China reacted angrily to the German foreign minister's Monday characterization of President Xi Jinping as a "dictator," calling the remark "an open political provocation" and "extremely absurd." Beijing is Berlin's main trading partner, but after months of internal debate about its policy, Germany released a new document in July to counter a more "assertive" China.

China lodges complaint over German FM's remarks on President Xi Jinping

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. He has been accused of raping and sexually abusing four women during the peak of his career between 2006 and 2013. Meanwhile, Brand has denied all the charges against him.

UK: Russel Brand accused of sexual assault, comedian denies criminal allegations

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

According to US security adviser President Joe Biden, all world leaders will assemble in New York for the opening of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in order to advance US interests and values on a variety of topics. The ideals of the international system, including as the UN charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will now be reaffirmed by Joe Biden.

UNGA Meet 2023: President Biden to give his inaugural speech in New York

Drew Barrymore has decided to delay the comeback of The Drew Barrymore Show until the strike is resolved, as announced on her official Instagram page.

Drew Barrymore hits pause on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' amidst strike controversy

Wolverine star Hugh Jackman and his wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee Furness are to separate after almost three decades of marriage, a statement carried by US media said Friday.

Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness split after 27 years of marriage

Newly unsealed court filings have revealed that X, (formerly Twitter) turned over at least 32 direct messages from former president Donald Trump's account to Special Counsel Jack Smith, according to a CNN report.

X gave access to 32 direct messages from Donald Trump's account to special counsel

Several weeks after the passing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian paramilitary Wagner group, the UK has formally designated the outfit as a terrorist organization. After the injunction was approved on Friday, supporting or joining Wagner is now prohibited.

UK: Supporting Wagner is now a criminal offence

The Italian island of Lampedusa is grappling with the new wave of migrant crisis. The island has been a witness to a record number of migrant landings, a vast majority of them arriving via sea from North Africa, Italy.

Italy: Lampedusa grapples with surge in migrant arrivals

Vape addiction is a serious worry despite the fact that vaping is prohibited or regulated in 35 countries worldwide. This year, there have been numerous searches to seize electronic cigarettes in the financial hub of India.

India: Multiple raids at small cigarette shops across Mumbai

US auto workers have launched a series of historic strike. Hundreds of people, including auto workers on the night shift and their supporters, gathered at a Ford assembly. Their union failed to reach an agreement with US' three largest manufacturers.

US: United Auto Workers Union launch strikes at three factories

According to Chris Wood of Jefferies and his renowned "Greed & Fear" report, valuations in India's midcap segment appear rich, although they still remain below historical averages. On the other hand, larger companies in the country seem fairly valued. One key risk highlighted in the report is the potential impact of rising crude oil prices, which could stoke inflation. However, the report remains bullish on India in the long term and suggests that any market pullback from these levels should be seen as a golden buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Indian markets end week on a historic high

On Saturday morning, two terrorists were neutralized in an encounter that broke out in the Baramulla area of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uri, the counterterrorism operation is still in progress close to the Line of Control.

Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir : Army guns down terrorists trying to infiltrate border | India

On Thursday, nearly a week after the disaster, villagers in some of the most remote regions affected by Morocco's earthquake were still residing in temporary tents and depending on donkeys to transport essential supplies. In a statement on Thursday, the royal palace stated that 50,000 homes were reported to have been destroyed by the earthquake and that it would offer shelter and $3,000 to impacted families.

Morocco Earthquake: Government offers aid of $3000 to affected households

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is celebrating his 50th year in power. He is the second-longest-reigning European monarch still alive and the first monarch in the history of the Swedish monarchy to complete 50 years on the throne.

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf marks 50 years on the throne

In response, Lukashenko said, "We could think about three-way cooperation," adding, "I think a bit of work could be found for Belarus to do there as well." In order to examine the most recent Russian fighter jets, Kim visited an aviation facility in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on Friday.

Lukashenko proposes three-way cooperation with Putin, Kim

Before rushing home in time for the Yom Kippur holiday on Sunday, Netanyahu will stay in the US for a total of six days, including Shabbat with his staff in a hotel on the Upper East Side. Netanyahu's journey, though, can be cut short if a serious security crisis occurs at home.

Israel's Netanyahu to meet US President Biden during trip to UN

Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir: Counter-terrorism operation enters fourth day | India

The gathering takes place at a time when dissatisfaction with the Western-led global order is on the rise due to growing disagreements over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battle against climate change, and the international financial system.

G77+China Summit | UN Secretary General: World is failing developing nations | Cuba

After a beauty shop owner was caught on camera "choking" a customer he accused of stealing, a dispute over shoplifting turned violent. The woman was restrained by Sohail Sindho, 45, the owner of Peckham Hair and Cosmetics in south London, who said she tried to steal things from his store. He said that she turned violent because he barred her way out.

London: Video of black woman's assault at Asian-owned store gets viral

There is a new virus in India that is sending health officials into a frenzy in the southern states of the country. Authorities in India are scrambling to contain a rare outbreak of Nipah, a virus spread from animals to humans that causes deadly fever and has a high mortality rate. So which are the affected regions, will the virus spread, what's the transmission rate and what does the population need to do to stay safe or virus free. WION's Eric Njoka talks to dr. Vivek Nangia , chief of pulmonology at Max hospital, Saket for more perspective.

Nipah Virus: Indian govt scrambles to contain spread | Live Discussion

On Saturday, Iranian security personnel were stationed in Mahsa Amini's hometown in expectation of disruption as people around the nation were ready to commemorate the first anniversary of her passing while in the care of morality police.

Mahsa Amini Death Row: Iran's brutal crackdown continues

"Greed & Fear" report puts the spotlight on India

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