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Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

US President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's "2024 Person of the Year," it was announced on Thursday. Watch this report for more details!

Hannah Kobayashi, a woman from the US state of Hawaii whom the police declared "voluntarily missing", has been found, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said on Wednesday (Dec 11).

US President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes.

Taliban Refugees Minister Khalil Haqqani has been killed in Kabul. The incident marks a significant development amid ongoing tensions and violence in the Afghan capital. Watch to know more!

South Korea has declared martial law in response to escalating unrest, with President Yoon defending the controversial decision. The move aims to restore order, but it has sparked debates over its impact on civil liberties and political stability.

Beyond the geopolitics and tactical recalibrations around the fall of the Assad regime, there's the huge human implication of it—the return of hundreds of thousands of people who fled Syria down the decades and whether the new administration lives up to their aspirations and onto the even bigger task of repair of the shattered Syrian canvas. Watch in for more details!

Mikel Arteta praised Bukayo Saka's "incredible talent" after the Arsenal forward's double inspired a 3-0 win over Monaco that moved his side closer to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Germany is set for snap elections, with the conservative leader widely regarded as the favorite to become the next Chancellor. The elections could significantly impact the country's political landscape and future leadership.

Iran Plans To Open ‘Psychiatric Treatment Center’ For Women Defying Hijab Laws. Iran to open ‘Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal’ to ‘cure’ women who refuse to wear hijab. Protesters say clinics to function as detention centers, Human rights activists condemn move. Iran witnessed massive protests in recent years where women have called out moral policing. Women have accused police of assaulting women for not following strict dress codes. Watch to know more

Political unrest continues in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, with anti-government protests lasting for two weeks. Clashes between demonstrators and authorities have left many injured amid growing tensions.

The UN General Assembly has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the immediate release of all hostages. Around 158 members voted in favor of the Gaza ceasefire, while the United States, Israel, and seven other countries voted against the resolution. Additionally, 13 countries abstained from voting. Watch in for more details!

Substitute Ferran Torres struck twice in 10 minutes to earn Barcelona a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and seal their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

Russian advances in Kursk have raised concerns in Kyiv, signaling potential shifts in the battlefield. The gains have heightened tensions and prompted fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war.

London's IPO market is facing its worst slump in years. Fundraising from UK initial public offerings has dropped 9% this year to just $1 billion. This decline has pushed the UK to 20th place among global ipo venues, according to Bloomberg data. Mainland China and Australia saw minimal movement in their stock markets.

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday (Dec 11) that he will resign in January before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. "After weeks of careful thought, I've decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down," Wray told bureau employees in remarks released by the FBI.

South Africa’s biggest exporter of live tigers faces pressure for ban on tiger farms from animal rights groups. Watch this report for more details!

Manchester City were plunged further into crisis on Wednesday after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Juventus which threatens their chances of reaching the last 16. Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie were enough for Juve to inflict a seventh defeat in 10 matches on Pep Guardiola's struggling City.

Israel continued airstrikes on Syria for the fourth consecutive day following the fall of the previous regime. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the airstrikes targeted sites linked to the military of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, primarily in the coastal regions of Tartus and Latakia. Watch in for more details!