A Bloomberg report quoting sources showed Kenya is in talks for a 1.5 billion dollar loan from Abu Dhabi. This is to help bridge the east African nation's budget-financing gap. Watch to know more.

Abu Dhabi To Help Bridge Kenya's Budget-Financing Gap

American officials have confirmed that China's newest nuclear submarine sank in a dock. According to American officials the incident took place earlier this year between around May and June which came to light with the help of satellite images. Watch to know more.

China's Newest Nuclear-Powered Submarine Sinks

Donald Trump says he would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday in New York, one day after the White House hopeful slammed Ukraine's leader for refusing to strike a deal with Russia over their war. Watch in for more details!

Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia

Russia unleashed an overnight drone strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday. This has caused huge damage to civilian infrastructure. More than a dozen Iranian-made attack drones were spotted over the city, most of which were shot down. Around 20 cars and a gas pipe in a residential area were damaged in the hours-long strike. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches overnight drone strike on Kyiv

Japan's ruling party is currently in the process of electing a new leader. Lawmakers and party members will choose between Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Sanae Takaichi who is a rare prominent women in Japanese politics. Watch to know more.

Japan's Ruling Party LDP Votes For A New PM

Race For LDP Leader Narrows Down To Two

The second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir concluded today, with 239 candidates in the fray for 26 assembly seats. For the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah, it's a battle of prestige. He is contesting from two seats. Watch this report to know more!

Jammu & Kashmir Election: 239 Candidates Contest In Second Phase Of Assembly Polls

Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same sex unions. The Thai King signed a marriage equality bill into law that will come into effect on the 22nd of January next year. The historic move marks the culmination of years of campaigning for marriage equality. Watch in for more details!

Thailand: First South East Asian Nation To Recognise Same-Sex Marriage

According to doctors and scientists, thousands of women are losing their lives due to heart disease because of the misconception that it is a 'man’s disease'. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Women Dying ‘Unnecessarily’ Due To Heart Disease

Another temple in the united states has been vandalised. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan mandir in the Sacramento area of California was desecrated with Anti-Hindu messages. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Temple Vandalised In US With Anti-Hindu Messages, Water Supply Cut

Have the police in Pakistan become radicalized? In just one week, there have been two cases of extra-judicial killings of individuals accused of blasphemy. In both instances, the victims were killed while in police custody, raising concerns and outrage from rights groups.

Pakistani Police Join Mob, Lynch Blasphemy Accused in Fake Shootout

#gravitas | A Japanese man, wrongfully jailed for a crime he never committed, spent nearly half a century facing death row. Investigators planted evidence leading to the man’s arrest in 1968. On Thursday, after 56 years he became a free man.

World's Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Found Innocent In Japan

#gravitas | Investigation against an online gaming app led the enforcement directorate to a Rs 400-crore fraud involving Chinese nationals. The app promised users quick money by playing mini-games. But it was a meticulously planned operation that robbed people out of their hard-earned money.

India Cracks Down On China’s 400 Crore Game Fraud

#gravitas | If Israel decides to attack Lebanon via a ground operation, experts believe it won’t that easy and straightforward for IDF. Rather Hezbollah will hold the edge due to a variety of reasons ranging from terrain, tunnels, asymmetric warfare, and guerilla warfare, among others. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Holds The Edge Over Israel In Ground Invasion |

A new report suggests that children's eyesight is deteriorating due to increased screen time and decreased outdoor time. The report indicates that one in three children are now short-sighted or unable to see distant objects clearly. Researchers attribute this trend to the impact of COVID lockdowns, as children have been spending more time on screens. Short-sightedness, also known as myopia, is becoming a growing global health concern and is projected to affect millions more children by 2050.

Excessive Screen Time is Making Kids Short-sighted

Are Russia and China working on a secret war drone project amid Ukraine war? Russia has reportedly set up a weapons program in China to develop long-range attack drones, possibly for use in the war against Ukraine. The program involves IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of Russian arms company Almaz-Antey, and includes the development and flight-testing of a new drone model called the Garpunya-3 (G3). Watch in for more details!

Russia & China's Secret War Drones Project? U.S. Expresses 'Concern'

Amid the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a significant nuclear warning, vowing to expand Russia's nuclear policy. Putin's threat is aimed at discouraging the West from allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with longer-range weapons. Though Putin has frequently issued warnings of nuclear provocation during the Ukraine war, this time he has suggested reducing the threshold for a nuclear response. Will West cross Russia's red line?

Russia-Ukraine War: Nuclear Putin Could Devastate Europe | Will West Cross Russia’s Red Line?

After Trump escaped two assassination attempts gun violence has penetrated the blue Camp. According to reports Kamala Harris's campaign office under Arizona came under attack not once but twice. Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Two Shootings At Kamala Harris' Campaign Office Within One Week, Says Police

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau passed a major litmus test as his minority liberal government survived a motion of no confidence declared by the opposition conservative party. Watch in for more details!

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Defeats No-Confidence Motion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting criticism on several fronts. On the final day of Labour Party Conference, several party members voted against the decision to slash winter fuel payments to pensioners. Watch to know more.

UK PM Keir Starmer Faces The Heat From Party Members

In a bold move that signals a significant shift in policy, Japan has sailed a warship through the Taiwan strait for the first time drawing sharp criticism from China. Our next story explores how this bold maneuver by Tokyo underscores growing tensions in the region as the US and its allies increase their military presence to challenge China's territorial claims. Watch in for more details!

Beijing Fumes As Japanese Destroyer Sails Through Taiwan Strait

Ukraine President Zelensky has for long been pleading for permission to use long-range weapons to strike deep into the Russian territory. On Thursday US President Joe Biden said in order to enhance Ukraine's long range strike capabilities, he has decided to provide Ukraine with the joint standoff weapons. Let's take a look at what exactly is the joint standoff weapons. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Plea To Use Long-Range Weapons

The war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, the nation finds itself battered on multiple fronts. Ukrainian President Zelensky's Victory plan isn't getting much support from the Biden Administration. Our next report explains how Ukraine's biggest setback may come from Former President Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Kramatorsk, Kharkiv, Kherson Under Heavy Russian Fire

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where both leaders urged for the revival of SAARC to enhance regional cooperation in South Asia.

Bangladesh Chief Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Sharif On Sidelines Of UNGA Meet, Calls For SAARC Revival

Another alleged coup attempt has been found in the African continent and prosecutors in the West African country of Benin have arrested three top officials on suspicion of planning a coup. Watch in for more details!

Benin Coup Attempt: Presidential Guard, Ex- Sports Minister & Businessman Detained, Prosecutor Says

A survey finds Hong Kong is once again the leading financial centre in Asia, knocking Singapore back to second place in the region. This is excellent news for Hong Kong's financial industry, which has endured hardships due to pandemic restrictions that drove many employees from the city.

Hong Kong Reclaims Spot as Asia's Leading Financial Center, Surpassing Singapore

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, over two months after reaching an agreement. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the deal, thanking IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and her team for their support.

Pakistan Secures $7 Billion IMF Deal Amid Economic Reforms

As Sri Lanka grapples with an economic crisis, the newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake is taking decisive steps to reshape the country's financial future. In a televised address...president Dissanayake called for immediate talks with the IMF regarding a crucial $2.9 billion bailout.

Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Urges Immediate Talks WIth IMF

The Indian government has set up a committee of experts who will be responsible for setting up a repairability index for electronic products including smartphones. The idea is to provide customers with complete repair information, accessible spare parts, affordable tools and modular product design. Watch in for more details!

India To Soon Introduce Repairability Index, Here's What It Means?

CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiling the conglomerates first working prototype of augmented reality glasses. Plans are underway to make orion smaller, sleeker and cheaper. Watch to know more.

Mark Zuckerberg Unveils 'Orion': Meta Introduces First Prototype of Augmented Reality Glasses

The US and France have urged a 21-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to facilitate broader negotiations, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the UN Security Council that “hell is breaking loose” in Lebanon.

Israel-Hezbollah War: US President Biden Warns 'All Out War' Possible In West Asia

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