Pakistani traders went on strike on Saturday in protest of the country's skyrocketing cost of living, which has caused a great deal of public unhappiness. This includes increasing fuel and utility prices as well as a record devaluation of the rupee versus the dollar.

Market traders strike in Pakistan over power bills and inflation

Primary school in China to charge students up to US$90 a term for private rooms for afternoon naps sparks ferocious internet controversy. One online observer asks, "What next, a fee for breathing?" and the reaction on mainland social media is a combination of fury and humor.

China: Primary schools to charge pupils up to US$90 a term for afternoon naps with private rooms

The 71st edition of the Miss World pageant, will be held in India's Kashmir. In an exclusive chat with WION's Zeba Khan, Karolina Bielawska, Julia Morley and Sini Shetty share how they are preparing for the big day.

Miss World 2023: Karolina Bielawska shares why India is the best country to host the 71st edition

The first tropical storm to directly strike the island in four years, Typhoon Haikui, has forced nearly 3,000 residents to leave high-risk locations in eastern Taiwan.

Typhoon Haikui: Almost 3000 evacuated, schools and businesses closed in Taiwan

UPI or unified payments interface payments system, India's digital payments platform, has now crossed the landmark of 10 billion transactions. The journey from zero to 10 billion transactions has been a fascinating one.

UPI crosses 10 billion transactions

Walgreens Boots Alliance stated on Friday that Rosalind Brewer, the company's chief executive, is resigning from the role she has held since March 2021.

Rosalind Brewer resigns after makeover plan hits a dead end

Dell technologies stock jumped 22.2% on Friday to a new all-time high after the company upgraded its full-year earnings expectations thanks to the positive effects of artificial intelligence and a recovery in the demand for computer hardware after a prolonged downturn.

How AI boosted Dell's shares

Report on the US labour market in August reveals a mix reality. While job growth defied expectations, the unemployment rate experienced a notable uptick. Nonfarm payrolls exceeded expectations, posting a growth of 187,000 jobs, surpassing the estimated 170,000. However, this apparent success is tempered by a significant increase in the unemployment rate, which reached 3.8%, marking its highest level since February 2022.

What the US job market data says

Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina governor, in a recent interview criticised the age and health of some senior members of the US Senate.

'Senile' Senate: Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley calls US senate 'privileged nursing home' 

Aditya L1 Live Streaming: The countdown for India's first solar mission Aditya L1 begins today. After the historic landing of India's Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's south pole, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has high expectations from the Aditya L1 mission.

Aditya L1 launch live streaming: Here's how to watch ISRO's first solar mission launch on TV & online

A remarkable post-pandemic revival is underway in the tourism sector. Foreign tourist arrivals surged by 106 percent in just the first half of 2023, reflecting the nation's enduring allure for dreamers, explorers and soul searchers.

India back on the bucketlist of soul searchers

As pressure increased on the military to cede control to a civilian government, the head of the junta that toppled President Ali Bongo of Gabon stated that he wished to avoid hastily holding elections that "repeat past mistakes."

Gabon coup leader will not rush to elections despite mounting pressure

There will be more suspenseful chapters in the mother of all rivalries. In the first game, India is prepared to face Pakistan, a competitor. Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, spoke to the media at a conference.

Asia Cup 2023: India take on Pakistan in the Marquee clash

In order to disarm and evacuate Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq, Iran claims to have achieved a deal with Iraq. By September 19, the central Iraqi government has promised to disarm "terrorist, secessionist groups" in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, according to Nasser Kanani, a spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran-Iraq Border Clash: Kurdish rebels mount trouble for Iran

The Crimean peninsula's bridge connecting it to the Russian mainland was the target of an unmanned Ukrainian boat strike, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's early Saturday morning statement.

Russia: Ukrainian boat destroyed trying to attack Crimea bridge | Russia-Ukraine War

India is now heading for the sun, days after its successful journey to the moon. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft will be launched on September 2 in an effort to investigate the sun and its impact on space weather, according to the Indian Space Research Organization.

Aditya-L1: Days after Lunar landing, ISRO to take first step to the sun

Following prior rumours that he would be traveling to China in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that he anticipated meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping soon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin could visit China in October

Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a Singaporean economist, has been elected president of the nation. In the first presidential election to be held in the nation since 2011, Tharman Shanmugaratnam triumphed against two candidates of Chinese descent.

Singapore: Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam wins Singapore's presidential election

In the midst of growing tensions between the neighbors, Poland denied on Friday that a military helicopter had violated Belarus's airspace. Minsk's assertions were referred to as "lies and provocations" by Warsaw.

Poland denies military helicopter breached Belarus' airspace

Police in South Africa say that after a shootout in the province of Limpopo, officers killed 18 suspected thieves. From the scene of the crime in South Africa's northernmost province, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said on Friday that the suspects were suspected of preparing a cash truck theft, commonly known as a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist, and were accountable for similar crimes in other provinces.

South African Police: 16 men and 2 women suspected robbers killed in shootout

Finland’s former Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Friday (Sept. 1) stepped down as her party’s chair, following a narrow loss in the elections held in April.

Finland`s former PM Marin steps down as party’s chair to focus on ‘personal life’

Typhoon Saola swept across southern China on Saturday after tearing down trees and smashing windows in Hong Kong, although the megacity avoided a feared direct hit from one of the region's strongest storms in decades.

Weakened Typhoon Saola makes its way along southern China after slamming Hong Kong

At a time when Russian and Chinese presidents have decided to skip the G20 summit in New Delhi, US President Joe Biden will arrive in the Indian capital city, two days in advance to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

While Xi, Putin skip G20, Biden to reach India two days before summit to meet PM Modi

First-time filmmaker, Karan Tejpal's film, 'Stolen', will be screened at the Venice Film Festival. After a long gap, an Indian film will get a screening at the prestigious film festival. Meanwhile, the upcoming Hollywood horror release, 'Nun 2' has spiralled new excitement among fans.

India goes to Venice Film Festival, Hollywood returns with 'Nun 2'

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