In the United Kingdom's Wembley, last week, a Hindu temple became the scene of a potential hate crime, as a man reportedly reciting Quran verses tried to throw a sacred idol and smashed a lamp (diya).

England-based Shiva temple vandalised by man allegedly reciting Quran verses

Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday (Jan 10) it would cancel all flights on 737 MAX 9 jets through Saturday (Jan 13) as it continues to wait for regulatory approvals to resume flying after a cabin panel blowout Boeing suggested was caused by a "quality" issue.

Boeing's mid-air door blowout: US transportation head gives no timeline for return of 737 Max 9 planes

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Thursday (Jan 11) said the increase in terror activities in Rajouri and Poonch districts of the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir in the last 5-6 months was an "issue of concern".

'Matter of concern': Indian Army chief on prevailing condition in Jammu & Kashmir

India's Parliament security breach saga has taken another turn with two of the six accused behind the major security lapse undergoing narco-analysis and brain mapping tests.

Indian parliamentary breach accused undergo narco test in Gujarat

Rankings for the world's most powerful passports in 2024 are in, and the Indian passport has improved its global standing, moving up three positions. The top placeholders: World's MOST powerful passports In 2024, the Crème de la crème or the accolade of having the world's most powerful passport is split among not one or two but six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain.

Crème de la crème: These are the world's most powerful passports; India, Pakistan rank at these positions

Amalija Knavs, the mother of former United States first lady Melania Trump, has died aged 78. On Tuesday night, taking to X, Melania Trump confirmed Knavs' death, and said that her mother was a "strong woman".

Melania Trump's mother Amalija Knavs passes away after long illness

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny appeared on TV screen during a court hearing on Wednesday (Jan 10) for the first time since being imprisoned by Russian authorities.

Kremlin critic Navalny makes first appearance on screen during court hearing since moving to new jail

In a momentous decision, Norway's parliament, the Storting has given its nod to a government initiative allowing Arctic seabed mineral exploration. This sets the course for mining exploration into parts of its seabed, including a sprawling 280,000-square-kilometre expanse, predominantly located in the icy depths of the Arctic.

Norway’s Parliament approves deep-sea mineral exploration, ignites environmental debate

Sony Honda Mobility unveiled its Afeela Electric Vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday (January 8).

CES 2024: New Afeela EV by Sony Honda Mobility launched at CES in Las Vegas

A US startup unveils "Wehead", a AI companion robot showing a human face through a screen, and capable of engaging in conversations. Visitors interact with the robot during a pre-show event one day ahead of CES opening day.

CES 2024: This US startup imagines a face for AI

Switzerland will try a former Gambian minister under ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh for crimes against humanity on Monday in a milestone case where a serial rape victim will testify after a multi-decade wait for justice.

Gambian ex-minister Ousman Sonko faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial

Lawmakers In the United States have reached a $1.4 trillion deal to avoid a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has again made headlines by referring to the those jailed in connection to the 2021 Capitol riots as 'hostages'.

Morning news brief: Trump calls Jan 6 rioters 'hostages', Golden Globe Awards, and more

Donald Trump is facing criticism from Joe Biden's 2024 election campaign for failing to sign a loyalty oath in Illinois, which says that the former president won't advocate overthrowing the government.

Trump calls Jan 6 rioters 'hostages,' skips signing Illinois loyalty oath promising to not overthrow govt

In the United Kingdom, a majority of police forces now allow trans-identifying, which means biologically male officers can strip-search women. This, as per the Women's Rights Network, would lead to "state-sanctioned sexual assault".

'State-sanctioned sexual assault': UK police allowing trans-identifying officers to strip-search women

It has been a week since a major earthquake destroyed roads and infrastructure in Japan’s Nishiaraya village. However, residents said on Monday that they’re still living in uncertainty.

Japan earthquake: One week later, quake-hit residents of a Japanese village live in limbo

Thousands of native Australia lizards with a market value of around $805,000 (or A$1.2 million) have been rescued from being smuggled out of the country to Hong Kong.

Criminal gang planning to smuggle lizards worth almost $1mn nabbed in Australia, 257 animals rescued

New York on Thursday (Jan 4th) sued 17 bus companies for violating state law by transporting migrants from the southern US border to the city. The city is seeking $708 million via the lawsuit which has been filed in New York state court in Manhattan.

New York sues 17 bus companies for transporting 33,000 illegal migrants to the city, seeks $708mn compensation

One of wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim's properties in Maharashtra was sold for Rs 2 crore (USD 240,580) in an auction on January 5. The base price of the gangster's land parcel was pegged at just Rs 15,000 (USD 185.

Indian don Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral property auctioned, purchased by a lawyer

Donald Trump, the former US president, on Wednesday (Jan 3rd) appealed to the country's highest court to lift a Colorado state ban that would keep him off the presidential primary ballot in the western US state.

Donald Trump urges US Supreme Court to 'summarily reverse' Colorado presidential primary ballot ban

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's associates have become public knowledge. On Wednesday (Jan 3rd), a New York judge began to unseal the identities of people linked in court documents to the US financier, who had committed suicide a couple of years back.

Explained | Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues ‘beyond the grave’. Here’s all you need to know

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Four killed in Israeli strikes in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp; Hezbollah leader warns Israel of war 'without restrictions'. Watch the video to know more!

WION Speed News: Israel ups assault on Gaza; Hezbollah Chief warns Israel

United Nations experts have urgently implored the United States authorities to reconsider the scheduled execution of Kenneth Smith in Alabama on January 25. The unsettling twist in this case is the proposed method: asphyxiation using pure nitrogen, an untested and unprecedented approach that has never been used anywhere in the world.

International outcry over US plans to use 'inhuman' nitrogen asphyxiation to execute death row inmate

Donald Trump is off the presidential primary ballot in two of the US states—Maine and Colorado, due to the role he played in the unfolding of the Capitol riots, which has been etched in American history as a 'dark day'.

Trump's support remains resilient, while one in three Americans now question Biden's 2020 win: Poll

Faced with nearly 100 lawsuits related to decades-old sex abuse claims, the Roman Catholic organisation, Franciscan Friars of California, has filed for bankruptcy.

Sexual abuse lawsuits drive Roman Catholic organisation Franciscan Friars of California to file bankruptcy

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