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Washington D.C. [USA], Oct. 22 : A new study adds to accumulating evidence that high-potency cannabis in associated with an increased risk of users becoming dependent on cannabis.

Estimates suggest around 182 million people worldwide use cannabis each year, a number that could rise as legalisation of recreational use and/or medical use increases. Roughly nine percent of people who try cannabis will become dependent on it at some point in their lifetime. People who are dependent on cannabis are often unable to cut down or quit, despite experiencing persistent negative effects from the drug.

London [UK], Oct. 22 : Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has claimed that President Barack Obama and the United States are despised around the world, which is driving countries such as the Philippines into the arms of its adversaries.

"The world hates our president. The world hates us. You saw what happened with the Philippines after years and years and years; they're now looking to Russia and China, because they don't feel good about the weak America" the Guardian quoted Trump, as saying at a Friday rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

London [England], Oct. 22 : There's a new Cumberbatch on the way!

Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter are all set to embrace parenthood for the second time, a representative confirmed, reports the Mirror.

"Everyone is absolutely thrilled," said the spokesman.

Recently, the 40-year-old actor was spotted with his stunning wife at the Hollywood premiere of 'Doctor Strange,' where they were practically inseparable on the red carpet.

Reports suggest that the happy couple announced the news on the red carpet at the premiere.

The 38-year-old English avant-garde theatre and opera director claimed to have hidden a small baby bump under her stunning floor-length black dress at the bash, while Cumberbatch looked dapper in a dark velvet suit.

Jammu [India], Oct. 22 : In a massive crackdown on terrorism in the valley, two locals Jaish-e-Mohammad militants have been arrested in Kanispora area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir.

The militants were nabbed in a joint search operation launched last night by the 52 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operation Group (SOG) Baramulla.

Ammunition besides an AK 47, a pistol and grenades were recovered from them, including Jaish and Hizbul Mujahideen stamps.

Meanwhile, in a major breakthrough regarding national security, a Pakistani spy was arrested in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir as he was making attempts to escape.

The spy named Bodh Raj was held along with two Pakistani SIM cards and a map showing deployment of forces was also seized from him.

New Delhi [India], Oct. 22 : Continuing his patriotic fervour post ' Airlift' and ' Rustom,' Akshay Kumar recently announced his upcoming venture 'Gold,' that depicts the story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation.

The actor took to his Twitter handle to share the first look of the movie and wrote alongside, "Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation, #GOLD coming to you on 15th August, 2018!"

Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, 'Gold' will be Reema Kagti's third directorial venture, after 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.' and 'Talaash,' which will hit the screens on the 2018 Independence Day.

They too took to their respective Twitter handle to share the excitement.

Beijing [China], Oct. 22 : China has urged Japan to stop inciting regional conflict over the South China Sea dispute and play a constructive role in regional peace and stability.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying on Friday said at a press briefing, "We urge the Japanese side to immediately stop driving a wedge among regional countries and play a constructive role to regional peace and stability."

She made the remarks upon being asked about a Kyodo News report, saying the Japanese Government is increasingly worried and plans to urge the Philippines to respect the South China Sea arbitration ruling as Chinese and Philippine leaders agreed to set aside relevant disputes in the South China Sea.