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World Cup 2023 on October 22. When Virat Kohli was close to scoring a century, the viewership crossed an impressive 4 crore. The numbers surged to 4.3 crore as Ravindra Jadeja steered India to victory, marking their first win over New Zealand in the ICC World Cup since 2003.

IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Monday arrived in India on an official visit. «A warm welcome to DG @iaeaorg @rafaelmgrossi as he arrives on his first visit to India as Director-General of IAEA. His visit will further strengthen India-IAEA ties across diverse sectors,» Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote on 'X'. The IAEA is a centre for cooperation in the nuclear field and seeks to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies, as per the IAEA's official website. Grossi assumed office as the IAEA's sixth Director General on December 3, 2019.

Biden administration has advised Israel to delay a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, hoping to buy time for hostage negotiations and to allow more humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians in the sealed-off enclave, according to several U.S. officials. U.S.

Oil prices eased on Monday as aid convoys started to arrive in the Gaza Strip over the weekend amid diplomatic efforts to contain a conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from spreading to the wider oil-rich region. Brent crude futures fell 60 cents to $91.56 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost 61 cent to trade at $87.47 a barrel at 0038 GMT. For the past week, contracts rose more than 1% for a second consecutive weekly jump, on fear of potential supply disruption if the Israel-Hamas war grows into a wider confrontation in the Middle East, the world's biggest oil-supplying region. «Israel agreed to hold off its attack on Hamas following pressure from the U.S.,» ANZ Research said in a client note.

A growing number of French stores are accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment – ranging from large shopping malls to traditional restaurants.

horror enthusiasts are preparing for their spooky movie marathons. One film making its way to the streaming platform is "The Nun 2," the sequel to the 2018 bone-chilling movie. Released on September 8, 2023, this supernatural horror, part of The Conjuring franchise, is now set to stream after nearly two months in theaters, continuing the story four years after the first film.

By Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh

The Rugby World Cup semi-finals were meant to be blowouts, with New Zealand and South Africa cruising into the final. And while those heavy favourites did ultimately make it, these were two dramatically different matches that could have big implications for next weekend’s title clash.

Canada's National Department of Defence said on Saturday that Israel was not behind the Al-Ahli hospital strike in Gaza on Oct. 17. «Analysis conducted independently by the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command indicates with a high degree of confidence that Israel did not strike the Al-Ahli hospital on 17 October 2023,» it said in a statement.

By Michelle Nichols

The draft text, seen by Reuters, calls for the protection of civilians — including those who are trying to get to safety — notes that states must comply with international law when responding to «terrorist attacks», and urges the «continuous, sufficient and unhindered» delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip. It was not immediately clear if or when the United States planned to put the draft resolution to a vote. To pass, a resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by Russia, China, the United States, France or Britain.

Reuters, called for the protection of civilians including those who are trying to get to safety, notes that states must comply with international law when responding to "terrorist attacks", and urges the "continuous, sufficient and unhindered" delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported. However, it was not immediately clear if or when the United States planned to put the draft resolution to a vote.

Paris | South Africa pulled off a great escape to beat England 16-15 at the death and keep its title defence at the Rugby World Cup alive, setting up a blockbuster final against old rival New Zealand.

Also Read: Israel-Hamas War LIVE Updates 3. US President Joe Biden has sought more than $105 billion from Congress as part of a package aimed at delivering security assistance to address the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, CNN reported. Biden said, “The request will help mitigate the global humanitarian impacts of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine and of Hamas' horrific attacks on Israel, including by extending humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza." 4.

Eric Cantona, the iconic French footballer who transitioned into acting and now, music, is preparing for his first-ever UK and Ireland tour. The multi-talented 57-year-old, who is credited with popularizing the shout «Ooh ahh Cantona,» has published a four-track EP called «I'll Make My Own Heaven» in advance of the live performances, which begin on Thursday in Manchester. With a sound that has been compared to Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and Serge Gainsbourg, Cantona is poised to leave his mark in the music industry while admitting to having modest guitar talents.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd on Friday announced three acquisitions valued at over Rs 380 crore in aerospace, health and medical sectors to strengthen its non-automotive businesses further. The aerospace division of Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) is building its capabilities in a phased and strategic manner, enabling it to offer a much wider range of services to aerospace OEMs, the company said in a statement.

Financial planner Sean Caldwell and son Jacob Caldwell discuss the benefits of saving early in life on 'The Big Money Show.'

Crypto behemoth Binance has introduced new fiat alliances to provide Euro transactions. The exchange confirmed that the initiative has commenced and users have already migrated to the new services.

There are many who believe this weekend’s semi-finals are merely formalities ahead of a Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa in Paris on Saturday week.

The Palace of Versailles was forced to evacuate visitors for the fourth time in less than a week for a security check after a bomb alert

Investing.com — The Dow closed lower Thursday as investors weighed a surge in the 10-year Treasury yield, mixed quarterly results and remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.