SCO Summit in Pakistan is on the 15th and 16th of October and the country is in the grip of security pangs. The series of Terror attacks targeting foreign Nationals and unrest created by the political opposition have put the government on the edge.

Pakistan SCO Summit: PTI Warns Of Massive Protest On Oct 15, Ahead Of SCO Summit

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology: - Portable ultrasound devices bring life-saving care to Kenya's remote villages - India second largest supplier of restricted technology to Russia - India to train 12,000 girls in space technology

Portable Ultrasound Devices Bring Life-Saving Care To Kenya's Remote Villages

West Asia tensions continue to escalate: As Israel and Hezbollah conflict intensifies. the Israeli military has confirmed that four soldiers are killed in a drone strike launched by Hezbollah at a military base near Haifa . Watch to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: IDF Destroys Hezbollah Infrastructure In Lebanon

Lebanon is facing a maternity crisis in the wake of Israel's war with Hezbollah. Close to 4,000 women are expected to deliver in the next 3 months this comes as pre and postnatal care plummets with the nation's health care itself on life support. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Expecting Mothers Battle Displacement, Lack Of Sanitation & Hunger

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX scripted history on Sunday (Oct 13) when Starship's "Super Heavy" booster returned to the launch pad, minutes after its launch from the same platform, only to be caught by the mechanical arms, called 'Mechazilla'. Watch in for more details!

SpaceX Starship Launch: Elon Musk's Starship Rocket Flies High & Returns With Booster Catch

Chinese Naval Maneuvers demonstrated their operational Readiness and escalated tensions in the Taiwan. Chinese Navy released a video showing their military capabilities and increased Naval activity near Taiwan with footage featuring military drills.

Taiwan On Alert Amid Chinese Drills: Analysts Warn Of Potential Conflict Escalation In The Region

Adding a new dimension to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, US has made a big announcement saying it will deploy its high altitude anti-missile system in Israel. US has said it will send THAAD and its US military crew to Israel. Watch to know more.

West Asia Tensions: US Forces To Engage In Combat In Israel?

The United Nations has slammed Israel for an alleged IDF attack on its Peacekeeper base in Lebanon. According to the UN's latest accusation two Israeli Merkava tanks blasted through the main gate of the base and forcibly entered before dawn on Sunday morning. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Using Peacekeeping Force As Human Shields: Netanyahu

THAAD deployment in Israel: New Defence System To Add To Israel's Arsenal

Thousands of protesters are flooding the streets in Spain and France urgently calling for government action to tackle the high living costs amid skyrocketing prizes of Basic Essentials. Watch in for more details!

Protests Over Rising Living Costs: Massive Protests Erupt In Spain And France

Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique passed away after being fired upon by unidentified people in Mumbai on Saturday. Probe in the murder case is now intensified, UP polices reaches the house of the third accused. Mumbai Police has said that a fourth accused has also been identified.

Baba Siddique Shot Dead: Why Was The NCP Leader Killed? | Salman Khan | Lawrence Bishnoi | Originals

Drone attack by Hezbollah killed four soldiers and injured seven, according to the IDF. Hezbollah attacked an army base adjacent to Binyamina in northern Israel. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Drone Attack In Northern Israel Kills Four Soldiers

A new study reveals that your bathroom is teeming with viruses. A research done at Northwestern University studied two things that people use every day-- the toothbrush and shower head, the results have been quite surprising. Watch in for more details!

Tons Of Viruses Live On Your Toothbrush And Showerhead: Study

The US will send the THAAD anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, which is widely thought to be preparing a response to Iran for its missile attacks on the Jewish country earlier this month, even as it fights Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. Watch to know more.

What Is THAAD? The Powerful US Anti-Missile Battery Being Sent To Israel

Theatres witnessed the release of two Bollywood movies this Dusshera; 'Jigra', and 'Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video'. The Hindi movies feature bankable Indian stars, such as Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao and Tripti Dimri. But why couldn't their stardom pull crowds to the theatre this festive season? Find out more in this episode of E-Club.

'Jigra' vs 'Vicky Aur Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video': Who's the big winner this Dusshera? | E-Club

US President Joe Biden surveyed the damage from Florida's hurricane Milton,--The second storm to batter the low-lying state in recent weeks... His visit comes as rising floodwaters, fuel shortages and power outages further impacted cleanup efforts...

Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts Continue At Disaster Relief Center

West Asia Crisis: US President Biden Says, Agreed To Deploy The THAAD Battery 'To Defend Israel'

As the wars in Ukraine and West Asia is in focus. A silent crisis unfolds in the Taiwan Street. Beijing has once again issued a stern warning to Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

China Tightens The Noose Around Taiwan

Let's look at how markets opened in Asia after wall street stocks took a hit from hotter-than-expected U.S. Inflation. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the fed's rate path, Asian stocks advanced. Watch in for more details!

Stocks On Wall Street Fall On Fed Uncertainty

The world bank has announced a significant upward revision in Sri Lanka’s economic growth forecast for 2024, now projected at 4.4%, up from an earlier estimate of just 2.2%. This growth comes after a tumultuous period, marked by the country's first-ever sovereign default in April 2022. Watch in for more details!

World Bank Cautions Sri Lanka's Recovery Still Fragile Despite Growth

Iraq, once a major importer of wheat, is now facing a surplus of 1.5 million metric tons. This unexpected abundance is a result of favourable weather conditions and generous government subsidies. Watch in for more details!

Iraq's Wheat Surplus Poses Major Challenge Amid Falling Oil Prices

Let's look at the sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Are they working? Russian exporters are facing mounting liquidity challenges. This is because of delays in receiving payments from foreign banks fearful of falling foul of US Sanctions. Watch in for more details!

Russian Exporters Fear Liquidity Crunch

Let's take a look at the sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The question in everybody's mind are they working? Russian exporters are facing mounting liquidity challenges this is because of delays in receiving payments from foreign Banks fearful of falling foul of US sanctions. Watch in for more details!

Russian Firms Say Liquidity Challenges Are Continuing To Grow

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology: - UK & UK launch joint effort to enhance online safety for Children - Germany closes Meta case after data measures agreed - Experts warns of rising behavioral issues in children due to screen time

UK & UK Launch Joint Effort To Enhance Online Safety For Children

A UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon claimed that Israeli forces fired on its positions on Wednesday and Thursday. The United Nations interim force in Lebanon says two of its peacekeepers were injured when an Israeli tank fired at its main headquarters. This IDF firing has sparked international condemnation.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Israeli Strikes On Central Beirut Kill 22 People, 117 Wounded

Russian forces are advancing relentlessly employing Innovative tactics that have left Ukrainian Defenders reeling. This report tells you more!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Tactics Confuse Ukraine, Zelensky Pleads For Aid |

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed a "Victory Plan" during a high-level meeting with UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The talks focused on strengthening Ukraine's military and diplomatic efforts in its ongoing war against Russia. Zelensky emphasized the importance of international support, military aid, and strategic alliances to secure Ukraine’s sovereignty and future. Both Starmer and Rutte reaffirmed their countries' commitment to assisting Ukraine in its defense and post-war recovery. The meeting underscored Ukraine’s determination to plan for victory while navigating the complex dynamics of the conflict.

Ukrainian President Zelensky Presents ‘Victory Plan’ To European Allies

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 10) spoke at the ASEAN-India Summit held in Vientiane, Laos, where he stressed how India's Act East policy has strengthened its longstanding ties with ASEAN nations. He also highlighted the importance of India-ASEAN collaboration, especially amid current global challenges. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 10-point plan to strengthen the comprehensive India-ASEAN partnership. he presented the plan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit at Laos on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

ASEAN-India Summit: PM Modi Announces 10-Point Plan To Strengthen India-ASEAN Ties

Tehran has reportedly threatened to target Arab States including the US allies in West Asia if their airspace or territories are used in any attack on Iran. Watch in for more details!

Iran-Israel War: US Allies In West Asia Warned By Tehran, 'Close Airspace For Israeli Attack'

China-Taiwan Tensions: What Happens If China Invades Taiwan?

The largest bug to ever live on Earth was a massive arthropod known as Arthropleura, which could reach up to 9 feet long and weigh around 50 kilograms. This giant creature, which lived during the Carboniferous period about 300 million years ago, resembled a massive millipede and thrived in the lush, oxygen-rich forests of prehistoric Earth. Its size was supported by the high oxygen levels of the time, allowing arthropods to grow to extraordinary proportions. Arthropleura dominated the forest floor, feeding on plant material and playing a key role in its ecosystem.

Bug That Ruled Ancient Jungles: CT Scans Reveal The Face Of A Prehistoric Arthropod Giant

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