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When Yograj Singh, Yuvraj’s father, wanted to kill an ex-India captain

Sports, Cricket: Yograj, who played one Test and six ODIs (during the early 80s) before the former India skipper Kapil Dev dropped him, explained why he spared Kapil’s life.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu updates Biden on 'progress' in Gaza hostage deal talks

US President Joe Biden has stressed the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of the hostages. Watch in for more details!

Deadly landslides hit Brazil after torrential rain

Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 dead, with nine dying in the city of Ipatinga, where 80 mm of rain fell in the space of just an hour.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Sangam Draws 60 Lakh Devotees As 45-day-event Begins Today | WION EXCLUSIVE

The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the world's largest human gathering, commenced early Monday on Paush Purnima. For a holy dip, an immense wave of devotees flocked to the Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Approximately 1.5 crore pilgrims from India and abroad are expected to participate under stringent security arrangements, marking the auspicious occasion with reverence and unity. Watch to know more!

Croatia's Milanovic wins 2nd five-year term

Croatia's populist incumbent president, Zoran Milanovic, was re-elected by a wide margin on Jan. 12, election results show. Milanovic defeated Dragan Primorac, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s HDZ party candidate, by a margin of 74.7% to 25.3%, with 99% of polls reporting. Watch this report for more details!

Den of Thieves 2 snatches top spot in North America box office

Gross meantime noted that the 2024 domestic box office, while ending with a strong six-week stretch, finished about three percent below 2023 -- and roughly 24 percent below the average of the three pre-pandemic years. 

Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar declares overseas income, offers to pay tax in letter to finance minister

India news | The conman expressed his willingness to pay Rs 7,640 crore in taxes on the declared income, under the taxation framework of India, in a letter issued by his lawyer.

LA Wildfires Push California Insurance Market To Its Limit | World Business Watch | WION

The los Angeles fires threaten to destabilize California's $10 trillion residential property market. The wildfire also pushes California's insurance market to its limit. JPMorgan Chase estimates the insured damages covered could top $20 billion in what's almost certain to become the costliest wildfire in U.S. History.

Trump's Deportation Plan Could Cost U.S. $500 Bn | World Business Watch | WION

Donald Trump's proposed mass deportations of undocumented immigrants could have profound economic consequences for the United States. As per the University of California, an extreme scale of the proposed deportations could cost the u.S. Economy up to $500 billion.

Zayn Malik celebrates 32nd birthday with a CRAZY Last Of Us-themed cake

Enterainment | Hollywood | Lifestyle : Zayn Malik celebrated his 32nd birthday just how he likes it -- with family and a cake that is inspired by something he loves to binge-watch, the HBO series Last Of Us.

Us Retailers Scramble After Mexico's Apparel Tariff Move

Major disruptions are brewing in the u.S. Apparel supply chain after Mexico announced steep tariff increases on textiles and finished apparel products. Mexico introduced a 15 percent tariff on textiles and up to 35 percent on finished apparel imports, effective December 19.

'Amazon of the sea': This massive underwater jungle is a portal to visit 6 countries

The Coral Triangle is a vast marine ecosystem spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.

India: UP lawyer's twisted murder plot takes tragic turn as hitmen kill wrong 'target'

India, Trending : The preliminary probe revealed that Ahmed paid a gang of hitmen to kill the family members of the woman who ended up killing Mohammad Rizwan mistakenly, a taxi driver by profession.

UK Treasury Chief Pushes For Trade, Investment With China | World Business Watch | WION

The UK and China have revived their economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus. This marks the reopening of the UK-china economic and financial dialogue, a crucial platform that was suspended in 2019 due to the covid-19 pandemic and strained bilateral relations. The discussions coincide with a tumultuous period for UK markets, with finance minister reeves eyeing economic respite with this latest visit.

Dubai’s Luxury Homes See Price Moderation In 2025 | World Business Watch | WION

Dubai’s property market, one of the world’s most dynamic, is showing signs of slowing after a record-breaking price surge in 2024. Residential property prices surged by 20 percent last year, however, analysts predict a moderation in 2025, with a more modest 8 percent average rise. Watch in for more details!

Cues To Watch: US Inflation, Retail Sales In Spotlight | World Business Watch | WION

Strong U.S. Job growth shakes up fed expectations, pushing rate cuts further into 2025. With U.S. Inflation data on deck, all eyes are on whether the economy keeps its momentum—or stirs fresh concerns. Globally, key data from China, the UK, and Australia will set the tone for commodities, currencies, and investor sentiment this week. Take a look at this report for more...

Pakistan has edge over India in Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir

Sports, Cricket: While Pakistan has beaten India thrice in five outings in the Champions Trophy history, India's record against their arch-rivals in Dubai is phenomenal.

Indian Markets Tumble In 2025 | World Business Watch | WION

Indian equity markets saw significant weakness last week, with the nifty 50 and sensex plunging around 2.5%. The broader indices were hit harder, with midcap and smallcap indices dropping over 5%. This slump came as global and domestic factors weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Meghan Markle postpones premiere of Netflix show amid Los Angeles Wildfires

Entertainment, Hollywood: Meghan Markle's lifestyle show was scheduled to release on Netflix on January 15. Due to the ongoing devastation caused by the LA Wildfires, the show will now drop in March.