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Unbelievable! Ajax advance to Europa League playoffs after crazy 13-12 penalty shootout win

It was a crazy night of football in the Europa League third-round qualifiers on Thursday (Aug 15) after Ajax advanced to the playoff round. The crazy win went down as a football moment of the year after a staggering 34 penalties were needed to settle the tie in the shootout win for Ajax against Greek side Panathinaikos.

US Elections 2024: Vance and Walz set for vice presidential debate on October 1

Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance have confirmed their participation in a highly anticipated vice presidential debate scheduled for October 1. Watch in for more details!

Hyundai launches Venue S+ variant with electric sunroof at INR 9,35,800

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled the new Venue S+ variant, which features an electric sunroof and is priced at INR 9,35,800. This latest addition to the popular Hyundai Venue lineup aims to blend style, technology, and connectivity, making it a compelling choice for SUV enthusiasts.

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza ceasefire talks to resume for second day in Doha

The second day of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Gaza facilitated by international mediators are set to resume for a second day in Qatar on Friday to prevent the conflict from escalating into a wider regional crisis. Watch in for more details!

Election Commission of India announces Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana poll schedule; counting on Oct 4

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday (Aug 16) announced the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Mpox Outbreak: Sweden confirms first case of Mpox, first case outside Africa

Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the Clade 1b subclade.

Ford issues recall for 85,000 explorer SUVs over engine fire risk

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 85,000 Explorer SUVs equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package due to a potential risk of engine fires, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Sudan civil war: Sudanese armed forces give ceasefire negotiations a miss

Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the military dampened hopes for imminent steps to alleviate the country's humanitarian crisis.

Scientists find origin of asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs from Earth

The infamous and deadly asteroid that slammed into Earth some 66 million years ago and wiped out an entire species of dinosaurs has its origin in our solar system, beyond Jupiter to be precise.

Over 200 officials transferred in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of election announcement

Ahead of the announcement by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday (Aug 16) about the Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the central and state governments have announced transfers of over 200 officers in the Union Territory.

US man receives gift from Indian math professor, asks netizens on X for help to translate inscription

An American citizen posted a picture of a book which he received from his Indian maths teacher and asked the "fine people from India" to explain the inscription written.

BREAKING: Election Commission announces dates for Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for legislative assembly elections for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The voting for the legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be held in three phases, while Haryana will vote in a single phase. Watch in for more details!

National Film Awards 2024: Rishab Shetty wins Best Actor for Kantara, Manoj Bajpayee gets Special Mention

South cinema shined the brightest at the 70th National Film Awards. The winners of the coveted awards were announced on Friday in New Delhi and Rishabh Shetty won the Best Actor award for Kantara while the hugely popular KGF2 won the Best Kannada Feature Film award.

Premium Saudi number plate offered for nearly $800k at govt auction

A premium Saudi number plate with a single letter and digit was offered for nearly $800,000 (around SAR 3 million) at a government auction. A report by Gulf News on Thursday (Aug 15) said that the auction was conducted by the Saudi General Directorate of Traffic.

La Liga 2024-25: How to watch Real Madrid and Barcelona live, All you should know

La Liga 2024-25: The 94th season of La Liga commenced on 15 August with Athletic Club taking over Gefate in the opening match. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will lock horns with each other for the biggest football title after a pre-season campaign.

ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D3/EOS-08, ISRO chairman confirms, 'everything is perfect'

SSLV-D3/EOS-08 Mission: The launch of the third developmental flight of SSLV is scheduled for August 16, 2024, in a launch window of one hour.

Ola Electric's valuation soars to USD 7 billion following e-motorcycle launch

Ola Electric Mobility, the country's top e-scooter manufacturer, has experienced a remarkable 20% surge in its market valuation, reaching 586.64 billion rupees (USD 6.

BMW announces massive recall of 1.36 million cars in China

German luxury automaker BMW and its Chinese joint venture have announced a recall of 1.36 million vehicles in China. The recall, which took effect immediately, was announced by China's State Administration for Market Regulation on Friday and targets both locally produced and imported BMW models manufactured between 2003 and 2017.

Truce stops Israel from strikes not Hamas: Ruthie Blum

Former advisor of Israeli PM, Ruthie Blum speaks to WION. Watch our exclusive interview.