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US President-elect Donald Trump is less than four weeks away from taking charge of the Oval Office as he continues to assemble his core cabinet. WION decodes Trump's friends, family and politics in this report.

A potential ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war is aging closer with Donald Trump returning to the White House and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicating a willingness to cede the Donbas region in exchange for security guarantees. However, the question looms: will Europe step up to enforce peace on Ukrainian soil?

The Central government's air quality monitoring panel on Tuesday revoked Stage IV ('Severe+') measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following an improvement in air quality.

After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group leaders, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country.

India's push for BrahMos missile exports is part of Delhi's focus to become a net exporter and manufacturer of defence products. From Brahmos missile exports to the Philippines and Akash missiles to Armenia, India has been pushing the envelope on defence exports.

From Brahmos missile export to the Philippines and Akash missiles to Armenia, India has been pushing the envelope on defence exports in line with its larger goal of "Atma Nirbharta" (self-reliance initiative) in defence

Mozambique’s highest electoral body confirmed the ruling party’s controversial election victory despite allegations of vote-rigging, reigniting the largest anti-government protests. Watch this report for more details!

Mozambique’s highest electoral body confirmed the ruling party’s controversial election victory despite allegations of vote-rigging, reigniting the largest anti-government protests. Watch this report for more details!

A potential ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war is aging closer with Donald Trump returning to the White House and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicating a willingness to cede the Donbas region in exchange for security guarantees. However, the question looms: will Europe step up to enforce peace on Ukrainian soil?

US President-elect Donald Trump has ignited controversy with remarks suggesting that the United States should consider demanding the return of the Panama Canal. Speaking at a recent event, Trump criticised the high tolls imposed by the Panama Canal Authority and expressed concerns over growing Chinese influence in Panama, which he argued could pose a strategic risk to US interests.

As this issue gains attention, it is worth exploring the history of the Panama Canal, its importance in global trade, and the implications of Trump’s proposal

Rival protests for and against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol were held in Seoul, a week after he was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Watch this report for more details!

There is no clarity on the timeline for when Israel and Hamas will agree to a hostage and truce deal, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu already has a plan for a regional peace and normalization agreement. Netanyahu has shifted the focus back to the Abraham Accords during a parliamentary address. He spoke about what he referred to as "moderate Arab countries" and mentioned to Knesset lawmakers that a revised Abraham Accords would dramatically change the face of the region. Watch in for more details!

Rival protests for and against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol were held in Seoul, a week after he was impeached over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Watch this report for more details!

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 promises to be a remarkable convergence of spirituality, culture, and history. As one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, this event brings together millions of devotees from across the globe to bathe in the sacred river and seek blessings. The 2025 Mela will showcase India’s rich cultural traditions, rituals, and the deep-rooted significance of this ancient festival.

Day after reports saying Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s wife has filed for divorce, a Kremlin spokesman on Monday issued a denial saying, "No, they do not correspond to reality." Watch this report for more details!

Day after reports saying Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s wife has filed for divorce, a Kremlin spokesman on Monday issued a denial saying, "No, they do not correspond to reality." Watch this report for more details!

The political crisis in South Korea is far from over. After successfully getting President Yoon Suk-Yeol impeached, opposition parties are now turning their attention to the Prime Minister, who is also serving as the country's acting president. Watch in for more details!

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, who's currently hospitalised due to deteriorating health, has thanked childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar for 'his blessings.' Kambli was admitted to the hospital on Monday (Dec 23) in Thane after failing health.