For the second time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the ‘Global Leader Approval’ ratings released by American research firm - Morning Consult, with the highest 70 per cent approval ratings.

World’s most popular leader : PM Modi ahead of Biden, Boris, Merkel

At least 8 people have been dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston.

Houston Festival Stampede : Criminal probe launched

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan approved the revocation of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan's (TLP's) proscribed status in a submission to his cabinet through a summary. After days of violent protests by the group's members in April this year, the government had banned it.

Pakistan: Why has Imran Khan surrendered to hardline islamists?

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped an assassination attempt on him in Baghdad after an explosive-laden drone targeted his residence on Sunday. US condemns the 'act of terrorism'.

Drone attack targets Iraq PM, US condemns the 'act of terrorism'

Satellite images show a Russian military buildup near the Ukraine border. Vladimir Putin marked National Unity Day in Sevastopol & declared 'Crimea will forever be part of Russia'. Watch the report.

Russian military buildup near Ukraine

The World Health Organization expressed "grave concern" over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.

COVID-19 cases rise in Europe

Taiwan's democracy is "a treasure" to be protected, the head of a visiting European Parliament delegation said, promising to stand with the island as tensions between Beijing and Taipei spiral to their highest level in years.

Western allies counter China's pressure

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to get to the bottom of so-called 'Havana syndrome'. There are suspicions that the mysterious illness plaguing US diplomats worldover could be caused by Russian microwave attacks.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken launches 'Havana Syndrome' probe

The Taliban has now promised to honour the rights of its people especially women, and it is being said that they would enjoy the same rights that they did before the Taliban stormed to power.

Afghanistan: Afghan girls urge Taliban to not snatch their education

New York city's iconic World Trade Center has been lit up to showcase a pretty spectacular digital mural to celebrate the festival of lights, Deepavali.

New York: Spectacular digital mural on World Trade center podium for Diwali

An independent Pentagon review has concluded that the US drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children in the final days of the Afghanistan war was not caused by misconduct or negligence, and it doesn't recommend any disciplinary action.

United States: Pentagon review concludes no misconduct

Indonesia could phase out coal-fired power plants by 2040 if it gets sufficient financial help from the international community, the finance minister told Reuters.

Indonesia plans to retire coal with the help of international funds

A British scallop dredger seized by France is being held at the port of Le Havre, earlier, British Environment Secretary George Eustice said he understood the vessel had been freed by France. A spokesman later said the minister had misspoken.

France alleges that United Kingdom didn't honor Post-Brexit deals

The tensions are escalating between China and Taiwan and along with this, there is also talk of war. There is a complex situation between China, Taiwan and the United States that is feeding the public with a sense of crisis in the near future.

EU Parliament delegation visits Taiwan for the 1st time

German Health Minister has said that restrictions like mask-wearing and limited indoor activities for unvaccinated people will stay until next spring. However, he also said that Germany will be able to cope with the crisis better due to the vaccination drive being carried out in the country.

Germany: Highest Covid cases on Saturday since mid-May

In his Mann Ki Baat program, PM Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to the health workers who have given height to the campaign of vaccination. He said that today vaccination in the country has crossed 100 crores. On this occasion, PM Modi also announced to organize three competitions on the occasion of National Unity Day on 31 October. He said that to promote the use of drone technology, we have simplified the process of its licensing.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi acknowledges efforts of healthcare workers

The fabled city of Alexandria in Egypt, which at one time was the largest city in the world has survived war, invasions, fire, and earthquakes. But there is a new danger now threatening this eternal city that could sink Alexandria from all of our maps. Watch this report for more information.

Egypt: Alexandria expected to sink by 2100 AD, surrounded by the sea from 3 sides

The world athletics bronze medallist Alex Quinonez was brutally shot dead along with another person in a port city of Ecuador. The reason for the homicide is still under investigation.

Ecuador: People attend funeral of slain athlete

The UK Health Security Agency, a public health protection body, said AY.4.2, which was last week seen in six percent of cases, had been "designated as a variant under investigation" but not yet a "variant of concern".

United Kingdom: Health experts probe Delta subvariant after rise in Covid cases

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington D.C, Beijing, and Islamabad were all set to meet but, the United States has now decided to skip it citing logistical reasons. Watch Anas Mallick giving more details on the topic.

Regional powers engage with new rulers of Afghanistan

Difficulties are coming of all sorts for the United Kingdom, first came Brexit then the pandemic. The chicken farmers in the UK are also being heavily affected. There's been a major cutting output and substantial increase in wages. The increase in food prices will surely follow.

United Kingdom: Businesses urge govt to temporarily ease visa rules

An appeals court in Iran on Saturday upheld a one-year prison term for British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe as per her lawyer who was quoted by an Iranian news website. An Iranian court had sentenced Zaghari-Ratcliffe to a new term in jail in April. She faced charges of propaganda against Iran's ruling system. The new sentence came just a month after she finished a prior five-year sentence.

Israeli court upholds jail term for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

China has denied reports that it tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile earlier this year, insisting instead that it was a routine space vehicle and not an addition to its air weaponry. China said, "This was not a missile, this was a spacecraft, this is of great significance for reducing the cost of spacecraft use."

China denies nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test report

North Korea once again fired a ballistic missile into the sea. This comes hours after the U.S. reaffirmed its offer to resume diplomacy on North Korea's nuclear weapons program

North Korea: Pyongyang continues it's missile testing spree

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington D.C, Beijing, and Islamabad were all set to meet but the United States has now decided to skip it citing logistical reasons.

Taliban, China, Pakistan and Russia set to hold talks

General Colin L. Powell former U.S secretary of state and chairman of the joint chief of staff has passed away at the age of 84. According to the General's family, he passed away early Monday due to the complications of Covid 19.

U.S first black secretary of state General Colin L. Powell no more

Despite mass vaccination program against covid 19, the infection rate remains stubbornly high. Contrasting sharply with its European neighbors.

United Kingdom: Covid infection rates remain stubbornly high

In a significant development, the Indian army chief is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir for 2 days. This comes after at least 11 people have lost their lives in India Union Territory.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists target laborers in the latest attack

In a tit-for-tat move, Russia has announced the suspension of the NATO liaison mission. The announcement comes after NATO expelled eight members of the Russian mission to the military alliance for alleged spying.

Russia has announced the suspension of the NATO liaison mission

Former US President Donald Trump has yet again escalated efforts to stonewall investigators looking into the deadly January 6th Capitol Hill riots. This time Donald Trump has sued the Congress and National Archives.

United States: Donald Trump sued Congress and National Archives

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country grappling with a surge in drug-related violence, and ordered the mobilization of armed forces in the streets.

Ecuador grapples with rise in drug-related violence

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