The Biden vs Trump fight for the 2024 US Presidential elections is heating up, and a new poll shows that former president Donald Trump is in the lead. A new Washington Post-ABC poll shows that the incumbent US President is trailing 10 percentage points behind his predecessor Trump.

US Presidential elections 2024: New poll shows Joe Biden trailing 10 points behind Donald Trump

The I2U2 grouping has announced a new joint space venture on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Details of the space venture As per a statement put out by the I2U2 group, "primarily using the space-based observation data and capabilities of the four I2U2 partner countries," this venture "aims to create a unique space-based tool for policymakers, institutions, and entrepreneurs, enabling their work on environmental and climate change challenges and furthering our cooperation in the applications of space data for the greater good of humanity.

I2U2 announces joint space venture that'll work for 'greater good of humanity'

Obesity is increasing in the United States, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As per the data released on Thursday (September 21st) obesity is becoming more common in a growing number of US states.

Obesity on rise in US, at least 20% adults are obese, shows new survey

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has petitioned the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to promptly schedule the hearing of all cases involving former prime minister, Imran Khan.

Pakistan: PTI party urges Chief Justice to schedule early hearings of Imran Khan's cases

As humanity ventures out to the vast cosmos outside our planet, the space-junk we leave behind is growing. Satellites, spacecraft and other launches all leave behind some junk littering the Earth's orbit, increasing the risk of collisions.

US Federal Aviation Administration proposes revolutionary way to limit human litter in Earth's orbit

Thailand's prime minister has said that he is against the recreational use of cannabis. PM Srettha Thavisin has said that within six months his government will "rectify" its cannabis policy and limit its use to medical purposes.

Thailand PM vows to change law that allows recreational use of cannabis

Brucella canis, an incurable disease found in dogs, is spreading to humans in the United Kingdom. As reported by The Telegraph, the disease that is without a cure and causes infertility in dogs was previously only observed in imported animals.

An incurable disease is on the prowl in UK, and it can spread from dogs to humans

India bids adieu to British-era building, holds inaugural session in new parliament

Flowers, by default, evoke the image of sweet fragrances and meadows. But there is a type of flower which is known for its putrid, rotten-corpse smell, and is now on the verge of extinction.

Why are scientists pushing to save a flower that smells like dead bodies? Here's all you need to know

Beach goers at a South African beach on Saturday rescued three small seal pups from the clutches of a man-made danger — a fishing net. The amazing rescue happened in the West Coast National Park in South Africa.

'What animals go through,' beach goers rescue three seal pups caught in fishing net. Watch video here

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has marked a historic milestone by becoming the first spacecraft to fly through a coronal mass ejection (CME) directly from the sun — a colossal eruption which expels billions of tonnes of plasma.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe gets 'closest' to Sun, spends two days in solar storm. Watch

Japan is ageing. Recent data by the Japanese government has revealed that for the first time, more than 10 per cent or one in 10 people have crossed the age of 80 years or older.

Japan population crisis worsens, one in 10 people aged 80 or older: Report

Chin has reportedly approved clinical trials for a stem cell-based 'artificial liver'. This development offers hope for millions suffering from liver failure. This bio-artificial liver, created by a team of Chinese researchers, operates outside the body, performing functions such as detoxification and protein synthesis typically carried out by the liver.

China reportedly develops 'artificial liver' that works outside the human body

A spring heat wave is gripping large parts of Australia's southeast, including Sydney, and as per predictions, is only expected to intensify. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, as per Reuters, has predicted that on Monday temperatures may rise by up to 16 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit) above the September average.

Australia faces 'uncommon' heatwave, temperatures predicted to rise 16 degrees above normal

India is currently grappling with a rare outbreak of the Nipah virus, a dangerous disease that has high mortality rate. Taking pre-emptive action against the threat, authorities in the Southern state of Kerala have shut down some schools and offices to halt the spread of the virus.

Explained | Deadly Nipah virus strikes India; symptoms and other things you need to know

Sanjoy Deepak Rao, a high-profile Maoist figure, who held the position of Central Committee Member within the CPI (Maoist) has been apprehended by intelligence agencies in India's southern state of Telangana.

India: Telangana intelligence agencies nab notorious Maoist figure Sanjoy Deepak Rao

India has taken a significant step in its preparedness to combat the dangerous Nipah virus by procuring an additional 20 doses of monoclonal antibodies from Australia.

India procures monoclonal antibodies from Australia to battle deadly Nipah virus

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday as a service elevator, part of an ongoing construction project in India's National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a horrifying free fall, resulting in the death of four labourers, according to local authorities.

India: Four workers killed, five injured as elevator crashes at Greater Noida construction site

In a significant development, the Nobel Foundation, the steward of the esteemed Nobel Prizes, has revealed an increase in the financial rewards accorded to this year's distinguished laureates.

Nobel Prize money increased: 2023 laureates to receive additional $43,000

Iran is reportedly considering implementing harsher laws that could put women behind bars for up to 10 years if they continue to defy the country's mandatory hijab law.

'Gender apartheid'? Iran proposes harsher punishment, up to 10 years in prison for violating hijab laws

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm, rousing welcome at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi as he arrived for a central election committee (CEC) meeting after the conclusion of the successful G20 Summit under India's presidency.

PM Modi gets a rousing welcome at BJP headquarters after successful G20 Summit

India and Russia are considering exploring the possibility of using alternative transport routes, including the Northern Sea Route and Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC), to enhance maritime cooperation.

India and Russia to explore new maritime routes for trade expansion

Vacations can be exciting and stressful at the same time. The experience of having some time off from work, to just relax and enjoy yourself is made stressful by the arrangements — the stay, the food and what you'll wear in particular.

Japan Airlines is asking passengers to travel without clothes. Here's why

One year ago, on September 13, 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini was detained by Iran's so-called 'morality police,' allegedly for wearing Hijab, the Islamic headscarf incorrectly.

Explained | A year after Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of morality police, how are Iranian women faring?

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