Nearly a dozen soldiers took to state television and said they were overturning the presidential election and called for calm among the population. Gabon’s government had announced a nationwide curfew and cut off internet access Saturday evening as voting in major national elections for new local leaders, national legislators and Gabon’s next president was wrapping up.

Coup drama in Gabon following elections

Germany’s ruling coalition agreed on an expanded package of tax-relief measures for companies worth about €7 billion ($7.6 billion) a year, part of a 10-point plan designed to lift Europe’s biggest economy out of stagnation.

Germany agrees on expanded tax relief measures worth €7 billion

Major Dhyan Chand is considered the greatest hockey player ever born. Today, 29 August, is his birth anniversary & is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year in memory of his extraordinary life.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand, the magician of men’s hockey on National Sports Day

With China’s growing belligerence, the border has become a battleground for testing wills and resilience. Analysts say China’s completely unfounded claims initially extended only to Tawang, a part of Arunachal Pradesh, where the sixth Dalai Lama was said to have been born.

Indian govt: New China's map show Indian state within Chinese border | WON

The Chief Justice Of India D.Y. Chandrachud has asked the central government to provide a time frame for restoration of Jammu And Kashmir's statehood. The apex court stated thatthe restoration of statehood was important. It also asked the centre when it intends to hold elections in the region.

India to restore statehood in J&K, govt lawyer tells court | WION Dispatch

The UK's air traffic control systems have experienced a "major failure" that has hit "hundreds of thousands" of people flying into and out of the UK.

UK's air traffic control hit by network-wide failure

Libya suspended its foreign minister following her recent meeting with her Israeli counterpart. The country's Prime Minister stated in a formal document released by his office that Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush is facing temporary suspension it added that she will be subject to an administrative investigation by a Justice Minister's chaired commission.

Libya foreign minister Najla Mangoush suspended after talks with Israeli counterpart

An Indian student died by suicide in the city of Kota. Student suicides are becoming the new norm since the past few years. Why are students not able to cope with pressure?

India: 22 suicides reported in Kota this year, highest since 2015

Another lunar mission planned by ISRO and JAXA will take place in the near future. The LUPEX, or Lunar Polar Exploration, mission is scheduled to launch in 2024–2025. The procedure will get even more difficult as LUPEX investigates the permanently dark polar area of the Moon.

India-Japan Space Ties: Lupex to be first-ever joint space mission by the two countries

Employers are still finding methods to cut jobs despite a decline in layoffs. Is this natural or a sign that the economy is failing? Are there going to be further issues in late 2023 or 2024? Workers are receiving emails and requests for team meetings with the startling message that while they aren't fired, their jobs have been eliminated.

After quiet quitting, quite firing comes 'quiet cutting'

In spite of pressure from the leaders of a recent coup, France's ambassador to Niger will remain there, President Emmanuel Macron announced in an address to diplomats on Monday.

Niger Coup Fallout | Macron: French ambassador will stay in Niger

Taliban officials prevented a group of ambitious female students from boarding a flight to Dubai where they were about to accept fully-funded scholarships to pursue university studies, in keeping with their long-standing ban on education for women and girls.

Afghanistan: Taliban stops female students travelling to University of Dubai

The late Wagner chief Prigozhin has now passed away in Russian eyes as a hero. Nearly 24 hours have passed since the Wagner Chief's demise was confirmed by Russia's investigation agency.

Explained: What does Prigozhin's death mean for Putin?

Sri Lanka's defence ministry has given the green light for the Chinese research vessel to dock at its ports. The Vessel named Shi Yan 6 is due to reach the island nation on October 25th and will be involved in research operations for a period of 17 days.

Chinese vessel Shi Yan 6 to reach Sri Lanka on October 25th

Khan appealed his conviction to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) within days, requesting the suspension of his sentence and the reversal of the ruling. After ECP attorney Pervez failed to appear at the initial hearing on August 22, the court continued the cases till August 24.

Pakistan: Imran Khan challenges trial court's verdict in Toshakhana case

Libya foreign minister Najla Mangoush suspended after talks with Israel

Prior to his trip to India for the G20 meeting next month, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is involved in a new conflict of interest dispute amid claims that his family would profit financially from the post-Brexit trade arrangement that the two nations are now negotiating.

UK: PM Rishi Sunak under fire over India-UK trade deal

Ex-Libyan FM Mangoush faces administrative investigation

Protesters chanted anti-govt. slogans in the Syrian city of Sweida. The protesters demand the end to authoritarian rule. Protesters call for the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Protesters take to the city in Druze city as anti-government protests rock Syria

Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," loved guns. He enjoyed purchasing them, shooting them, giving them as gifts, and flaunting them. Although he mostly employed them for self-defense, some of his weapons also complemented his lavish way of living. There are currently being auctioned off "numerous military firearms and spy guns with rich histories" by the US-based Rock Island Auction Company, and one of the renowned weapons has ties to the illustrious musician.

One of Elvis Presley's guns is hitting the auction block

The Dragon spacecraft, a joint venture between NASA and SpaceX, has launched, transporting four men to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew of the Crew-7 mission, which also comprises the Russian Konstantin Borisov, Satoshi Furukawa, and Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, is led by American Jasmin Moghbeli.

NASA, SpaceX launch sends four astronauts from four countries to ISS

Terry Gou, the billionaire creator of Foxconn, declared on Monday that he will run as an independent for president of Taiwan in the election set for January 2024. Gou, the richest person in the self-ruled democracy, has long had political aspirations and left Foxconn in 2019 in an effort to win the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT)'s nomination for the most recent election.

Terry Gou: Will not let Taiwan become the next Ukraine

Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan who was imprisoned earlier this month on corruption accusations, had some comfort on Monday when a court there rejected charges against him related to aiding in murder.

Pakistan court drops murder abetment charges against Imran Khan

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency

Heavy rains and strong winds sweep across parts of the Balearic islands, including Mallorca, and Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

Deadly storm ravages Mallorca

Libya demanded that Israel remove the story about the meeting, but it was too late: Riots broke out, and the foreign minister was accused of treason and fled, purportedly on a private plane, to Turkey.

Libyan FM Najla Mangoush flees country after Israel reveals meeting with Israeli counterpart

UK: Rishi Sunak faces transparency questions related to wife Akshata Murty's Infosys shares

The 104th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, will feature a speech today. All facets of society have been affected by Mann ki Baat and have been motivated to help the country achieve the lofty objectives he has set.

104th Edition of Mann Ki Baat: Key pillar of Indian PM Modi's citizen-outreach programme

According to Polish media, the country's railways were the target of a hacking attack by Polish intelligence agencies. The Polish Press Agency (PAP) stated on Saturday that hackers broke into railway frequencies to disrupt traffic in the country's northwest during the course of the night.

Poland investigates hacking attack on state railway network

The BRICS grouping has expanded for the first time since 2010. This time, six new countries will join the grouping. The grouping is expected to recalibrate the world economy.

Expanded BRICS and its economic implications

Soon, chairpersons and managing directors of India's state-owned banks can retire at a later age. Reports suggest that the government is considering a proposal to raise the age-limit for these officials. The age limit for state-run bank chiefs is much lower than their private sector peers, who retire at 70. Analysts have cited lower retirement age as a reason for the lack of continuity in strategy at state-owned lenders.

India may raise retirement age of officials at state lenders

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