Israel is working for the release of an Israeli couple being held in Turkey, denying allegations carried by Turkish media that the two were spies, says Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett.

Israeli couple held on espionage charges in Turkey, PM Naftali Bennett refutes charges

Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday to display their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. Interestingly American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters were on full display at the parade.

Afghanistan: Show of might by the Taliban forces in Kabul

Opting to not escalate the ongoing tensions in the Black Sea, Russian president Vladimir Putin revealed that he rejected a defence ministry proposal to hold military drills in response to naval activity in the Black Sea region.

US military drills in Black Sea, 'No need to escalate tensions,' says Russian prez Vladimir Putin

Belarus says that it is working to repatriate migrants at its border with Poland in an apparent attempt in diffusing the crisis; this comes as the EU prepares new sanctions against Belarus.

'Belarus border situation unacceptable,' EU readies sanctions over migrant crisis

In an alarming incident, a video doing rounds on social media shows a woman who says that she was brutally whipped by a senior Taliban commander allegedly for refusing his advances.

Afghanistan: Woman claims Taliban commander beat her

Amid heightened tensions, leaders of the world's two largest leaders Xi Jinping and US prez Joe Biden are set to meet virtually. The most anticipated meet is expected to be one of the most extensive ones under the Biden administration.

Ahead of Joe Biden and Xi Jinping's virtual meet, China warns US on Taiwan support

India has reopened its borders to foreign tourists and has ended a 20-month restriction due to a coronavirus pandemic. The reopening of international borders comes at a time as coronavirus cases across the country are declining.

India reopens international borders, quarantine free entry to vaccinated travellers

On August 15, the Taliban seized power in Kabul, three months on Afghanistan is on the brink of an economic collapse. Attacks by the ISIS-K have been rising, women are virtually absent from public life, they have been barred from working and receiving education.

Three months since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, violence continues to plague country

Olive farmers in Tunisia have been hit hard by climate change. Frequent droughts and insufficient rainfall have left their lands completely dry, their olive trees that one stood tall have now dried up.

Olive farms run dry in Tunisia, climate change threatens water supplies

After two weeks of hectic sessions and several discussions, the United Nation's climate summit has now concluded. For the first time in history, the pact targeted fossil fuel as the key driver of global warming.

Climate summit: Poor nations call for a stronger deal, COP26 president issues emotional apology

After two years of planning and 14 days of negotiations, the Glasgow climate pact was adopted on Saturday. The pact is a recognition of the need to transition away from fossil fuels. Here are the COP26 negotiations and climate politics that followed while the focus was giving up coal.

Climate summit | 'Phase out' to 'Phase down' coal, COP26 president expects India, China to explain

In India, the government and automakers are aggressively pushing for green mobility, but are the customers ready to take the plunge?

The bumpy road to India’s electric car dreams | Tech It Out

US military drills in Black Sea waters, Russia increases troops at border

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Sarang Helicopter Display Teams showcased "superior flying skills" at the Dubai Air Show on Sunday.

Dubai air show kicks off in style, India's Tejas enthrals UAE crowd

Amid waves of coronavirus pandemic and crippling US sanctions, Iran’s economy is shrinking and witnessing losses just before the country is set to resume the nuclear deal talks. Iran's currency Rial has declined by nearly 2.8% in the past week.

US sanctions cripple Iranian economy, more than 31% decline in last six months

Another blast has rocked Kabul today, a roadside IED exploded in the Kote Sangi area. Two people have been injured, the target of the attack was allegedly Taliban's patrol vehicle. Our correspondent Anas Mallick gets us this report in the aftermath of the attack.

Kabul: Two people injured in Kote Sangi area after a roadside IED explosion

In Bulgaria, a newly founded anti-corruption party's leading in parliamentary elections. At least, four exit polls suggest a narrow lead, the data suggests increased chances of an end to a political deadlock in the European Union states.

Bulgaria: Anti-corruption party leads in exit polls, gains edge with 26% voters

Former President Donald Trump's family has reached a deal to sell the rights to its Washington DC hotel for 375 million dollars.

United States: Donald Trump reaches $375M deal to sell Washington DC hotel

Japan's ex-princess Mako has arrived in the US with her husband, Kei Komuro, the pair tied the knot in Tokyo last month. Following years of media scrutiny and controversies, footage aired on Japanese media channels on Sunday showed the pair guided with security personnel.

Japan's former princess Mako gives up royal title, arrives with husband in New York

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate in the General Elections which will be held in December.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to contest in presidential polls

Afghanistan has witnessed another attack on a Friday. Terrorists in Afghanistan struck a mosque in Nangarhar. What were the Taliban doing? They are busy with target practice at the Bamiyan Buddhas. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: As Afghans face terror attacks, Taliban is busy in target practice

The European Union says it is being destabilised. The bloc claims Russia & Belarus have weaponised 2,000 migrants. Poland has stationed 15,000 troops to protect its borders. Will 2,000 migrants fleeing war trigger the next war? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will 2,000 migrants trigger a war in Europe?

Is your boss texting you after your shift has ended? In Portugal, you can now sue them for doing so. Portugal has passed a law that bans bosses from contacting employees once they've left office. Which other countries have this law? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Portugal bans employers from texting employees after shift hours

During a 'health check' of London's Thames River, experts found sharks, eels, seals, and seahorses in the river which was once declared 'biologically dead'. The river had been declared 'biologically dead' in 1957, meaning it was believed that the water body could not sustain any wildlife and life forms.

United Kingdom: Once biologically dead, Thames now nurses sharks

According to reports, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan or the TTP with whom Imran Khan-led the PTI govt. had reached a precarious truce earlier this month has called for the implementation of Sharia law across the country's north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan holding the promise of peace on Pak's head

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts leaders and diplomats in Paris for an international conference on Friday aimed at Libya's political crisis. Ensuring Libya sticks to a plan to hold elections in December and turn a new page in its history.

France hosts international conference on Libya

Qatar is not considering normalizing ties with Syria and hopes other countries will be discouraged from taking further steps with President Bashar al-Assad's government, foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said on Friday.

Qatar's Foreign Minister voiced halt to normalization with Syria

Israel has approved cpvid-19 vaccines for children from the age of 5, the country's 9.4 million population is relatively young. Watch this report for more.

Covid Vaccine update: Israel approves covid-19 shots for kids

The Indian Army needs wider roads to transport the BrahMos missile to the China border. But the Indian government can't expand these roads because the matter is stuck in Supreme Court. Palki Sharma asks: Should this decision be a matter of discussion?

Gravitas | Taking BrahMos to China border: Narrow roads an obstacle?

Pakistani paceman Hasan Ali was mercilessly trolled for his team's defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Disgruntled fans are targeting his wife, his mother his 'Shia' identity. Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Pakistan's Hasan Ali subjected to vile abuses & threats

Is it time for India to revisit the relevance of reservation? Is Quota holding India's healthcare service hostage? Is reservation killing merit and giving undue advantage to a selected few? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Should India revisit the relevance of reservation?

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