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Hamas skips Doha ceasefire talks, likely to talk to mediators after summit

A fresh round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations is scheduled to begin on Thursday in Qatar. However, Hamas announced on Wednesday that it will not participate in these discussions, casting doubt on the possibility of a negotiated truce that could prevent an Iranian attack on Israel.

South Africa: Boost for Jacob Zuma as prominent politician joins his party

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy leader Floyd Shivambu has quit to become a member of Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. Watch to know more.

Must-Watch Movies In Theatres This Weekend

Must-Watch Movies In Theatres This Weekend

US | Trump's 'doublespeak': Former US President flip-flops on early and mail-in voting

On Wednesday, former president Donald Trump cast his ballot early in the Florida Republican primary at a polling place close to his Palm Beach residence.

Sweden reports first case of more contagious mpox strain

Sweden on Thursday (August 15) registered Europe's first case of the more dangerous variant of the mpox which is spreading rapidly in Africa. This comes a day after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency.

PM Modi on Kolkata Rape-murder | Independence Day Highlights | Inside South Asia

Amid Kolkata protests, Indian Prime minister said that action should be taken against rapists Bangladesh: Can Muhammad Yunus safeguard the rights of minorities And witness a unique Guinness world record set by three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej All this and much more on Inside South Asia

Gravitas: PM Modi's "minimum interference" promise to middle-class India

#Gravitas | India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the 11th Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. In his speech, PM Modi outlined his vision of ‘Viksit Bharat,’ and laid down several objectives for the future including promises to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, replace the current communal civil code, and enhance the quality of life. Can these promises translate into real, tangible changes?

Teacher gets 28 years of imprisonment for more than 200 sexual offences against children in Taiwan

A former preschool teacher has been handed a 28-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of more than 200 sexual offences against children, in a case which has led to widespread uproar in Taiwan.

Prince Harry urges caution on AI at start of trip to Colombia

Britain's Prince Harry urged caution over artificial intelligence and talked of social media as divisive during a panel in Colombia's capital Bogota alongside his wife Meghan and the Andean country's Vice President Francia Marquez.

Turkey: Lawmakers engage in brawl during debate in parliament

A brawl ensued at the Turkish Parliament during a session to discuss jailed opposition lawmaker Can Atalay's return to the assembly after he was ousted. Watch in for more details!

Stree 2 box office: Rajkummar, Shraddha's film becomes biggest opener of 2024

Stree 2 is breaking box office records. The highly anticipated movie of the year arrived in theatres on August 15, and as expected, it has gotten an outstanding response from the audience and critics alike.

Indian PM Modi and Israeli counterpart Netanyahu speak on call amid escalating tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 16) stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch in for more details!

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore could be stuck in space until Feb 2025. Here's why NASA is in a conundrum

During a recent press conference, it was revealed that NASA is grappling with an unforeseen situation, which has led astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to get stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) as they wait for their return to Earth.

Pakistan’s internet firewall could cost economy $300 million

Pakistan's recent imposition of a national internet firewall could result in significant financial losses. Estimates suggest a potential hit of up to 300 million dollars. The Pakistan software houses association has highlighted severe disruptions to internet services.

ISRO launches third and final developmental flight SSLV-D3/EOS-08 mission

The SSLV-D3 in its third and final development flight lifted off from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 9.17 am.

One Palestinian killed after dozens of Israeli settlers attack West Bank village; US, Israel condemn incident

Dozens of Israeli settlers, some wearing masks, attacked the village of Jit in West Bank on Thursday (Aug 15). Footage shared on social media showed cars and houses on fire following the attacks.

Indian flyers tricked by airline tactics, hidden fees

Indian air travelers are finding themselves caught in a web of deceptive practices. A survey by local-circles shows, over 60 percent confirm the use of dark patterns like drip pricing, false urgency, and forced actions on airline apps and websites.