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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Watch for more details!

The head of South Korea's ruling party Han Dong-Hoon resigned on Monday following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over the weekend. Watch this report for more details!

As temperatures fall below freezing, the cold wave continues to spread across the Kashmir Valley. Temperatures hit -3.4 degrees Celsius in Srinagar. Watch the report for more details!

Stellantis is undergoing a rapid strategic transformation under the leadership of Chairman John Elkann, following the abrupt resignation of Carlos Tavares in early December.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over as the acting president of South Korea after lawmakers voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday (Dec 14). A career technocrat with wide-ranging experience and reputation, Han faces a challenging task of keeping government functioning through its gravest political crisis in four decades.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (Dec 15) met the former Maoists who informed him about how the cadres were forced to undergo vasectomy by their leaders if they wish to get married.

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a critical challenge to California's vehicle emissions and electric vehicle standards, a case that could potentially reshape environmental regulation across the nation.

Porsche SE has issued a stark warning about potential substantial financial impairments, revealing it may write down the value of its Volkswagen stake by up to €20 billion, highlighting the profound challenges facing the automotive industry.

The "Cold Moon", which was the 12th and final full moon of 2024, rose in the evening skies on Sunday (Dec 15) in rare celestial occurance. The moon is also called the “Long Nights Moon” and the “Moon Before Yule” and makes an appearance after every 19 years.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not yet reached a decision on California's ambitious plan to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, maintaining a cautious approach to the state's groundbreaking emissions regulations.

Delhi continued to experience a coldwave for the second consecutive day on Monday (Dec 16), as temperatures plummeted across the Indian capital city. Safdarjung, a key weather station representing the city’s weather, recorded a minimum temperature of 4.

Bangladesh caretaker government will hold general elections in late 2025 or early 2026, interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday (Dec 16). Yunus, who heads the caretaker government, has been facing a lot of pressure to appoint the "chief advisor" for the country after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led uprising in August.

India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.

In the 1990s when only a few would listen to classical music and enjoy it as much as pop music, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain brought a welcome change. He made tabla a part of pop culture.

Vijay Diwas, observed on December 16 each year, marks one of India's most significant military victories. The day commemorates India's triumph over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh and reinforced India's commitment to justice and peace.

Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree.

After a conference of senior officials urged for additional stimulus, China's authorities promised to implement more effective fiscal policies and increase efforts to stabilise the housing and equities markets.

Ustad Zakir Hussain, a rare gem of Indian classical music, died at the age of 73 due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease.

English commentator Isha Guha made headlines during Day 2 of the third Test of 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane on Sunday (Dec 15).