The Biden administration has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics, the White House has said that no official delegation will be send to games amid China's record of human rights.

United States announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing winter Olympics

In an ever-changing world order, Russia has remained 1 of India's most dependable partners. The friendship has withstood the test of time and geopolitical churns. As Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi, Palki S Upadhyay decodes the past, present and future of India-Russia ties.

Gravitas Plus: India and Russia: A time-tested friendship

United Kingdom: Boris Johnson govt has launched a $398 million 10-year plan to tackle the menace of drugs in the country. The initiative will not only target smuggling gangs but will also try to boost the rehabilitation of users.

UK drugs crackdown: Boris Johnson's $398 million plan to tackle drug menace

Can chickpea replace Chicken? Will beans and legumes be a good alternative for meat? Scientists in Australia have an explanation for this, take a look!

Chickpeas to replace Chicken? Plant-based food to be more palatable?

After months of heightened tensions and serious concerns, is Russia potentially planning to invade Ukraine? American president Joe Biden is now all set to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, what is shaping to be a high-profile meet.

Biden and Putin's high-stakes meet to de-escalate Ukraine tensions

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a virtual meet today, the two leaders set to discuss the tense situation in Ukraine and more.

A 'secure' video call between Biden and Putin amid Ukraine invasion fears

With Omicron variant spreading all across the globe, a number of countries have now imposed travel bans on South Africa where the mutant variant was first detected. On this, President Cyril Ramaphosa has now slammed west nations calling them 'hypocritical'.

Ramaphosa slams West on 'travel bans' calls them hypocrite

Thousands of Rohingya refugees in the United Kingdom and the United States have filed a $150 billion lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, for enabling hate speech against them that led to violence against the persecuted minority.

Rohingya Muslims sue social media giant Facebook for $150 billion for allowing hate speech

The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has easily won re-election and defeated former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who now fled into exile. However, massive protest now rocks Gambia as opposition supporters want Barrow to step down.

Massive protest rocks Gambia as opposition want Barrow to step down

Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin to hold high-profile meet amid concerns over Ukraine invasion

After last months of political unrest and massive protests in the Solomon islands, PM Sogavare has managed to hang on to his chair by surviving a no-confidence vote. He also blamed Taiwan and its agents for political turmoil in the country.

Solomon Islands PM survives no-confidence vote, slams 'Taiwan's' agents

China Evergrande Group has set up a risk management committee as the cash-strapped property developer inches closer to a debt restructuring that has loomed for months over global markets. The group shares were up by 7% in early trading.

China's Evergrande shares up over 7%, inching towards debt restructuring

Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd expects to reach more than 115% of its pre-COVID domestic capacity levels by April as Australian state borders open.

Qantas expects to reach 115% of pre-COVID domestic capacity levels by April

Threat of coronavirus is still looming large over plane makers but a few are bullish on demand ahead as well. Brazilian plane maker Embraer has published its 20-year market outlook for commercial aircraft deliveries.

Brazilian plane maker Embraer publishes 20-year commercial market outlook

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India for the traditional annual summit between leaders of both countries as India gears up for the much anticipated, Modi-Putin talks. There are 10 bilateral agreements that are likely to be signed during Putin's visit to boost the nations' strategic partnership. Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest world news from all across the world. WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibal and international expert Stephen Golub joins for more inputs on the most-awaited meet.

What does Indo-Russian meet mean for United States and China? | Modi-Putin meet

The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has easily won re-election. Mr Barrow defeated former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who now fled into exile.

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow gets re-elected for second term

Head of the state, German chancellor Angela Merkel has done some remarkable economic and geopolitical reforms. However, Merkel's departure marks the end of an era for liberal politics. Here we bring you all the latest news from all around the world.

End of 'Angela Merkel' era in Germany, leader set to handover charge on Dec 8

Pope Francis, during his visit to the Greek island of Lesbos urged the world not to use migrants for political gains. This was Pope's second visit to the Greek island, in his latest visit to Lesbos, Pope met refugees at Mavrovoni camp which holds 2300 people.

Pope Francis visits island of Lesbos in Greece, warns against neglect of migrants

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India for the traditional annual summit between leaders of both countries as India gears up for the much anticipated, Modi-Putin talks. There are 10 bilateral agreements that are likely to be signed during Putin's visit to boost the nations' strategic partnership. What message is Russia sending to US and China with regards to its summit?

What message is Russia sending to US and China with regards to its high-profile meet with India?

Ahead of the 2 + 2 ministerial dialogue later today, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday told his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, that the India-Russia partnership is special and ties between the two countries have been remarkably strong.

India-Russia ties are special, says FM Jaishankar ahead of crucial Modi-Putin meet

The Russian president Vladimir Putin is all set for the traditional annual summit between leaders of both countries as India gears up for the much anticipated, Modi-Putin talks. Reports indicate that there are 10 bilateral agreements that are likely to be signed during Putin's visit to boost the nations' strategic partnership. Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest world news from all across the world. Today, we are joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibal and international affairs expert Harsh V Pant.

Modi-Putin meet today | Indian defence minister, FM hold talks with Russian counterpart

Amid the country-wide outrage over the brutal killing of a Sri Lankan national in Pakistan, the country's defence minister Pervez Khattak has now dismissed suggestions that the lynching incident has to be linked to the government's decision to lift the ban on the TLP party. WION's correspondent Anas Mallick brings in all the latest information.

Sialkot Lynching Case: Pakistan defence minister shields government from blame

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh is currently speaking at the India-Russia meeting, the top agenda for both nations include discussing political and defence issues of mutual interests.

India-Russia defence ministries hold talks, focus on strengthening political and defence ties

India-Russia to hold first 'two plus two' dialogue, here's significance of Putin-Modi meet

Dozens of protesters gathered near the venue of France's far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour's rally on December 5. The leader's rally took place in Villepinte, near Paris. Police made arrests as protests were undeclared. The demonstrations took place near Villepinte Expo Hall. It was Zemmour's first rally as an official candidate for presidential elections in 2022.

France presidential elections: Zemmour launches 2022 bid with rally

The Japanese government is considering raising its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2022 to take into account the effects of its record $490 billion stimulus package.

Japan govt considering lifting FY2022 economic growth forecast

Shares of China's Evergrande group are sliding 11% down after the world's most indebted developers said that there was no guarantee that it could have enough funds to meet debt repayments.

'No guarantee on repayments,' says Evergrande world's most indebted developer

The economy in Britain is set to grow more slowly now than previously thought this year. Economic growth is expected to grow at 6.9% in 2021 and 5.1% in 2022.

United Kingdom: Supply chain disruptions hit economy

On the day Russian President Putin is coming to India, business is one of the big discussions and possible points of focus in the meetings here; Russia is one of the biggest trade partners of India.

Putin-Modi Meet: India, Russia focus on trade, investment opportunities

Putin-Modi's bilateral meet will be held today, it's the 20th annual summit between the two nations. There are 10 bilateral agreements that are likely to be signed during Putin's visit to boost the nations' strategic partnership. Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest world news from all across the world.

A recap of Putin-Modi's relationship | India-Russia Meeting

Amid fears of Omicron variant, the birthplace of Jesus Christ Bethlehem is preparing for the Christmas festivities, a giant tree with a big red star has been lit up just outside the church, take a look at these visuals!

Bethlehem- the birth place of Jesus Christ rings in Christmas celebrations

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