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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India on Sunday on a three-day visit in his first foreign trip after assuming the top office in September. Watch this report for more details!

At least 20 people lost their lives following a tragic boat accident on River Benue in Nigeria. The incident took place when a wooden canoe carrying traders across the river to Odenyi in Nasarawa State capsized in the river. The mishap took place on Saturday night, and 11 people were reportedly rescued. Watch in for more details!

Outgoing US President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris reflected on their legacy at the national democratic committee's holiday reception in Washington, D.C.

China's President Xi Jinping has urged the Communist Party to “turn the knife inward” to address issues of indiscipline, particularly corruption, as part of a renewed effort to root out corrupt officials and their enablers.

Podcast icon Joe Rogan has expressed his growing worry over the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and parts of the Empire State, following a disturbing new theory.

As 2024 comes to a close, the Ursid Meteor Shower gives skywatchers one last chance to see shooting stars. It will peak on the night of 21–22 December, right around the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marking a beautiful end to the year's sky events.

The cold wave has intensified across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with the temperature in Srinagar dropping to minus 3.4°C. Both Kashmir and Ladakh regions are experiencing subzero temperatures. South Kashmir remains one of the coldest areas in the Kashmir division. Watch the report for more details!

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary figure passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, USA. In an official statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Hussain died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease.

Throughout December in the US' Washington, visitors can catch a glimpse of a jolly guest in red and white swimming alongside marine life in the 120,000-gallon window in Washington Waters Habitat. Take a look.

Hundreds of people staged a protest in Kolkata, the capital of India's eastern state of West Bengal, on Monday (Dec 16) under the banner of "Bengali Hindu Suraksha Samiti", raising their voices on the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and demanding the release of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Israel to expand settlements in Golan heights. Watch in to know more.

If you are a Dua Lipa fan, then this doesn’t get any better as her special concert will now hit TV and OTT partners. It’s been a long wait for fans of the singer who were first informed that the singer bared out her life and belted some crazy hits during An Evening With Dua Lipa, a concert that was held in London in October.

In a significant diplomatic move, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media during a joint press conference. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on key areas like trade, regional security, and cultural cooperation. This high-level interaction highlights the growing partnership between India and Sri Lanka, with both countries committed to deepening their collaboration for mutual growth and stability.

Bashar al-Assad’s central bank transported approximately $250 million in cash to Moscow over a two-year period, according to a report by the Financial Times. The FT uncovered documents revealing that Assad’s regime, while suffering a severe shortage of foreign currency, flew nearly two tonnes of cash, consisting of $100 bills and €500 notes, to Moscow’s Vnukovo airport for deposit in sanctioned Russian banks between 2018 and 2019.

The Moldova foreign minister Mihail Popsoi has emphasized that India has a 'stong say' in a 'lasting and sustainable peace' in Ukraine. Speaking to Wion's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'certainly in our friends in Kyiv have been very proactive in making sure that they have India on board as a strong international player, as a promoter of peace'. This year Indian Prime Minister Modi travelled to Ukraine & Russia, even as Delhi has called for dialogue & diplomacy to resolve the ongoing war in the country. The foreign minister, along with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated Moldova embassy on Sunday. This has been described as an important milestone by both side in ties. The Eastern European country is keen to get more Indian students. The Moldova foreign minister also spoke about the war in Ukraine & impact on his country. He said, 'the impact of the war on the Republic of Moldova was extremely severe. In fact, the Republic of Moldova was the most affected country other than Ukraine itself.' He also spoke on Emergency in his country, Trump Presidency, & Georgia.

Cyclone Chido makes landfall in Mozambique after leaving trail of destruction in French-administered Mayotte.

Taiwan received the first batch of 38 M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States. The tanks were requested in 2019 with Taiwan allocating more than $1.2 billion for them. The long-awaited M1A2T tanks is a version tailored for Taiwan’s operational requirements: Reports M1A2T tanks are considered among the heaviest in the world. The tanks are equipped with a 120mm main gun, composite armor and enhanced mobility The rest of the order is expected to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. The acquisition of Abram tanks is part of Taiwan’s strategy to boost its defense capabilities. Watch in for more details!

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday (Dec 16) alleged that the photograph of the Pakistan Army surrendering in front of the Indian Army in the 1971 war has been removed from the Army hedquarters.

La Palma and what’s the buzz around it? The Netflix show La Palma is one of the most surprising entries to the top 10 this holiday season. It’s basically about how everything could go wrong when on a holiday.