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Donald Trump's Anti-China Trade Stance Sparks Yuan Slide | World News | WION

China has reaffirmed its commitment to global cooperation amid rising trade tensions with the united states. This comes after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting fears of economic decoupling. Our next report dives into the latest developments and their implications for the global economy. Take a look.

Dubai: Investors And Buyers Push Out Of Prime Areas, Suburban Areas Witness Growth | WION

Dubai’s real estate market is set for continued growth, following a 20% price increase in 2024, as reported by Knight Frank. Projections indicate that the residential sector will experience an 8% rise in 2025, with luxury properties anticipated to grow by an average of 5%. This sustained momentum highlights the city’s position as a key global real estate hotspot, driven by strong demand and robust economic conditions. Watch to know more!

ICC Champions Trophy: PCB Open To Hybrid Model But Have Conditions: Reports

In a development that could potentially break the current deadlock over the upcoming Champions Trophy , the PCB has offered to consider a hybrid model but only if there is a concrete written agreement allowing Pakistan the same option when a global tournament is held in India.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stopped at Ghazipur border on way to Sambhal, says 'against rights'

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (lower House of the Indian parliament), Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday (Dec 4) that he was willing to visit the violence-hit Sambhal without his convoy, accompanied only by the police.

ISRO postpones PSLV-XL Proba-3 mission launch to Thursday due to anomaly

Barely 50 minutes ahead of the scheduled 4:08 pm liftoff on Wednesday afternoon, the Indian Space agency called off the launch of the PSLV-XL rocket, which was to ferry the European Space Agency's Proba-3 satellite to an orbit around the earth.

Syria Civil War: Massive Wave Of Displacement In Hama City Due To Infighting | World News | WION

Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked "a large wave of displacement", a war monitor said. The Islamist-led rebels were advancing on Syria's fourth-largest city, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes of the north in an offensive that ended four years of relative calm.Following an uprising against the government in 2011, Syrian opposition forces have taken control of much of Aleppo, Syria's largest city, and are now moving southward, posing the biggest threat to President Bashar al-Assad in years

Who is Devendra Fadnavis? 5 key insights into the BJP leader's political journey

Devendra Fadnavis is all set to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday (Dec. 5 ). He was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party on December 4, clearing the way for his return to the CM's role.

Opposition leader Lapid says Netanyahu carrying out 'planned, orchestrated attack' against Israeli press

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of carrying out "a planned, orchestrated attack" against the Israeli press during an "emergency" conference on freedom of expression in the Knesset State Control Committee.

BluSmart cab driver robs woman at gunpoint in Gurugram, Indian taxi service apologises

Indian taxi aggregator, BluSmart, on Wednesday (Dec 4) apologised after a customer said she and her son were robbed at gunpoint by one of its drivers near Delhi.

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific apologises, removes Family Guy episode over Tiananmen Square reference

Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, has issued an apology and removed an episode of the animated TV series Family Guy from its in-flight entertainment system after a complaint was made about its content.

Hollywood star Mark Strong opens up on similarities between Dune universe and real-world wars

With HBO show Dune: Prophecy topping streaming charts, Hollywood actor Mark Strong who plays the role of Emperor Javicco Corrino, recently spoke about the Dune universe and how similar the political friction on the show is with that of the real world.

Indian student fatally stabbed in Canada, suspect arrested

An Indian student lost his life in Canada in a stabbing that took place in the early hours of Sunday (Dec. 1). Police received a call regarding a stabbing incident, after which they reached a residence located in Ontario province and found “a deceased adult male and took a second individual into custody”, said local law enforcement.

Tiny island nation ranked 'safest' for travel in 2025. Check out other countries on the list

The US travel insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection recently released its list of the safest countries in the world. The country that topped the list was Iceland, which was ranked the safest in the world for travellers in 2025.

The Roshans: Hrithik Roshan and family to feature in a new docuseries

Bollywood has found a newfound love for documentary features. After the success of Angry Young Men and The Romantics, film lovers will be treated to The Roshans.

Sambhal violence: US, Pakistan-made cartridges found at site of clashes

In the latest update on the Sambhal violence, police found US and Pakistan-made cartridges at the site of the incident on Tuesday (Dec. 3). Police recovered a total of six cartridges from the drains at the site of violence and found one of them was made in Pakistan and another in the US, The Times of India (TOI) reported.

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty To US Fraud Charges | World News | WION

Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to deceiving investors about the company’s financial health. Prosecutors alleged that Mashinsky misrepresented the firm's stability and diverted customer funds to artificially inflate the value of Celsius' proprietary digital token. Watch to know more!

BGT 2024-25: BCCI bars fans from attending India's open net sessions | Read Why

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned the open net-practice session for India after an outpour of fans in Adelaide ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test.

Scientists discover abnormally large skull of 'lost' human species in Asia

A 'lost' species of human has been discovered by scientists who have been surprised by its abnormally large skull and have estimated that it lived along with homo sapiens.

Earth Observation Market To Hit By $8 Bn By 2033

The global Earth Observation market is set to grow from $5 billion to over $8 billion by 2033. Watch in for more details!