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Cyclone Fengal Claims Three Lives In Chennai; Puducherry Experiences Highest Rainfall In 30 Years

Cyclone 'Fengal' makes landfall: Cyclone 'Fengal' claims three lives in Chennai. Puducherry Experiences Highest Rainfall In 30 Years. Watch to Know more details!

Political Uncertainty Grips Romania's Future, Far-Right Influence Grows In Romania

The presidential election in Romania, which was supposed to proceed to a second round, has been thrown into chaos due to allegations of external influence. The Constitutional Court has called for a re-verification and recount of the votes. The controversy centers around a video shared on the TikTok app, which is believed to be the source of the alleged interference. Following the news breaking on Thursday night, Bucharest has witnessed a wave of public protests. Watch in for more details!

BGT 2024-25: Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar 'loving palpable panic' in Australia team

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar thinks that Australia camp has some cracks in it. The comments come as India prepare of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide after winning the first one in Perth by 295 runs.

Florida woman, who zipped boyfriend in suitcase fatally, to be sentenced for second-degree murder

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised A Florida woman is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday (Dec. 2), after she was found guilty of second-degree murder for zipping her boyfriend in a suitcase and leaving him inside for hours until he died.

West Asia: Syrian Army Try To Take Back Control Of Aleppo, Other Towns

Bashar al-Assad is seeking to shore up support from his allies after a shock rebel offensive saw his forces lose control of Aleppo. Syrian and Russian air strikes pummeled areas of northern Syria as Iran's top diplomat visited Damascus in a show of support for the regime. Watch in for more details!

Pak: Fresh Sectarian Clashes In Pakistan, Violence Leads To Severe Shortages Of Essential Supplies

Deadly sectarian clashes have continued in Pakistan's north-western Kurram district in spite of a tentative ceasefire struck late last week, local officials said, with the death toll now over 133 as authorities try to broker a solution.

'Brain Rot' Named As Oxford University Press 2024 Word Of The Year | WION Fineprint | World News

Brain rot has been named Oxford's Word of the Year 2024, highlighting the risks of consuming excessive online content. Selected from a shortlist of six terms, it reflects growing concerns about digital habits and their impact on mental well-being. Watch to know more!

US Leads Global Arms Sale Market Amid Russia-Ukraine War | WION Fineprint | World News

Global arms sales increased by 4.2% in 2023, reaching $632 billion, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday. The rise in sales was attributed to ongoing conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, violence in Gaza, and growing geopolitical tensions in Asia. This surge reflects heightened global demand for military equipment amid escalating regional and international disputes. Watch to know more!

Vikrant Massey watches The Sabarmati Report with PM Modi, calls it 'special experience'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the recently released film The Sabarmati Report along with the film's actors on Monday at a special screening held in Delhi.

Zia's Son Acquitted: Court Acquits All Accused In 21 August Attack

A court has acquitted all accused individuals involved in the 21 August attack, a case linked to the 2004 assassination attempt on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ruling has drawn attention as it included Zia's son among those cleared of charges.

No limits to our relationship with India: Denmark Ambassador Freddy Svane

Denmark's ambassador to India Freddy Svane has said that his country's ties with India have no limits as there are several areas where both sides can work, including climate change.

Don Bradman’s ‘baggy green’ cap expected to fetch enormous money in Sydney auction

A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy green" expected to fetch as much as US$260,000.

Maharashtra govt formation: Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant refutes rumours of becoming Deputy CM

Maharashtra caretaker and outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son, Dr Shrikant, on Monday (Dec. 2), refuted rumours of becoming the Indian state's deputy chief minister.

Israel-Hamas war: Ex-minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza Strip

Former Israeli defence minister Moshe Yaalon accused the Benjamin Netanyahu government of ethnic cleansing in the northern Gaza Strip, the news agency Reuters reported late Sunday (Dec.

Cleveland Cavaliers comes from behind to beat champions Boston Celtics in NBA Cup showdown

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a heartbreaking loss with a 115-111 victory over Boston on Sunday in a matchup of the NBA's top teams.

UAE Envoy Welcomes Proposal Of India-Pakistan Match In Dubai

UAE Ambassador to India Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali has welcomed any proposal of an India-Pakistan match in their country amid the ongoing impasse over next year's ICC Champions Trophy. WION's Siddhant Sibbal gets you this exclusive report.

Pakistan: November deadliest for security forces with 68 casualties

At least 245 people, including 68 security personnel, were killed in a series of terrorist attacks and clashes across Pakistan in November, said Dawn, citing a report by the Islamabad-based think tank, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), released on Sunday.

Indian police solve missing sharpener case at school, netizens praise

A very interesting case came up in the Hardoi district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh when local police officials showed their interest in resolving the disputes of children at local schools.

UAE Offers To Host India Vs Pakistan Match

BREAKING NEWS: UAE offers to host India vs Pakistan match. Watch to know more details!