The US Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by half a percentage point, in its first cut since 2020. Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon in an apparent second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up. For all the latest world news, analysis and updates, NDTV's show The World 24X7 with Parmeshwar Bawa is your one-stop shop.