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Drone footage shows Russian soldier leading an armoured vehicle on bicycle

Russian drone operators were shocked to see a Russian soldier on a bicycle leading an armoured vehicle just one mile from the front line. They captured the strange view on video, which experts say is not a lone incident.

Lebanon War: Hezbollah Rebuilding Military After Ceasefire With Israel | GRAVITAS | WION

Lebanon's Hezbollah has suffered substantial military setbacks due to Israel’s operations, according to U.S. intelligence obtained by Reuters. Despite this, the U.S. warns that the Iran-backed group remains determined to rebuild its capabilities, posing a long-term threat to America and its regional allies. Recent intelligence indicates that Hezbollah has already begun recruiting new fighters amid Israel’s campaign and is exploring ways to replenish its arsenal through domestic production and material smuggling via Syria.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s wife says he received ‘some threats’ before shooting

After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed, his wife revealed some shocking information. Paulette Thompson said that her husband received “some threats” before he was fatally shot outside Midtown Manhattan in New York.

Egypt To Offer Up To Four Military-Linked Firms On Stock Market

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt will list three or four firms linked to the military on the stock exchange. This is part of the country's extensive effort to sell state assets.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead: Bullet Casings Had Secret Message | GRAVITAS | WION

#GRAVITAS | On Wednesday morning, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealth Insurance division, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed outside a midtown Manhattan hotel in what authorities described as a 'premeditated, targeted attack'. Reports indicate that unsettling markings were discovered on bullet shell casings at a crime scene with the words 'Deny', 'Defend', and 'Depose' inscribed on them. Watch this video to find out more.

Trump taps Musk ally Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday (Dec 4) tapped Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4, to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Syrian conflict: Rebel leader uses real name for first time in official message

Syrian rebel chief Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, head of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, sent an official message Thursday using his real name for the first time after his fighters seized the strategic city of Hama.

Report: China's Nuclear Arsenal To Triple In Next Decade | WION Pulse | WION

The world is entering a "third nuclear age," posing significant challenges to Britain's security, warned Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, head of the UK armed forces. Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) defense think tank on Wednesday, Radakin highlighted threats such as Russia's "reckless nuclear rhetoric," China's growing nuclear arsenal, Iran's non-compliance with nuclear agreements, and North Korea's unpredictable behavior.

World's first diamond battery can power devices for thousands of years

Scientists have developed a battery that can power devices for thousands of years. Scientists from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have created the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery.

Don Jun Appears At Security Forum In Shanghai

China's Defense Minister Dong Jun made a public appearance on Wednesday, despite speculation that he had become the latest high-ranking official caught in President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

Bangladesh’s interim govt seeks help of religious leaders to get info about attacks on minorities

Bangladesh interim government’s head Muhammad Yunus on Thursday (Dec 5) sought the cooperation of the religious leaders in gathering accurate and unrestricted information regarding the issues faced by minorities in the country.

La Liga: Kylian Mbappe admits penalty miss 'big mistake' as Athletic Bilbao beat Real Madrid

Negotiations to establish a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have collapsed, with delegates from nearly 200 nations failing to meet a self-imposed deadline after a week of intense talks in Busan, South Korea.

'This is not World War 1,' Ukraine snubs US call to lower draft age: Report

Ukraine will not lower the age for drafting soldiers for the war against Russia, despite calls from key ally the United States, a senior official told AFP Thursday.

Premier League: Liverpool held in Newcastle thriller, Arsenal inflict first defeat on Ruben Amorim's team

Liverpool's Premier League lead was cut to seven points by Arsenal and Chelsea after the Reds conceded a 90th-minute equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday.

France Political Crisis: France Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote

France is facing a major political crisis as the government collapses following a no-confidence vote. This development marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape and raises questions about the future of its leadership.

Pakistan’s China Debt For Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy

#Gravitas Pakistan’s heavy reliance on Chinese-built power plants, once termed as a game-changer for the nation’s energy crisis is now battering its economy, draining household finances, and leaving Pakistanis in despair.

Bahamas refuses to host migrants under Trump’s deportation plan: ‘No further discussions’

The Bahamas on Thursday said it had rejected a proposal from the incoming Trump administration to take in deported migrants, as the next US president seeks to follow up on pledges to slash immigration.

S Korea martial law fiasco: Defence minister resigns as prez Yoon faces impeachment

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Thursday (Dec 5) accepted the resignation of the country’s defence minister following the martial law fiasco as the opposition called on the two men to step down immediately.

Assam beef ban triggers political outrage; opposition labels it ‘dictatorship’

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday (Dec. 4) announced a statewide ban on the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public places.