An act of remarkable alertness and agility was witnessed in the Indian city of Mumbai after a taxi driver and four traffic police personnel saved a 56-year-old woman, who was on the verge of falling into the Arabian Sea from the Atal Setu.

PM Modi's visit to forge new chapter in India-Poland ties: Top Polish diplomat

The top Polish diplomat in Delhi, Dr Sebastian Domżalski has expressed his optimism on the upcoming visit of PM Modi to his country. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the Central European country in 45 years, the last being in 1979 by Morarji Desai.

UK faces rising claims for COVID-19 vaccine damages; over 14,000 seek compensation

Around 14,000 people in the United Kingdom have applied for government compensation, claiming they were harmed by COVID-19 vaccines, according to a recent report by The Telegraph.

Elon Musk's X to end operations in Brazil 'effective immediately' following spat with judge

Social media platform X on Saturday (Aug 17) said it was shutting down its operations in Brazil "effective immediately" following "censorship orders" from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes.

WATCH: Part of Bihar’s Sultanganj-Aguwani bridge collapses for the third time

A section of an under-construction, four-lane bridge in the Indian state of Bihar's Bhagalpur district on the Sultanganj-Aguwani Ganga River route collapsed and fell for the third time, on Saturday (Aug 17).

Kolkata Horror: Indian Medical Association announces nationwide strike today

Outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal has intensified the Indian Medical Association the largest organisation of medical staff has announced a 24-hour Nationwide strike.

Chinese hackers exploiting Wifi routers?

Two American lawmakers want the Biden administration to probe China's TP-Link Technology Co and its affiliates for potential national security risks from their widely used WiFi routers over fears they could be used in cyber attacks against the US. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh govt reshuffle: Sakhawat Hussain removed from home affairs

Advisor M Sakhawat Hussain, who was rumoured to be in the firing line following his recent remarks about Sheikh Hasina, Awami League, media and border killings, has lost home ministry a week into the job.

Top 10 world news: India urges medics to end nationwide strike; Israel-Gaza war updates, and more

Amid an ongoing nationwide strike by Indian medics over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, the Indian government assured them of the formation of a committee that will suggest measures for the safety of healthcare professionals.

Ukraine's incursion into Russia: Day 11 | Ukraine attacks Russia's key supply routes

11 days after beginning an incursion into Russia, Ukraine continues targeting the enemy Supply routes and Logistics. In the latest Ukrainian forces destroyed a strategically important bridge in Russia's Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine attacks Russia's key supply routes

11 days after beginning an incursion into Russia, Ukraine continues targeting the enemy Supply routes and Logistics. In the latest Ukrainian forces destroyed a strategically important bridge in Russia's Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

WATCH: Nottingham Forest star Danilo suffers horrific leg injury on Premier League opening weekend

The Premier League opening weekend has already been in the headlines as top clubs in England’s top fight look to stamp their authority. While the big names are in the spotlight, Nottingham were also in the headlines on the weekend for the wrong reasons.

Ukraine's incursion into Russia: Day 11 | Ukraine says strengthening positions in Kursk

11 days after beginning an incursion into Russia, Ukraine continues targeting the enemy Supply routes and Logistics. In the latest Ukrainian forces destroyed a strategically important bridge in Russia's Kursk region. Watch in for more details!

Israel vs Hezbollah: Hezbollah flaunts underground missile launch site

Lebanon's Hezbollah on Friday released a video showing what appeared to be underground tunnels and large missile launchers, amid fears of all-out war between the Iran-backed group and Israel. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Horror: Doctors' nationwide protests show no sign of bating

Outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal has intensified the Indian Medical Association the largest organisation of medical staff has announced a 24-hour Nationwide strike.

West Asia peace talks: Deadly Israeli strikes as mediators push Gaza truce

A senior Hamas official on Saturday dismissed optimistic talk by US President Joe Biden that a Gaza truce is nearer after negotiations in the Gulf emirate of Qatar. Watch in for more details!

NASA astronaut shares single lightning strike picture from space. See photo

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the International Space (ISS), frequently shares incredible pictures captured from space. In his recent post, he shared a beautiful shot of Earth from orbit.