Saudi Arabia's industry and mineral resources minister, Bandar Alkhorayef, is leading a delegation on a tour of East Asia this week. The visit, which includes stops in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Singapore, is focused on enhancing cooperation with Chinese companies in the automotive and automation sectors.

Saudi Arabia eyes auto & tech deals in East Asia tour

Poland on Sunday marked 85 years since the outbreak of World War II during an annual commemoration ceremony held at dawn to remember Nazi Germany’s first attacks that triggered the deadly conflict.

Poland marks 85 years since World War II outbreak

Israel's offensive in Gaza continues at least 11 people including a woman and a child were killed as an airstrike hit a school sheltering displaced Palestinians. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli raids in West Bank enters day 6, 27 killed so far

Israel-Hamas war: 11 killed in strike on school sheltering displaced Palestinians

Families of Israeli hostages and organisations representing them took to streets on Sunday to protest against the Netanyahu government after the Israel Defence Forces found six bodies in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War: Anger grows in Israel after Hamas kills 6 hostages in Gaza

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Heavy rainfall caused significant disruptions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, leading to severe flooding and waterlogging. The weather forecast predicts more rain due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal. Watch in for more details!

India: Torrential rains kill 8 in Andhra Pradesh & one in Telangana

Things are beginning to unravel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after six bodies of hostages were found from an underground tunnel in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas denies responsibility for the death of hostages

The month of August witnessed a bunch of moviegoers in India rushing to the nearest theaters. Here’s a list of all the movies which played a huge role in bringing the crowd back to the theaters.

Movies that became crowd pullers in India

Massive protests swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that PM Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Massive protests hit Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza

Online scams are often thought of as a threat primarily to older adults like parents or grandparents who might be less known with the internet however it's actually the younger who are constantly connected generation particularly known as Gen Z that is most at risk. Watch in for more details!

Gen Z loses the most to online scams, report reveals

Rescuers have found 17 bodies after helicopter crashed with 22 people aboard in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Watch in for more details!

Russia's Kamchatka helicopter crash: 17 bodies recovered in search operations

A nature reserve in northwest China has set up artificial nests for raptorial birds to ensure harmonious co-existence between wild birds and power transmission facilities. The Sanjiangyuan area is home to approximately 300 rare bird species, including more than 20 raptors. The Sanjiangyuan nature reserve was established there to better protect natural resources and wild animals.

China nature reserve seeks co-existence of wild birds & power supply facilities

Rain fury in India has brought two southern states - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - to a standstill. At least 17 have died and thousands have been evacuated from various parts of the two states, as incessant rain continues to cause devastation and widespread flooding. Over 100 trains have been cancelled, and many have been diverted.

India: Torrential rains ravage Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

Tensions have resurfaced in India's Northeastern State of Manipur as two people were killed and nine others injured in a gun and bomb attack by suspected militants. Watch in for more details!

Manipur violence: Manipur Home Department accuses militants of undermining peace efforts

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Happiness among young Americans is in steep decline, and while social media often gets the blame, the economic landscape may be the real culprit. The U.S. dropped eight spots in this year’s World Happiness Report, now ranking 23rd.

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China and the Philippines have traded accusations over an incident involving their ships in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday (August 31).&nbsp;According to Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intentionally rammed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) ship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, three times on Saturday, at Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, located in the West Philippine Sea. In other news, as the protests rage on&nbsp;over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31)&nbsp;stressed that the country needs faster decisions in cases related to atrocities against women.&nbsp;

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China and the Philippines have traded accusations over an incident involving their ships in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday (August 31).&nbsp;According to Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intentionally rammed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) ship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, three times on Saturday, at Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, located in the West Philippine Sea.

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As the protests rage on&nbsp;over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31)&nbsp;stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women.&nbsp;

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (Aug 31) postponed the assembly poll date for the northern state of Haryana to October 5. Earlier, the polls were scheduled to be held on October 1. The date for election results has also been changed to October 8, from October 4.

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A helicopter with 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday (Aug 31). In a statement, the Federal Air Transport Agency said that the Mi-8 helicopter took off close to the&nbsp;Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka region, but did not arrive at its destination as scheduled.

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Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Aug 31) said that New Delhi&nbsp;has a “special China problem,” adding that the state of bilateral ties warrants heavy scrutiny of investments from the communist country.

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The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.

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Japan&nbsp;lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered&nbsp;Japanese waters on Saturday, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military in less than a week.

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"Is there anywhere that's more fun to be than a Trump rally," said former United States President Donald Trump after&nbsp;another security breach took place during his political campaign in Pennsylvania. News agency Associated Press (AP)&nbsp;reported that a man stormed into the media gallery at the Johnstown rally as the Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;delivered his speech on Friday (Aug 30). The man almost entered the press area but was pulled down by a group of people and later subdued with a taser.

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India's Rubina Francis won the fifth medal for the country at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 with a bronze in women's 10m air pistol SH1 Final on Saturday (Aug 31).

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After the release of the Hema Committee report, the entire 17-member executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movies Artistes (AMMA) including the president of the association and superstar Mohanlal resigned.&nbsp;Several questions were raised about the actor's silence on the crucial matter. And, now&nbsp;the actor has finally broken his silence, saying that he's not part of the “power group” mentioned in the report.
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China and the Philippines have traded accusations over an incident involving their ships in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday (August 31). According to Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intentionally rammed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) ship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, three times on Saturday, at Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, located in the West Philippine Sea.

China and the Philippines have traded accusations over an incident involving their ships in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday (August 31). According to Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intentionally rammed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) ship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, three times on Saturday, at Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, located in the West Philippine Sea. In other news, as the protests rage on over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31) stressed that the country needs faster decisions in cases related to atrocities against women. Click on the headlines to read more Watch | Philippine ship rammed by ‘unprovoked’ Chinese coastguard China and the Philippines have traded accusations over an incident involving their ships in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday (August 31). According to Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intentionally rammed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) ship, BRP Teresa Magbanua, three times on Saturday, at Escoda Shoal, also known as Sabina Shoal, located in the West Philippine Sea. PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women As the protests rage on over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31) stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women. ECI defers Haryana assembly poll date to October 5, new counting date announced The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (Aug 31) postponed the assembly poll date for the northern state of Haryana to October 5. Earlier, the polls were scheduled to be held on October 1. The date for election results has also been changed to October 8, from October 4. Helicopter with 22 onboard goes missing in Russia's Far East A helicopter with 22 people on board went missing in Russia's Far East on Saturday (Aug 31). In a statement, the Federal Air Transport Agency said that the Mi-8 helicopter took off close to the Vachkazhets volcano in the Kamchatka region, but did not arrive at its destination as scheduled. ‘Never said won’t do trade with China,’ Jaishankar on India’s special problem Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Aug 31) said that New Delhi has a “special China problem,” adding that the state of bilateral ties warrants heavy scrutiny of investments from the communist country. Greece declares state of emergency over flood of dead fish The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday. Tokyo lodges protest as Chinese Navy survey ship enters Japanese waters Japan lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Saturday, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military in less than a week. Watch: Another security breach at Trump’s Pennsylvania rally as man storms into press gallery "Is there anywhere that's more fun to be than a Trump rally," said former United States President Donald Trump after another security breach took place during his political campaign in Pennsylvania. News agency Associated Press (AP) reported that a man stormed into the media gallery at the Johnstown rally as the Republican presidential candidate delivered his speech on Friday (Aug 30). The man almost entered the press area but was pulled down by a group of people and later subdued with a taser. Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis shoots bronze for India's fifth medal India's Rubina Francis won the fifth medal for the country at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 with a bronze in women's 10m air pistol SH1 Final on Saturday (Aug 31). Mohanlal breaks silence on Hema report, defends AMMA: Wrongdoers should be... After the release of the Hema Committee report, the entire 17-member executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movies Artistes (AMMA) including the president of the association and superstar Mohanlal resigned. Several questions were raised about the actor's silence on the crucial matter. And, now the actor has finally broken his silence, saying that he's not part of the “power group” mentioned in the report.

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A Chinese video game has become an instant hit. But influencers and reviewers who were given early access to the game, were strictly told to not talk about Covid-19, isolation, or Chinese policy while promoting the game.

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A bacterial infection is causing sudden deaths. Listeria infections are caused by a hardy type of bacteria. The scary part is it can survive and even thrive during refrigeration. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

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Why is the Israel defence minister against the pm? Molly Gambhir tells you about the war that Israel is fighting within.

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#Gravitas | As per reports, a mining boss in Australia allegedly said he does not want staff to step out for coffee breaks. On the contrary, 15,000 kilometres away, the UK Government is planning on introducing a four-day workweek for full-time employees.

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#Gravitas For nearly 36 months, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl hailing from Thane district has been separated from her parents and placed in foster care in Germany. The incident has sparked concerns and diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing her back to India. As per reports, India's Ministry of External Affairs is actively working to secure the return of the young girl and reunite her with her parents.

Indian Girl Taken Away from Parents in Germany Three Years Ago

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