Donations to the Palestinian community has plummeted by 85% over the last 13 years, this is according to a report by the world bank. Now, Israel is set to ask the donor countries to restore payments to Ramallah at a meeting. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen brings you all the latest developments.

Palestine faces financial crisis, donations drop by 85%

Sudan continues to be on the boil, in the latest at least 10 protesters have been shot dead in the capital Khartoum. Thousands took to the street to protest against the military rule across the country, security forces fired tear gas and disconnected phone and internet services.

Sudan: At least 10 protesters shot dead; internet, phone services snapped

The Imran Khan led-PTI government in Pakistan has managed to pass the contentious election reform bill in the parliament. WION's Anas Mallick brings you all the latest on what the bill is about.

Pakistan passes election reform bill, opposition stages a walkout from parliament

Climate experts are warning of the potentially devastating fires in Israel as a result of global warming causing an increase in extreme temperatures. Of late, Israel has witnessed an increase in wildfires with high temperatures and strong easterly winds, a dangerous combination, our correspondent Jodie Cohen brings you more.

Israel witnesses rise in wildfires, climatologists issues red alert

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a parliamentary grilling over charges of sleaze within his Conservative party, the parliament committee is taking stock of his government policies. Here we bring you all the latest news.

Fiery session in UK parliament, no easy exit from sleaze row for Boris Johnson

The Imran Khan led-PTI government in Pakistan has managed to pass the contentious election reform bill in the parliament. Here we bring you all the latest on what the bill is about!

Pakistan parliament passes election reform bills, overseas Pakistanis to get voting rights

India's capital Delhi and the surrounding areas meanwhile continue to battle the toxic smog blanket that has engulfed the region. In the latest effort to reduce air pollution, the commission for air quality management has issued a slew of orders to combat the situation.

Delhi remains engulfed in toxic smog; schools shut, entry of trucks banned

In the Indian automotive marketplace, the small hatchback segment has the largest share of the pie. While this segment is dominated by Maruti Suzuki for years now, its Celerio is not as much popular as the WagonR or the Ignis. To save the fading brand name, Maruti Suzuki has heavily updated the Celerio for its 2021 model year. It still runs on the same Heartect platform, shared by most of the Suzuki Cars, but the exterior and interior are completely revamped. And not just that, the proven 1.0-litre Suzuki engine also has slightly different characteristics. But how does it feel to drive and how's the overall experience in the new Celerio, that's what we are finding in this video.

WION Pitstop: 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio review

The South African government has withdrawn its support for Miss South Africa, this comes after organisers refused to boycott this year's Miss Universe pageant which is being held in Israel.

Israel: South African government boycotts Miss Universe pageant, Miss South Africa resists

Six months after severe drought and multiple wildfires caused destruction along Canada's western region. Now, unusually heavy rains and subsequent deluge has left thousands of people stranded with their homes and livelihoods destroyed, at least one has been killed, several missing.

Canada: Major flooding in British Columbia; one killed, two missing

The heavy storm has hit the Pacific north-west hard, just south of the Canadian border. In a slight relief, the water has started receding in the Washington region, the authorities have however maintained the flood alert. Nearly, 50,000 people living in Washington state were left without power on Tuesday.

Flooding in western Washington, nearly 50,000 homes left without power

Pakistan's Lahore has been declared the most polluted in the world by an air quality monitor as citizens continue to breathe toxic air for the last couple of days.

Lahore ranked as world's most polluted city, residents plead action from government

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a parliamentary grilling over charges of sleaze within his Conservative party, the parliament committee will take stock of his government policies.

Boris Johnson faces grilling from MPs, UK parliament braces for fiery session

The United States is mulling over the diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics which was scheduled to be held in Beijing in February 2022. The diplomatic boycott aims to protest against human rights violations by the Chinese government.

US mulls over boycotting Beijing winter Olympics, step against human rights violations in China

Thousands of people took to the streets of Sri Lanka's capital to protest against worsening economic conditions including shortages of fuel and essential goods. The protests in Colombo were led by the country's main opposition parties, the United People's Force, the opposition has blamed the economic crisis on President Rajapaksa's government.

Sri Lanka faces economic crisis, opposition blames President Rajapaksa's government

Alarm bells are ringing in the halls of the Pentagon led by General Mark Milley, senior Pentagon officials are becoming increasingly worried about China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal.

US worried about China's nuclear arsenal, 'We have to act now,' says General Milley

Grieving families gathered at the inauguration of a COVID-19 victims memorial in Brazil's Rio De Janeiro, paying homage to their lost loved ones and demanding more help from municipal authorities to provide support for families impacted by the pandemic. Close to 400 people died in the 'mare favela' complex, a grouping of 16 favelas on the outskirts of Rio.

Covid victims memorial unveiled, tiles has paintings and name of victims on it

French President Emmanuel Macron has changed the country's flag. Does the change imply a shift in policies or does it signify a change in ideology? Which other countries have changed their flags & for what reasons? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Why has Macron changed the French Flag?

US President Joe Biden asked for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But failed to achieve any breakthrough. Biden was ineffective in pressing Xi Jinping on Xinjiang, Taiwan & Wuhan virus origins. Palki Sharma tells you why Biden's China policy is failing.

Gravitas | Xi-Biden meeting: US President fails to secure any breakthrough

A Russian anti-satellite test has put the world on edge. Moscow destroyed a satellite that has disintegrated into thousands of pieces in space. The space junk could put several other satellites in peril. Palki Sharma tells you why anti-satellite tests are problematic.

Gravitas: Russia destroys satellite, releases big cloud of 'space junk'

A woman in America was charged with manslaughter and jailed for 4 years because she suffered a miscarriage. Since when did miscarriage become the same as manslaughter? Why is the US punishing grieving mothers for losing their babies? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Woman charged with manslaughter after suffering miscarriage

China has surpassed the US to become the richest nation in the world. But can China stay rich? The Communist Party's crackdown on the rich has scared investors. They are now turning to India. Palki Sharma tells you how global investors are now putting more money in India.

Gravitas: China is now the richest country in the world. Can it stay rich?

Libya is a failed state. A presidential election in December was supposed to change the country's fortunes. But the candidacy of Gaddafi's son and a controversial General raises serious questions. Palki Sharma tells you why the election is being called a farce.

Gravitas | Libya Presidential Election: A farce?

A Scorpion invasion unfolded in Egypt last week. A storm forced thousands of Scorpions out of hiding. They emerged & stung 503 people. Egyptians are drawing parallels with a Biblical Plague. What does the story really signify? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Biblical Plague? 503 people stung by Scorpions in Egypt

America calls itself a 'beacon' of human rights, but it covered up a 2019 war crime in Syria. An airstrike killed 60 civilians, the U.S. military downplayed the deaths & 'sanitised' the reports. Palki Sharma asks: Who will sanction the US for its war crimes?

Gravitas: US hid a 2019 war crime in Syria that killed civilians

Last week Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had nothing to do with the migrant crisis unfolding on the Poland-Belarus border. But on Monday, Moscow and Paris both agreed that there was a need for de-escalation.

Migrant crisis: Is Putin behind Poland-Belarus border crisis?

Taiwan took centre stage as Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met for a virtual meet. The talks were held in a cordial manner but the tensions remained palpable. Xi Jinping warned on Taiwan, saying that the US was playing with fire.

Biden-Xi meet: China warns United States about 'playing with fire' on Taiwan

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Sarang Helicopter Display Teams showcased "superior flying skills" at the Dubai Air Show on Sunday. Here's an exclusive conversation with the IAF Tejas pilot.

Dubai Air Show: WION in an exclusive conversation with IAF Tejas pilot

Russia's anti-satellite weapon test has garnered a lot of backlashes, the US has branded it 'a reckless mention', here we break it down for you! On November 15, Russia tested an anti-satellite missile, this targeted one of its own satellites in space.

Russia faces backlash after anti-satellite missile test, NASA outraged by carelessness

The youngest victim of Astroworld tragedy has died increasing the number of casualties now to 10 people. A 9-year bow was in a medically induced coma after sustaining serious injuries. The boy's family has filed a lawsuit against Travis Scott.

United States: 10th casualty in Astroworld Festival tragedy

An Auction house in New York is hosting their annual 'Icons and Idols: Rock and Roll' auction, featuring 900 historic items from music history, with some priced at up to $650k.

United States: Julien's Auction hold 'Icons and Idols: Rock and Roll' auction

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