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Houthis have launched a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year, saying their ultimate objective is to enforce a naval blockade on Israel

At a time when India and China are witnessing a gradual improvement in ties, there are reports suggesting that Pakistan and China are taking their military ties to all new heights. The latest in the list of hardware that Pakistan is looking to procure from China is the J-35, a 5th generation fighter aircraft. This is the kind of fighter jet that India is at least a decade away from producing domestically. Watch in for more details!

US President Joe Biden on Monday (Dec 23) vetoed, opens new tab legislation to add 66 new judges to understaffed federal courts nationally, a once widely bipartisan measure that would have been the first major expansion of the federal judiciary since 1990.

Days after Sri Lanka completed debt restructuring of its dollar bonds, Moody's ratings raised the nation's credit rating. The change in ratings suggest the chance of Sri Lanka defaulting on its debt has fallen.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would respond to the houthi rebels in Yemen with the same force it has used earlier. Israeli opposition leader and former Defence Minister Benny Gantz says Israel must directly target iran to deter the ongoing houthi attacks. Watch in for more details!

Days after Sri Lanka completed debt restructuring of its dollar bonds, Moody's ratings raised the nation's credit rating. The change in ratings suggest the chance of Sri Lanka defaulting on its debt has fallen.

A cold wave has gripped much of north India with dense fog and snowfall in the hills, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted rainfall in southern states on Tuesday (Dec 24).

High-altitude regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are experiencing snowfall, attracting tourists

Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta's instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play, as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.

#gravitas | Should South Korea make nuclear bombs? In the past two years, this became a matter of mainstream political debate in the country. However, according to a report, a poll by gallup korea revealed about 73 percent of South Koreans believe that the country should develop its own nuclear weapons. Watch this video to find out more.

On Tuesday (Dec 24), five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch.

Panama's assets take a hit as a dispute escalates between the country and US President-elect Donald Trump over a strategically significant canal. Following Trump's warning to re-establish US control of the Panama Canal unless the nation reduced passage costs, bonds of Panama fell across the board Monday morning.

Panama's assets take a hit as a dispute escalates between the country and US President-elect Donald Trump over a strategically significant canal. Following Trump's warning to re-establish US control of the Panama Canal unless the nation reduced passage costs, bonds of Panama fell across the board Monday morning.

Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, considered the pioneer of the Indian parallel cinema movement, died on December 23. His cremation took place on Tuesday at the Shivaji Park Electric Crematorium in Mumbai and was attended by several veterans of the Indian film industry.

The Canadian economy seems to be losing momentum as the year comes to a close. This comes despite the Central Bank's swift and large-sized cuts to interest rates. Canada's immigration restrictions, a two-month sales tax exemption, prospective US tariffs, and the uncertainty around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future may influence the gdp and inflation prospects in the coming months.

Breaking all records, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is now diving deeper into the sun's inferno than any human-made object. The spacecraft, designed to withstand temperatures of 1,400°C and endure radiation levels that would destroy any ordinary spacecraft in seconds, is attempting to get closer to the sun. Our next story takes a look at the fascinating journey and the answers the mission is trying to find. Watch in for more details!

The Canadian economy seems to be losing momentum as the year comes to a close. This comes despite the Central Bank's swift and large-sized cuts to interest rates. Canada's immigration restrictions, a two-month sales tax exemption, prospective US tariffs, and the uncertainty around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future may influence the gdp and inflation prospects in the coming months.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost support among his core Liberal allies since the shocking exit of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland last week.

The Ontario chapter of the Liberal party boasts 75 members, and dwindling support in the province translates to serious political headache for the prime minister.