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Afghanistan Taliban forces launch strike at Pakistan; Islamabad retaliates: Sources

The attack follows Pakistan's last week strikes that dismantled Taliban training camps, killing insurgent leaders, and escalating the regional conflict further.

The Batman 2 delayed: Robert Pattinson's movie will release in 2027

Warner Bros has shifted the release date of Robert Pattinson's The Batman 2. The movie has been delayed for a year and will release on Oct 2, 2026.

Pakistan launches overnight airstrike on Afghanistan, targets Taliban hideouts

At least six explosions have been reported at the Pakistan Taliban camp, sources told WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick

BGT 2024-25: Nitish Reddy achieves historic feat with maiden Test ton

Sports Cricket Nitish Kumar Reddy is now the third youngest batter to score his maiden Test ton in Australia behind legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant.

BGT: ‘Could have dismissed him 6-7 times…,’ Bumrah on Konstas' attack

A day after topping the bowling chart, a 19-year-old Test debutant Sam Konstas smashed him for 34 runs in his first spell – the most by any batter against him in Tests thus far.

Manmohan Singh Funeral: Last rites held at Nigambodh ghat in Delhi

India news | The ceremony takes place at Nigambodh Ghat, a site often used for prominent cremations in the capital. The Ministry of Home Affairs also announced a seven-day national mourning period, lasting until January 1, 2024.

Fertilising marijuana plants with bat poo kills two men in New York

Bat faeces contain lots of nutrients that are good for plants. But, sometimes they can also have a fungus that can prove deadly for some people

Pakistan: Several Terrorists, 2 Security Personnel Killed In Anti-Terror Operation

Two security personnel were killed, and 11 others injured during an anti-terror operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police. Watch to know more!

India: Delhi breaks 101-year-old record with highest rain in December

India News | The primary weather station for the Indian national capital, the Safdarjung Observatory, recorded 30.2 mm of water showers between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Friday. 

U.S. Stocks Showing Signs Of Wavering | World Business Watch

A decline in the world's leading tech firms hit wall street stocks in the final stretch of an exceptional year. Despite the exuberance around the trump trade and the fervor for AI, it has been a challenging year for generating profits across asset classes.

China Dominates EV Sales In 2024 | World Business Watch

Electric vehicles had a groundbreaking year in 2024, with global sales growing 25% year-over-year to 15.2 million units. China continued to dominate the ev landscape, with EVs accounting for 50% of new car sales by july, including both pure electric and plug-in hybrids.

Global Disruptions Slow India’s Exports | World Business Watc

India’s contribution to global trade has grown significantly over the last two decades.

Trump Marvels At Tech Honchos' Attention | World Business Watch

The trump-vance inaugural committee is on the brink of a new record in inaugural fundraising. Pledged contributions have already exceeded the committee's 150 million dollar fundraising objective.

Manmohan Singh Funeral: Congress Leaders Pay Last Respects

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92, in the national capital on Thursday (Dec 26), Delhi's All India Medical Institute (AIIMS) confirmed in a press release. Watch in for more details!

China Avoids Rate Cut For 2025 Pressures | World Business Watch

China kept its powder dry for next year in anticipation of a probable escalation in trade hostilities with the U.S. Beijing refrained from a rate cut, while it drained the most cash since 2014 using a one-year policy tool.

As it happened | Manmohan Singh Funeral: Former Indian PM's cremation concludes

As India bids farewell to one of its most respected leaders, former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, stay tuned to WION's coverage for comprehensive details on the proceedings and more.

BREAKING: Taliban Attack Pakistan, 19 Soldiers Killed | WION

At least 19 Pakistani forces were killed in clashes between Pakistani and Afghan border guards at border posts in the two countries. Watch to know more!

Foreign Investments In Israel Picked Up | World Business Watch | WION News

Despite Israel's involvement in a multifront conflict in Lebanon and Gaza and its direct fire exchange with Iran, foreign investments in the nation increased in the first half of 2024.

BGT 2024-25: Gavaskar livid with 'terrible selection' of Rishabh Pant

Sports Cricket News BGT: Pant tried to play a ramp shot from outside off to leg side which took a leading edge and ballooned towards off side and he was caught out at MCG on Day 3.