'That's an irony when you look at him': Iyer makes honest Sooryavanshi admission

Russia's pneumonic plague scare: Nearly 200 quarantined after lab worker's death

Nikkei jumps 2.5% above 70,000 to three-month high as AI stocks rally

Japan's Nikkei index experienced a remarkable rise of over 2% on Monday, breaking the 70,000 mark for the first time in three months. The surge was largely driven by chip manufacturers like Tokyo Electron and Advantest, while Kioxia's contribution fell short. The optimistic trend in Japanese stocks was fueled by Wall Street's strong performance, stemming from weaker US jobs data alleviating rate hike anxieties.

No classes in 500 schools on Monday: Why are France students protesting

In response to escalating student protests regarding education quality, France is set to close up to 500 high schools. Students are advocating for enhanced teaching staff and better resources to combat overcrowding and failing infrastructures. The unrest has led to significant clashes between police and demonstrators, prompting numerous arrests. Amid this turmoil, the government has vowed to enhance educational facilities and maintain classes.

Israeli Agencies Flagged Foreign Flight Threats, Transport Body Ignored Them: Report

The report comes amid investigations into a "terrorist attack" on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, in which an Omani co-pilot stabbed the captain while trying to take control of the aircraft.