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China has now decided to offer 10 days of visa-free travel to international travellers who are coming from 54 countries, announced the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday (Dec 17).

One Nation One Election bill was admitted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon (December 17) amid fierce condemnation from the opposition parties. 269 MPs voted in favour of the bill, while 198 voted against it in the Parliament.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are spreading holiday cheer as they released their Holiday Card for the year featuring their family of two babies and dogs. The holiday card features their two children, Princess Lillibet and Prince Archie as they run towards their parents.

The United States Transportation Department has announced a new safety regulation requiring rear seat belt reminder systems in all new cars and trucks, marking a significant step towards reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries.

Donald Trump's transition team is recommending sweeping changes that could fundamentally reshape the United States' automotive and energy landscape. A confidential document reveals a comprehensive strategy to curtail government support for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and dramatically restructure automotive emissions regulations.

The 11 Indians who were found dead at a restaurant in Georgia's mountain resort of Gudauri were mostly from the state of Punjab, sources told WION's Sidhant Sibal on Tuesday (Dec 17).

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the Russian military general in charge of the country's nuclear protection forces, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday (Dec 17).

Cyclone Chido, described as the "century’s worst storm," has wreaked havoc on the island of Mayotte, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts intensify in the affected areas. Watch in for more details!

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, as reports stated the Ukraine international has been provisionally suspended.

The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, the the uncle of Atul Subhash's estranged wife, in the Bengaluru techie suicide case.

A top Russian General accused of using chemical weapons in the invasion of Ukraine has died after a bomb went off at the entrance to his home in Moscow on Tuesday. Watch for more details!

‘Bag politics’ is hot in India now, as opposition Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday (Dec 16), stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring ‘Palestine’ word.

China is ready to work with India to enhance mutual trust through dialogue and communication, and manage differences with sincerity and integrity, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and security matters. This high-level meeting comes amid ongoing concerns regarding India-China ties.

Iran's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that its embassy in Syrian would reopen once the "necessary conditions" are met, after the diplomatic mission was vandalised following the ouster of Tehran ally Bashar al-Assad.

Former US President Donald Trump has once again warned Hamas to release hostages, stating that failure to do so will result in severe consequences. His statement comes amid ongoing tensions and calls for the safe return of captives held by the militant group.

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that his country's forces would be free to act in the Gaza Strip even after its war with Hamas ends. "After eliminating Hamas's military and governmental capabilities in Gaza, Israel would have security control over Gaza with complete freedom of action" for the Israeli military, Katz said in a post on X, noting that it was his own "position".

Iran’s National Security Council has paused the implementation of the controversial “hijab and chastity law,” which was scheduled to come into effect last Friday (Dec 13).

Chinese spy who served as Prince Andrew's Chief representative in Beijing has been identified as Yang Tango. His identity was revealed by a British Court after the high court judge ruled that his name could be disclosed. Watch this report for more details!