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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!

Cecilia Sala, 29, a well-known reporter, was arrested on December 19, though news of her detention only surfaced on Friday. The reason for her arrest has not been disclosed.

The Israeli military unleashed a significant air assault on parts of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in retaliation for the group’s missile attacks against Israel, striking back at an adversary more than a thousand miles away.

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! Live: Manmohan Singh’s Final Journey | India bids teary eyed farewell to Former PM Manmohan Singh

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for an end to the recent wave of mass killings that has alarmed the nation, instructing local governments to prevent future "extreme cases." While incidents involving drivers plowing into pedestrians or knife-wielding attackers are not uncommon in China, the recent surge has drawn heightened attention. Watch to know more!

Cecilia Sala, 29, a well-known reporter, was arrested on December 19, though news of her detention only surfaced on Friday. The reason for her arrest has not been disclosed.

In Uttar Pradesh, India, preparations are underway for the Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in January 2025. The event is expected to draw over 400 million attendees, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. To ensure the safety of both pilgrims and tourists, significant improvements have been made to fire safety measures. Our special correspondent, Johan, has more on this development in the following report. Watch in for more details!

China's winter fishing season has finally kicked off, with thousands of fish hauled from the icy Lianhuan Lake. Fishermen are braving the frozen waters, pulling in the season's very first catch through chiseled ice holes, marking the beginning of the harvest season in the country's northwestern province. Watch in for more details!

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!

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!

Captain Harpreet Chandi, a former British Army officer from Derby, is taking on one of the toughest expeditions in history—a solo, unsupported trek to the North Pole. At 36, she aims to be the first woman to complete this nearly impossible journey, covering 500 miles of shifting sea ice in temperatures of minus 50°C. Watch in for more details!

Trump-Vance inaugural committee is on track to set a new record in inauguration fundraising, as pledged contributions have already surpassed its fundraising goal of $150 million. Watch in for more details!

Meanwhile, the last few days of U.S. President Joe Biden seemed to be fading away with little or no fanfare, as president-elect Donald Trump's actions took center stage. On Thursday, Biden, along with his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, arrived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for their New Year's break.

In this WION exclusive, Henri Arslanian, author and co-founder of a crypto hedge fund, shares insights into the evolving world of digital assets. Arslanian also delves into the debate between crypto and gold, as well as the role of young leaders in driving crypto adoption. Listen in to this insightful conversation.

Sick of choking on smog and fog? The hottest new travel trend is all about breathing easy! Forget the sights—tourists are now chasing the cleanest air on the planet. Want to inhale luxury with every step? Take a deep breath and check out this report...

The Christmas Day crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet near Kazakhstan has sparked an international debate over air safety in conflict zones. 38 of the 67 people on board died as investigators race against time, with competing narratives emerging about what brought down the aircraft. Watch in for more details!

The Houthi rebels have fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, marking a fresh escalation following Israeli bombings on Sana'a's International Airport. The Israeli Defense Minister has stated that the threat now lies in the skies. The conflict between the Houthis and Israeli forces is intensifying by the hour, with both Ben Gurion Airport and Sana'a International Airport coming under fierce attack. This marks the beginning of a new missile war in West Asia. Watch in for more details!

The political crisis has further deepened in South Korea, days after lawmakers impeached the now-suspended President Yoon Suk-Yeol. The acting president and the Prime Minister have also met with the same fate. Watch in for more details!

The political crisis has further deepened in South Korea, days after lawmakers impeached the now-suspended President Yoon Suk-Yeol. The acting president and the Prime Minister have also met with the same fate. Watch in for more details!