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Syria Rebels Take Control Of Aleppo After 8 Years, Government Forces Counterattack

Syrian opposition forces seize control of large parts of Aleppo in a surprise attack. The rebel advance challenges President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, leading to heavy casualties

Three dead, dozens hospitalised after eating toxic sea turtle in Philippines

In a tragic incident in the Philippines, three people died, and at least 32 others were hospitalised after consuming stew made from an endangered sea turtle. The incident took place in a seaside town in Maguindanao del Norte Province last week.

Terry Griffiths, former world snooker champion, dies at 77

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The British player came through qualifying to beat Dennis Taylor in the 1979 Crucible final and also won the Masters and the UK Championship to complete the sport's illustrious Triple Crown.

BGT 2024-25: India pacer Mohammed Siraj reveals key to bowl better with pink ball ahead of Adelaide Test

India pacer Mohammed Siraj says that the key to get better with pink-ball is practice. The comments come ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide which is going to be a day-night contest.

Volkswagen Tops Corporate Debt Rankings, Takeovers Propel Corporate Borrowing | World News | WION

Volkswagen and Toyota tops the list of companies with the highest net debt. Takeovers propel global borrowing to record levels. Watch to know more!

BGT 2024-25: Travis Head fancies runs in Adelaide against ‘one of the greatest ever' Bumrah

Travis Head was the only Australian batter to cause little trouble for India in the BGT opener in Perth. Though debutant Harshit Rana bowled him off a jaffa in the first innings, ace India seamer Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Head on 89 in the second.

Jessel Taank Talks About India, Fabulous Bollywood Wives & More

Reality TV star Jessel Taank recently visited India. In an exclusive conversation with WION, the Real Housewife of New York star, spoke about the country's rise in the fashion industry, the fabulous Bollywood wives and more. Take a look at the latest episode of E-Club for the latest updates in the world of showbiz.

Israel bans mosques from using loudspeakers to broadcast call to prayer, opposition slams decision

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has instructed police to ban mosques from broadcasting the Adhan, or Islamic call to prayer over loudspeakers, confirmed a Channel 12 report.

Arms Sale Skyrockets, India Joins Race As Risks Mount | World News | WION

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!

Bangladesh authorities turn back 54 ISKCON devotees attempting to cross into India for religious event: Report

Bangladeshi immigration authorities sent back 54 members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Sunday (Dec. 1) from the Benapole border checkpoint despite possessing valid travel documents for their intended journey to India.

Syrian conflict: Assad says strife in north a bid to redraw the region's map

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday (Dec. 2) that the recent offensive by rebel factions in his country's north was an attempt to redraw the map of the region.

Stellantis CEO Tavares Resigns Amid Tensions

Carlos Tavares has stepped down as the CEO of Stellantis with immediate effect. Watch in for more details!

Market Check: What's Moving Markets?

Asian markets closed higher today, with Japan's Nikkei and Topix gaining modestly, China's CSI 300 up 0.26%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 0.21%. Economic optimism grew as China’s PMI data showed expansion, while investors await further trade and inflation updates.

India's Chicken 65 ranks among world's best fried chicken dishes. Here's all about this delicacy

Numerous types of fried chicken dishes are popular in different regions of the world and some of them are gastronomical delights for many beyond the places where they enjoy the popularity.

Spanish La Liga: Real Madrid Move To Second Place After Win Over Getafe | World News | WION

Defending Spanish champions Real Madrid closed the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to just one point with a 2-0 win against Getafe on Sunday afternoon at the Santiago Bernabéu. The victory bolstered Real Madrid's title ambitions as they apply pressure at the top of the league standings. Watch to know more!

RSS chief calls for 'fertility rate' to be '3’, Owaisi quizzes 'will you pay people with more children'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen's (AIMIM) supremo Asadudddin Owaisi got into a war of words over the fertility remark of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat who said that every parent needs to give birth to three children "for the society to survive.

Anoushka Shankar lands dual Grammy nominations, opens up about returning to Bollywood

Anoushka Shankar has landed not one but two Grammy nominations this year. The British-American sitar player who is adept at playing all kinds of genres like classical, contemporary, acoustic and electronic, continues to push the boundaries as a composer and a sitarist.

'More involved in groups....', Prithvi Shaw's coach on his decline, says 'everything but his game rose'

Prithvi Shaw, with a base price of INR 7.5 million (75 lakhs), went unsold in the recently held IPL 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia. The right-hander led India to a memorable U19 World Cup win in 2018 and was soon picked by the Delhi Daredevils (DD), now known as the Delhi Capitals (DC).

The Executive Edge: Challenges And Opportunities For CEOs

CEOs today operate in a complex environment filled with unprecedented challenges and promising opportunities. Balancing growth and sustainability, adapting to rapid technological changes, and navigating economic and uncertainties require strategic vision and adaptability.