A recent report from Microsoft has revealed that Russia China and Iran are increasingly Outsourcing cyber espionage and hacking activities to criminal networks and this trend is alarming Cyber Security Experts and National security officials alike who say it blurs the line between state directed attacks and the work of profit driven hackers. Watch in for more details!

Russia, China, Iran Outsource Hacking To Cyber-Criminals: Report

Following a collision with a Chinese vessel in contested waters last week, China accused two Philippine ships of violating its sovereignty. Watch in for more details!

China Accuses Philippine Ships Of Violating Sovereignty Following Latest Collision

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be visiting Lebanon on Friday for security guarantees of her country's troops. This comes as UN peacekeepers came under fire amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Watch for more details!

Israel-Lebanon War: UN Security Council Concerned Over Attacks On UNIFIL Troops

Lebanon's Hezbollah group has released a video of what it claims are the projections of its Advanced Qader-2 missiles against Central Israel's Tel Aviv City. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Claims To Have Targeted Tel Aviv With Qader-2 Missiles

Just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the idea of a ceasefire in Lebanon the Israeli military launched strikes in South Beirut. Several explosions were heard in the capital and fumes of black smoke could be seen bellowing between buildings. Watch in for more details!

West Asia Crisis: US Raises Concerns With Israel Over Bombing Campaign Of Beirut

'Catastrophe Bonds' seem like a smart way to combat the impact of climate change. However, they may not be helpful to vulnerable countries in the event of a calamity. Take a look at this next report based on Bloomberg green's investigation...

Disparity In Insurance Payouts In Spotlight

Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem Oct 15 that...the group has the right to attack anywhere in Israel since Israel targeted all of Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

Hezbollah Deputy Chief Says The Group Has The Right To Attack Anywhere In Israel

The World Bank has raised alarms on the dim economic outlook for Pacific economies. Growth across the Pacific islands is projected to slow to 3.6% in 2024, a significant decline from 5.8% in 2023.

Digital Divide Hinders Growth In Pacific Islands

Nature has always been our ally in fighting climate change....Our oceans, forests, and soils, the planet's natural carbon sinks have absorbed about half of all human carbon emissions to maintain earth's equilibrium.....Watch this report for more details!

2023 Heatwave Shatters Climate Balance

As Israel battles the Hezbollah group, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is engaged in a public rift with French President Emmanuel Macron. The spat began with when Macron upped the pressure on Israel to abide by UN's decisions. He told his cabinet that Netanyahu must not forget that Israel was created by a decision of the United Nations. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Netanyahu Tells Macron He Opposes 'Unilateral Ceasefire' In Lebanon

India's External Affairs Minister is in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts the their 23rd SCO Summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch in for more details!

SCO Meeting In Pakistan: S Jaishankar 1st Indian Foreign Minister To Visit Pak In A Decade

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: - Israel Strikes Rock Southern Beirut - US 'threatens' to block military aid to Israel - Israel vs Hezbollah: Fifty projectiles fired from Lebanon: Israel - North Korea Army Recruitment: Over 1.4 mn N Koreans signed up for army past week: Pyongyang - Lufthansa Airlines Fine $4 Mn: US fines Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish people - Race To The White House: Georgia halts hand-counting legislation for ballots

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NASA on Monday (Oct 14) successfully launched its Europa Clipper mission aboard the powerful SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida for a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa - one of Jupiter's many moons to find alien life. Watch in for more details!

Europa Clipper: Unveiling The Secrets Of Jupiter's Moon

The US Presidential elections less are than a month away. WION brings you the latest on what's happening in the political landscape in the US: - Harris To Sit Down For Fox News Interview - Harris Unveils Policy For Black Male Voters - Trump Wants Hush Money Case In Federal Court - Trump: Radical Leftists A Threat To Elections

US Elections 2024: Harris To Sit Down For Fox News Interview

Official campaigning for the October 27 general election began in Japan on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks a new mandate and to rebuild public trust in politics, which has been harmed by a slush funds scandal engulfing his ruling party.

Campaigning begins for Japan's Parliamentary Election; Over 1,100 Candidates To Contest In Polls

A day after the Iran backed group's drone attack on an Israeli base killed four soldiers and wounded dozens Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has wowed to hit Hezbollah without Mercy. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel PM Vows To Continue To Strike Hezbollah Without Mercy

China has accused the United States of engaging in large-scale cyber espionage, alleging that U.S. intelligence agencies have been conducting widespread hacking operations targeting Chinese institutions. The accusation comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations, particularly in areas of technology and cybersecurity. Chinese officials claim that U.S. cyber activities have compromised sensitive information from government agencies, research institutions, and key industries. This marks the latest development in the ongoing cyber conflict between China and the U.S., further straining diplomatic relations. Both sides have traded similar allegations in the past, fueling concerns about the broader implications for global cybersecurity.

China Accuses U.S. Of Large -Scale Cyber Espionage

Considering the extremely heavy rainfall predicted over Chennai and its three adjoining districts on Wednesday (Oct 16), the Tamil Nadu Government has requested that 13 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams be on standby for deployment. Accordingly, the NDRF has readied 13 teams, with 30 personnel each, for immediate deployment. Watch in for more details!

Chennai Rain Alert: Chief Minister MK Stalin Convenes Meeting To Review Preparedness

Pakistan: Suicide bombers dressed as women in burqas killed four people as they stormed a remote police base where a funeral was being held and this comes as the capital Islamabad is under strict security lockdown ahead of the gathering of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit this week. Watch in for more details!

SCO Meeting In Pakistan: SCO Meet To Be Attended By India, China, Iran And Russia

Shares in British gambling companies have dropped sharply, erasing over $2.6 billion in market value. This comes after reports that treasury officials are considering tax hikes of up to $3.9 billion for the sector.

Gambling Stocks Slide As UK Government Considers Higher Taxes

India announced its decision to withdraw its high commissioner and several "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's efforts to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Trudeau's Hostility Towards India Has Long Been In Evidence: MEA

China is facing a historic demographic shift, with its population declining for the first time in 60 years. With a rapidly ageing population and plummeting fertility rates, experts warn of looming Labour shortages and economic challenges. This report explores china’s changing dynamics and broader implications for the already struggling economy. Take a look…

China's Low Fertility & Ageing Crisis: What’s Next For The Economy?

A bloomberg report quoting sources showed that china has started a tax on the ultra-wealthy's profits from overseas investments, a policy that had been neglected for a long time. The sources said some wealthy individuals were told in recent months to conduct self-assessments. In some cases, they were summoned by tax authorities for meetings to evaluate potential payments, including those in arrears from past years. Watch in for more details!

China Moves To Tax The Ultra-rich For Overseas Investment Gains

Recent research from the Kyiv school of economics reveals a significant rise in Russia's capacity to transport oil using shadow fleet. A shadow fleet, also known as a dark fleet, refers to a group of ships or vessels that employ covert tactics to secretly transport sanctioned goods. Watch in for more details!

Sanctions Struggle To Contain Russian Oil

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