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US Election 2024: Harris leads Trump in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls

Let's quickly get you the mood on the ground of the United Sates. The New York Times and Siena College have published the latest opinion polls and they are interesting, it suggests that Kamala Harris now leads Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states and they are Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!

Iran–Israel tensions: Iran retaliation looms, US sends firepower, Israel on alert

Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August. In the Middle East tensions are reaching a boiling point in the region. The question on everyone's mind is when and if Iran will strike; as Israel fortifies its defense. Watch in for more details!

Iran–Israel tensions: Air France, Lufthansa extends suspension of West Asia flights

Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August. In the Middle East tensions are reaching a boiling point in the region. The question on everyone's mind is when and if Iran will strike; as Israel fortifies its defense. Watch in for more details!

Increase of plastic can cause autism? Here’s what the latest study determined

The recent research about plastic being the cause of autism discusses how the presence of a hard plastic called bisphenol A or BPA in most plastic containers can be the reason for neurodevelopmental disorders, especially in boys.

Colombia's annual flower parade on display

Thousands of Colombians and visitors take part in the 'Silleteros' parade in Medellin to close the city's annual flower festival, in which participants walk along avenues carrying heavy and elaborate floral arrangements, which can weigh up to 70 kilos.

'I quit to unite the Democratic party', Joe Biden on quitting White House race

Joe Biden, in his first interview after quitting the US presidential race, talked about why he decided to withdraw his name. He said that the decision was partly motivated by his belief that it was crucial to maintain national focus on Trump and to unify the Democratic Party in preparation for the November election.

'They should be dropped...,' Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh on seniors in Indian cricket team

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that players should be dropped, whether seniors or juniors, if they are not performing well in the side. Harbhajan made the comments on the topic of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future with the Indian cricket team.

Pakistan army arrests former ISI chief Faiz Hameed; court martial proceedings initiated

Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court-martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

'Points fingers towards that...,' Pak Test captain Shan Masood's BLUNT reply on 'match-fixing'

Pakistan Test team captain Shaan Masood has refuted any concerns regarding the integrity of the men's national Test cricket team. Masood made the comments ahead of two-Test series against Bangladesh at a press conference on Monday (Aug 12).

'It’s finally time....' Aussie Marnus Labuschange on his 2023 ODI World Cup final prized possession

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne retired his 2023 ODI World Cup final bat on Monday (Aug 12). Taking to his official Instagram handle, the Aussie batter posted an image of the bat he used in the mega final, between India and Australia on Nov 19 last year, which was in a worn out condition with the wood scraping off it.

Key Highlights of UAE’s Golden Visa drawing the attention of India's wealthy

The UAE’s Golden Visa: India’s rich people, who are planning to move abroad, have their eyes set on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as their preferred destination.

US Election 2024: Vice President Kamala Harris raises $12M at California fundraiser

US Vice President Kamala Harris pulled in $12 million for her campaign at a Sunday fundraiser in San Francisco. Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi and California governor Gavin Newsom also attended the event.

Olympics 2024: WION reports from Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem's village in Pakistan

Pakistan's Golden Boy, Arshad Nadeem, has returned to his hometown of Mian Channu to a hero's welcome. Nadeem is Pakistan's first individual gold medalist at the Olympic Games, winning the men's javelin gold with an Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters. Watch as WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick visits Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem's house.

Pakistan: Authorities crack down on 'fake' tourists heading to Middle East to beg

Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn.

The Three Khans! SRK and his sons Aryan and AbRam to voice Mufasa: The Lion King Hindi version

Shah Rukh Khan is back as Mufasa, the king of Pride Lands! The highly-anticipated movie Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release in theatres on December 20, and before that the makers are keeping up the fan's excitement with every new release.

Australians fail to recognise their country's star cricket players in viral video, fans react

The Australian cricket team is one of the best, securing numerous winnings. However, it seems most Australians don't even recognise the top players when asked by a content creator.

Olympics 2024: Paris bids 'Au revoir' to Olympics, with a star-studded closing ceremony

After 19 thrilling days and 329 events the Paris Olympics have finally come to an end the grand finale brought together stars in the world of sport, Hollywood and music in a spectacular closing ceremony.

The Paris Olympics come to an end with a star-studded ceremony

Paris prepared to bid a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of the global sporting spectacular, starting a four-year countdown to the 2028 Summer Games across the Atlantic in Los Angeles, US.

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, self-proclaimed pastor behind Kenya starvation cult goes on trial

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year.