Sri Lanka is set to conduct its parliamentary elections on November 14th, with the vote expected to shape the country’s political landscape amid ongoing economic challenges.

Sri Lanka Elections: Dissanayake Addresses Rally In Jaffna

The UN climate conference has been billed as the “finance COP” as countries are due to set a new global climate finance goal this year. Ahead of COP30 in Brazil next year, they are also expected to submit strong national climate commitments - also known as Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs.

World Leaders Skip COP29 Summit In Baku

Teen smartphone addiction is becoming a pressing concern, as many teens spend countless hours on their screens, raising alarms among experts about the effects on their mental health and social skills. However, a new trend is emerging. Surveys reveal that teens are now taking steps to cut back on screen time and regain control of their lives. Watch the story for more details.

Teens Ditch Screens: A New Trend Emerges

Israel said it was opening a new humanitarian aid crossing into the Gaza Strip amid mounting U.S. pressure to get more assistance to Palestinians struggling with shortages of food and shelter since the Israel-Hamas war began. Israel did not say when the crossing would open.

Israel Defense Force Planning To Give New Crossing Near Gaza

Ferocious wildfires force Californians to evacuate as homes and buildings burn

California: Ferocious Wildfires Force Californians To Evacuate As Homes and Buildings Burn

UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030. On a visit to Poland, the Prime Minister launches plan to steadily increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade – reaching £87 billion a year in 2030.

UK Set To Increase Defence Budget

Pakistan: 24 Killed, Dozens Inured In Pakistan Railway Station Bomb Blast

SEBI Chief Under Anti-Corruption Scrutiny. The SEBI chief Madhabi Buch has skipped the Parliamentary accounts committee the PAC deposition scheduled for October 24th. She cited personal work which cannot be avoided as the reason for not attending the meeting. Watch to know more.

SEBI Chief Under Anti-Corruption Scrutiny