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As Ukrainian forces struggle to hold off Russia's army on the battlefield and Trump pushing for a ceasefire, there's now growing unease in Europe. NATO chief has publicly pulled up Zelensky for criticizing Olaf Scholz. This is at a time when another NATO member, Slovakia, is reaffirming its ties with Russia. So what's going on? Here's a report. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan is set to purchase 40 Chinese J-35 stealth fighter jets, marking China's first transfer of fifth-generation aircraft to a foreign ally. Watch this report for more details!

England Test team captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out for three months owing to recurrence of a hamstring tear as confirmed by the England Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday (Dec 23).

Ben Stokes, who was recently excluded from England’s white-ball series against India and the Champions Trophy 2025 squad is expected to return in May for the Test series against Zimbabwe. The 33-year-old will also miss the upcoming SA20 season, having limped off during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

Russian scientists have revealed the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth. The mammoth, an ancient species of elephant, was discovered in the permafrost-covered region of Yakutia. The 50,000-year-old female mammoth has been nicknamed Yana, after the river in whose basin it was discovered. Watch in for more details!

US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency, saying "it was not happening". Watch this report for more details!

Russian scientists have revealed the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth. The mammoth, an ancient species of elephant, was discovered in the permafrost-covered region of Yakutia. The 50,000-year-old female mammoth has been nicknamed Yana, after the river in whose basin it was discovered. Watch in for more details!

Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun has been summoned by the Hyderabad police in connection with the death of a woman who attended the premiere of his superhit film in Hyderabad and was caught in a stampede-like situation.

Pushpa 2 stampede case: A woman died and a child was injured when the lead actor of the superhit film Pushpa 2 paid a surprise visit at a theatre in Hyderabad. It led to chaos and commotion and resulted in a stampede-like situation. Allu was arrested earlier in connection with the death but was later let out on bail. 

Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, hosted high-level talks on Monday with Arab diplomats, including Jordan and Qatar, focusing on reconstruction and future cooperation. Watch in for more details!

Syria's newly appointed leadership has pledged to take decisive action against the growing Captagon trade, which has become a major issue in the region. The drug trade has fueled violence and instability, and the government aims to strengthen efforts to curb its production and distribution across Syria. Watch in for more details!

Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, hosted high-level talks on Monday with Arab diplomats, including Jordan and Qatar, focusing on reconstruction and future cooperation. Watch in for more details!

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost the support of Liberal allies after Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland’s exit last week, with at least 51 Ontario MPs urging him to step down.

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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Sam Konstas’ debut for the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne as the hosts prepare for redemption against India.

Speaking on Christmas Eve, Andrew McDonald confirmed the inclusion of the New South Wales batter Sam Konstas who was drafted in as a replacement for Nathan McSweeney. On the other hand, Travis Head’s inclusion is subject to fitness tests with his inclusion uncertain for the traditional Test match in Melbourne.

A South Korean team has unveiled an innovative ‘Iron Man’ robot designed to help paraplegics walk. This advanced robotic exoskeleton offers new hope for individuals with spinal injuries, potentially transforming the way paraplegics regain mobility. Watch in for more details!

Israel’s defence minister has confirmed that the IDF assassinated former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year. Watch this report for more details!

Israel’s defence minister has confirmed that the IDF assassinated former Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year. Watch this report for more details!