It has been 133 days since the Taliban's second coming in Afghanistan, and from the last 100 days, the regime has cropped women's rights, plunged the country into an economic and humanitarian crisis and discarded democracy from the country. In the latest, the Taliban has dissolved Afghanistan's election commission which was a panel that supervised polls during the previous Western-backed administration.

Afghanistan's independent election commission dissolved by Taliban

Amid the global spread of Omicron variant of the COVID-19, France witnessed a record surge of infections with 100,000 daily cases.

France hits record 100,000 daily COVID infection cases amid Omicron spread

Taliban dissolves Afghanistan's election commission that supervised polls for the previous regime

It's a sigh of relief after almost 100 days as pain's Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma has officially been declared over by the scientists.

La Palma: Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption officially over

Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation with the 84th edition of Mann ki Baat. It is also the last edition of this year.

Watch Indian PM Narendra Modi's last 'Mann Ki Baat' this year

Ethiopian prime minister Abby Ahmed has said that federal troops will not advance further into the war-torn province of Tigre to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

Govt says, no further advance into Tigray

From greeting foreign leaders to heading regional summits, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is taking over the reins from his elderly father and becoming Saudi Arabia's uncrowned king.On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the region.

The West Asia Post| Crown prince MBS holds the reins of power

Holiday gifting can either be a lot of fun or a lot of pressure. A new study found that gifting can reduce your heart rate and blood pressure. But picking the right gift is often the hardest part. Palki Sharma has some suggestions.

Gravitas: Holiday gifting can lower your blood pressure

A Norwegian government advertisement is facing flak for celebrating a gay Santa Claus. Should Father Christmas be sending messages on sexuality? Should Santas be gender-neutral? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can Santa Claus be gay?

The Soviet Union was the mightiest communist force in the world. It existed for 69 years, spanned 11 time zones and had 15 modern-day states as its republic. The December 26 marks 30 years of its disintegration. How did it fall apart? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: How did the Soviet Union collapse?

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf run Punjab Assembly in Pakistan has passed a resolution supporting the Tablighi Jamaat. It says the movement is 'earning goodwill for Pakistan'. What sort of goodwill? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Pakistan passes resolution supporting 'Tablighi Jamaat'

China's "Zero Covid" strategy is failing. Chinese authorities have ordered their biggest lockdown since Wuhan. Meanwhile, researchers have found that even three doses of Sinovac are ineffective against Omicron. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China's 'Zero Covid' Strategy is failing

US President Joe Biden has approved a law to ban imports from Xinjiang. The new law has triggered a backlash against Walmart in China. Chinese citizens are boycotting the retail giant over missing Xinjiang items. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Why are the Chinese boycotting Walmart

From Israel to Saudi Arabia to Iran, China is striking massive deals on security and infrastructure in West Asia. Is a recoiling America ceding space to China? Will Beijing get entangled in West Asia's protracted conflicts? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China's expanding footprint in West Asia

Saudi Arabia is said to be developing its own ballistic missiles - with China's help. At a time when US - Saudi Arabia ties are going through rough times, Riyadh is deepening its ties with Beijing. Will this trigger a new arms race in West Asia? Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: China is 'sharing' missile tech with Saudi Arabia

We have all seen Christmas decorations hanging on the Christmas trees, also on walls and ceilings, but do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed Paper Mache artisans start months before the festival to make these decorative pieces. Millions of paper mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas.

Kashmir's Christmas art wows customers, millions of products sold worldwide

Author Charles Dickens book 'A Christmas Carol' is edged in the history of literature. His modest abode has now been turned into a museum in London that is showcasing special pieces this festive season.

Christmas at Charles Dicken's humble abode in London

Is Russia getting ready for war in Ukraine it is a question that has been worrying the west of late there has been a massive troop buildup along Ukraine's borders but if we go by Vladimir Putin's words he says that Moscow doesn't want any conflict with Ukraine, for now, a ceasefire has been reached between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Is Russia getting ready for war in Ukraine, West concerned over troop buildup

On the eve of Christmas, we bring you some pictures from around the world about how different people are preparing for Christmas in different ways.

Watch: How different people are preparing for Christmas in different ways

At least 39 people have died after a packed ferry caught fire near the rural town of Jhalokati some 250 kilometres south of the capital city of Dakar. While most of the people died from the deadly fire a few died by drowning, the blaze on the three-decked vessel started in mid-river near the town of Jhalokati.

39 dead, 72 injured In Bangladesh as packed Ferry catches fire

The US says it is ready for talks with Russia amid growing tensions over Ukraine invasion fears. However, it makes it clear that any dialogue must be based on reciprocity.

The US says it is ready to engage in diplomacy as tensions fume with Russia over Ukraine

COVID-19 cases in the UK and France are now rising at an unprecedented pace. The surge has been triggered by the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant.

COVID-19 cases in UK & France rising at an unprecedented pace triggered by Omicron variant

In a goodwill gesture, the Indian government rebuilds 50,000 houses devastated by Earthquakes in the Gorkha & Nuwakot districts of Nepal six years ago.

India rebuilds 50,000 houses devastated by Earthquakes in Gorkha & Nuwakot districts of Nepal

The world is paying for China's food stockpile. Beijing is said to be hoarding more than 50% of the world's grain. This has led to a steep rise in global food prices. Millions more are suffering from famine. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How China could be driving up global inflation

India has been ranked as the top 3rd country hosting unicorns. It has displaced the UK from the spot by adding 33 unicorns in 2021. What's driving India's Unicorn boom during the pandemic? Palki Sharma gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: India becomes 3rd top country hosting unicorns

Omicron has exposed the weaknesses of Western healthcare systems. In the United States, there is now a shortage of testing kits. While in France and Germany - patients are at risk in understaffed hospitals. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Omicron exposes the healthcare systems of the west

Chants for a 'Muslim genocide' were raised at a religious gathering in Haridwar. Indian political parties have distanced themselves from this bigotry. Are politicians encouraging such fringe elements with their silence? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Monks in India call for 'Muslim genocide'

Cats, dogs & rabbits could soon be banned for pet-keeping in Iran. 75 Iranian lawmakers have proposed a law to ban all pets. Why? Because they consider animals a 'destructive social problem'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Cats, Rabbits & Dogs: Iran mulls law to ban 'destructive' pets

Does 5G delay flights? The CEOs of Boeing & Airbus have warned that 350,000 flights might get delayed due to a planned 5G rollout. They claim that 5G frequencies can disrupt a flight's radio altimeters & make landings risky. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: '350,000 flights to get delayed', Boeing and Airbus CEOs oppose 5G rollout

Different strains of Covid continue to hit different parts of the world, debates are being held on whether vaccines are effective against the omicron variant let us take a quick look at what's happening in the fight against covid-19 worldwide.

Oxford Study: AstraZeneca booster shots are effective agianst Omicron

Where at least 40 people have died after a packed ferry caught fire near the rural town of Jhalokati some 250 kilometres south of the capital city of Dakar. While most of the people died from the deadly fire a few died by drowning, the blaze on the three-decked vessel started in mid-river near the town of Jhalokati.

Bangladesh: At least 37 died in ferry fire near Jhalokati, over 100 hospitalised

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