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Mozambique's Daniel Chapo sworn in as new president post-election unrest

World: Taking the oath, Chapo vowed "to devote all my energies to defending, promoting and consolidating national unity, human rights, democracy and the well-being of the Mozambican people".

Simpsons predict 'no internet on 16 Jan 2025',  leaves internet in splits

World | Trending | Several social media have been sharing the wild theory on Instagram, in which The Simpsons shows a scenario where a global internet outage occurs.

Skoda Auto reports 6.9% growth in global deliveries for 2024

Autonews | Skoda declined to disclose details on falling sales in India and China, but industry analysts say the problems may be intensifying competition and wavering economies.

Biden administration finalises crackdown on Chinese vehicles in US

Autonews | Beginning with the 2027 model year, the new regulations ban Chinese software on connected vehicles, and starting in 2029, restrict hardware.

Havana to free prisoners after removal from US terror list

Cuba will release 553 prisoners after the United States removed the country from its list of terrorism sponsors. The White House said President Joe Biden was removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism in one of his last official acts before Donald Trump is sworn in next Monday. Watch to know more!

Delhi Liquor Policy case: ED gets Centres nod to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case

In fresh trouble for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Delhi election, the Union Home Ministry has given the go-ahead to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute the former Chief Minister in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped liquor policy.

Hamas accused of making 'false claims' about Israel's demands to avoid finalising ceasefire deal: Report

World: The Israeli and Arab mediators have pointed out that a deal is hours or days away from being signed in Qatar; however, no final agreement has been announced yet. 

Why is Mark Zuckerberg firing employees in Meta ahead of FY2025?

Trending | SCIENCE & TECH | Business & Economy | World | In a memo to staff, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that he has decided to "move out low-performers faster" as 2025 would be an "intense year."

Will Trump's 'End Russia War' Plan Leave Ukraine With Heavy Compromise? | WION Originals

During his Presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed he would end the war in Ukraine. Later, Trump watered down his promise, saying he would bring Russia and Ukraine to the ‘negotiating table’. The promise comes from a President who has lost patience with America's costly involvement in the war. Watch to know more!

NewJeans staff films vacate Hybe dorms

There’s a surprising update on the NewJeans vs. ADOR feud involving an incident that occurred after the girls left their dorm. Watch in for more details!

Sergei Lavrov bats for India's inclusion in the Afghanistan Quad

Moscow has called for adding India to the Quad grouping on Afghanistan which currently has China, Pakistan, Iran and Russia. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday (Jan 14) at a briefing: "It is more important to strengthen trust within the SCO [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation], within the format that is currently working on Afghanistan (Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran). We are confident that the inclusion of India would be the right step."

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif orders investigation into controversial advertisement

The backlash on social media raised by the ad on the resumption of Pakistan state-run PIA flights to Paris has prompted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to step in. The social media post was criticized online due to its resemblance to the 9/11 terror attacks in the United States. Watch in for more details!

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and The Jonas Brothers collaborating for a holiday movie

Entertainment Bollywood | Priyanka Chopra is teaming up with the Jonas Brothers again. This time not for a music video or song but for a holiday film.

Assembly elections: Arvind Kejriwal files nomination from New Delhi constituency

India news: "AAP will form the government with full majority," he told reporters."I want to request the people of Delhi to vote based on work and not abuses," he said.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake aims to strengthen ties with China

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is in China, he kicked off a 4-day state visit to the country on Tuesday, marking his first visit to China after taking office. Watch in for more details!

Iran's President Says His Country 'Never' Tried To Assassinate President-Elect Donald Trump | WION

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied suggestions that his country plotted to kill United States President-elect Donald Trump after two previous attempts on his life in 2024. Watch to know more!

Maha Kumbh 2025: Sadhvi Bhagawati performs hawan, recalls first 'Amrit Snan'

India news | Trending: Amrit Snan was a divine event. I was thinking about what good deeds I did in my past life when I got this opportunity to attend this event, Bhagawati said.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches two private lunar landers aboard Falcon 9

Science & tech | Trending | The SpaceX rocket was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida around 01:00 local time on Wednesday (Jan 15).

Pakistan and Bangladesh Strengthen Defence Ties Amid Regional Challenges | WION | World News

In another sign of the warming up of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, top army officials from both sides met on Tuesday (Jan 14) at the Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) in Rawalpindi. Watch in for more details!