On August 30, Hurricane Idalia barreled into Florida at the rate of a speeding train, slicing trees in half, ripping off hotel roofs, and turning little cars into boats. After that, the hurricane swept into Georgia as a still-potent storm that flooded roads and forced locals to seek higher ground.

Floridians wade through flooded streets following Idalia landfall

Days after effluent from the region's wrecked nuclear facility was discharged into the Pacific, the prime minister of Japan consumed what he described as "safe and delicious" fish from Fukushima. A video of Fumio Kishida eating fish from Fukushima was posted on social media by his office after China prohibited all imports of seafood from its neighbor as a result of the August 24 spill.

Japan: PM Kishida eats Fukushima fish to dispel concerns over water release

Elon Musk's social media platform X will soon offer video and audio calling. On Thursday, Musk announced that these new features that are a step towards making X an "everything app" will be released soon.

Elon Musk's 'X' will soon have audio, video call features

Energy transition has dominated discussions at various global and regional summits and platforms. It has made its way into wider public discourse. To that end, Fluence India, is offering renewable battery based storage products for the Indian market. Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Watch this to know more.

Indian market gets battery-based energy storage products

On Thursday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is anticipated to reveal the name of the next defence secretary for the UK. Ben Wallace, who served in the position for four years, announced last month that he would quit his position at the upcoming cabinet shuffle. He resigned from his position on Thursday. Senior Conservatives have suggested James Heappey, the minister of the armed forces, Grant Shapps, the secretary of energy, and John Glen as suitable candidates.

Ben Wallace confirms resignation as UK defence minister in letter to PM Sunak

The military takeover in Gabon is the 8th in West and Central Africa since 2020 and in the latest the mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their guard chief as the country's leader this after placing the just re-elected president Ali Bongo under house arrest.

Gabon officers declare military coup

A new study review has revealed that teenagers, young adults, pregnant women, drivers and people who are mentally ill should avoid cannabis. The in-depth study was published in the BMJ.

Study reveals teenagers, pregnant women & drivers should not consume cannabis. Know why

Chinese president Xi Jinping is likely to skip a summit of G20 leaders in India next week. Quoting sources, news agency Reuters stated premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing at the summit. Chinese aggression has sparked clashes along the mostly rugged, mountainous border, known as the line of actual control. Amid Xi Jinping's irrational territorial ambitions, both sides have increasingly militarised their border policies and shown no indication of backing down. The situation on the border remains tense due to china's violation of norms. Beijing and New Delhi are hardening their positions on either side of the line of actual control. India is firm, peace and tranquility in border areas is essential. New Delhi says it is fully prepared and committed to protecting sovereignty and dignity. The G20 members represent around 85% cent of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.

Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 summit in India: Report | Resolution of border issues remains elusive

Nigeria has shut down a Chinese mining firm over illegal mining of Titanium Ore. The illegal business was exposed after an inspection of the Mining facility. Officials say the black clay-like mineral was discovered in sacked bags of 50 kilograms upon inspection.

Nigeria shuts illegal Chinese mining firm over Titanium ore mining

New IMF study highlights climate shocks hitting war-torn countries hardest, leading to a potential increase in conflict-related fatalities.

Climate change may increase conflict deaths, says imf

Scientists claim rising temperatures are causing stronger and less predictable storms. Watch the report.

How climate change boosts hurricanes

At least 21 are dead in Tajikistan's latest landslides. The Central Asian nation's emergency situations ministry has said that 17 of the 21 deaths occurred in the Romit Gorge which faced the brunt of the flooding.

Tajikistan landslide claims 21 lives

Days after releasing a controversial map that antagonised the entire neighbourhood, Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip the G20 summit scheduled to take place in the Indian capital city of New Delhi next month, a Reuters report has claimed.

After Putin, Xi likely to pull out of G20 summit in India: Report

The revised "standard map" that China just unveiled has caused controversy because it includes disputed South China Sea islands as well as Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan, and other controversial territories. The release, which took place on August 28, has sparked new international tensions and reopened old ones.

China Map Controversy: The Philippines, Malaysia rubbish China's latest 'standard' map

When attempts to halt a bitcoin exchange-traded fund failed, the whole cryptocurrency market celebrated, with the controversial grayscale investments' fund itself seeing a $2 billion rise. On Tuesday, Grayscale Investments' Bitcoin trust posted an approximately 21% gain, far outpacing Bitcoin's gains, which were around 7%, and caused the cryptocurrency to trade beyond $27,700.

Cryptocurrency market celebrates grayscale's breakthrough

Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been issued a default judgment and ordered to pay sanctions of nearly $133,000 in a defamation and civil conspiracy lawsuit brought by two Georgia election workers.

Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani slapped with default judgment and penalties in defamation lawsuit

South Koreans are increasingly shunning marriage, shows a new government report. As per the report released on Monday (August 28) only one-third of South Koreans had a positive perception about marriage.

South Koreans losing interest in marriage, spell trouble for ageing nation: Report

Recently, one of the world's leading astronomical observatories reported cyberattacks that temporarily shut down two of its telescopes. The United States-based National Science Foundation's National Optical-Infared Astronomy Research Laboratory or NOIRLab confirmed the news in its statement, Space.

US: Mysterious hackers temporarily shut down 2 of the most advanced telescopes; probe on

In an ironic twist of fate, a Chicago television crew reporting on a string of robberies was robbed at gunpoint by three men wearing ski masks. The incident happened on Monday (August 28th) just before 5am (local time) in Chicago's West Town neighbourhood.

Irony strikes: Chicago news crew reporting on robberies gets robbed

Super Blue Moon 2023: The Super Blue Moon is just a few hours away. Skywatchers are preparing to see one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year will rise on Wednesday (August 30).

Super Blue Moon 2023 Live: Here's how you can watch the brightest moon of the year in your country

US Open 2023 Details: The 2023 US Open is finally here! The biggest event featuring one of the greatest tennis players will compete in New York City, United States.

US Open 2023: Check date, time, venue, players, live-streaming and all you need to know

Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony live Streaming: The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to commence on August 30, hosting one of the biggest cricket rivalries in cricket. The tournament will be played in a 50-over format.

Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony live Streaming: Check date, time, venue, performers list all you need to know

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2023: The first match of Asia's biggest cricket tournament is all set to commence on August 30. The series will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Streaming: Asia Cup 2023 PAK vs NEP match date, time, venue, squads, Playing XI

Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: It's show time! Asia Cup 2023 is all set to begin today (August 30). The cricket tournament is co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony live Streaming for free: How to watch Opening Ceremony live on your mobile, TV

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