The Health Ministry of Palestine said on Tuesday (Jan 21) that the IDF's ongoing raid on Jenin has claimed the lives of eight Palestinians. Hamas responded to it by saying it would intensify the confrontations with Israel.&nbsp;
Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border&nbsp;policy&nbsp;chief under Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, in Israel, the IDF chief Major General Herzi Halevi announced his resignation. He said he was leaving the IDF after recognising his responsibility for the failure of the IDF over Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the Israeli military's ongoing raid on Jenin, a city in the West Bank, has claimed at least eight lives, an increase from an earlier figure of six, The Guardian reported. In response,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hamas" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hamas</a>&nbsp;has urged for intensified confrontations with Israel amid the military operation.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-border-tom-homan-nationwide-immigration-raids-overturns-biden-era-ban-on-targeting-schools-hospitals-8642092">'Enforcing the law like never before,' Trump border czar announces nationwide immigration raids starting today</a>
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Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border&nbsp;policy&nbsp;chief under Donald Trump.
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<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/21/ETElKlIXDeAD277Mabj0.png" alt=" File photo of outgoing IDF Chief Halevi. Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">Major General Herzi Halevi, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that he would resign from the top post on&nbsp;March 6.
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US President Donald Trump once again showed his determination to take control of the Panama Canal in his presidency and vowed the same in his inaugural speech on Monday (Jan 20). Despite the constant clarification by the Panama government that there is no Chinese interference in its operation, Trump claimed that "China is operating the Panama Canal".&nbsp;
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<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/21/Ox5MDgX4pvMB8wYhicsy.jpg" alt=" Four female hostages to be released in next prisoner exchange Saturday: Hamas official Photograph: (AFP) ">Senior Hamas official on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the militant group will release four women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (Jan 25).
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United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday (January 20) granted a blanket pardon to almost all involved in the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, American media reported. President Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters and commuted the sentences of 14 others.
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United States (US) President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday (January 20), one&nbsp;of them&nbsp;being an end to birthright citizenship.&nbsp;
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Russian President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-says-vladimir-putin-destroying-russia-by-not-signing-a-deal-to-end-ukraine-war-8639126" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vladimir Putin</a>&nbsp;spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (Jan 21), emphasising the close relationship between their two nations. The call came just a day after Donald Trump&nbsp;was inaugurated&nbsp;as the 47th President of the United States.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-2025-i-wish-today-was-the-final-says-novak-djokovic-after-beating-carlos-alcaraz-in-quarterfinal-8641970">Australian Open 2025: Tired Novak Djokovic 'wish today was the final' after epic win vs Carlos Alcaraz in QF</a>
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Novak Djokovic beat injury scare to come out triumphant in the men's singles quarter-final against Spain's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Alcaraz</a>&nbsp;in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). With the win,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Djokovic</a>&nbsp;advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The 37-year-old Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.'
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/saif-ali-khan-returns-home-saif-ali-khan-latest-news-saif-ali-khan-stabbed-8641260">Saif Ali Khan smiles and waves at camera as he returns home from hospital</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/21/oooOM8B4Kbl2fODuFhr4.png" alt=" Saif Ali Khan back home Photograph: (X) ">Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed at his Bandra residence on January 19, was discharged from Lilavai Hospital on Tuesday. Saif had to undergo an emergency surgery after an intruder stabbed him six times after a failed burglary attempt. The star was seen briefly smiling and waving at the paparazzi outside his residence before he entered the building of his home.&nbsp;
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The Health Ministry of Palestine said on Tuesday (Jan 21) that the IDF's ongoing raid on Jenin has claimed the lives of eight Palestinians. Hamas responded to it by saying it would intensify the confrontations with Israel. Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border policy chief under Donald Trump. Meanwhile, in Israel, the IDF chief Major General Herzi Halevi announced his resignation. He said he was leaving the IDF after recognising his responsibility for the failure of the IDF over Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Click on the headlines to read more Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism' The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the Israeli military's ongoing raid on Jenin, a city in the West Bank, has claimed at least eight lives, an increase from an earlier figure of six, The Guardian reported. In response, Hamas has urged for intensified confrontations with Israel amid the military operation. 'Enforcing the law like never before,' Trump border czar announces nationwide immigration raids starting today Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border policy chief under Donald Trump. Gaza war: IDF Chief Halevi to step down over failure during Hamas' Oct 7 attack. Who is he? Major General Herzi Halevi, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that he would resign from the top post on March 6. Explained: Why is Trump so obsessed with taking Panama Canal back? Is it essential for US? US President Donald Trump once again showed his determination to take control of the Panama Canal in his presidency and vowed the same in his inaugural speech on Monday (Jan 20). Despite the constant clarification by the Panama government that there is no Chinese interference in its operation, Trump claimed that "China is operating the Panama Canal". Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Senior Hamas official on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the militant group will release four women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (Jan 25). Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday (January 20) granted a blanket pardon to almost all involved in the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, American media reported. President Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters and commuted the sentences of 14 others. Will US President Trump's birthright citizenship order impact Indians on Green Card wait list? United States (US) President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday (January 20), one of them being an end to birthright citizenship. Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (Jan 21), emphasising the close relationship between their two nations. The call came just a day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Australian Open 2025: Tired Novak Djokovic 'wish today was the final' after epic win vs Carlos Alcaraz in QF Novak Djokovic beat injury scare to come out triumphant in the men's singles quarter-final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). With the win, Djokovic advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The 37-year-old Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.' Saif Ali Khan smiles and waves at camera as he returns home from hospital Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed at his Bandra residence on January 19, was discharged from Lilavai Hospital on Tuesday. Saif had to undergo an emergency surgery after an intruder stabbed him six times after a failed burglary attempt. The star was seen briefly smiling and waving at the paparazzi outside his residence before he entered the building of his home.

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Two days ahead of Donald Trump inauguration, thousands of people have began arriving in Washington DC for the People's March, which is going to be held on Saturday. People will be protesting against the GOP's policies, which according to them will undermine women's rights, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and racial and religious minorities.
In other news, nearly five months after a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was brutally raped and murdered, a local court on Saturday (Jan 18) convicted former civic volunteer and the prime accused, Sanjay Roy.&nbsp;
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Two days ahead of the Donald Trump inauguration, thousands of people have begun arriving in Washington, DC, for the People's March, which is going to be held on Saturday. People will be protesting&nbsp;against the GOP's policies, which according to them will undermine the women's rights, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and racial and religious minorities.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rg-kar-medical-college-rape-murder-protests-and-arrest-heres-how-victim-finally-got-justice-8633439">Rape-murder, protests and arrest: Here's how RG Kar Medical College victim finally got justice</a>
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Nearly five months after a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was brutally raped and murdered, a local court on Saturday (Jan 18) convicted former civic volunteer and the prime accused, Sanjay Roy.&nbsp;
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The capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces marks a significant moment in&nbsp;Russia&rsquo;s&nbsp;war against Ukraine. Their testimonies have been crucial in confirming details about these troops and Pyongyang that were previously only assumptions.
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The year was 1998, a 31-year-old man from the Indian state of Bihar, Chanderkant Jha was arrested for killing a man in Delhi. He was in jail till 2002 and was later released due to lack of evidence. Soon after the release, he started a chilling series of murders in Delhi.&nbsp;
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As Donald Trump's inauguration nears, Washington DC residents are fleeing the city, trying to stay away from the event, saying that they do not want to be around that "sort of hostile negative energy".
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-deal-5-prominent-names-among-737-palestinian-prisoners-to-be-freed-by-israel-zakaria-zubeidi-ahmed-barghouti-8633004">From Zakaria Zubeidi to Ahmed Barghouti: 5 Prominent names among 737 Palestinian prisoners to be freed by Israel</a>
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Israel&rsquo;s justice ministry has confirmed that 737 Palestinian prisoners and detainees&nbsp;are set&nbsp;to&nbsp;be released&nbsp;as part of the initial phase of a truce deal. None of the prisoners will be freed&nbsp;before 4:00 pm local time on Sunday (Jan 18).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/republic-day-week-flight-disruptions-at-delhi-airport-from-jan-19-26-check-timings-and-updates-8633445">Flight disruptions at Delhi Airport from Jan 19-26: Check timings and updates</a>
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Delhi airport operator DIAL said on Saturday there will be no flight arrivals and departures between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm for the next eight days till January 26&nbsp;in view of&nbsp;the Republic Day week.
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At least four people have been killed and three injured in a Russian drone and missile attack in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday (Jan 18).
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In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was allegedly stabbed during a burglary attempt at his home in the upscale neighbourhood of Bandra in Mumbai city.&nbsp;
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The BCCI has picked Jasprit Bumrah in India&rsquo;s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced during a presser in Mumbai. His fellow seamer Mohammed Shami returned to the ODI team for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, while the selectors have also named Rishabh Pant in the star-studded squad.
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Two days ahead of Donald Trump inauguration, thousands of people have began arriving in Washington DC for the People's March, which is going to be held on Saturday. People will be protesting against the GOP's policies, which according to them will undermine women's rights, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and racial and religious minorities. In other news, nearly five months after a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was brutally raped and murdered, a local court on Saturday (Jan 18) convicted former civic volunteer and the prime accused, Sanjay Roy. Click on the headlines to read more People's March LIVE updates: Thousands gathered in Washington DC to protest Trump's inauguration Two days ahead of the Donald Trump inauguration, thousands of people have begun arriving in Washington, DC, for the People's March, which is going to be held on Saturday. People will be protesting against the GOP's policies, which according to them will undermine the women's rights, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and racial and religious minorities. Rape-murder, protests and arrest: Here's how RG Kar Medical College victim finally got justice Nearly five months after a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was brutally raped and murdered, a local court on Saturday (Jan 18) convicted former civic volunteer and the prime accused, Sanjay Roy. 'When Russians hide, North Koreans shoot': How Pyongyang's troops are reshaping Russia-Ukraine war The capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces marks a significant moment in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Their testimonies have been crucial in confirming details about these troops and Pyongyang that were previously only assumptions. Butcher of Delhi: Who is Chanderkant Jha, serial killer from Bihar who murdered 18 people The year was 1998, a 31-year-old man from the Indian state of Bihar, Chanderkant Jha was arrested for killing a man in Delhi. He was in jail till 2002 and was later released due to lack of evidence. Soon after the release, he started a chilling series of murders in Delhi. 'Can’t be here': Washington DC residents flee ahead of Trump inauguration to escape 'ugly side of America' As Donald Trump's inauguration nears, Washington DC residents are fleeing the city, trying to stay away from the event, saying that they do not want to be around that "sort of hostile negative energy". From Zakaria Zubeidi to Ahmed Barghouti: 5 Prominent names among 737 Palestinian prisoners to be freed by Israel Israel’s justice ministry has confirmed that 737 Palestinian prisoners and detainees are set to be released as part of the initial phase of a truce deal. None of the prisoners will be freed before 4:00 pm local time on Sunday (Jan 18). Flight disruptions at Delhi Airport from Jan 19-26: Check timings and updates Delhi airport operator DIAL said on Saturday there will be no flight arrivals and departures between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm for the next eight days till January 26 in view of the Republic Day week. Video: Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, kills four At least four people have been killed and three injured in a Russian drone and missile attack in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday (Jan 18). Saif Ali Khan stabbing case LIVE updates: Police release photo of detained suspect In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was allegedly stabbed during a burglary attempt at his home in the upscale neighbourhood of Bandra in Mumbai city. India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 announced; Bumrah, Shami return The BCCI has picked Jasprit Bumrah in India’s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced during a presser in Mumbai. His fellow seamer Mohammed Shami returned to the ODI team for the first time since the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, while the selectors have also named Rishabh Pant in the star-studded squad.

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Israeli security cabinet approved the Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday (Jan 17) marking an end to more than a year-long war between Israel and Hamas.
Justin Trudeau's 'Minister of Everything' Chrystia Freeland announced on Friday (Jan 17) that she will run for leadership of Canada's Liberal Party, stressing that it is time to fight as US President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the country.&nbsp;
Ahead of his inaugural ceremony on January 20, US President-elect Donald Trump held talks with China President Xi Jinping over the phone on Friday (Jan 17), reported Chinese state media.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-ceasefire-live-updates-security-cabinet-meet-gaza-truce-netanyahu-donald-trump-8630070">Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas</a>
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Israeli security cabinet approved the Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday (Jan 17), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.&nbsp;The deal will now move to the full cabinet for a discussion and vote expected to be held before Shabbat begins.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chrystia-freeland-enters-race-to-replace-trudeau-as-canadas-prime-minister-who-is-she-8630992">Chrystia Freeland enters race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Who is she?</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/17/j0uQlnKqc9MhUjf1wVnT.png" alt=" Canada's former finance minister Chrystia Freeland Photograph: (Reuters) ">Justin Trudeau's 'Minister of Everything' Chrystia Freeland announced on Friday (Jan 17) that she will run for leadership of Canada's Liberal Party, stressing that it is time to fight as US President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the country.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-xi-jinping-inauguration-phone-talk-8630802">Trump holds phone talks with 'chairman Xi' over TikTok as potential ban looms</a>
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China President Xi Jinping held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump over the phone on Friday (Jan 17), reported Chinese state media.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-commutes-sentences-for-nearly-2500-drug-dealers-8630924">Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 drug dealers</a>
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In a record set ahead of his departure from the White House, US President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of around 2,500 non-violent drug dealers on Friday (Jan 17).&nbsp;
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As America looks forward to Donald Trump's inauguration day, thousands of people are expected to rally on Saturday (Jan 18) in Washington and other cities across the country as part of the People's March, to protest against the GOP's policies.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-ban-in-us-india-instagram-youtube-shorts-rednote-donald-trump-joe-biden-8630695">What's life post TikTok ban? Here's what US should learn from India</a>
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TikTok, a social media platform that gained massive attention post-2017, especially by Gen Z, is on the verge of being banned in the United States. The decision that is on the table of the US Supreme Court can come as soon as January 19.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shameful-russia-sentences-late-opposition-leader-navalnys-lawyers-to-years-in-prison-8630496">'Shameful,' Russia sentences late opposition leader Navalny's lawyers to years in prison</a>
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Russia on Friday (Jan 17) sentenced three lawyers who defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny, for bringing his messages from prison to the outside world.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-russia-to-sign-nuclear-plant-deal-20-year-security-agreement-as-putin-pezeshkian-hold-meet-8630777">Iran, Russia sign nuclear plant deal, 20-year security agreement as Putin, Pezeshkian hold meet</a>
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/saif-ali-khan-attack-actor-was-soaked-in-blood-reveals-auto-driver-who-took-the-actor-to-the-hospital-8630952">Saif Ali Khan was soaked in blood, reveals auto driver who took the actor to the hospital</a>
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The auto-rickshaw driver, who took the actor Saif Ali Khan to the hospital after he was stabbed by the intruder, shared details of the incident that occurred on Jan 16.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI</a>) issued a statement on Friday (Jan 17) that the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and for the three-match ODI series against England will be announced on Saturday (Jan 18).

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Israeli security cabinet approved the Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday (Jan 17) marking an end to more than a year-long war between Israel and Hamas. Justin Trudeau's 'Minister of Everything' Chrystia Freeland announced on Friday (Jan 17) that she will run for leadership of Canada's Liberal Party, stressing that it is time to fight as US President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the country. Ahead of his inaugural ceremony on January 20, US President-elect Donald Trump held talks with China President Xi Jinping over the phone on Friday (Jan 17), reported Chinese state media. Click on the headlines to read more Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas Israeli security cabinet approved the Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday (Jan 17), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. The deal will now move to the full cabinet for a discussion and vote expected to be held before Shabbat begins. Chrystia Freeland enters race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister. Who is she? Justin Trudeau's 'Minister of Everything' Chrystia Freeland announced on Friday (Jan 17) that she will run for leadership of Canada's Liberal Party, stressing that it is time to fight as US President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the country. Trump holds phone talks with 'chairman Xi' over TikTok as potential ban looms China President Xi Jinping held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump over the phone on Friday (Jan 17), reported Chinese state media. Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 drug dealers In a record set ahead of his departure from the White House, US President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of around 2,500 non-violent drug dealers on Friday (Jan 17). Trump inauguration protest: What to know about People's March in DC? As America looks forward to Donald Trump's inauguration day, thousands of people are expected to rally on Saturday (Jan 18) in Washington and other cities across the country as part of the People's March, to protest against the GOP's policies. What's life post TikTok ban? Here's what US should learn from India TikTok, a social media platform that gained massive attention post-2017, especially by Gen Z, is on the verge of being banned in the United States. The decision that is on the table of the US Supreme Court can come as soon as January 19. 'Shameful,' Russia sentences late opposition leader Navalny's lawyers to years in prison Russia on Friday (Jan 17) sentenced three lawyers who defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny, for bringing his messages from prison to the outside world. Iran, Russia sign nuclear plant deal, 20-year security agreement as Putin, Pezeshkian hold meet Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday (Jan 17) held talks with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in the capital Moscow ahead of the signing of a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. Saif Ali Khan was soaked in blood, reveals auto driver who took the actor to the hospital The auto-rickshaw driver, who took the actor Saif Ali Khan to the hospital after he was stabbed by the intruder, shared details of the incident that occurred on Jan 16. India squad for Champions Trophy 2025 to be announced on... The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement on Friday (Jan 17) that the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and for the three-match ODI series against England will be announced on Saturday (Jan 18).

Top 10 world news: Israel okays Gaza ceasefire deal; Chrystia Freeland joins race to replace Trudeau, and more

Israeli health ministry issued new guidelines for hospitals that would receive the hostages released from Hamas' captivity on Thursday (Jan 16).&nbsp;
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a "landmark" 100-year agreement, pledging to strengthen defence ties between the two nations.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, as per the latest reports in the West Asia crisis, Israel had destroyed a top-secret, active nuclear research facility of Iran in strikes launched last October.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israel-issues-guidelines-for-hospitals-that-will-receive-hostages-8627826">Gaza war: Israeli health ministry issues guidelines for hospitals that will receive hostages</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/16/MxFi0F3VnJIAg939m1gy.png" alt=" Hospitals in Israel gear up to receive hostages. This is a file photo of hostages being taken back home in November 2023. Photograph: (Reuters) ">With just three days left for the second truce deal between Israel and Hamas in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli health ministry on Thursday (Jan 16) issued new guidelines for hospitals that would receive the hostages released from&nbsp;Hamas' &nbsp;captivity.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-play-leading-role-in-defending-ukraine-as-starmer-zelensky-ink-100-year-agreement-8627912">UK to play 'leading role' in defending Ukraine as Starmer, Zelensky ink 100-year agreement</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/16/V30MoTxGzS9roijpqtHz.png" alt=" UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky Photograph: (Reuters) ">UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a "landmark" 100-year agreement on Thursday (Jan 16), pledging to strengthen defence ties between the two nations.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-destroyed-top-secret-iranian-nuclear-research-site-in-october-attacks-report-8628077">Israel destroyed top secret Iranian nuclear research site in October attacks: Report</a>
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Israel had destroyed a top-secret, active nuclear research facility in Iran in the strikes launched last October, Axios reported, citing officials from the US and Israel. The site, identified as the Taleghan 2 facility in the Parchin military complex, was earlier believed to be inactive, but the attack nullified Iran&rsquo;s years-long effort to resume nuclear weapons research.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-iraq-yemen-forces-to-halt-attacks-on-israel-8627557">&lsquo;If they return, we will return&rsquo;: Iraq, Yemen forces to halt attacks on Israel after Gaza ceasefire</a>
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Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the conflict in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-announcement-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal-a-look-at-the-key-events-of-the-war-8626882" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gaza</a>&nbsp;starting on Sunday, forces in Iraq and Yemen have said that they will suspend their attacks on Israel.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-confirms-he-wont-run-for-upcoming-elections-no-time-to-think-about-life-after-politics-8627323">Canada's Trudeau confirms he won't run for upcoming elections</a>
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Canadian Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Justin+Trudeau" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Justin Trudeau</a>&nbsp;has said that he will not be contesting the upcoming federal elections scheduled for October this year and also hinted at quitting politics.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/donald-trump-inauguration-melania-trump-white-house-transition-slams-obamas-of-withholding-information-8627989">Melania Trump opens up about 'challenging' White House transition; accuses Obamas of withholding information</a>
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Melania Trump has claimed that when she and her husband first moved into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trumps-inauguration-portrait-is-recreated-version-of-his-2023-mugshot-internet-says-so-8627393" target="_blank" rel="noopener">White House</a>, the Obamas withheld information, making the transition more difficult.
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An Indian man from Gujarat, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who brutally murdered his wife in 2015, is now on the top 10 most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).&nbsp;
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As the announcement comes about the Israel-Hamas reaching a ceasefire deal, hostages and prisoners would be released by both parties as per the truce agreement.&nbsp;
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India batter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/karun-nair" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karun Nair</a>&nbsp;is having a dream run in the ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vijay-hazare-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Hazare Trophy</a>&nbsp;(VHT) - domestic 50-over tournament - with an average of 752 after five hundreds and one fifty in eight matches for Vidarbha.
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Israeli health ministry issued new guidelines for hospitals that would receive the hostages released from Hamas' captivity on Thursday (Jan 16). UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a "landmark" 100-year agreement, pledging to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. Meanwhile, as per the latest reports in the West Asia crisis, Israel had destroyed a top-secret, active nuclear research facility of Iran in strikes launched last October. Gaza war: Israeli health ministry issues guidelines for hospitals that will receive hostages With just three days left for the second truce deal between Israel and Hamas in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli health ministry on Thursday (Jan 16) issued new guidelines for hospitals that would receive the hostages released from Hamas' captivity. UK to play 'leading role' in defending Ukraine as Starmer, Zelensky ink 100-year agreement UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a "landmark" 100-year agreement on Thursday (Jan 16), pledging to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. Israel destroyed top secret Iranian nuclear research site in October attacks: Report Israel had destroyed a top-secret, active nuclear research facility in Iran in the strikes launched last October, Axios reported, citing officials from the US and Israel. The site, identified as the Taleghan 2 facility in the Parchin military complex, was earlier believed to be inactive, but the attack nullified Iran’s years-long effort to resume nuclear weapons research. ‘If they return, we will return’: Iraq, Yemen forces to halt attacks on Israel after Gaza ceasefire Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the conflict in Gaza starting on Sunday, forces in Iraq and Yemen have said that they will suspend their attacks on Israel. Canada's Trudeau confirms he won't run for upcoming elections Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that he will not be contesting the upcoming federal elections scheduled for October this year and also hinted at quitting politics. Melania Trump opens up about 'challenging' White House transition; accuses Obamas of withholding information Melania Trump has claimed that when she and her husband first moved into the White House, the Obamas withheld information, making the transition more difficult. Who is the Indian man on FBI's top 10 most wanted list with reward of up to $250,000? An Indian man from Gujarat, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who brutally murdered his wife in 2015, is now on the top 10 most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Who are the American hostages to be released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal? As the announcement comes about the Israel-Hamas reaching a ceasefire deal, hostages and prisoners would be released by both parties as per the truce agreement. Kareena Kapoor breaks silence on Saif Ali Khan's stabbing: 'It has been an incredibly challenging day' Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has finally broken her silence. After a challenging day, the actress has reacted to the shocking incident that took place at her Bandra home. 'Manifested jokingly,' says Karun Nair on averaging 752 in Vijay Hazare Trophy India batter Karun Nair is having a dream run in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) - domestic 50-over tournament - with an average of 752 after five hundreds and one fifty in eight matches for Vidarbha.

Top 10 world news: UK, Ukraine ink 100-year agreement; Gaza ceasefire updates, and more

Negotiations for a proposed ceasefire-for-hostage deal in Gaza have entered a final stage. A finalised deal may be announced by negotiators from the US, Egypt and Qatar on Wednesday or Thursday (Jan 15-16), as per media reports.
In other news, ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack.&nbsp;
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Negotiations for a proposed ceasefire-for-hostage deal in Gaza have entered a final stage. A finalised deal may be announced by negotiators from the US, Egypt and Qatar on Wednesday or Thursday (Jan 15-16), as per media reports.&nbsp;
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Ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-lifts-ban-on-bhabha-atomic-research-centre-indian-rare-earths-indira-gandhi-atomic-research-centre-igcar-why-is-it-important-8624889" rel="dofollow">US lifts ban on Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, two other Indian entities - Why is it important?</a>
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The United States on Wednesday (Jan 15) removed three major Indian organisations from its restricted list as part of its efforts to enhance civil nuclear cooperation between India&rsquo;s top nuclear institutions and American companies.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-faces-extreme-fire-danger-amid-high-winds-forecast-over-6mn-people-under-critical-threat-8624934" rel="dofollow">Los Angeles faces 'extreme fire danger' amid high winds forecast, over 6mn people under critical threat</a>
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A week after the deadly wildfire engulfed Los Angeles, more than six million people are still under critical fire threat across several counties in California as high winds are again expected to kick up on Wednesday (Jan 15).&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/grap-4-restrictions-back-in-delhi-amid-soaring-aqi-check-whats-allowed-and-prohibited-8624847" rel="dofollow">GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi amid soaring AQI: Check what&rsquo;s allowed and prohibited</a>
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Authorities in the Indian national capital re-imposed stricter pollution curbs Wednesday (Jan 15) as air quality index hovered dangerously close to the 'severe' category. Union government&rsquo;s Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) introduced restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)- stage 4. Earlier, GRAP-stage 3 restrictions were imposed on Sunday (Jan 12).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-was-never-an-ally-of-us-white-house-john-kirby-joe-biden-8624608" rel="dofollow">Pakistan was never an ally of US, technical or tactical: White House official John Kirby</a>
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John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson of the United States (US) said that Pakistan was never a technical or tactical ally of his country. Kirby said this during a press conference in Washington DC when a Pakistani reporter asked him how the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-been-privilege-us-president-joe-biden-pens-letter-for-americans-ahead-of-farewell-speech-8624528" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biden</a> administration revitalised its partnership with the "long-term ally" Pakistan. Kirby added that no treaty of alliance ever existed between the two countries.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-govt-panel-recommends-action-against-individual-with-earlier-criminal-links-8624536" rel="dofollow">Indian govt panel recommends action against individual with 'earlier criminal links'</a>
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A panel of the Indian government, which was set up in November 2023 has recommended legal action against an individual with earlier criminal links.
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Global leaders pointed out that the escalating armed conflict is the most urgent threat in 2025, however, the climate emergency is expected to cause the greatest concern over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2025-bafta-nominations-bafta-film-awards-2025-nominations-list-bafta-predictions-8624337" rel="dofollow">BAFTA&nbsp;2025 nominations: All We Imagine As Light gets a nod, Conclave leads the list</a>
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After getting two nominations at the recently concluded Golden Globe Awards 2025, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light has now secured a nomination at the BAFTA Film Awards 2025. The nominations were announced on Wednesday with papal thriller Conclave leading with 12 nominations including Best Film and Best Director. A close second in the list was Emilia Perez which secured 8 nominations.&nbsp; 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-w-vs-ireland-w-3rd-odi-who-is-pratika-rawal-psychology-student-who-scored-154-in-india-womens-biggest-odi-win-8624499" rel="dofollow">IND-W vs IRE-W, 3rd ODI: Meet Pratika Rawal - psychology student who scored 154 in India Women's biggest ODI win</a>
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India women cricketer Pratika Rawal, a psychology student, created history and broke multiple records during the third ODI against Ireland women in Rajkot on Wednesday (Jan 15). Rawal, playing her sixth ODI, went on to score 154 runs - third highest individual score for India women in ODI's.

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Negotiations for a proposed ceasefire-for-hostage deal in Gaza have entered a final stage. A finalised deal may be announced by negotiators from the US, Egypt and Qatar on Wednesday or Thursday (Jan 15-16), as per media reports. In other news, ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack. Click on the headlines to read more. Israel-Hamas war: Qatar PM to hold press conference amid Gaza truce speculations Negotiations for a proposed ceasefire-for-hostage deal in Gaza have entered a final stage. A finalised deal may be announced by negotiators from the US, Egypt and Qatar on Wednesday or Thursday (Jan 15-16), as per media reports. 'Privilege of my life': Biden pens letter for Americans ahead of farewell speech Ahead of his farewell speech, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 15) said that it has been the "privilege of my life" to serve this nation for over 50 years, further reflecting on what all his administration looked after, including the Covid pandemic and January 6 attack. US lifts ban on Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, two other Indian entities - Why is it important? The United States on Wednesday (Jan 15) removed three major Indian organisations from its restricted list as part of its efforts to enhance civil nuclear cooperation between India’s top nuclear institutions and American companies. Los Angeles faces 'extreme fire danger' amid high winds forecast, over 6mn people under critical threat A week after the deadly wildfire engulfed Los Angeles, more than six million people are still under critical fire threat across several counties in California as high winds are again expected to kick up on Wednesday (Jan 15). GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi amid soaring AQI: Check what’s allowed and prohibited Authorities in the Indian national capital re-imposed stricter pollution curbs Wednesday (Jan 15) as air quality index hovered dangerously close to the 'severe' category. Union government’s Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) introduced restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)- stage 4. Earlier, GRAP-stage 3 restrictions were imposed on Sunday (Jan 12). Pakistan was never an ally of US, technical or tactical: White House official John Kirby John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson of the United States (US) said that Pakistan was never a technical or tactical ally of his country. Kirby said this during a press conference in Washington DC when a Pakistani reporter asked him how the Biden administration revitalised its partnership with the "long-term ally" Pakistan. Kirby added that no treaty of alliance ever existed between the two countries. Indian govt panel recommends action against individual with 'earlier criminal links' A panel of the Indian government, which was set up in November 2023 has recommended legal action against an individual with earlier criminal links. 'Armed conflict' most urgent threat for world in 2025: WEF Global leaders pointed out that the escalating armed conflict is the most urgent threat in 2025, however, the climate emergency is expected to cause the greatest concern over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). BAFTA 2025 nominations: All We Imagine As Light gets a nod, Conclave leads the list After getting two nominations at the recently concluded Golden Globe Awards 2025, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine As Light has now secured a nomination at the BAFTA Film Awards 2025. The nominations were announced on Wednesday with papal thriller Conclave leading with 12 nominations including Best Film and Best Director. A close second in the list was Emilia Perez which secured 8 nominations. IND-W vs IRE-W, 3rd ODI: Meet Pratika Rawal - psychology student who scored 154 in India Women's biggest ODI win India women cricketer Pratika Rawal, a psychology student, created history and broke multiple records during the third ODI against Ireland women in Rajkot on Wednesday (Jan 15). Rawal, playing her sixth ODI, went on to score 154 runs - third highest individual score for India women in ODI's.

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The Senate confirmation hearing is going on for US President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, where he was told that he was 'incompetant' for the job.&nbsp;The much-anticipated hearing is underway to assess whether the controversial former Fox News host is fit to lead the defence department.
In other developments, as per media reports, Hamas agreed to move forward with a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators.&nbsp;
In other news, Donald Trump has fired back at Jack Smith's report on the GOP leader's 'unprecedented efforts' to overturn the 2020 election result. Smith, in his final report, said he believed there was enough evidence to convict Trump in a trial if his 2024 election win had not made it impossible for the prosecution to continue.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pete-hegseth-trumps-pick-for-def-secy-called-incompetent-during-senate-hearing-8622019" rel="dofollow">Pete Hegseth, Trump&rsquo;s pick for def secy, called &lsquo;incompetent&rsquo; during Senate hearing</a>
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US President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, was told during the Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday (Jan 14) that he was &lsquo;incompetent&rsquo; for the job.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-accepts-draft-agreement-for-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-deal-awaits-israels-approval-report-8621263" rel="dofollow">Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report</a> 
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/israel-hamas-ceasefire" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">ceasefire&nbsp;</a>in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, The Times of Israel reported.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-findings-at-1-am-trump-slams-jack-smiths-report-on-jan-6-case-8621954" rel="dofollow">'Fake findings at 1 am,' Trump slams Jack Smith's report on Jan 6 case</a>
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US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 14) called Jack Smith's report on his 'unprecedented efforts' to overturn the 2020 election result as "fake", saying that the "unselected committee illegally destroyed and deleted all the evidence".&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-inauguration-us-right-wing-livid-after-pro-hezbollah-muslim-cleric-invited-8621494" rel="dofollow">US right-wing livid after &lsquo;pro-Hezbollah&rsquo; Muslim cleric invited to Trump inauguration</a>
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A major row has erupted amid claims that a Muslim cleric who earlier refused to condemn Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has now been invited to the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-army-official-praises-pakistan-for-fight-against-terror-in-high-level-meet-8621960" rel="dofollow">Bangladesh army official praises Pakistan for &lsquo;fight against terror&rsquo; in high-level meet</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/14/EffMxzcOH7OYDMD1FpBT.jpg" alt=" Officials from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to protect their ties from &lsquo;external disruptions&rsquo; Photograph: (Agencies) ">
In another sign of the warming up of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, top army officials from both sides met on Tuesday (Jan 14) at the Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) in Rawalpindi.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-rednote-chinese-social-media-app-where-us-tiktokers-are-migrating-to-ahead-of-ban-8621640" rel="dofollow">What is RedNote? Chinese social media app to which US TikTokers are migrating ahead of ban</a>
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As TikTok faces a ban in the United States, a large number of Americans are moving to an alternative Chinese social media app, RedNote.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-deal-hamas-benjamin-netanyahu-ben-gvir-8621694" rel="dofollow">Ben-Gvir threatens to resign if Israel accepts ceasefire deal, calls Netanyahu to 'come to his senses'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/14/Ay1IVfPdpRXOKK6Db9SF.png" alt=" Ben-Gvir threatens to resign if Israel accepts ceasefire deal, calls Netanyahu to 'come to his senses' Photograph: (Wion Web Desk) ">
Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir threatened that he would resign if Prime Minister Benjamin&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-denies-receiving-ceasefire-proposal-despite-qatar-says-it-shared-final-hostage-deal-draft-8618427" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;accepts the Gaza ceasefire deal, likely to be accepted on Tuesday (Jan 14).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/never-been-to-such-crowded-place-steve-jobss-wife-laurene-powell-falls-ill-at-maha-kumbh-mela-8621510" rel="dofollow">'Never been to such crowded place', Steve Jobs' wife falls ill at Maha Kumbh</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/14/1F17idUQHM0ZRNAVDpLw.png" alt=" Steve Job's wife Laurene Powell Jobs at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Photograph: (ANI, X/@myogiadityanath) ">
Late Apple co-founder Steve Job's wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, fell ill on the second day at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/maha-kumbh-2025" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Maha Kumbh 2025</a> in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. However, she will still participate in the ritual of taking a dip in the holy Ganga river at Sangam.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/2025-champions-trophy-news-india-champions-trophy-squad-do-karun-nair-sanju-samson-jaiswal-nitish-reddy-axar-patel-have-chance-8621652" rel="dofollow">2025 Champions Trophy: India's probable squad for tournament</a> 
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to announce India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy</a>&nbsp;squad with the ICC tournament just over a month away.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-react-as-american-filmmaker-calls-them-disaster-tourist-amid-la-wildfires-8621733" rel="dofollow">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle react as American filmmaker calls them 'Disaster Tourists' amid LA wildfires</a>
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not happy at the label that actor Justine Bateman has given them amid their work to help Los Angeles wildfire victims. A source close to the couple has stated that they find Bateman's comments 'offensive'.&nbsp;
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The Senate confirmation hearing is going on for US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, where he was told that he was 'incompetant' for the job. The much-anticipated hearing is underway to assess whether the controversial former Fox News host is fit to lead the defence department. In other developments, as per media reports, Hamas agreed to move forward with a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators. In other news, Donald Trump has fired back at Jack Smith's report on the GOP leader's 'unprecedented efforts' to overturn the 2020 election result. Smith, in his final report, said he believed there was enough evidence to convict Trump in a trial if his 2024 election win had not made it impossible for the prosecution to continue. Click on the headlines to read more. Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for def secy, called ‘incompetent’ during Senate hearing US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, was told during the Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday (Jan 14) that he was ‘incompetent’ for the job. Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, The Times of Israel reported. 'Fake findings at 1 am,' Trump slams Jack Smith's report on Jan 6 case US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 14) called Jack Smith's report on his 'unprecedented efforts' to overturn the 2020 election result as "fake", saying that the "unselected committee illegally destroyed and deleted all the evidence". US right-wing livid after ‘pro-Hezbollah’ Muslim cleric invited to Trump inauguration A major row has erupted amid claims that a Muslim cleric who earlier refused to condemn Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has now been invited to the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump. Bangladesh army official praises Pakistan for ‘fight against terror’ in high-level meet In another sign of the warming up of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, top army officials from both sides met on Tuesday (Jan 14) at the Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) in Rawalpindi. What is RedNote? Chinese social media app to which US TikTokers are migrating ahead of ban As TikTok faces a ban in the United States, a large number of Americans are moving to an alternative Chinese social media app, RedNote. Ben-Gvir threatens to resign if Israel accepts ceasefire deal, calls Netanyahu to 'come to his senses' Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir threatened that he would resign if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts the Gaza ceasefire deal, likely to be accepted on Tuesday (Jan 14). 'Never been to such crowded place', Steve Jobs' wife falls ill at Maha Kumbh Late Apple co-founder Steve Job's wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, fell ill on the second day at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. However, she will still participate in the ritual of taking a dip in the holy Ganga river at Sangam. 2025 Champions Trophy: India's probable squad for tournament The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to announce India's Champions Trophy squad with the ICC tournament just over a month away. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle react as American filmmaker calls them 'Disaster Tourists' amid LA wildfires Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not happy at the label that actor Justine Bateman has given them amid their work to help Los Angeles wildfire victims. A source close to the couple has stated that they find Bateman's comments 'offensive'.

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The death toll in raging wildfires in Los Angeles, California rose to 16 on Sunday. The National Weather Service said that the next few days would prove critical to the firefighting effort, with dry weather and strong winds expected to continue.
At least five people were killed today in the Himalayan Indian state of Uttarakhand after a bus fell into a 100-metre-deep gorge. The bus reportedly lost control, leading to the accident that left 17 people injured.
Elon Musk today went all out against German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and declared 'Say No to Scholz' on X, urging all Germans to abandon him and instead support far-right AfD party.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/la-wildfires-update-death-toll-expected-to-rise-red-flag-warning-issued-for-many-areas-8612935" rel="dofollow">LA wildfires update: International crews arrive to battle blaze; death toll at 16</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/12/4bjJQOEDjvAdhUv0g14z.png" alt=" LA wildfires: 16 dead so far, death toll expected to rise. Photograph: (Reuters) ">
The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles (LA) has climbed to 16, and more fatalities are expected.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-five-dead-several-injured-as-bus-loses-control-rolls-down-hill-in-uttarakhand-8613036" rel="dofollow">India: Five dead, 17 injured as bus rolls down hill in Uttarakhand</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/12/1rYlmdsYoSuQDaz632ir.jpg" alt=" Five people died and around 18 others were injured Photograph: (PTI) ">
Five people have died in the northern Himalayan Indian state of Uttarakhand after their bus rolled 100 metres down a hill in Pauri Garhwal district.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/say-no-to-scholz-musk-declares-as-germany-decries-election-meddling-8613134" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;Say NO to Scholz,&rsquo; Musk declares as Germany decries election meddling</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/12/9kil8rEZEr4tWiyC4jtN.jpg" alt=" Germany is going to snap elections after Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in December Photograph: (Reuters) ">
In another sign of US billionaire Elon Musk&rsquo;s growing political interference in Europe, the Tesla boss urged all German citizens to &ldquo;say no" to Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of crucial snap legislative polls.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-tells-who-shouldnt-be-pardoned-as-fate-of-jan-6-rioters-hangs-in-balance-8612830" rel="dofollow">JD Vance tells &lsquo;who shouldn&rsquo;t be pardoned&rsquo; as fate of Jan 6 rioters hangs in balance</a> 
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/10/17/460646-new-wion-2024-10-17t083527673.png" alt=" JD Vance tells &lsquo;who shouldn&rsquo;t be pardoned&rsquo; as fate of Jan 6 rioters hangs in balance">
The incoming US Vice President JD Vance reiterated on Saturday (Jan 11) President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s promise to pardon Jan 6 Capitol riot protesters, but added those who were involved in violence should &ldquo;obviously&rdquo; not receive any relief.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-polls-bjp-accuses-aap-of-aiding-rohingyas-by-adding-them-to-voters-list-8613292" rel="dofollow">Delhi polls: BJP's Kapil Mishra accuses AAP of aiding Rohingyas by adding them to voters' list</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/12/GT8phiPCVFaWd8aKHw0X.png" alt=" File photo of BJP leader Kapil Mishra. Photograph: (Agencies) ">
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Jan 9) accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi of aiding Rohingyas by adding them to the voters list of Delhi and attempting to change the demography of the city.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/radhika-gupta-anand-mahindra-adar-poonawalla-90-hour-workweek-call-8613275" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;I love staring at my wife,&rsquo; How top Indian biz tycoons are reacting to 90-hour workweek call</a> 
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/12/Xt888BMlKr41k4KYZpJ4.jpg" alt=" Anand Mahindra (left) and Adar Poonawalla (Right) Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Some of the top Indian corporate titans have locked horns amid raging debate over a healthy work-life balance. The row started when Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan recommended a 90-hour workweek, including working Sundays.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anita-anand-indian-origin-lawmaker-drops-out-of-canada-pm-race-8613332" rel="dofollow">Anita Anand, Indian-origin lawmaker, drops out of Canada PM race</a> 
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/sx1h6nqa0yO3JS0iF3sG.jpg" alt=" File photo of Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Anita Anand. Photograph: (AFP) ">
Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-8612699" rel="dofollow">Switzerland willing to host potential Trump-Putin peace talks: Reports</a> 
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/d8ff3FsGMIAKs7754ZMn.jpg" alt=" Russia's President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019 Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Switzerland has reportedly shown its willingness to host potential talks between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin if any such request emerges.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-start-date-march-23-says-bcci-vice-president-rajiv-shukla-8612858" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21, Final on THIS date</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/10/21/461399-mixcollage-19-sep-2024-09-45-am-2431.jpg" alt=" IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21, Final on THIS date">
The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025</a> is set to start on March 21, instead of the earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by the Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as reported by news agency PTI.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/paris-hilton-to-mandy-moore-all-the-celebrities-who-have-lost-homes-in-the-la-fire-8613008" rel="dofollow">Paris Hilton to Mandy Moore: All the celebrities who have lost homes in the LA fire</a> 
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Several celebrities, including Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, and Anthony Hopkins, have lost their homes in the LA fires. Take a look.
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Here are the top 10 stories from across the world.

The death toll in raging wildfires in Los Angeles, California rose to 16 on Sunday. The National Weather Service said that the next few days would prove critical to the firefighting effort, with dry weather and strong winds expected to continue. At least five people were killed today in the Himalayan Indian state of Uttarakhand after a bus fell into a 100-metre-deep gorge. The bus reportedly lost control, leading to the accident that left 17 people injured. Elon Musk today went all out against German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and declared 'Say No to Scholz' on X, urging all Germans to abandon him and instead support far-right AfD party. Click on the headlines to read more. LA wildfires update: International crews arrive to battle blaze; death toll at 16 The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles (LA) has climbed to 16, and more fatalities are expected. India: Five dead, 17 injured as bus rolls down hill in Uttarakhand Five people have died in the northern Himalayan Indian state of Uttarakhand after their bus rolled 100 metres down a hill in Pauri Garhwal district. ‘Say NO to Scholz,’ Musk declares as Germany decries election meddling In another sign of US billionaire Elon Musk’s growing political interference in Europe, the Tesla boss urged all German citizens to “say no" to Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of crucial snap legislative polls. JD Vance tells ‘who shouldn’t be pardoned’ as fate of Jan 6 rioters hangs in balance The incoming US Vice President JD Vance reiterated on Saturday (Jan 11) President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to pardon Jan 6 Capitol riot protesters, but added those who were involved in violence should “obviously” not receive any relief. Delhi polls: BJP's Kapil Mishra accuses AAP of aiding Rohingyas by adding them to voters' list The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday (Jan 9) accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi of aiding Rohingyas by adding them to the voters list of Delhi and attempting to change the demography of the city. ‘I love staring at my wife,’ How top Indian biz tycoons are reacting to 90-hour workweek call Some of the top Indian corporate titans have locked horns amid raging debate over a healthy work-life balance. The row started when Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan recommended a 90-hour workweek, including working Sundays. Anita Anand, Indian-origin lawmaker, drops out of Canada PM race Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada's prime ministerial race and announced that she won't seek re-election to parliament either. Switzerland willing to host potential Trump-Putin peace talks: Reports Switzerland has reportedly shown its willingness to host potential talks between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin if any such request emerges. IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21, Final on THIS date The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to start on March 21, instead of the earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by the Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as reported by news agency PTI. Paris Hilton to Mandy Moore: All the celebrities who have lost homes in the LA fire Several celebrities, including Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, and Anthony Hopkins, have lost their homes in the LA fires. Take a look.

Top 10 world news: LA wildfires updates; five killed in Uttarakhand bus tragedy, and more

New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced US President-Elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case on Friday (Jan 10).&nbsp;
In the latest updates on the LA wildfire, the death toll climbed to at least 10. Authorities announced a curfew in the region amid reports of looting, according to media reports on Friday (Jan 10).&nbsp;
Meanwhile, in China, massive protests erupted across the northwest region after a 17-year-old college student mysteriously died on a college campus.&nbsp;
Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/there-is-no-case-trump-slams-hush-money-trial-after-avoiding-jail-time-vows-to-appeal-unlawful-witch-hunt-8608726" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;There is no case&rsquo;: Trump slams hush money trial after avoiding jail time; vows to appeal 'unlawful witch hunt'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/ku80qckIrnM611fb2lFP.png" alt=" File images of US President elect Donald Trump Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">
New York Judge Juan Merchan on Friday (Jan 10) sentenced US President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case. This decision means Trump will not face any jail time, fines, or probation.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/la-wildfires-update-death-toll-climbs-to-10-curfew-in-place-amid-reports-of-looting-8607848">LA wildfires update: Death toll climbs to 10; curfew in place amid reports of looting</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/CGvqGv3L8d9lmYWyqWPf.png" alt=" Ten dead, thousands of structures burned due to wildfires in Los Angeles. Photograph: (Reuters) ">
The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles has climbed to at least 10, with authorities announcing a curfew in the region amid reports of looting, according to media reports on Friday (Jan 10).&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/massive-protest-in-china-why-poeple-are-protesting-in-china-students-mysteriosu-death-in-china-8608311">Massive protests erupt in China after student's mysterious death. What's the case?</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/CtxRVGrWO4zYqkJhSrj4.png" alt=" Massive protests erupt in China after student's mysterious death. What's the case? Photograph: (Wion Web Team ) " style="width: 1280px;">
A 17-year-old boy, who was in his third year of a degree at an education institute of China's Pucheng, allegedly fell to his death on January 2 and the school called it an accident. But soon allegations spread on social media that authorities were covering up the case and that it was not an accident. Shortly, massive protests erupted across northwest China against the authorities.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-fact-checking-network-calls-out-meta-ceo-zuckerbergs-censorship-claim-as-false-8608243">International Fact-Checking Network calls out Meta CEO Zuckerberg's censorship claim as 'false'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/KR0Ogd1P7AM55XEB70P4.jpg" alt=" Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">
Meta&rsquo;s founder and CEO,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-revises-policies-to-permit-mentally-ill-labels-for-lgbtq-people-8602519" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Zuckerberg</a>, is&nbsp;facing criticism following&nbsp;his recent announcement to reduce content moderation policies in the United States. Zuckerberg said that Meta will "get rid of fact-checkers" and replace them with community-based posts, initially in the US.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-new-capital-makran-tehran-why-iran-changing-capital-8607772">Why is Iran changing its capital from Tehran to Makran?</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/jHajzfQYz397sIcFzQcu.png" alt=" Why is Iran changing its Capital from Tehran to Makran? Photograph: (Canva) ">
Iran has announced to move its capital from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-releases-italian-journalist-3-weeks-after-detaining-her-for-violating-laws-8602965" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tehran</a>&nbsp;- largest city in the north - to the southern coastal region of Makran. The decision to shift the over 200-year-old capital is motivated by a few factors.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/save-us-from-elon-musk-biographer-makes-big-claims-on-billionaires-mental-health-elon-musk-going-mad-8608103">'Save US from Elon Musk': 'Biographer' makes big claims on billionaire's mental health</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/qSTyhdjOFP13hNmKaxig.png" alt=" 'Save US from Elon Musk': 'Biographer' makes big claims on billionaire's mental health Photograph: (AFP) ">A man claiming to be a biographer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-far-right-leader-alice-weidel-joins-elon-musk-for-discussion-on-x-8606873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elon Musk&nbsp;</a>said that the Tesla CEO is "going mad" and there is a need to protect America from him. Seth Abramson made serious claims about Musk's mental health as he took to the social media platform X (Owned by Musk) and called for an immediate government intervention.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-phone-hacked-by-china-hr-mcmaster-claims-8607326">&lsquo;China hacked Trump&rsquo;s phone, stole data for six months,&rsquo; Former aide claims</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/5oj29ksC9ZW8WqPTVvtf.jpg" alt=" Trump&rsquo;s national security adviser from 2017 to 2018, HR McMaster Photograph: (Reuters) ">
A top former aide to US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that China hacked the GOP leader&rsquo;s phone and stole data for six months. He also added that the communist nation was hoping to develop a first-strike nuclear capability against the US. The warning came from Trump&rsquo;s national security adviser from 2017 to 2018, HR McMaster.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-polls-aap-vs-bjp-arvind-kejriwal-voter-manipulation-bjps-cm-face-asks-delhi-cm-8608002">Delhi polls: AAP vs BJP heats up as Kejriwal alleges voter manipulation; Who is BJP&rsquo;s CM face? asks Atishi</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/01/4c9iFqmyira0Lu8gAyhD.jpg" alt=" Arvind Kejriwal Photograph: (AFP) " style="width: 1280px;">Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (January 10), accusing them of turning Delhi into the "crime capital of India."&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/has-the-iconic-hollywood-sign-damaged-due-to-la-wildfire-heres-what-we-know-8608339">LA wildfires: Iconic Hollywood sign damaged? Here's what we know so far</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/nV7VbpTjMMEsnauBKQqq.png" alt=" The iconic Hollywood sign Photograph: (X) " style="width: 1280px;">
Los Angeles wildfire has led to insurmountable destruction. Several Hollywood stars had to evacuate as the fire burnt down their mansions. Amid all the news of destruction, images were being circulated on social media that claimed that the wildfire had even damaged the iconic Hollywood sign.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ravindra-jadejas-odi-future-under-scrutiny-as-selectors-wish-to-move-on-with-england-series-champions-trophy-2025-looming-8608606">BCCI selectors keen to &lsquo;move on&rsquo; from Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs &ndash; Report</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/10/37hftHZwb3IIkO4xeI01.jpg" alt=" BCCI selectors keen to &lsquo;move on&rsquo; from Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs &ndash; Report Photograph: (AFP) " style="width: 1280px;">India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not an automatic choice in the One-Day team, an unnamed BCCI source has hinted ahead of the squad announcement for the England series and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.&nbsp;
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Here are the top 10 news across the world. 

New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced US President-Elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case on Friday (Jan 10). In the latest updates on the LA wildfire, the death toll climbed to at least 10. Authorities announced a curfew in the region amid reports of looting, according to media reports on Friday (Jan 10). Meanwhile, in China, massive protests erupted across the northwest region after a 17-year-old college student mysteriously died on a college campus. Click on the headlines to read more ‘There is no case’: Trump slams hush money trial after avoiding jail time; vows to appeal 'unlawful witch hunt' New York Judge Juan Merchan on Friday (Jan 10) sentenced US President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case. This decision means Trump will not face any jail time, fines, or probation. LA wildfires update: Death toll climbs to 10; curfew in place amid reports of looting The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles has climbed to at least 10, with authorities announcing a curfew in the region amid reports of looting, according to media reports on Friday (Jan 10). Massive protests erupt in China after student's mysterious death. What's the case? A 17-year-old boy, who was in his third year of a degree at an education institute of China's Pucheng, allegedly fell to his death on January 2 and the school called it an accident. But soon allegations spread on social media that authorities were covering up the case and that it was not an accident. Shortly, massive protests erupted across northwest China against the authorities. International Fact-Checking Network calls out Meta CEO Zuckerberg's censorship claim as 'false' Meta’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is facing criticism following his recent announcement to reduce content moderation policies in the United States. Zuckerberg said that Meta will "get rid of fact-checkers" and replace them with community-based posts, initially in the US. Why is Iran changing its capital from Tehran to Makran? Iran has announced to move its capital from Tehran - largest city in the north - to the southern coastal region of Makran. The decision to shift the over 200-year-old capital is motivated by a few factors. 'Save US from Elon Musk': 'Biographer' makes big claims on billionaire's mental health A man claiming to be a biographer of Elon Musk said that the Tesla CEO is "going mad" and there is a need to protect America from him. Seth Abramson made serious claims about Musk's mental health as he took to the social media platform X (Owned by Musk) and called for an immediate government intervention. ‘China hacked Trump’s phone, stole data for six months,’ Former aide claims A top former aide to US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that China hacked the GOP leader’s phone and stole data for six months. He also added that the communist nation was hoping to develop a first-strike nuclear capability against the US. The warning came from Trump’s national security adviser from 2017 to 2018, HR McMaster. Delhi polls: AAP vs BJP heats up as Kejriwal alleges voter manipulation; Who is BJP’s CM face? asks Atishi Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (January 10), accusing them of turning Delhi into the "crime capital of India." LA wildfires: Iconic Hollywood sign damaged? Here's what we know so far Los Angeles wildfire has led to insurmountable destruction. Several Hollywood stars had to evacuate as the fire burnt down their mansions. Amid all the news of destruction, images were being circulated on social media that claimed that the wildfire had even damaged the iconic Hollywood sign. BCCI selectors keen to ‘move on’ from Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs – Report India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not an automatic choice in the One-Day team, an unnamed BCCI source has hinted ahead of the squad announcement for the England series and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Top 10 world news: Trump slams hush money trial after avoiding jail time; LA wildfires updates, and more

After 12 failed attempts and two years of struggle, Lebanon finally elected its president, Army Chief Joseph Aoun, on Thursday (Jan 9).&nbsp;
Meanwhile latest in the West Asia crisis, Russia said it doubts Trump's claim of resolving the ongoing war in his second term in the White House.&nbsp;
Furthermore, the UK's financial minister decided to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland in his second term saying it is not going to happen.&nbsp;
Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-elects-army-chief-joseph-aoun-as-president-amid-west-asia-unrest-8605349" rel="dofollow">Who is Joseph Aoun? Lebanon&rsquo;s new US-backed President</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/n6nS8ZXMlPN6xWfvbGMM.png" alt=" Lebanon's Army Chief General Joseph Aoun, attends a news conference to launch a Livelihood Support Programme for the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces (ISF) hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Lebanon's lawmakers voted for a second time in the day on Thursday (Jan 9) to elect Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President of the Middle Eastern nation,&nbsp;breaking a political deadlock that had persisted since October 2022.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-doubts-donald-trump-can-resolve-ukraine-russia-war-calls-greenland-canada-plans-wild-speculations-8605233">Russia doubts Trump can resolve Ukraine war swiftly; calls Greenland and Canada plans &lsquo;wild speculations&rsquo;</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/08/Der6gwFB7uatXEO6Lq1s.png" alt=" File photo of US President-elect Donald Trump. Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday (January 9),&nbsp;that a swift resolution to the Ukraine crisis seems unlikely, even with&nbsp;mediation efforts by&nbsp;US President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;during his second term.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-finance-minister-refuses-to-condemn-trumps-bid-to-acquire-greenland-says-its-not-gonna-happen-8605869">UK finance minister joins Italy's Meloni, refuses to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland despite EU's criticism</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/pD0FVz9ShgVrR6xlDPON.png" alt=" UK finance minister refuses to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland, says it's 'not gonna happen' Photograph: (AFP) ">British Foreign Secretary David Lammy refused to condemn the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-doubts-donald-trump-can-resolve-ukraine-russia-war-calls-greenland-canada-plans-wild-speculations-8605233" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greenland</a>&nbsp;ambitions of US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 9) saying it is not going to happen. Lammy said he is "not in the business" of condemning the UK's closest ally.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-sends-legal-letter-to-keir-starmer-stop-saying-she-crashed-the-economy-disastrous-budget-8605538">'Negligence of basic economics': Liz Truss sends legal letter to Starmer asking him to stop saying she crashed UK's economy</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/OM1LBA5qG56BzM9JTBvM.png" alt=" 'Negligence of basic economics': Liz Truss sends legal letter to Starmer asking him to stop saying she crashed the economy Photograph: (AFP) " style="width: 1280px;">
Former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-finance-minister-lifts-taxes-by-518bn-in-first-labour-budget-772080" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liz Truss</a>&nbsp;sent a legal notice to the current PM&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-backs-rajya-sabha-mp-priyanka-chaturvedis-post-denouncing-pakistani-grooming-gang-8604057" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Keir Starmer</a>&nbsp;demanding him to stop claiming that she crashed the economy of the country.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-elect-donald-trump-reposts-video-israeli-pm-netanyahu-of-shaping-us-foreign-policy-8604931">Trump reposts video calling Netanyahu 'deep, dark son of a b***h'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/2r40DWxOpXfdom7FuqzU.png" alt=" File images of Donald Trump (Left) and Israeli PM Netanyahu (Right) Photograph: (Reuters) ">
US President-elect Donald Trump recently reposted a video in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was referred to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch."
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/s-korean-prez-yoon-suk-yeol-in-doom-loop-after-probe-launched-on-wife-against-thesis-plagiarism-8604778">S Korean Prez Yoon Suk Yeol in doom loop after probe launched against wife for thesis 'plagiarism'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/WHGcakmZ32t5S51330fs.png" alt=" S Korean Prez Yoon Suk Yeol in doom loop after probe launched against wife for thesis 'plagiarism' Photograph: (AFP) ">
Amid the struggle to save himself from getting arrested, South Korea's impeached&nbsp;President&nbsp;Yoon Suk&nbsp;Yeol&nbsp;has landed in another soup after his wife&nbsp;was accused&nbsp;of plagiarising her master's thesis.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-men-and-dog-trapped-in-house-as-los-angeles-wildfire-rage-8605336">Video: Men and dog trapped in house as Los Angeles wildfire rage</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/AAaEweeYPYA0hIn8P7Pq.jpg" alt=" Screengrab from viral video. Photograph: (X/@HumansNoContext) " style="width: 1280px;">
The wildfires in California&rsquo;s Los Angeles have forced thousands to flee their homes as flames engulf entire neighbourhoods, spreading rapidly due to strong winds.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zeelesnkyseeks-new-opportunities-in-trump-administration-after-us-announces-another-military-aid-package-worth-500-million-8605218">Zelensky seeks 'new opportunities' in Trump administration after Biden announces $500mn military aid</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/g4OU9dx2GdYtRQawMPaZ.png" alt=" Zelesnky seeks 'new opportunities' in Trump administration after US announces another military aid package worth $500 million Photograph: (AFP) ">
Ukrainian President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russia-carries-out-another-wave-of-attacks-on-ukraine-683191" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vlodymyr Zelensky</a>&nbsp;said Ukraine allies will have to cooperate more once US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a statement on Thursday (Jan 9), Zelensky added that the new US administration will bring new opportunities for Ukraine.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/adam-gilchrist-makes-startling-remark-on-rohit-sharmas-test-odi-future-8605770">Gilchrist makes startling remark on Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s Test, ODI future</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/Z67G7kh9ust6fQdLdaEY.jpg" alt=" Gilchrist makes startling remark on Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s Test, ODI future Photograph: (AFP) ">Former Australia gloveman Adam Gilchrist feels Rohit Sharma is nearing the end of his international career, with retirement announcement in two remaining formats &ndash; ODI and Tests just around the corner.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-reacts-to-lt-chairmans-remarks-on-working-sundays-shocking-8605847">Deepika Padukone reacts to L&amp;T chairman's remarks on working Sundays: 'Shocking'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/09/ZCrx8Y2I51kJO9SWMWqb.png" alt=" File image of Deepika Padukone Photograph: (Instagram) ">A video featuring Larsen &amp; Toubro's chairman, SN Subrahmanyan has sparked controversy over his remarks on workplace culture. The video has been commenting on how employees of his company should be working even on Sundays.&nbsp;
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After 12 failed attempts and two years of struggle, Lebanon finally elected its president, Army Chief Joseph Aoun, on Thursday (Jan 9). Meanwhile latest in the West Asia crisis, Russia said it doubts Trump's claim of resolving the ongoing war in his second term in the White House. Furthermore, the UK's financial minister decided to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland in his second term saying it is not going to happen. Click on the headlines to read more Who is Joseph Aoun? Lebanon’s new US-backed President Lebanon's lawmakers voted for a second time in the day on Thursday (Jan 9) to elect Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President of the Middle Eastern nation, breaking a political deadlock that had persisted since October 2022. Russia doubts Trump can resolve Ukraine war swiftly; calls Greenland and Canada plans ‘wild speculations’ Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday (January 9), that a swift resolution to the Ukraine crisis seems unlikely, even with mediation efforts by US President-elect Donald Trump during his second term. UK finance minister joins Italy's Meloni, refuses to condemn Trump's bid to acquire Greenland despite EU's criticism British Foreign Secretary David Lammy refused to condemn the Greenland ambitions of US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 9) saying it is not going to happen. Lammy said he is "not in the business" of condemning the UK's closest ally. 'Negligence of basic economics': Liz Truss sends legal letter to Starmer asking him to stop saying she crashed UK's economy Former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Liz Truss sent a legal notice to the current PM Keir Starmer demanding him to stop claiming that she crashed the economy of the country. Trump reposts video calling Netanyahu 'deep, dark son of a b***h' US President-elect Donald Trump recently reposted a video in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was referred to as a "deep, dark son of a bitch." S Korean Prez Yoon Suk Yeol in doom loop after probe launched against wife for thesis 'plagiarism' Amid the struggle to save himself from getting arrested, South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has landed in another soup after his wife was accused of plagiarising her master's thesis. Video: Men and dog trapped in house as Los Angeles wildfire rage The wildfires in California’s Los Angeles have forced thousands to flee their homes as flames engulf entire neighbourhoods, spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Zelensky seeks 'new opportunities' in Trump administration after Biden announces $500mn military aid Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine allies will have to cooperate more once US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a statement on Thursday (Jan 9), Zelensky added that the new US administration will bring new opportunities for Ukraine. Gilchrist makes startling remark on Rohit Sharma’s Test, ODI future Former Australia gloveman Adam Gilchrist feels Rohit Sharma is nearing the end of his international career, with retirement announcement in two remaining formats – ODI and Tests just around the corner. Deepika Padukone reacts to L&T chairman's remarks on working Sundays: 'Shocking' A video featuring Larsen & Toubro's chairman, SN Subrahmanyan has sparked controversy over his remarks on workplace culture. The video has been commenting on how employees of his company should be working even on Sundays.

Top 10 world news: Lebanon elects new US-backed president; West Asia crisis updates, and more

US billionaire Elon Musk went after Canada PM Justin Trudeau after the latter dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump's plan to annex Canada. Reacting to Trudeau's post on X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk wrote, "Girl, you&rsquo;re not the governor of Canada anymore, so it doesn&rsquo;t matter what you say."
Meanwhile, South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol&rsquo;s lawyers on Wednesday challenged the legitimacy of a new detention warrant, saying the anti-corruption agency CIO lacks legal authority to investigate rebellion charges or order police to detain suspects.
India Wednesday extended visa for ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, according to media reports. The Bangladeshi leader has been staying in India since August last year following the collapse of her government in the face of massive student protests.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/girl-youre-no-longer-governor-musk-slams-trudeau-for-rejecting-canada-us-merger-pitch-by-trump-8601912" rel="dofollow">'Girl, you&rsquo;re no longer governor...': Musk slams Trudeau for rejecting Trump's Canada-US 'merger' pitch</a>
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Billionaire Elon Musk, on Wednesday (January 8), took a dig at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his comments rejecting the Canada-US merger pitched by US President-elect Donald Trump.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-crisis-impeached-prez-yoons-legal-team-says-willing-to-comply-with-warrant-only-if-8602752" rel="dofollow">South Korea crisis: Impeached Prez Yoon&rsquo;s legal team says willing to comply with warrant &lsquo;only if...&rsquo;</a> 
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The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) officials have vowed to make another &lsquo;forceful&rsquo; effort to detain the impeached leader following last week&rsquo;s failed attempt.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/bangladesh/india-extends-ousted-bangladesh-pm-hasinas-visa-as-dhaka-presses-for-extradition-8601765" rel="dofollow">India extends ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina&rsquo;s visa as Dhaka presses for extradition</a> 
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Amid growing calls for the extradition of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, New Delhi has reportedly extended her visa.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/isros-spadex-docking-mission-postponed-for-second-time-satellites-safe-8602897" rel="dofollow">ISRO's SPADEX docking mission postponed for second time; satellites safe</a>
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The Indian space agency ISRO has postponed the 9th January, Thursday morning's planned docking of its twin SPADEX satellites, owing to a drift or growing distance between the two satellites that are meant to gradually get closer to each other and mechanically attach themselves, all fully autonomously.&nbsp;
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France, Germany and the EU have issued a cautious warning to Donald Trump, urging the US president-elect to refrain from actions that threaten the &ldquo;sovereign borders&rdquo; of the European Union.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-calls-for-european-commission-to-take-tough-stance-against-elon-musks-interfernece-8601900" rel="dofollow">France urges European Commission to take tough stance against Elon Musk&rsquo;s interference, Spanish PM says Musk 'stirs up hatred'</a> 
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that the billionaire owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk "openly attacks our institutions" and "stirs up hatred".
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-absolutely-refute-eu-rejects-meta-chief-zuckerbergs-censorship-claim-8602201" rel="dofollow">'We absolutely refute...': EU rejects Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's censorship claim</a>
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The European Union (EU) said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that it rejected Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg's charge that the bloc engaged in censorship with its tech regulations.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-pledges-support-for-afghan-refugees-after-talibans-request-8602657" rel="dofollow">India pledges support for Afghan refugees after Taliban&rsquo;s request</a>
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The Indian government and Taliban have upped the engagement after a key meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/pcb-relocates-odi-tri-series-vs-nz-south-africa-to-lahore-karachi-ahead-of-champions-trophy-2025-8602688" rel="dofollow">PCB relocates SA, NZ ODI tri-series to Lahore, Karachi before Champions Trophy 2025</a> 
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/08/dL088yEPBuqPDNKKO52K.png" alt=" PCB relocates NZ, SA ODI tri-series to Karachi, Lahore Photograph: (AFP) ">
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the upcoming tri-nation ODI series involving South Africa and New Zealand from Multan to Karachi and Lahore&mdash;venues of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
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Kangana Ranaut is gearing up to release her directorial feature&nbsp;Emergency.&nbsp;The actress, who is busy promoting the film ahead of its January 10 release, recently revealed that she has extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch the film.&nbsp;
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US billionaire Elon Musk went after Canada PM Justin Trudeau after the latter dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump's plan to annex Canada. Reacting to Trudeau's post on X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk wrote, "Girl, you’re not the governor of Canada anymore, so it doesn’t matter what you say." Meanwhile, South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyers on Wednesday challenged the legitimacy of a new detention warrant, saying the anti-corruption agency CIO lacks legal authority to investigate rebellion charges or order police to detain suspects. India Wednesday extended visa for ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, according to media reports. The Bangladeshi leader has been staying in India since August last year following the collapse of her government in the face of massive student protests. Click on the headlines to read more. 'Girl, you’re no longer governor...': Musk slams Trudeau for rejecting Trump's Canada-US 'merger' pitch Billionaire Elon Musk, on Wednesday (January 8), took a dig at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his comments rejecting the Canada-US merger pitched by US President-elect Donald Trump. South Korea crisis: Impeached Prez Yoon’s legal team says willing to comply with warrant ‘only if...’ The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) officials have vowed to make another ‘forceful’ effort to detain the impeached leader following last week’s failed attempt. India extends ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s visa as Dhaka presses for extradition Amid growing calls for the extradition of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, New Delhi has reportedly extended her visa. ISRO's SPADEX docking mission postponed for second time; satellites safe The Indian space agency ISRO has postponed the 9th January, Thursday morning's planned docking of its twin SPADEX satellites, owing to a drift or growing distance between the two satellites that are meant to gradually get closer to each other and mechanically attach themselves, all fully autonomously. 'Thanks, but no thanks': EU nations strike cautious tone over Trump's Greenland plan France, Germany and the EU have issued a cautious warning to Donald Trump, urging the US president-elect to refrain from actions that threaten the “sovereign borders” of the European Union. France urges European Commission to take tough stance against Elon Musk’s interference, Spanish PM says Musk 'stirs up hatred' Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that the billionaire owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk "openly attacks our institutions" and "stirs up hatred". 'We absolutely refute...': EU rejects Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's censorship claim The European Union (EU) said on Wednesday (Jan 8) that it rejected Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg's charge that the bloc engaged in censorship with its tech regulations. India pledges support for Afghan refugees after Taliban’s request The Indian government and Taliban have upped the engagement after a key meeting between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai. PCB relocates SA, NZ ODI tri-series to Lahore, Karachi before Champions Trophy 2025 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the upcoming tri-nation ODI series involving South Africa and New Zealand from Multan to Karachi and Lahore—venues of the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. Here's how Priyanka Gandhi reacted to Kangana Ranaut's invitation to watch Emergency Kangana Ranaut is gearing up to release her directorial feature Emergency. The actress, who is busy promoting the film ahead of its January 10 release, recently revealed that she has extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch the film.

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Economist and &nbsp;Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who previously served as the governor of the Bank of Canada, has expressed his desire to run for the next Canada PM race.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, &nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will be making some changes to the moderation policies and practices, citing its aim to embrace free speech.&nbsp;
In news from other parts of the world, a powerful earthquake jolted Tibet near the Nepalese border on Tuesday (Jan 7), bringing down several buildings and claiming the lives of 126 people, wounding 130 others, reported state media.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-pm-race-rock-star-central-banker-mark-carney-considering-to-run-for-top-job-8599742" rel="dofollow">Canada PM race: 'Rock star' central banker Mark Carney considering to run for top job</a>
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More and more politicians in Canada are eyeing to become the next prime minister after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. The latest to join the PM race is economist and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who served as the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England (BoE).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-to-toss-out-factcheckers-reduce-censorship-and-restore-free-expression-8599677" rel="dofollow">Meta to toss out factcheckers to reduce censorship, restore 'free expression'</a>
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday (Jan 7) announced that the company will be making some changes to the moderation policies and practices, citing its aim to embrace free speech.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-in-chinas-tibet-region-kills-9-many-buildings-collapsed-8597410" rel="dofollow">Tibet earthquake: Death toll rises to 95 as several buildings collapse in region</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/H1UyH5hSIdQLjZP7Jfu2.jpg" alt=" Tibet earthquake Photograph: (AFP) ">
A powerful earthquake jolted Tibet near the Nepalese border on Tuesday (Jan 7), bringing down several buildings and claiming the lives of 126 people, wounding 130 others, reported state media.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jean-marie-le-pen-devil-of-the-republic-controversial-france-far-right-leader-dies-at-96-who-was-he-8599576" rel="dofollow">Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he?</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/tjW1wNjh5XtL2pgb5iEQ.png" alt=" File Photo: French former leader and founder of the French far-right party Front national (FN) Jean-Marie Le Pen poses in Saint-Cloud, west of Paris, on January 27, 2016. Photograph: (AFP) ">
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a controversial figure in French politics, died aged 96 on Tuesday (Jan 7).&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/x-suspends-journalist-for-debunking-conspiracy-that-elon-musks-fan-account-is-musk-himself-heres-what-billionaire-says-8599377" rel="dofollow">X suspends journalist for debunking conspiracy that Elon Musk's fan account is Musk himself. Here's what billionaire says</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/MF4HUOOU4ArBf3nkZIji.png" alt=" Just after her claim was published, Sweet said on Sunday (Jan 5) that her account on X (platform owned by Musk) was suspended.&nbsp;Photograph: (AFP) ">
A strange conspiracy theory has been debunked that an account on the social media platform X claiming to be a fan of Elon Musk is actually the billionaire himself. A journalist named Jacqueline Sweet revealed in her article published in the UK magazine The Spectator that the account belongs to a man living in Fiji.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-official-threatens-to-take-legal-action-against-us-diplomat-blinken-for-partnership-in-israeli-crimes-8599843" rel="dofollow">Hamas official threatens to take legal action against US diplomat Blinken for 'partnership' in Israeli crimes</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/p5CgsAYqeZKKwIhWNVCO.jpg" alt=" Hamas official Osama Hamdan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Hamas official Osama Hamdan threatened US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying that he will be prosecuted for his role in the Gaza war, calling him "a partner in the war of extermination".&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-death-row-inmates-turn-down-joe-bidens-pardon-choose-death-sentence-instead-heres-why-clemency-death-penalty-shannon-agofsky-len-davis-8599736" rel="dofollow">Two death row inmates turn down Biden's pardon, choose death sentence instead. Here's why</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/07/PoEiyAxyeInjd4pg8pjQ.png" alt=" File Photo: US President Joe Biden Photograph: (AFP) ">
Two of the 37 death row inmates US President Joe Biden pardoned last month are refusing the commutation of their death sentences to life sentences. The two men, as per NBC News, have taken the unusual stance of refusing to sign paperwork that would spare them from the death chamber.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-experts-calls-on-china-to-provide-key-information-on-hmpv-outbreak-as-cases-double-in-britain-8599149" rel="dofollow">UK experts call on China to provide key information on HMPV outbreak as cases double in Britain</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/06/Caz5ugKAZZJozhaVRQS1.jpg" alt=" Representative image Photograph: (GrokAI) ">
As people have begun freaking out about the potential outbreak of the respiratory infection Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV),&nbsp;the top UK virus experts have called on Chinese authorities to disclose vital information on the infection, Daily Mail reported.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/yuvraj-backs-rohit-and-kohli-after-australia-defeated-india-3-1-in-the-border-gavaskar-trophy-8599596" rel="dofollow">'Supporting them is difficult,' Yuvraj backs under fire Virat &amp; Rohit</a>
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Former India batter Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind senior batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid ongoing criticism. The duo is under a lot of heat for the batting performance after the&nbsp;Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) loss&nbsp;against Australia and&nbsp;0-3 whitewash&nbsp;in home Test series against New Zealand prior to that.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-video-ajith-kumar-car-race-accident-dubai-ajith-kumar-latest-news-today-8599646" rel="dofollow">Watch: Actor Ajith Kumar's Porsche race car crashes at a speed of 180 Kmph at Dubai circuit</a>
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Actor Ajith Kumar's car crashed during a practice test run at the Dubai circuit recently. The actor, who is lovingly called Thala Ajith, is in Dubai to participate in the upcoming Dubai 24 Hours race, also known as 24H Dubai 2025.&nbsp;
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Economist and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who previously served as the governor of the Bank of Canada, has expressed his desire to run for the next Canada PM race. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will be making some changes to the moderation policies and practices, citing its aim to embrace free speech. In news from other parts of the world, a powerful earthquake jolted Tibet near the Nepalese border on Tuesday (Jan 7), bringing down several buildings and claiming the lives of 126 people, wounding 130 others, reported state media. Click on the headlines to read more Canada PM race: 'Rock star' central banker Mark Carney considering to run for top job More and more politicians in Canada are eyeing to become the next prime minister after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. The latest to join the PM race is economist and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who served as the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England (BoE). Meta to toss out factcheckers to reduce censorship, restore 'free expression' Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday (Jan 7) announced that the company will be making some changes to the moderation policies and practices, citing its aim to embrace free speech. Tibet earthquake: Death toll rises to 95 as several buildings collapse in region A powerful earthquake jolted Tibet near the Nepalese border on Tuesday (Jan 7), bringing down several buildings and claiming the lives of 126 people, wounding 130 others, reported state media. Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he? Jean-Marie Le Pen, a controversial figure in French politics, died aged 96 on Tuesday (Jan 7). X suspends journalist for debunking conspiracy that Elon Musk's fan account is Musk himself. Here's what billionaire says A strange conspiracy theory has been debunked that an account on the social media platform X claiming to be a fan of Elon Musk is actually the billionaire himself. A journalist named Jacqueline Sweet revealed in her article published in the UK magazine The Spectator that the account belongs to a man living in Fiji. Hamas official threatens to take legal action against US diplomat Blinken for 'partnership' in Israeli crimes Hamas official Osama Hamdan threatened US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying that he will be prosecuted for his role in the Gaza war, calling him "a partner in the war of extermination". Two death row inmates turn down Biden's pardon, choose death sentence instead. Here's why Two of the 37 death row inmates US President Joe Biden pardoned last month are refusing the commutation of their death sentences to life sentences. The two men, as per NBC News, have taken the unusual stance of refusing to sign paperwork that would spare them from the death chamber. UK experts call on China to provide key information on HMPV outbreak as cases double in Britain As people have begun freaking out about the potential outbreak of the respiratory infection Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the top UK virus experts have called on Chinese authorities to disclose vital information on the infection, Daily Mail reported. 'Supporting them is difficult,' Yuvraj backs under fire Virat & Rohit Former India batter Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind senior batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid ongoing criticism. The duo is under a lot of heat for the batting performance after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) loss against Australia and 0-3 whitewash in home Test series against New Zealand prior to that. Watch: Actor Ajith Kumar's Porsche race car crashes at a speed of 180 Kmph at Dubai circuit Actor Ajith Kumar's car crashed during a practice test run at the Dubai circuit recently. The actor, who is lovingly called Thala Ajith, is in Dubai to participate in the upcoming Dubai 24 Hours race, also known as 24H Dubai 2025.

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After hours of speculation, Justin Trudeau announced that he would resign as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader. As per the report, he will stay on as PM until a new party leader is chosen.
Meanwhile, Indian Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday (Jan 6) that the central government agencies were&nbsp;keeping a close watch on&nbsp;the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) crisis in China and neighbouring countries.&nbsp;
In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (January 6) accused billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, of meddling in elections, including Germany&rsquo;s upcoming snap polls.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-prime-minister-trudeau-to-step-down-as-liberal-party-leader-ending-nearly-10-yrs-in-power-8596893">Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing &lsquo;internal battles&rsquo;</a>
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After hours of speculation, Justin Trudeau announced that he would resign as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader. As per the report, he will stay on as PM until a new party leader is chosen.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hmpv-in-india-centre-keeping-close-watch-on-china-neighbouring-nations-8596475">HMPV in India: Centre keeping close watch on China, neighbouring nations, says Health Minister Nadda- Top points</a>
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Indian Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday (Jan 6) that the central government agencies were&nbsp;keeping a close watch on&nbsp;the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) crisis in China and neighbouring countries. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-macron-accuses-elon-musk-of-election-interference-in-germany-8596459">After Germany, France accuses Elon Musk of 'direct intervention' in elections; Norway PM terms it 'worrying'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/01/06/40XpbhxHNfaVgi0J22cv.png" alt=" Combination picture of X boss Elon Musk (Left) and French President Emmanuel Macron (Right) Photograph: (Reuters) ">
French President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/frances-macron-acknowledges-that-dissolving-parliament-in-2024-brought-instability" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emmanuel Macron</a>&nbsp;on Monday (January 6) accused billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, of meddling in elections, including Germany&rsquo;s upcoming snap polls.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-posts-throwback-image-from-capitol-riots-ahead-of-his-certification-as-2024-election-winner-8596663">Donald Trump stirs 2021 Capitol riot memories ahead of his certification as US election winner</a>
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In what seemed like a chilling reminder of the Capitol riot, former US President Donald Trump on Monday (January 06) shared a photograph shortly before the certification of the 2024 election results.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-nsa-in-india-sullivan-makes-major-announcement-over-civil-nuclear-cooperation-8596080">US working to remove regulations that prevented civil nuclear cooperation between Indian, US firms: Jake Sullivan</a>
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Outgoing United States (US) National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan, who is on a visit to India, said on Monday (Jan 6) that Washington was finalising the necessary steps to remove the long-standing regulations that prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;entities and American companies.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/considering-all-options-nippon-steel-may-take-us-government-to-court-over-decision-to-halt-iconic-firms-acquisition-8595138">Nippon Steel, US Steel sue Biden administration for halting multi-billion dollar merger</a>
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US Steel and Japan&rsquo;s Nippon Steel on Monday (Jan 6) filed lawsuits against the government of Joe Biden for his blocking of a merger deal worth up to 14 billion US dollars, multiple American media networks reported.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-to-remove-indian-nuclear-entities-from-restricted-list-8596262">US to remove Indian nuclear entities from restricted list</a>
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In a significant development, the US will soon remove Indian nuclear entities, many of them government entities, from the restricted list to spur civil nuclear cooperation. In a speech in Delhi on Monday, US NSA Jake Sullivan said, "Biden Admin is determined to take the next major step in cementing this partnership. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hmpv-in-india-gujarat-karnataka-report-first-cases-of-virus-8595506">HMPV in India: Cases found in Gujarat, Karnataka, Kolkata. What you should know</a>
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India has reported its first cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), with a child in Gujarat as young as two months diagnosed with the virus on Monday (Jan 6).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bumrah-vs-konstas-mitchell-johnson-slams-konsats-for-bumrah-chat-in-sydney-test-8596916">Ex-Aussie bowler Mitch Johnson slams Konstas for Bumrah chat at SCG</a>
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Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has said that young opener&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sam-konstas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Konstas</a>&nbsp;'shouldn't have engaged with Jasprit Bumrah' on first day of the Sydney Test in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Bumrah vs Konstas was the highlight of the series ever since the Aussie made his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/paatal-lok-season-2-trailer-jaideep-ahlawat-is-back-as-hathi-ram-to-solve-a-new-brutal-case-8596574">Paatal Lok Season 2 trailer: Jaideep Ahlawat is back as Hathi Ram to solve a new brutal case</a>
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It's time to get into the brutal world of&nbsp;Pataal Lok&nbsp;again. The most anticipated trailer of one of the fan-favourite shows,&nbsp;Pataal Lok season 2, is finally out now.
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After hours of speculation, Justin Trudeau announced that he would resign as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader. As per the report, he will stay on as PM until a new party leader is chosen. Meanwhile, Indian Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday (Jan 6) that the central government agencies were keeping a close watch on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) crisis in China and neighbouring countries. In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (January 6) accused billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, of meddling in elections, including Germany’s upcoming snap polls. Click on the headlines to read the full stories Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ After hours of speculation, Justin Trudeau announced that he would resign as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader. As per the report, he will stay on as PM until a new party leader is chosen. HMPV in India: Centre keeping close watch on China, neighbouring nations, says Health Minister Nadda- Top points Indian Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday (Jan 6) that the central government agencies were keeping a close watch on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) crisis in China and neighbouring countries. After Germany, France accuses Elon Musk of 'direct intervention' in elections; Norway PM terms it 'worrying' French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (January 6) accused billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, of meddling in elections, including Germany’s upcoming snap polls. Donald Trump stirs 2021 Capitol riot memories ahead of his certification as US election winner In what seemed like a chilling reminder of the Capitol riot, former US President Donald Trump on Monday (January 06) shared a photograph shortly before the certification of the 2024 election results. US working to remove regulations that prevented civil nuclear cooperation between Indian, US firms: Jake Sullivan Outgoing United States (US) National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan, who is on a visit to India, said on Monday (Jan 6) that Washington was finalising the necessary steps to remove the long-standing regulations that prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and American companies. Nippon Steel, US Steel sue Biden administration for halting multi-billion dollar merger US Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday (Jan 6) filed lawsuits against the government of Joe Biden for his blocking of a merger deal worth up to 14 billion US dollars, multiple American media networks reported. US to remove Indian nuclear entities from restricted list In a significant development, the US will soon remove Indian nuclear entities, many of them government entities, from the restricted list to spur civil nuclear cooperation. In a speech in Delhi on Monday, US NSA Jake Sullivan said, "Biden Admin is determined to take the next major step in cementing this partnership. HMPV in India: Cases found in Gujarat, Karnataka, Kolkata. What you should know India has reported its first cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), with a child in Gujarat as young as two months diagnosed with the virus on Monday (Jan 6). Ex-Aussie bowler Mitch Johnson slams Konstas for Bumrah chat at SCG Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has said that young opener Sam Konstas 'shouldn't have engaged with Jasprit Bumrah' on first day of the Sydney Test in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Bumrah vs Konstas was the highlight of the series ever since the Aussie made his debut in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Paatal Lok Season 2 trailer: Jaideep Ahlawat is back as Hathi Ram to solve a new brutal case It's time to get into the brutal world of Pataal Lok again. The most anticipated trailer of one of the fan-favourite shows, Pataal Lok season 2, is finally out now.

Top 10 world news: Trudeau says will resign as Canadian PM; HMPV crisis in India, and more

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its year-end mission called the "Space Docking Experiment" on Monday (Dec 30). The mission is also known as SpaDex.&nbsp;
In the latest allegations, the German government has accused billionaire Elon Musk of trying to influence the country's elections through repeated public endorsements of the far-right party.&nbsp;
In other news around the globe, Azerbaijan said on Monday (December 30) that Moscow has assured it will hold those responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash accountable.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-space-agency-isro-launches-spadex-mission-8578903" aria-label="Watch: Indian space agency ISRO launches SpaDeX mission">Watch: Indian space agency ISRO launches SpaDeX mission</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/30/4LfiPdQGsHitRMFKvYNG.png" alt=" ISRO launches SpaDex mission. Photograph: (X@ISRO) ">
India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Monday (Dec 30) launched its year-end mission: the "Space Docking Experiment," also&nbsp;known as SpaDex. The mission&mdash;on the PSLV-C60 rocket&mdash;was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-accuses-elon-musk-of-trying-to-influence-elections-with-afd-endorsements-8578786" aria-label="Germany accuses Elon Musk of 'trying to influence' elections with AfD endorsements">Germany accuses Elon Musk of 'trying to influence' elections with AfD endorsements</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/c98MlSk6WfQRj7At2zYe.png" alt=" File image of Elon Musk Photograph: (Reuters) ">The German government has accused Elon Musk of trying to influence the country&rsquo;s elections&nbsp;through repeated public endorsements of&nbsp;the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijan-plane-crash-russia-promised-to-punish-those-responsible-for-tragedy-says-baku-8578235" aria-label="Azerbaijan plane crash: Russia promised to punish those responsible for tragedy,&nbsp;says&nbsp;Baku">Azerbaijan plane crash: Russia promised to punish those responsible for tragedy,&nbsp;says&nbsp;Baku</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/zUofdANco9XiM6UHtnYV.jpg" alt=" Left: Russia President Vladimir Putin; Right: Azerbaijan plane crash Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">Azerbaijan said on Monday (December 30) that Moscow has assured it will hold those responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash accountable.&nbsp; The plane, which Azerbaijan claims was hit by Russian air defences, crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, causing the deaths of 38 out of the 67 passengers onboard.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-plane-crash-8578104" aria-label="South Korea plane crash: Govt orders emergency airline inspections after Jeju Air disaster claims 179 lives">South Korea plane crash: Govt orders emergency airline inspections after Jeju Air disaster claims 179 lives</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/29/8ki7qWKhas8Ut2wwCeYl.jpg" alt=" The Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea. Photograph: (Yonhap news agency via X) ">
South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok on Monday (December 30) ordered an urgent safety review of the nation's airline operations following a Jeju Air crash on Sunday that claimed the lives of 179 people.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-employing-females-or-talibans-latest-act-to-curb-women-rights-in-afghanistan-8577855" aria-label="'Stop employing females or...': Taliban's latest order to curb women's rights in Afghanistan">'Stop employing females or...': Taliban's latest order to curb women's rights in Afghanistan</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/30/p5Mq1z44Ck7Jtv7XdWSd.png" alt=" Women in Afghanistan Photograph: (AFP) " style="width: 1280px;">In the latest move to curb women's rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban issued warnings to all foreign non-profit organisations (NGOs) to stop employing women or they will be banned from operating in the country.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unitedhealthcare-employees-get-trained-to-deny-medical-claims-ex-employee-8578769" aria-label="UnitedHealthcare staff gets trained to deny medical claims: Ex-employee">UnitedHealthcare staff gets trained to deny medical claims: Ex-employee</a>
<h2 class="gh-archive-page-post-title"><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unitedhealthcare-employees-get-trained-to-deny-medical-claims-ex-employee-8578769" aria-label="UnitedHealthcare staff gets trained to deny medical claims: Ex-employee"><img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/30/PSpaGSWGoILQtxVFcv9K.png" alt=" UnitedHealthcare CEO&nbsp;Brian Thompson, who was shot dead in New York in December. Photograph: (AFP) " style="width: 1280px;"></a></h2>
A former employee of UnitedHealthcare has revealed that the company used to give systematic training to employees to deny medical claims.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/politics-over-manmohan-singhs-ashes-immersion-bjp-claims-rahul-gandhi-partying-in-vietnam-8578606" aria-label="Politics over Manmohan Singh&rsquo;s ashes immersion; BJP claims Rahul Gandhi &lsquo;partying&rsquo; in Vietnam">Politics over Manmohan Singh&rsquo;s ashes immersion; BJP claims Rahul Gandhi &lsquo;partying&rsquo; in Vietnam</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/f378zskdRelbUlaYTakr.jpg" alt=" Congress leader and media department chairman Pawan Khera said, &quot;Senior Congress leaders did not accompany the family to gather and immerse the ashes of Manmohan Singh out of our deference to the privacy of the family.&quot; Photograph: (X/@RahulGandhi) ">
The debate surrounding the immersion of the ashes of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh after the funeral intensified on Monday (December 30), with Congress saying that senior party leaders refrained from accompanying his family to respect their privacy.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-confirms-arrest-of-italian-journalist-cecilia-sala-for-violating-the-law-8578626" aria-label="Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for &lsquo;violating the law&rsquo;" rel="dofollow">Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for &lsquo;violating the law</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/30/LFEYomEYm2Tqr5mcnlVe.png" alt=" Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who has been arrested by Iran for violating the law. Photograph: (AFP) ">
Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law", state&nbsp;media reported, a move decried by Italy as "unacceptable".&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/icc-awards-2024-jasprit-bumrah-nominated-for-sir-garfield-sobers-trophy-for-mens-cricketer-of-the-year-8578356" aria-label="Bumrah rewarded with twin ICC Awards nominations for a staggering 2024">Bumrah rewarded with twin ICC Awards nominations for a staggering 2024</a>
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Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah got rewarded for his supreme performance in Tests this year with two nominations in the latest ICC Awards 2024 - Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Men&rsquo;s Cricketer of the Year and ICC Men&rsquo;s Test Cricketer of the Year.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-pays-warm-tribute-to-dr-manmohan-singh-at-his-guwahati-concert-watch-8578425" aria-label="Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Manmohan Singh at Guwahati concert, watch">Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Manmohan Singh at Guwahati concert, watch</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/10/28/462956-your-paragraph-text-2024-10-28t160528323.jpg" alt=" Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Manmohan Singh at Guwahati concert, watch">
Diljit Dosanjh is at the fag end of his Dil-Luminati tour in India. The singer's concerts in various Indian cities are widely shared on social media. On Sunday, Diljit performed at Guwahati's Sarusajai Sports Complex.&nbsp;

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its year-end mission called the "Space Docking Experiment" on Monday (Dec 30). The mission is also known as SpaDex. In the latest allegations, the German government has accused billionaire Elon Musk of trying to influence the country's elections through repeated public endorsements of the far-right party. In other news around the globe, Azerbaijan said on Monday (December 30) that Moscow has assured it will hold those responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash accountable. Watch: Indian space agency ISRO launches SpaDeX mission India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Monday (Dec 30) launched its year-end mission: the "Space Docking Experiment," also known as SpaDex. The mission—on the PSLV-C60 rocket—was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Germany accuses Elon Musk of 'trying to influence' elections with AfD endorsements The German government has accused Elon Musk of trying to influence the country’s elections through repeated public endorsements of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Azerbaijan plane crash: Russia promised to punish those responsible for tragedy, says Baku Azerbaijan said on Monday (December 30) that Moscow has assured it will hold those responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash accountable. The plane, which Azerbaijan claims was hit by Russian air defences, crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, causing the deaths of 38 out of the 67 passengers onboard. South Korea plane crash: Govt orders emergency airline inspections after Jeju Air disaster claims 179 lives South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok on Monday (December 30) ordered an urgent safety review of the nation's airline operations following a Jeju Air crash on Sunday that claimed the lives of 179 people. 'Stop employing females or...': Taliban's latest order to curb women's rights in Afghanistan In the latest move to curb women's rights in Afghanistan, the Taliban issued warnings to all foreign non-profit organisations (NGOs) to stop employing women or they will be banned from operating in the country. UnitedHealthcare staff gets trained to deny medical claims: Ex-employee A former employee of UnitedHealthcare has revealed that the company used to give systematic training to employees to deny medical claims. Politics over Manmohan Singh’s ashes immersion; BJP claims Rahul Gandhi ‘partying’ in Vietnam The debate surrounding the immersion of the ashes of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh after the funeral intensified on Monday (December 30), with Congress saying that senior party leaders refrained from accompanying his family to respect their privacy. Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for ‘violating the law Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for "violating the law", state media reported, a move decried by Italy as "unacceptable". Bumrah rewarded with twin ICC Awards nominations for a staggering 2024 Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah got rewarded for his supreme performance in Tests this year with two nominations in the latest ICC Awards 2024 - Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Men’s Cricketer of the Year and ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year. Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Manmohan Singh at Guwahati concert, watch Diljit Dosanjh is at the fag end of his Dil-Luminati tour in India. The singer's concerts in various Indian cities are widely shared on social media. On Sunday, Diljit performed at Guwahati's Sarusajai Sports Complex.

Top 10 world news: ISRO launches SpaDeX mission; Germany accuses Musk of 'trying to influence' elections, and more

Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday (December 28) dialed in Azeri president to apologise for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which resulted in the loss of 38 lives.
In other news, Israel Defence Force (IDF) concluded its operation around Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital by arresting around 240 alleged terrorists, including the hospital's director and other staff on Saturday (Dec 28), i24News reported.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijan-plane-crash-putin-apologises-for-tragic-incident-says-were-repelling-ukrainian-attacks-8573809">Azerbaijan plane crash: Putin dials Azeri Prez to apologise for 'tragic incident' that killed 38</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/zUofdANco9XiM6UHtnYV.jpg" alt=" Left: Russia President Vladimir Putin; Right: Azerbaijan plane crash Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday (December 28) dialed in Azeri president to apologise for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which resulted in the loss of 38 lives.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/manmohan-singh-funeral-final-rites-today-at-nigambodh-ghat-in-delhi-8572054" rel="dofollow">Manmohan Singh Funeral: Last rites held at Nigambodh ghat in Delhi</a>
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The last rites of India's former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were held on Saturday (Dec 28) at 11:45 AM local time at New Delhi&rsquo;s Nigambodh Ghat.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-rejects-hamas-accusation-of-setting-gaza-hospital-on-fire-8573248">IDF arrests 240 'terrorists' after targeted operation near Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/efGDehAI3AHAz1p5n4Mx.png" alt=" Photograph: (AFP) ">
Israel Defence Force (IDF) concluded its operation around Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital by arresting around 240 alleged terrorists, including the hospital's director and other staff on Saturday (Dec 28), i24News reported. The development came just a day after the Israeli military launched targeted operations near the hospital in the northern Gaza Strip against Hamas infrastructures.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-troops-killing-themselves-rather-than-surrendering-to-ukraine-forces-claims-us-8573283" aria-label="N Korean troops killing themselves rather than surrendering to Ukraine, claims US">N Korean troops killing themselves rather than surrendering to Ukraine, claims US</a>
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North Korean troops deployed in Russia&rsquo;s Kursk region, fighting Ukraine have been facing severe losses since the day they began to help Russian forces in its war with Ukraine. US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stressed that the troops sent by North Korea, are killing themselves rather than risking capture.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-half-a-million-people-stage-mass-rally-in-south-korea-demanding-removal-of-yoon-suk-yeol-8573806">Over half a million people stage mass rally in South Korea, demanding Yoon's removal</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/ZS9dKYaKe7Q7Ro9dQy0K.jpg" alt=" Protests in South Korea Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Amid the political unrest in South Korea, over half a million people protested in central Seoul on Saturday (Dec 28), demanding the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gisele-pelicot-rape-case-at-least-15-convicts-appeal-for-retrial-8573997">Gisele Pelicot rape case: At least 15 convicts appeal&nbsp;for&nbsp;retrial</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/8uQFEeMfGJUgbu2VjSPh.jpg" alt=" File image of Gisele Pelicot Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">
At least 15 men convicted of raping or sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot have appealed against their sentences and will face a second trial.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-maga-laura-loomer-h-1b-indian-immigration-sriram-krishnan-us-news-8573773">&lsquo;I will go to war,&rsquo; Musk turns on MAGA over H-1B; far-right Loomer claims her X account &lsquo;censored&rsquo;</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/482ctfKfD70TjysiSoX6.jpg" alt=" Laura Loomer and Elon Musk Photograph: (Agencies) ">
A massive MAGA or Make America Great Again infighting is currently underway amongst the supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump. At the fulcrum of this debate lies the H-1B visa regime, long harnessed by skilled professionals from nations like India and China to get permits to work in the US.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pm-narendra-modi-meets-d-gukesh-after-world-chess-championship-triumph-hails-achievement-in-interaction-8573788" rel="dofollow">PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh after World Chess Championship triumph</a><img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/NsvJvqaggM8d28LJ96cK.png" alt=" PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh after World Chess Championship triumph, hails achievement in interaction Photograph: (X) "> 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Dec 28) met World Chess Championship (WCC) winner D Gukesh after a successful triumph in Singapore earlier in the month. Gukesh, at 18 became the youngest WCC winner breaking the 40-year-old record of Garry Kasparov. After the triumph, he along with his parents met PM Modi at his New Delhi residence as the latter hailed his determination and dedication.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abetment-to-commit-suicide-sc-warns-punjab-govt-to-shift-farmer-leader-dallewal-to-hospital-8573388" rel="dofollow">'Abetment to suicide': SC warns Punjab govt to shift farmer leader Dallewal to hospital</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/0IiI0dhW3vk7bThHmlFC.jpg" alt=" Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Photograph: (PTI) ">
Amid the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the Supreme Court on Saturday (Dec 28) warned the Punjab government to convince farmer leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-calls-for-independent-committee-amidst-deep-trust-deficit-in-farmers-protests-743846" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jagjit Singh Dallewal</a>, who has been on fast-unto-death for more than a month now, to move to a hospital before December 31.&nbsp;
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The wait is finally over! The much-awaited teaser of Salman Khan's&nbsp;Sikandar&nbsp;is out. The teaser was set to drop on the superstar's birthday on Dec 27. However, the release was delayed out of respect for the late former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Dec 26.&nbsp;
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Here's a look at the top 10 world news from across the world.

Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday (December 28) dialed in Azeri president to apologise for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which resulted in the loss of 38 lives. In other news, Israel Defence Force (IDF) concluded its operation around Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital by arresting around 240 alleged terrorists, including the hospital's director and other staff on Saturday (Dec 28), i24News reported. Click on the headlines to read more: Azerbaijan plane crash: Putin dials Azeri Prez to apologise for 'tragic incident' that killed 38 Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday (December 28) dialed in Azeri president to apologise for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which resulted in the loss of 38 lives. Manmohan Singh Funeral: Last rites held at Nigambodh ghat in Delhi The last rites of India's former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were held on Saturday (Dec 28) at 11:45 AM local time at New Delhi’s Nigambodh Ghat. IDF arrests 240 'terrorists' after targeted operation near Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital Israel Defence Force (IDF) concluded its operation around Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital by arresting around 240 alleged terrorists, including the hospital's director and other staff on Saturday (Dec 28), i24News reported. The development came just a day after the Israeli military launched targeted operations near the hospital in the northern Gaza Strip against Hamas infrastructures. N Korean troops killing themselves rather than surrendering to Ukraine, claims US North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region, fighting Ukraine have been facing severe losses since the day they began to help Russian forces in its war with Ukraine. US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stressed that the troops sent by North Korea, are killing themselves rather than risking capture. Over half a million people stage mass rally in South Korea, demanding Yoon's removal Amid the political unrest in South Korea, over half a million people protested in central Seoul on Saturday (Dec 28), demanding the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Gisele Pelicot rape case: At least 15 convicts appeal for retrial At least 15 men convicted of raping or sexually abusing Gisele Pelicot have appealed against their sentences and will face a second trial. ‘I will go to war,’ Musk turns on MAGA over H-1B; far-right Loomer claims her X account ‘censored’ A massive MAGA or Make America Great Again infighting is currently underway amongst the supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump. At the fulcrum of this debate lies the H-1B visa regime, long harnessed by skilled professionals from nations like India and China to get permits to work in the US. PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh after World Chess Championship triumph Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Dec 28) met World Chess Championship (WCC) winner D Gukesh after a successful triumph in Singapore earlier in the month. Gukesh, at 18 became the youngest WCC winner breaking the 40-year-old record of Garry Kasparov. After the triumph, he along with his parents met PM Modi at his New Delhi residence as the latter hailed his determination and dedication. 'Abetment to suicide': SC warns Punjab govt to shift farmer leader Dallewal to hospital Amid the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the Supreme Court on Saturday (Dec 28) warned the Punjab government to convince farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on fast-unto-death for more than a month now, to move to a hospital before December 31. Sikandar teaser: Salman Khan's action has swag and style | Watch The wait is finally over! The much-awaited teaser of Salman Khan's Sikandar is out. The teaser was set to drop on the superstar's birthday on Dec 27. However, the release was delayed out of respect for the late former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Dec 26.

Top 10 world news: Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash; Manmohan Singh's last rites held, and more

The cause of the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 has been revealed. On Friday (Dec 27), the airline said that the flight crashed due to "physical and technical external interference."
In South Korea, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok was appointed as the new acting president of the country on Friday&nbsp; (Dec 27) amid political turmoil.&nbsp;
In other news from around the world, Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with an unusual design appeared online on Friday, sparking concerns.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/azerbaijan-airlines-crash-airline-says-plane-crashed-due-to-external-interference-8571192" rel="dofollow">Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Airline says plane crashed due to 'external interference'</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/bna8IJIFNdiNdow2Ruzp.png" alt=" A total of 38 people died in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash. Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Azerbaijan Airlines said on Friday (Dec 27) that its Embraer E190 aircraft bearing flight number J2-8243 crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday due to "physical and technical external interference." 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-choi-sang-mok-south-koreas-new-acting-president-who-vowed-to-overcome-political-turmoil-8570988" rel="dofollow">Meet Choi Sang-mok, S Korea's new acting president who vows to overcome political turmoil</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/jCJIjHQNIdbn4RelCx3Z.jpg" alt=" South Korean's new acting president Choi Sang-mok Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">
South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok was appointed as the new acting president of the country on Friday (Dec 27) amid political turmoil.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-tailless-fighter-jet-blurry-images-show-new-chinese-military-aircraft-with-unusual-design-8571510" rel="dofollow">A tailless fighter jet?: Blurry images show new Chinese military aircraft with unusual design</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/5C9Rj0CyJEf59Y4rUgpe.png" alt=" The photos of the unusual Chinese military aircraft that have sparked concerns Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with an unusual design appeared online on Friday (Dec 27).&nbsp;Reacting to&nbsp;the&nbsp;images, defence experts said that these aircraft were advanced designs, but there was not enough information to come to definitive conclusions.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-spacecraft-makes-history-by-getting-closest-ever-to-sun-8571631" rel="dofollow">NASA spacecraft makes history by getting closest-ever to Sun</a> 
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/B8M39SWBXGHIeXYYW8mS.png" alt=" Photograph: (NASA) ">
A NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) spacecraft made history on Thursday (Dec 16) by surviving the closest-ever approach to the sun.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/he-offered-scholarship-to-my-children-malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-pays-tribute-to-late-dr-manmohan-singh-8571333" rel="dofollow">'He offered scholarships to my children': Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim pays tribute to late Dr Manmohan Singh</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/yh8g4BM6JfWuGHLT0R12.png" alt=" 'He offered scholarships to my children': Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim pays tribute to late Dr Manmohan Singh">
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid emotional tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Friday (Dec 27).&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-spy-chiefs-silenced-fbi-from-briefing-joe-biden-about-covid-lab-leak-evidence-report-8571170" rel="dofollow">US spy chiefs 'silenced' FBI from briefing Joe Biden about COVID lab leak evidence: Report</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/Kbjn3F4ltK0dWW4qIzp5.jpg" alt=" US President Joe Biden Photograph: (Reuters) ">
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who found evidence that a Chinese lab leak caused COVID-19, was "silenced" and was not allowed to present the findings from the August 2021 report to US President Joe Biden, The New York Post reported.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/zomatos-foodie-from-bangaluru-spent-over-6000-on-a-single-bill-8570877" rel="dofollow">Zomato's foodie from Bengaluru spent over $6000 on a single bill</a>
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Zomato is here with its year-end report for 2024 and apart from Biryani being the most-ordered dish in India from the online food platform this year, the company also found a food lover, who spent more than $6,000 on a single bill. Yes, you read it right.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-accuses-norwegian-shipping-company-of-denying-help-to-sinking-russian-ship-company-rejects-claim-8571193" rel="dofollow">Moscow accuses Norwegian shipping company of denying help to sinking Russian ship, company rejects claim</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/jqNVFEMFwMfLiCwPCjU5.png" alt=" Photograph: (Reuters) ">
Deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Friday (Dec 27) accused a Norwegian shipping company Oslo Carrier 3 of refusing to rescue sailors from a sinking Russian cargo ship.&nbsp; 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/is-dua-lipa-engaged-to-boyfriend-callum-turner-internet-seems-to-think-so-8571068" rel="dofollow">Is Dua Lipa engaged to boyfriend Callum Turner? Internet seems to think so</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/27/8iriQC8On34arT2EZuhx.png" alt=" Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Photograph: (Instagram) ">
Dua Lipa, on December 25, dropped a series of pictures and videos on Instagram. The singer, in the caption, said, &ldquo;Home for the holidays. Sending you all so much love&rdquo;. From relishing a bowl of ice cream to soaking in the Christmas spirit, the album was all about enjoying the holiday season.&nbsp; 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-pak-debutant-corbin-bosch-continues-impressive-run-breaks-this-122-year-old-record-8571445" rel="dofollow">SA vs PAK: Debutant Corbin Bosch continues impressive run, breaks THIS 122-year-old record</a>
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South Africa are in pole position to win the Boxing Day Test match against Pakistan after a stellar show with both bat and ball at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. With a World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs, the Proteas have a new hero in their ranks after Corbin Bosch wrote his name in the history books on Friday (Dec 27), breaking a 122-year record in the process.

The cause of the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 has been revealed. On Friday (Dec 27), the airline said that the flight crashed due to "physical and technical external interference." In South Korea, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok was appointed as the new acting president of the country on Friday (Dec 27) amid political turmoil. In other news from around the world, Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with an unusual design appeared online on Friday, sparking concerns. Click on the headlines to read more: Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Airline says plane crashed due to 'external interference' Azerbaijan Airlines said on Friday (Dec 27) that its Embraer E190 aircraft bearing flight number J2-8243 crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday due to "physical and technical external interference." Meet Choi Sang-mok, S Korea's new acting president who vows to overcome political turmoil South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok was appointed as the new acting president of the country on Friday (Dec 27) amid political turmoil. A tailless fighter jet?: Blurry images show new Chinese military aircraft with unusual design Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with an unusual design appeared online on Friday (Dec 27). Reacting to the images, defence experts said that these aircraft were advanced designs, but there was not enough information to come to definitive conclusions. NASA spacecraft makes history by getting closest-ever to Sun A NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) spacecraft made history on Thursday (Dec 16) by surviving the closest-ever approach to the sun. 'He offered scholarships to my children': Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim pays tribute to late Dr Manmohan Singh Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid emotional tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Friday (Dec 27). US spy chiefs 'silenced' FBI from briefing Joe Biden about COVID lab leak evidence: Report The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who found evidence that a Chinese lab leak caused COVID-19, was "silenced" and was not allowed to present the findings from the August 2021 report to US President Joe Biden, The New York Post reported. Zomato's foodie from Bengaluru spent over $6000 on a single bill Zomato is here with its year-end report for 2024 and apart from Biryani being the most-ordered dish in India from the online food platform this year, the company also found a food lover, who spent more than $6,000 on a single bill. Yes, you read it right. Moscow accuses Norwegian shipping company of denying help to sinking Russian ship, company rejects claim Deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Friday (Dec 27) accused a Norwegian shipping company Oslo Carrier 3 of refusing to rescue sailors from a sinking Russian cargo ship. Is Dua Lipa engaged to boyfriend Callum Turner? Internet seems to think so Dua Lipa, on December 25, dropped a series of pictures and videos on Instagram. The singer, in the caption, said, “Home for the holidays. Sending you all so much love”. From relishing a bowl of ice cream to soaking in the Christmas spirit, the album was all about enjoying the holiday season. SA vs PAK: Debutant Corbin Bosch continues impressive run, breaks THIS 122-year-old record South Africa are in pole position to win the Boxing Day Test match against Pakistan after a stellar show with both bat and ball at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. With a World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs, the Proteas have a new hero in their ranks after Corbin Bosch wrote his name in the history books on Friday (Dec 27), breaking a 122-year record in the process.

Top 10 world news: Reason behind crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight revealed; S Korea gets new acting president, and more

Former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted&nbsp;in the emergency department of Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Thursday (Dec 26).&nbsp;
 Israeli Air Force on Thursday (Dec 26) launched strikes against the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, local media reports said.&nbsp;
Russia on Thursday (Dec 26) cautioned against promoting "hypotheses" about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people. Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "It would be wrong to put forward any hypotheses before the investigation's conclusions."
Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ex-indian-pm-manmohan-singh-admitted-to-aiims-emergency-department-report-8568406" aria-label="Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS' emergency department: Report">Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS' emergency department: Report</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/N2sHJQQJsToxAvsvPIAA.png" alt=" Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS' emergency department: Report">
Former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted to Delhi's All India Medical Institute (AIIMS), the news agency PTI reported on Thursday (Dec 26), citing sources. The sources said that Singh was hospitalised in AIIMS' emergency department though the reason for his hospitalisation was not revealed at the time of this filing.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-strikes-against-sanaa-international-airport-in-yemen-say-reports-8568360" aria-label="West Asia crisis: Israel launches strikes against Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, say reports">West Asia crisis: Israel launches strikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, say reports</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/VwPKPuQdvZlj7mbWrpvx.png" alt=" Reuters Photograph: (File photo Sanaa Airport.) " style="width: 1280px;">
If Yemeni media reports are to be believed, the Israeli Air Force on Thursday (Dec 26) launched strikes on the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, which control Yemen's capital city of Sanaa, said that strikes (in the region) were in fact from Israel but did not elaborate on the exact locations where they struck.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-cautions-against-promoting-hypotheses-about-azerbaijan-plane-crash-8568101" aria-label="Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Russia cautions against promoting 'hypotheses' about accident">Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Russia cautions against promoting 'hypotheses' about accident</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/q8ticjjkZA1PJPLj7amC.png" alt=" Of all the 67 people on board, 38 were killed in the crash.&nbsp; Photograph: (Reuters ) " style="width: 1280px;">
Russia on Thursday (Dec 26) cautioned against promoting "hypotheses" about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people. Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "It would be wrong to put forward any hypotheses before the investigation's conclusions."
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bus-carrying-around-60-people-crashes-in-norway-casualties-reported-8568356" aria-label="Bus carrying around 60 people crashes in Norway, three killed">Bus carrying around 60 people crashes in Norway, three killed</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/JuCjZtbqHZAUuJo5AfKC.jpg" alt=" Representative image for Norwegian police Photograph: (Reuters) ">A bus carrying around 60 people crashed in northern Norway on Thursday (Dec 26), killing three people, state media reported.&nbsp;Nordland Hospital has been alerted about the incident.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-week-old-baby-girl-freezes-to-death-in-gaza-while-israel-and-hamas-trade-blames-of-ceasefire-delay-8568285" aria-label="Three-week old baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas trade blame for ceasefire delay">Three-week old baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas trade blame for ceasefire delay</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x0/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/NsT8pFgXquMlqDWf7Jzf.jpg" alt=" Gaza Strip devastated by conflict Photograph: (Reuters) " style="width: 1280px;">
As tensions in West Asia escalate, a baby girl has frozen to death in Gaza, and at least 10 other people have been killed in airstrikes while Israel and Hamas continue to fight on the issue of reaching a ceasefire deal. The baby was three weeks old, and it was the third such incident of death from the cold wave in Gaza in recent days, said doctors of the Hamas-run Gaza health authorities.
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-opposition-files-impeachment-motion-against-acting-president-han-duck-soo-8568046" aria-label="S Korea opposition files impeachment motion against acting president">S Korea opposition files impeachment motion against acting president</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/WRgJ5CPsodsDPgtfWjIY.jpg" alt=" South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo Photograph: (Reuters) ">
South Korea's opposition Democratic Party said on Thursday (December 26) that it filed an impeachment motion against the acting President Han Duck-soo over an escalating dispute about the composition of the Constitutional Court, which would decide whether to remove his predecessor from office.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-approves-worlds-largest-dam-on-brahmaputra-river-raises-concern-for-india-8567906" aria-label="China approves world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river">China approves world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/rwMxSqecGBmkjZ7KRIgH.jpg" alt=" The outlay for building the dam, including engineering costs, is also expected to eclipse the Three Gorges dam Photograph: (Reuters) ">Amid rising tensions between India and China, Beijing on Thursday (Dec 26) approved the construction of the world's largest dam, a colossal hydropower project, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the Indian border.&nbsp;
<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africas-super-strange-looking-plants-being-poached-8568452" aria-label="South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants being poached">South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants being poached</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/hetPO3CuYrNSwwFT6Fzx.jpg" alt=" Photograph: (Pexels) ">
A biodiversity hotspot, Kamieskroon, in South South Africa, surrounded&nbsp;by&nbsp;protected plant species, has&nbsp;turned into the illegal trade of&nbsp;these plants.&nbsp;Organised groups&nbsp;were reported&nbsp;engaged in&nbsp;smuggling&nbsp;the&nbsp;rare species plants to fulfil their&nbsp;oversee&nbsp;demands, BBC reported.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-man-city-pay-penalty-for-erling-haaland-miss-in-everton-draw-8568400">Premier League: Man City pay penalty for Erling Haaland miss in Everton draw</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/26/9BtawXrDKbAlfSVBHOZd.png" alt=" Premier League: Man City pay penalty for Erling Haaland miss in Everton draw">
Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City's astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-shares-a-glimpse-of-christmas-celebrations-with-husband-ranveer-singh-and-daughter-dua-8567257">Deepika Padukone shares a glimpse of Christmas celebrations with Ranveer Singh and daughter Dua</a>
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Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh had a special Christmas this year. The couple welcomed their first child, baby girl Dua, in September 2024. And it was the first Christmas for them as a family of three. The parents gifted a cute little gift to their daughter.&nbsp;

Former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted in the emergency department of Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Thursday (Dec 26). Israeli Air Force on Thursday (Dec 26) launched strikes against the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, local media reports said. Russia on Thursday (Dec 26) cautioned against promoting "hypotheses" about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people. Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "It would be wrong to put forward any hypotheses before the investigation's conclusions." Click on the headlines to read more Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS' emergency department: Report Former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh was admitted to Delhi's All India Medical Institute (AIIMS), the news agency PTI reported on Thursday (Dec 26), citing sources. The sources said that Singh was hospitalised in AIIMS' emergency department though the reason for his hospitalisation was not revealed at the time of this filing. West Asia crisis: Israel launches strikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, say reports If Yemeni media reports are to be believed, the Israeli Air Force on Thursday (Dec 26) launched strikes on the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, which control Yemen's capital city of Sanaa, said that strikes (in the region) were in fact from Israel but did not elaborate on the exact locations where they struck. Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Russia cautions against promoting 'hypotheses' about accident Russia on Thursday (Dec 26) cautioned against promoting "hypotheses" about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people. Addressing a press conference, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "It would be wrong to put forward any hypotheses before the investigation's conclusions." Bus carrying around 60 people crashes in Norway, three killed A bus carrying around 60 people crashed in northern Norway on Thursday (Dec 26), killing three people, state media reported. Nordland Hospital has been alerted about the incident. Three-week old baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas trade blame for ceasefire delay As tensions in West Asia escalate, a baby girl has frozen to death in Gaza, and at least 10 other people have been killed in airstrikes while Israel and Hamas continue to fight on the issue of reaching a ceasefire deal. The baby was three weeks old, and it was the third such incident of death from the cold wave in Gaza in recent days, said doctors of the Hamas-run Gaza health authorities. S Korea opposition files impeachment motion against acting president South Korea's opposition Democratic Party said on Thursday (December 26) that it filed an impeachment motion against the acting President Han Duck-soo over an escalating dispute about the composition of the Constitutional Court, which would decide whether to remove his predecessor from office. China approves world's largest dam on Brahmaputra river Amid rising tensions between India and China, Beijing on Thursday (Dec 26) approved the construction of the world's largest dam, a colossal hydropower project, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the Indian border. South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants being poached A biodiversity hotspot, Kamieskroon, in South South Africa, surrounded by protected plant species, has turned into the illegal trade of these plants. Organised groups were reported engaged in smuggling the rare species plants to fulfil their oversee demands, BBC reported. Premier League: Man City pay penalty for Erling Haaland miss in Everton draw Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City's astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Deepika Padukone shares a glimpse of Christmas celebrations with Ranveer Singh and daughter Dua Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh had a special Christmas this year. The couple welcomed their first child, baby girl Dua, in September 2024. And it was the first Christmas for them as a family of three. The parents gifted a cute little gift to their daughter.

Top 10 world news: Ex-Indian PM Dr Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS; West Asia crisis updates, and more

New Delhi 
On Tuesday (Dec 24), five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch.
In France, around 1,200 people were evacuated after the Eiffel Tower caught fire. Later, it was found it was a short circuit in the elevator and not a fire. An investigation was launched, and the tower was closed for maintenance. 
Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, American Airlines lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue.
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Five soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Tuesday (Dec 24) in a vehicular accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch.
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American Airlines on Tuesday (Dec 24) lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue.
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Around 1,200 people were evacuated after a fire alarm buzzed due to a short circuit in France's most attractive tourist place, the Eiffel Tower, on Tuesday (Dec 24). After the chaos, the tower's management company said it was not a fire but a short circuit, the British news agency Mirror reported. 
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After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-opposition-considering-to-impeach-acting-president-over-refusal-to-meet-partys-demand-786445">South Korea opposition considering to impeach acting president</a>
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South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday (Dec 24) said that they are considering impeaching acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo after he refused to sign into law special bills to investigate his impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee by Christmas Eve. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/agra-gym-trainer-posed-as-raw-agent-allegedly-rapes-canadian-woman-786480">Agra gym trainer poses as RAW agent, allegedly rapes Canadian woman</a>
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A gym trainer from India's Agra has been charged with "rape" and "criminal intimidation" for sexually assaulting and exploiting a Canadian woman, posing himself as a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-factory-explosion-12-killed-four-injured-in-weapons-factory-blast-786522">Turkey factory explosion: 12 killed, four injured in blast at explosives unit</a>
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A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched.
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US President-elect Donald Trump blasted the current president Joe Biden for commuting the death sentences of almost every American federal prisoner. The outgoing US president announced his final month in the White House that he was converting the death sentences of 37 inmates out of a total of 40 who are waiting for federal execution to life without the possibility of parole. Nine inmates among them were convicted of murdering fellow prisoners, and five are also murder convicts. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-believe-there-has-been-a-lapse-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-reacts-to-khel-ratna-award-snub-786494">Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna award snub</a>
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Two-time Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has asked everyone to 'stop speculating' on her Khel Ratna award snub. The comments come after her father made 'strong-worded' remarks about Bhaker not being in the list of award recipients.
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Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film Jodha Akbar with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar.

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New Delhi On Tuesday (Dec 24), five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch. In France, around 1,200 people were evacuated after the Eiffel Tower caught fire. Later, it was found it was a short circuit in the elevator and not a fire. An investigation was launched, and the tower was closed for maintenance. Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, American Airlines lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue. Click on the headlines to read more Five Indian Army soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Poonch Five soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Tuesday (Dec 24) in a vehicular accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch. American Airlines resumes all US flights grounded due to technical glitch American Airlines on Tuesday (Dec 24) lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue. Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, thousands evacuated: Report Around 1,200 people were evacuated after a fire alarm buzzed due to a short circuit in France's most attractive tourist place, the Eiffel Tower, on Tuesday (Dec 24). After the chaos, the tower's management company said it was not a fire but a short circuit, the British news agency Mirror reported. 'Will act against them...,' Israel vows to target Houthi leaders After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country. South Korea opposition considering to impeach acting president South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday (Dec 24) said that they are considering impeaching acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo after he refused to sign into law special bills to investigate his impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee by Christmas Eve. Agra gym trainer poses as RAW agent, allegedly rapes Canadian woman A gym trainer from India's Agra has been charged with "rape" and "criminal intimidation" for sexually assaulting and exploiting a Canadian woman, posing himself as a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent. Turkey factory explosion: 12 killed, four injured in blast at explosives unit A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched. 'Makes no sense': Trump hits out at Biden for death sentence commutations US President-elect Donald Trump blasted the current president Joe Biden for commuting the death sentences of almost every American federal prisoner. The outgoing US president announced his final month in the White House that he was converting the death sentences of 37 inmates out of a total of 40 who are waiting for federal execution to life without the possibility of parole. Nine inmates among them were convicted of murdering fellow prisoners, and five are also murder convicts. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna award snub Two-time Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has asked everyone to 'stop speculating' on her Khel Ratna award snub. The comments come after her father made 'strong-worded' remarks about Bhaker not being in the list of award recipients. Aishwarya Rai makes an appearance on Academy's IG page thanks to Jodha Akbar Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film Jodha Akbar with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Top 10 world news: 5 Indian Army soldiers killed in J&K; US flights resumed after technical glitch, and more

On Tuesday (Dec 24), five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area.&nbsp;In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch.

In France, around 1,200 people were evacuated after the Eiffel Tower caught fire. Later, it was found it was a short circuit in the elevator and not a fire. An investigation was launched, and the tower was closed for maintenance.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, American Airlines lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/five-indian-army-soldiers-killed-in-vehicular-accident-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-poonch-786532">Five Indian Army soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge in J&amp;K's Poonch</a>

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Five soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Tuesday (Dec 24)&nbsp;in a vehicular accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/technical-issue-forces-american-airlines-to-ground-all-us-flights-786512">American Airlines resumes all US flights grounded due to technical glitch</a>

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American Airlines on Tuesday (Dec 24) lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-breaks-out-in-eiffel-tower-12000-people-evacuated-report-786492">Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, thousands evacuated: Report</a>

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Around 1,200 people were evacuated after a fire alarm buzzed due to a short circuit in France's most attractive tourist place, the Eiffel Tower, on Tuesday (Dec 24). After the chaos, the tower's management company said it was not a fire but a short circuit, the British news agency Mirror reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vows-to-target-houthi-leaders-says-will-act-against-them-to-remove-threat-786542">'Will act against them...,' Israel vows to target Houthi leaders</a>

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After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-opposition-considering-to-impeach-acting-president-over-refusal-to-meet-partys-demand-786445">South Korea opposition considering to impeach acting president</a>

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South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday (Dec 24) said that they are considering impeaching acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo after he refused to sign into law special bills to investigate his impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee by Christmas Eve.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/agra-gym-trainer-posed-as-raw-agent-allegedly-rapes-canadian-woman-786480">Agra gym trainer poses as RAW agent, allegedly rapes Canadian woman</a>

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A gym trainer from India's Agra has been charged with "rape" and "criminal intimidation" for sexually assaulting and exploiting a Canadian woman, posing himself as a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-factory-explosion-12-killed-four-injured-in-weapons-factory-blast-786522">Turkey factory explosion: 12 killed, four injured in blast at explosives unit</a>

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A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/makes-no-sense-trump-hits-out-at-biden-for-death-sentence-commutations-786553">'Makes no sense': Trump hits out at Biden for death sentence commutations</a>

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US President-elect Donald Trump blasted the current president Joe Biden for commuting the death sentences of almost every American federal prisoner. The outgoing US president announced his final month in the White House that he was converting the death sentences of 37 inmates out of a total of 40 who are waiting for federal execution to life without the possibility of parole. Nine inmates among them were convicted of murdering fellow prisoners, and five are also murder convicts.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-believe-there-has-been-a-lapse-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-reacts-to-khel-ratna-award-snub-786494">Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna award snub</a>

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Two-time Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has asked everyone to 'stop speculating' on her Khel Ratna award snub. The comments come after her father made 'strong-worded' remarks about Bhaker not being in the list of award recipients.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aishwarya-rai-makes-an-appearance-on-academys-instagram-page-thanks-to-jodha-akbar-786418">Aishwarya Rai makes an appearance on Academy's IG page thanks to Jodha Akbar</a>

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Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film&nbsp;Jodha Akbar&nbsp;with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar.

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On Tuesday (Dec 24), five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch.

On Tuesday (Dec 24), five Indian Army soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch. In France, around 1,200 people were evacuated after the Eiffel Tower caught fire. Later, it was found it was a short circuit in the elevator and not a fire. An investigation was launched, and the tower was closed for maintenance. Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, American Airlines lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue. Click on the headlines to read more Five Indian Army soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge in J&K's Poonch Five soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Tuesday (Dec 24) in a vehicular accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the army said that the accident occurred during operational duty in Poonch. American Airlines resumes all US flights grounded due to technical glitch American Airlines on Tuesday (Dec 24) lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights during the busy holiday travel period in the US due to an unspecified technical issue. Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, thousands evacuated: Report Around 1,200 people were evacuated after a fire alarm buzzed due to a short circuit in France's most attractive tourist place, the Eiffel Tower, on Tuesday (Dec 24). After the chaos, the tower's management company said it was not a fire but a short circuit, the British news agency Mirror reported. 'Will act against them...,' Israel vows to target Houthi leaders After Houthi militants in Yemen fired ballistic missiles in Israel on Tuesday (Dec 24), Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will begin targeting the Houthi rebel group, further vowing that Israel will not allow missile and drone fire on the country. South Korea opposition considering to impeach acting president South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday (Dec 24) said that they are considering impeaching acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo after he refused to sign into law special bills to investigate his impeached predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee by Christmas Eve. Agra gym trainer poses as RAW agent, allegedly rapes Canadian woman A gym trainer from India's Agra has been charged with "rape" and "criminal intimidation" for sexually assaulting and exploiting a Canadian woman, posing himself as a RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent. Turkey factory explosion: 12 killed, four injured in blast at explosives unit A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that an investigation had been launched. 'Makes no sense': Trump hits out at Biden for death sentence commutations US President-elect Donald Trump blasted the current president Joe Biden for commuting the death sentences of almost every American federal prisoner. The outgoing US president announced his final month in the White House that he was converting the death sentences of 37 inmates out of a total of 40 who are waiting for federal execution to life without the possibility of parole. Nine inmates among them were convicted of murdering fellow prisoners, and five are also murder convicts. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker reacts to Khel Ratna award snub Two-time Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker has asked everyone to 'stop speculating' on her Khel Ratna award snub. The comments come after her father made 'strong-worded' remarks about Bhaker not being in the list of award recipients. Aishwarya Rai makes an appearance on Academy's IG page thanks to Jodha Akbar Aishwarya Rai just got featured on the official social media accounts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that organises the Oscars annually. On Monday, the Academy shared a video clip of Aishwarya Rai from the hit film Jodha Akbar with a special announcement. The 2008 film featured Aishwarya Rai as Queen Jodhabai and Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday. 
In other news, German police said on Sunday (December 22) that a man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-will-regret-putin-vows-destruction-on-ukraine-after-drone-attack-in-kazan-786010">Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after drone attack in Kazan</a>
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-christmas-market-attack-suspect-charged-with-murder-as-police-probe-early-warnings-786015">Germany Christmas market attack: Suspect charged with murder as police probe early warnings</a>
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German police said on Sunday (December 22) that the Saudi man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accuses-panama-of-ripping-off-the-us-with-excessive-fees-threatens-to-take-back-control-786029">Trump calls Panama Canal fees 'ridiculous', threatens to take back control</a>
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Donald Trump has called for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States if Panama fails to manage it in a manner he deems acceptable. He also criticised the Central American country for allegedly imposing excessive charges on vessels using the vital waterway.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-minister-katz-threatens-to-crush-hezbollahs-head-if-they-violates-ceasefire-785988">Israeli minister threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if ceasefire is breached</a>
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-strikes-hamas-command-center-in-former-gaza-school-as-israel-negotiates-hostage-release-786003">IDF strikes Hamas command centre in former Gaza school amid hostage deal talks</a>
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it conducted an overnight airstrike on Sunday (December 22), targeting a group of Hamas militants at a command centre located within a former school in Gaza City.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modis-historic-visit-to-kuwait-a-new-era-for-stronger-ties-between-india-kuwait-relations-785961">PM Modi conferred with Kuwait's highest honour, The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer</a>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to Kuwait, was on Sunday (Dec 22) awarded with the country's highest honour, "The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer". 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-vietnam-india-close-to-finalising-brahmos-deal-786028">Exclusive: Vietnam, India close to finalising BrahMos deal</a>
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India and Vietnam are closer than ever to signing a USD 700 million Brahmos missile system deal as both sides plug in more procedural details. The deal could be signed as early as in a couple of months, and it is learnt that the initial techno-commercial details have already been shared and discussed by the Vietnamese Defence Ministry. Orders are expected from both the Vietnamese Army and Navy. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/absurd-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-denies-using-proxies-in-west-asia-785976">Iran's Khamenei rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations, says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently</a>
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has denied claims that Iran relies on proxy forces in the West Asia region, insisting that groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act independently, based on their own convictions and beliefs, rather than under the direction of the Islamic Republic.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-w-vs-wi-w-smriti-mandhana-renuka-singhs-heroics-guide-india-home-in-opening-odi-786009">IND-W vs WI-W: Mandhana, Renuka's heroics guide India home in opening ODI</a>
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The Indian women’s team has drawn first blood in the three-match ODI series after a one-sided win against the West Indies on Sunday (Dec 22). Playing in the ICC Championship match at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Smriti Mandhana was the hero of the hour for Women in Blue as she slammed 91 runs, while Renuka Singh Thakur scalped a five-for. The 211-run win sees India women take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
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Actor and director Justin Baldoni has been dropped from his talent agency WME following Blake Lively's sexual harassment case.

New Delhi, India Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday. In other news, German police said on Sunday (December 22) that a man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Click on the headlines to read more Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after drone attack in Kazan Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday. Germany Christmas market attack: Suspect charged with murder as police probe early warnings German police said on Sunday (December 22) that the Saudi man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Trump calls Panama Canal fees 'ridiculous', threatens to take back control Donald Trump has called for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States if Panama fails to manage it in a manner he deems acceptable. He also criticised the Central American country for allegedly imposing excessive charges on vessels using the vital waterway. Israeli minister threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if ceasefire is breached Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. IDF strikes Hamas command centre in former Gaza school amid hostage deal talks The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it conducted an overnight airstrike on Sunday (December 22), targeting a group of Hamas militants at a command centre located within a former school in Gaza City. PM Modi conferred with Kuwait's highest honour, The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to Kuwait, was on Sunday (Dec 22) awarded with the country's highest honour, "The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer". Exclusive: Vietnam, India close to finalising BrahMos deal India and Vietnam are closer than ever to signing a USD 700 million Brahmos missile system deal as both sides plug in more procedural details. The deal could be signed as early as in a couple of months, and it is learnt that the initial techno-commercial details have already been shared and discussed by the Vietnamese Defence Ministry. Orders are expected from both the Vietnamese Army and Navy. Iran's Khamenei rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations, says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has denied claims that Iran relies on proxy forces in the West Asia region, insisting that groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act independently, based on their own convictions and beliefs, rather than under the direction of the Islamic Republic. IND-W vs WI-W: Mandhana, Renuka's heroics guide India home in opening ODI The Indian women’s team has drawn first blood in the three-match ODI series after a one-sided win against the West Indies on Sunday (Dec 22). Playing in the ICC Championship match at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Smriti Mandhana was the hero of the hour for Women in Blue as she slammed 91 runs, while Renuka Singh Thakur scalped a five-for. The 211-run win sees India women take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Justin Baldoni dropped from his agency after Blake's sexual harassment case Actor and director Justin Baldoni has been dropped from his talent agency WME following Blake Lively's sexual harassment case.

Top 10 world news: Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine; Germany Christmas market attack updates, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday.&nbsp;

In other news,&nbsp;German police said on Sunday (December 22) that a man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday.&nbsp;

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German police said on Sunday (December 22) that the Saudi man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder.

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Donald Trump has called for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States if Panama fails to manage it in a manner he deems acceptable. He also criticised the Central American country for allegedly imposing excessive charges on vessels using the vital waterway.

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-strikes-hamas-command-center-in-former-gaza-school-as-israel-negotiates-hostage-release-786003">IDF strikes Hamas command centre in former Gaza school amid hostage deal talks</a>

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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it conducted an overnight airstrike on Sunday (December 22), targeting a group of Hamas militants at a command centre located within a former school in Gaza City.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modis-historic-visit-to-kuwait-a-new-era-for-stronger-ties-between-india-kuwait-relations-785961">PM Modi conferred with Kuwait's highest honour, The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer</a>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to Kuwait, was on Sunday (Dec 22) awarded with the country's highest honour, "The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer".&nbsp;

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India and Vietnam are closer than ever to signing a USD 700 million Brahmos missile system deal as both sides plug in more procedural details. The deal could be signed as early as in a couple of months, and it is learnt that the initial techno-commercial details have already been shared and discussed by the Vietnamese Defence Ministry. Orders are expected from both the Vietnamese Army and&nbsp;Navy.&nbsp;

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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has denied claims that Iran relies on proxy forces in the West Asia region, insisting that groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act independently, based on their own convictions and beliefs, rather than under the direction of the Islamic Republic.

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The Indian women’s team has drawn first blood in the three-match ODI series after a one-sided win against the West Indies on Sunday (Dec 22). Playing in the ICC Championship match at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Smriti Mandhana was the hero of the hour for Women in Blue as she slammed 91 runs,&nbsp;while Renuka Singh Thakur scalped a five-for. The 211-run win sees India women take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

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Actor and director Justin Baldoni has been dropped from his talent agency WME following Blake Lively's sexual harassment case.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday. In other news, German police said on Sunday (December 22) that a man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Click on the headlines to read more Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after drone attack in Kazan Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday. Germany Christmas market attack: Suspect charged with murder as police probe early warnings German police said on Sunday (December 22) that the Saudi man accused of killing at least five people and injuring hundreds more after driving a car into a crowded Christmas market is now facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Trump calls Panama Canal fees 'ridiculous', threatens to take back control Donald Trump has called for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States if Panama fails to manage it in a manner he deems acceptable. He also criticised the Central American country for allegedly imposing excessive charges on vessels using the vital waterway. Israeli minister threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if ceasefire is breached Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. IDF strikes Hamas command centre in former Gaza school amid hostage deal talks The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it conducted an overnight airstrike on Sunday (December 22), targeting a group of Hamas militants at a command centre located within a former school in Gaza City. PM Modi conferred with Kuwait's highest honour, The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to Kuwait, was on Sunday (Dec 22) awarded with the country's highest honour, "The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer". Exclusive: Vietnam, India close to finalising BrahMos deal India and Vietnam are closer than ever to signing a USD 700 million Brahmos missile system deal as both sides plug in more procedural details. The deal could be signed as early as in a couple of months, and it is learnt that the initial techno-commercial details have already been shared and discussed by the Vietnamese Defence Ministry. Orders are expected from both the Vietnamese Army and Navy. Iran's Khamenei rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations, says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has denied claims that Iran relies on proxy forces in the West Asia region, insisting that groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act independently, based on their own convictions and beliefs, rather than under the direction of the Islamic Republic. IND-W vs WI-W: Mandhana, Renuka's heroics guide India home in opening ODI The Indian women’s team has drawn first blood in the three-match ODI series after a one-sided win against the West Indies on Sunday (Dec 22). Playing in the ICC Championship match at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Smriti Mandhana was the hero of the hour for Women in Blue as she slammed 91 runs, while Renuka Singh Thakur scalped a five-for. The 211-run win sees India women take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Justin Baldoni dropped from his agency after Blake's sexual harassment case Actor and director Justin Baldoni has been dropped from his talent agency WME following Blake Lively's sexual harassment case.

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A delegation of diplomats from the United States (US) said they had a "positive" meeting with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. The delegation arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20). 
The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives.
Latest in the Gaza war, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they have destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city. 
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A delegation of US diplomats, who arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20), had a "positive" meeting with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a Syrian official who chose to remain anonymous said, "The meeting took place, and it was positive. And the results will be positive, God willing."
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The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives. With the deadline for a new spending bill fast approaching, lawmakers are scrambling to reach a compromise to avoid another shutdown.
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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Friday (December 19), that they had destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city of Beit Lahia. According to the military, these tunnels spanned a combined length of 7.5 kilometres.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on 21 and 22 December, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades. 
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Russia on Friday (Dec 20) launched a barrage of missiles on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least one person, and cutting heating to hundreds of buildings in cold temperatures, as the war between the two countries nears its three-year mark.
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Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
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The US House of Representatives on Thursday (Dec 19) rejected a Republican-led funding bill that was backed by incoming president Donald Trump. This rejection increases the likelihood of a government shutdown as federal agencies run out of cash and begin closing down starting this weekend. 
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A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, police said on Thursday.
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Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad is happy with PCB for not bending its stance over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 venue debate. With the apex body announcing the hybrid model for the eight-team tournament scheduled originally in Pakistan during the February-March window next year, Miandad said the Pakistan board has gained more with this decision than its counterpart BCCI.
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Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to dominate the box office world. Since its release on Dec 5, the movie has been raking money in double digits, becoming the biggest hit of the year 2024.

New Delhi A delegation of diplomats from the United States (US) said they had a "positive" meeting with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. The delegation arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20). The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives. Latest in the Gaza war, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they have destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city. Click on the headlines to read more West Asia crisis: US diplomats have 'positive meeting' with new Syrian leader A delegation of US diplomats, who arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20), had a "positive" meeting with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a Syrian official who chose to remain anonymous said, "The meeting took place, and it was positive. And the results will be positive, God willing." US lawmakers scramble to avert govt shutdown. Here's what's at stake The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives. With the deadline for a new spending bill fast approaching, lawmakers are scrambling to reach a compromise to avoid another shutdown. IDF razes 7.5 km of Hamas tunnels, denies reports of civilian killings in Gaza The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Friday (December 19), that they had destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city of Beit Lahia. According to the military, these tunnels spanned a combined length of 7.5 kilometres. Kuwait among India's 'top trading partners' says MEA ahead of PM Modi's visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on 21 and 22 December, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades. Russia launches barrage of missiles on Kyiv, damaging six diplomatic missions Russia on Friday (Dec 20) launched a barrage of missiles on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least one person, and cutting heating to hundreds of buildings in cold temperatures, as the war between the two countries nears its three-year mark. Malaysia approves new $70 million search for missing flight MH370, 10 years after it went missing Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. US House rejects Trump-backed Republican funding bill, government shutdown looms The US House of Representatives on Thursday (Dec 19) rejected a Republican-led funding bill that was backed by incoming president Donald Trump. This rejection increases the likelihood of a government shutdown as federal agencies run out of cash and begin closing down starting this weekend. Nigeria school fair stampede kills 35 children, 8 arrested for involvement A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, police said on Thursday. ‘We have sent a clear message,’ Miandad lauds PCB over CT 2025 venue stance Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad is happy with PCB for not bending its stance over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 venue debate. With the apex body announcing the hybrid model for the eight-team tournament scheduled originally in Pakistan during the February-March window next year, Miandad said the Pakistan board has gained more with this decision than its counterpart BCCI. Pushpa 2 box office: Allu Arjun's movie is unstoppable, earns $177mn globally Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to dominate the box office world. Since its release on Dec 5, the movie has been raking money in double digits, becoming the biggest hit of the year 2024.

Top 10 world news: West Asia crisis updates; US on brink of another govt shutdown, and more

A delegation of diplomats from the United States (US) said they had a "positive" meeting with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. The delegation arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20).&nbsp;

The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives.

Latest in the Gaza war, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they have destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city.&nbsp;

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A delegation of US diplomats, who arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20), had a "positive" meeting with the country's new leader&nbsp;Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka&nbsp;Abu Mohammad al-Julani.&nbsp;Speaking to the news agency AFP, a Syrian official who chose to remain anonymous&nbsp;said, "The meeting took place, and it was positive. And the results will be positive, God willing."

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The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives. With the deadline for a new spending bill fast approaching, lawmakers are scrambling to reach a compromise to avoid another shutdown.

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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Friday (December 19), that they had destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city of Beit Lahia. According to the military, these tunnels spanned a combined length of 7.5 kilometres.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on 21 and 22 December, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades.&nbsp;

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Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

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A delegation of diplomats from the United States (US) said they had a "positive" meeting with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. The delegation arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20).

A delegation of diplomats from the United States (US) said they had a "positive" meeting with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. The delegation arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20). The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives. Latest in the Gaza war, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they have destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city. Click on the headlines to read more West Asia crisis: US diplomats have 'positive meeting' with new Syrian leader A delegation of US diplomats, who arrived in Syria on Friday (Dec 20), had a "positive" meeting with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, aka Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a Syrian official who chose to remain anonymous said, "The meeting took place, and it was positive. And the results will be positive, God willing." US lawmakers scramble to avert govt shutdown. Here's what's at stake The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, sparking concerns about the impact on federal services, the economy, and Americans' daily lives. With the deadline for a new spending bill fast approaching, lawmakers are scrambling to reach a compromise to avoid another shutdown. IDF razes 7.5 km of Hamas tunnels, denies reports of civilian killings in Gaza The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Friday (December 19), that they had destroyed three tunnel routes in the northern Gaza city of Beit Lahia. According to the military, these tunnels spanned a combined length of 7.5 kilometres. Kuwait among India's 'top trading partners' says MEA ahead of PM Modi's visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on 21 and 22 December, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades. Russia launches barrage of missiles on Kyiv, damaging six diplomatic missions Russia on Friday (Dec 20) launched a barrage of missiles on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least one person, and cutting heating to hundreds of buildings in cold temperatures, as the war between the two countries nears its three-year mark. Malaysia approves new $70 million search for missing flight MH370, 10 years after it went missing Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. US House rejects Trump-backed Republican funding bill, government shutdown looms The US House of Representatives on Thursday (Dec 19) rejected a Republican-led funding bill that was backed by incoming president Donald Trump. This rejection increases the likelihood of a government shutdown as federal agencies run out of cash and begin closing down starting this weekend. Nigeria school fair stampede kills 35 children, 8 arrested for involvement A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has killed 35 children and seriously injured six others, police said on Thursday. ‘We have sent a clear message,’ Miandad lauds PCB over CT 2025 venue stance Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad is happy with PCB for not bending its stance over the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 venue debate. With the apex body announcing the hybrid model for the eight-team tournament scheduled originally in Pakistan during the February-March window next year, Miandad said the Pakistan board has gained more with this decision than its counterpart BCCI. Pushpa 2 box office: Allu Arjun's movie is unstoppable, earns $177mn globally Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule continues to dominate the box office world. Since its release on Dec 5, the movie has been raking money in double digits, becoming the biggest hit of the year 2024.

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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do.
In other news, with the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital.
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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do.
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With the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital.
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Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was the victim of the mass drugging-and-rape case that was orchestrated by her former husband Dominique Pelicot, gave her first reaction on Thursday (Dec 19) after 51 men, including Dominique, were found guilty in the trial.
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Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has agreed to return to New York to face charges. Mangione consented to extradition during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday (December 19), where he was arrested last week after running from authorities for five days.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises. In a press conference, Putin also said Israel is the main beneficiary of the Assad regime's downfall in Syria. He condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria. 
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Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya claimed on Wednesday (Dec 18) that more than double the amount that Kingfisher was owing in the case involving its airlines has been recovered by the banks. 
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A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse.
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Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call. The ace spinner, however, quickly responded to his father’s comments, saying he is not media-trained and should be forgiven and left alone.
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New Delhi, India United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do. In other news, with the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital. Click on the headlines to read more US President-elect Donald Trump says Congress should get rid of debt ceiling United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do. Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress With the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital. A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was the victim of the mass drugging-and-rape case that was orchestrated by her former husband Dominique Pelicot, gave her first reaction on Thursday (Dec 19) after 51 men, including Dominique, were found guilty in the trial. UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder suspect agrees to return to New York for trial Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has agreed to return to New York to face charges. Mangione consented to extradition during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday (December 19), where he was arrested last week after running from authorities for five days. Doubt Israel will withdraw troops from Syria buffer zone, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises. In a press conference, Putin also said Israel is the main beneficiary of the Assad regime's downfall in Syria. He condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria. Indian oppn's impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar dismissed Rajya Sabha's Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday (Dec 19) dismissed the impeachment notice given by Indian opposition lawmakers seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the news agency PTI reported citing sources. Vijay Mallya says he paid double of his debt amount, claims 'entitled to relief' Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya claimed on Wednesday (Dec 18) that more than double the amount that Kingfisher was owing in the case involving its airlines has been recovered by the banks. France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot? A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse. BGT - Ashwin shrugs off father's ‘humiliation’ remark over shock retirement Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call. The ace spinner, however, quickly responded to his father’s comments, saying he is not media-trained and should be forgiven and left alone. Yearender 2024 Movie Binge Guide: Top 6 Picks from OTT As the year draws to a close, this is the perfect time to revisit some of the best content that OTT streamers had to offer us. 2024 had some amazing shows, and films that had a message, entertained us, and gave us something to ponder. Here’s our pick of some heartfelt films that were released on OTT.

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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do.

In other news, with the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital.

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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do.

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With the Winter Session of the Indian&nbsp;Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital.

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Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was the victim of the mass drugging-and-rape case that was orchestrated by her former husband Dominique Pelicot, gave her first reaction on Thursday (Dec 19)&nbsp;after 51 men, including Dominique, were found guilty in the trial.

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Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has agreed to return to New York to face charges. Mangione consented to extradition during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday (December 19), where he was arrested last week after running from authorities for five days.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises. In a press conference, Putin also said Israel is the main beneficiary of the Assad regime's downfall in Syria. He condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria.&nbsp;

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Rajya Sabha's Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday (Dec 19) dismissed the impeachment notice given by Indian opposition lawmakers seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the news agency PTI reported citing sources.

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Fugitive businessman&nbsp;Vijay Mallya&nbsp;claimed on Wednesday (Dec 18) that more than double the amount that Kingfisher was owing in the case involving its airlines has been recovered by the banks.&nbsp;

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A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse.

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Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call. The ace spinner, however, quickly responded to his father’s comments, saying he is not media-trained and should be forgiven and left alone.

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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do.

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do. In other news, with the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital. Click on the headlines to read more US President-elect Donald Trump says Congress should get rid of debt ceiling United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do. Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress With the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital. A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was the victim of the mass drugging-and-rape case that was orchestrated by her former husband Dominique Pelicot, gave her first reaction on Thursday (Dec 19) after 51 men, including Dominique, were found guilty in the trial. UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder suspect agrees to return to New York for trial Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has agreed to return to New York to face charges. Mangione consented to extradition during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday (December 19), where he was arrested last week after running from authorities for five days. Doubt Israel will withdraw troops from Syria buffer zone, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises. In a press conference, Putin also said Israel is the main beneficiary of the Assad regime's downfall in Syria. He condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria. Indian oppn's impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar dismissed Rajya Sabha's Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday (Dec 19) dismissed the impeachment notice given by Indian opposition lawmakers seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the news agency PTI reported citing sources. Vijay Mallya says he paid double of his debt amount, claims 'entitled to relief' Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya claimed on Wednesday (Dec 18) that more than double the amount that Kingfisher was owing in the case involving its airlines has been recovered by the banks. France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot? A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse. BGT - Ashwin shrugs off father's ‘humiliation’ remark over shock retirement Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call. The ace spinner, however, quickly responded to his father’s comments, saying he is not media-trained and should be forgiven and left alone. Yearender 2024 Movie Binge Guide: Top 6 Picks from OTT As the year draws to a close, this is the perfect time to revisit some of the best content that OTT streamers had to offer us. 2024 had some amazing shows, and films that had a message, entertained us, and gave us something to ponder. Here’s our pick of some heartfelt films that were released on OTT.

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Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. 
Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah faced intense criticism from the opposition lawmakers for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah said on December 17 that it has become a trend for the opposition to take the name of the Dalit icon Ambedkar. 
Moving ahead, a tragic incident happened in the Indian state of Mumbai where a passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India. 
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With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. 
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A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. 
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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump continued trolling Canada as on Wednesday (Dec 18), he shared a post on Truth Social and slammed US subsidies to Canada. He even claimed that many in Canada want it to become the 51st state of the US.
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Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, failed to show up before the corruption watchdog of the country on Wednesday (Dec 18) after they summoned him for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law.
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NASA on Wednesday (Dec 18) announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than 180 days now, will now stay on the International Space Station (ISS) at least till March 2025. 
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US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to follow a tit-for-tat approach on what he termed India’s ‘high tax’ policy, criticising tariffs on imports from America as high as 100 per cent on some products.
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The United States' outgoing Biden administration relaxed H-1B visas' rules, which will ease the process of hiring foreign workers for companies and will ensure a smoother transition of people from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas.
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Ravi Ashwin’s shock international retirement had everyone shed a tear, but what forced the Test great to call up time midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)? Ashwin decided to hang his boots from all formats following the conclusion of the Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, which ended in a draw. 
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India’s film Laapata Ladies might have lost out on Best International award after Academy Awards released its shortlisted names for the category earlier in the day, but we still have hopes with another feature. Anuja by Guneet Monga has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

New Delhi Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah faced intense criticism from the opposition lawmakers for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah said on December 17 that it has become a trend for the opposition to take the name of the Dalit icon Ambedkar. Moving ahead, a tragic incident happened in the Indian state of Mumbai where a passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India. Click on the headlines to read more 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as Doval meets Wang Yi Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations. The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control. 'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. 13 dead after speed boat crashes into ferry off Mumbai coast A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Trump says US subsidies to Canada make no sense, it should become 51st state United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump continued trolling Canada as on Wednesday (Dec 18), he shared a post on Truth Social and slammed US subsidies to Canada. He even claimed that many in Canada want it to become the 51st state of the US. South Korean prez fails to show up before corruption watchdog over martial law Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, failed to show up before the corruption watchdog of the country on Wednesday (Dec 18) after they summoned him for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law. Sunita Williams' return further delayed until March 2025. Here's why NASA on Wednesday (Dec 18) announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than 180 days now, will now stay on the International Space Station (ISS) at least till March 2025. ‘They tax us, we tax them,’ Trump issues fresh threat to India over ‘high tariffs’ US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to follow a tit-for-tat approach on what he termed India’s ‘high tax’ policy, criticising tariffs on imports from America as high as 100 per cent on some products. US outgoing government relaxes H1-B visa rules. Here's how it will benefit Indians The United States' outgoing Biden administration relaxed H-1B visas' rules, which will ease the process of hiring foreign workers for companies and will ensure a smoother transition of people from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas. BGT: What forced Ravi Ashwin to announce retirement midway through AUS Tests? Ravi Ashwin’s shock international retirement had everyone shed a tear, but what forced the Test great to call up time midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)? Ashwin decided to hang his boots from all formats following the conclusion of the Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, which ended in a draw. India's Anuja makes it to Oscars Live-Action Short Film, Guneet Monga reacts India’s film Laapata Ladies might have lost out on Best International award after Academy Awards released its shortlisted names for the category earlier in the day, but we still have hopes with another feature. Anuja by Guneet Monga has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

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Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah faced intense criticism from the opposition lawmakers for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah said on December 17 that it has become a trend for the opposition to take the name of the Dalit icon Ambedkar.&nbsp;

Moving ahead, a tragic incident happened in the Indian state of Mumbai where a passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India.&nbsp;

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Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations.&nbsp;The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;

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With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR&nbsp;Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;

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A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-subsidies-to-canada-make-no-sense-suggests-canada-become-51st-us-state-785043">Trump says US subsidies to Canada make no sense, it should become 51st state</a>

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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump continued trolling Canada as on Wednesday (Dec 18), he shared a post on Truth Social and slammed US subsidies to Canada. He even claimed that many in Canada want it&nbsp;to become the 51st state of the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-president-fails-to-show-up-before-corruption-watchdog-over-martial-law-fiasco-784965">South Korean prez fails to show up before corruption watchdog over martial law</a>

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Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, failed to show up before the corruption watchdog of the country on Wednesday (Dec 18) after they summoned him for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

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NASA on Wednesday (Dec 18) announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than 180 days now, will now stay on the International Space Station (ISS) at least till March 2025.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-tax-us-we-tax-them-trump-issues-fresh-threat-to-india-over-high-tariff-784819">‘They tax us, we tax them,’ Trump issues fresh threat to India over ‘high tariffs’</a>

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US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to follow a tit-for-tat approach on what he termed India’s ‘high tax’ policy, criticising tariffs on imports from America as high as 100 per cent on some products.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-outgoing-government-relaxes-rules-of-h1-b-visa-heres-how-it-will-benefit-indians-784999">US outgoing government relaxes H1-B visa rules. Here's how it will benefit Indians</a>

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The United States' outgoing Biden administration relaxed H-1B visas' rules, which will ease the process of hiring foreign workers for companies and will ensure a smoother transition of people from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ashwin-retires-no-decision-made-till-he-landed-in-perth-contemplated-hanging-boots-following-bgt-report-785075">BGT: What forced Ravi Ashwin to announce retirement midway through AUS Tests?</a>

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Ravi Ashwin’s shock international retirement had everyone shed a tear, but what forced the Test great to call up time midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)? Ashwin decided to hang his boots from all formats following the conclusion of the Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, which ended in a draw.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-indias-anuja-makes-it-to-oscars-live-action-short-film-guneet-monga-reacts-784957">India's Anuja makes it to Oscars Live-Action Short Film, Guneet Monga reacts</a>

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India’s film&nbsp;Laapata Ladies&nbsp;might have lost out on Best International award after Academy Awards released its shortlisted names for the category earlier in the day, but we still have hopes with another feature.&nbsp;Anuja&nbsp;by Guneet Monga has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.&nbsp;

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Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah faced intense criticism from the opposition lawmakers for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Shah said on December 17 that it has become a trend for the opposition to take the name of the Dalit icon Ambedkar. Moving ahead, a tragic incident happened in the Indian state of Mumbai where a passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India. Click on the headlines to read more 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as Doval meets Wang Yi Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that China is ready to work with India on the core interests and major concerns of both nations. The statement comes ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the management of peace along the Line of Actual Control. 'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. 13 dead after speed boat crashes into ferry off Mumbai coast A passenger ferry with over 110 people capsized on Wednesday (Dec 18) near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people, including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Trump says US subsidies to Canada make no sense, it should become 51st state United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump continued trolling Canada as on Wednesday (Dec 18), he shared a post on Truth Social and slammed US subsidies to Canada. He even claimed that many in Canada want it to become the 51st state of the US. South Korean prez fails to show up before corruption watchdog over martial law Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached president of South Korea, failed to show up before the corruption watchdog of the country on Wednesday (Dec 18) after they summoned him for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law. Sunita Williams' return further delayed until March 2025. Here's why NASA on Wednesday (Dec 18) announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than 180 days now, will now stay on the International Space Station (ISS) at least till March 2025. ‘They tax us, we tax them,’ Trump issues fresh threat to India over ‘high tariffs’ US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to follow a tit-for-tat approach on what he termed India’s ‘high tax’ policy, criticising tariffs on imports from America as high as 100 per cent on some products. US outgoing government relaxes H1-B visa rules. Here's how it will benefit Indians The United States' outgoing Biden administration relaxed H-1B visas' rules, which will ease the process of hiring foreign workers for companies and will ensure a smoother transition of people from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas. BGT: What forced Ravi Ashwin to announce retirement midway through AUS Tests? Ravi Ashwin’s shock international retirement had everyone shed a tear, but what forced the Test great to call up time midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)? Ashwin decided to hang his boots from all formats following the conclusion of the Gabba Test against Australia in Brisbane, which ended in a draw. India's Anuja makes it to Oscars Live-Action Short Film, Guneet Monga reacts India’s film Laapata Ladies might have lost out on Best International award after Academy Awards released its shortlisted names for the category earlier in the day, but we still have hopes with another feature. Anuja by Guneet Monga has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

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In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month. 
Russian general Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday (Dec 17). He was assassinated in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow. He was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. 
In news from other parts of the world, British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father and her stepmother have been sentenced to life for murdering the 10-year-old. In 2023, her body was discovered in Surrey after she was physically assaulted by her father, stepmother, and uncle. 
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Pope Francis has said that he escaped two attempts on his life during his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. He made this claim in his upcoming autobiography, which will be released next month.
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Russian general Igor Kirillov, who was killed in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow, was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. Lieutenant General Kirillov was assassinated by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service on Tuesday (Dec 17), according to a report by Reuters.
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British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter.  
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The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather.
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China on Tuesday (Dec 17) executed a former official who was convicted in the country's largest-ever corruption case. According to a report by the state-run Xinhua news agency, the death sentence was awarded to Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
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New Delhi In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month. Russian general Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday (Dec 17). He was assassinated in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow. He was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. In news from other parts of the world, British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father and her stepmother have been sentenced to life for murdering the 10-year-old. In 2023, her body was discovered in Surrey after she was physically assaulted by her father, stepmother, and uncle. Click on the links to read more Pope Francis says he escaped two attempts on his life during 2021 Iraq visit Pope Francis has said that he escaped two attempts on his life during his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. He made this claim in his upcoming autobiography, which will be released next month. Who was Igor Kirillov? Russia's chemical weapons chief Russian general Igor Kirillov, who was killed in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow, was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. Lieutenant General Kirillov was assassinated by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service on Tuesday (Dec 17), according to a report by Reuters. Sara Sharif murder: 'Sadist' father and stepmother imprisoned for life British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter. Amit Shah in Parliament: Congress changed Constitution 77 times in 55 years Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during a debate marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution and used the occasion to rip into the Congress party and its leadership over the imposition of emergency and for making amendments in the statute for 'personal' gains. Iran's Khamenei says 'resistance' not over after Assad ouster Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday that Israel and the United States were "completely wrong" to imagine the Tehran-backed axis of resistance had collapsed with the ouster of Syria's longtime strongman. UK sending £35 million aid to help Ukrainians survive winter The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather. China executes ex-official convicted in nation's largest-ever corruption case China on Tuesday (Dec 17) executed a former official who was convicted in the country's largest-ever corruption case. According to a report by the state-run Xinhua news agency, the death sentence was awarded to Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Missing Hawaii woman case: Was unaware of media frenzy, says Hannah Kobayashi after her return Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning to the United States from Mexico, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time". BGT, Gabba Test, Australia vs India: Weather report of final day in Brisbane Weather conditions and 98 overs on the final day will decide the fate of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba. With rain playing spoilsport for the fourth straight day in Brisbane, overcast conditions are predicted for the fifth day too. Pushpa 2 stampede case: Telangana police likely to challenge Allu Arjun’s bail Actor Allu Arjun’s bail might get cut short soon as Telangana police are preparing to challenge it and take the matter to the Supreme Court.

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In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month.&nbsp;

Russian general Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday (Dec 17). He was assassinated in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow. He was&nbsp;the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops.&nbsp;

In news from other parts of the world, British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father and her stepmother have been sentenced to life for murdering the 10-year-old. In 2023, her body was discovered in Surrey after she was physically assaulted by her father, stepmother, and uncle.&nbsp;

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Pope Francis has said that he escaped two attempts on his life during his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. He made this claim in his upcoming autobiography, which will be released next month.

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Russian general Igor Kirillov, who was killed in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow, was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops.&nbsp;Lieutenant General Kirillov was assassinated by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service on Tuesday (Dec 17), according to a report by Reuters.

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British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during a debate marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution and used the occasion to rip into the Congress party and its leadership over the imposition of emergency and for making amendments in the statute for 'personal' gains.

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Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday that Israel and the United States were "completely wrong" to imagine the Tehran-backed axis of&nbsp;resistance&nbsp;had collapsed with the&nbsp;ouster&nbsp;of Syria's longtime strongman.

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The British government Tuesday announced £35&nbsp;million ($44 million) in&nbsp;aid&nbsp;to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and&nbsp;help&nbsp;Ukrainians&nbsp;confront freezing&nbsp;winter&nbsp;weather.

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China on Tuesday (Dec 17) executed a former official who was convicted in the country's largest-ever corruption case. According to a report by the state-run Xinhua news agency, the death sentence was awarded to Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/was-unaware-of-everything-happening-says-hannah-kobayashi-after-her-return-784712">Missing Hawaii woman case: Was unaware of media frenzy, says Hannah Kobayashi after her return</a>

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Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning to the United States from Mexico, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and&nbsp;urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time".&nbsp;

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Weather conditions and 98 overs on the final day will decide the fate of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba. With rain playing spoilsport for the fourth&nbsp;straight day&nbsp;in Brisbane, overcast conditions are predicted for the fifth day too.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pushpa-2-stampede-case-telangana-police-likely-to-challenge-allu-arjuns-bail-784642">Pushpa 2 stampede case: Telangana police likely to challenge Allu Arjun’s bail</a>

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Actor Allu Arjun’s bail might get cut short soon as Telangana police are preparing to challenge it and take the matter to the Supreme Court.&nbsp;

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In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month.

In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month. Russian general Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday (Dec 17). He was assassinated in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow. He was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. In news from other parts of the world, British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father and her stepmother have been sentenced to life for murdering the 10-year-old. In 2023, her body was discovered in Surrey after she was physically assaulted by her father, stepmother, and uncle. Click on the links to read more Pope Francis says he escaped two attempts on his life during 2021 Iraq visit Pope Francis has said that he escaped two attempts on his life during his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. He made this claim in his upcoming autobiography, which will be released next month. Who was Igor Kirillov? Russia's chemical weapons chief Russian general Igor Kirillov, who was killed in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow, was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. Lieutenant General Kirillov was assassinated by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service on Tuesday (Dec 17), according to a report by Reuters. Sara Sharif murder: 'Sadist' father and stepmother imprisoned for life British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter. Amit Shah in Parliament: Congress changed Constitution 77 times in 55 years Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during a debate marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution and used the occasion to rip into the Congress party and its leadership over the imposition of emergency and for making amendments in the statute for 'personal' gains. Iran's Khamenei says 'resistance' not over after Assad ouster Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday that Israel and the United States were "completely wrong" to imagine the Tehran-backed axis of resistance had collapsed with the ouster of Syria's longtime strongman. UK sending £35 million aid to help Ukrainians survive winter The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather. China executes ex-official convicted in nation's largest-ever corruption case China on Tuesday (Dec 17) executed a former official who was convicted in the country's largest-ever corruption case. According to a report by the state-run Xinhua news agency, the death sentence was awarded to Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Missing Hawaii woman case: Was unaware of media frenzy, says Hannah Kobayashi after her return Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning to the United States from Mexico, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time". BGT, Gabba Test, Australia vs India: Weather report of final day in Brisbane Weather conditions and 98 overs on the final day will decide the fate of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba. With rain playing spoilsport for the fourth straight day in Brisbane, overcast conditions are predicted for the fifth day too. Pushpa 2 stampede case: Telangana police likely to challenge Allu Arjun’s bail Actor Allu Arjun’s bail might get cut short soon as Telangana police are preparing to challenge it and take the matter to the Supreme Court.

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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 
In other news, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”.
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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-loses-confidence-vote-early-election-set-for-february-23-784451">German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early election set for Feb 23</a>
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday. This development has set the stage for an early general election scheduled for 23 February. In the German Bundestag, 394 deputies voted against Scholz, while 207 supported him. There were also 116 absentees.
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Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. 
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The alleged Chinese spy with connections to Prince Andrew and the UK establishment has been identified as Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, a businessman currently banned from entering Britain.
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As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment.
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Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, according to a statement by the Indian embassy in Tbilisi.

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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs.
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After making millions of people groove to his tunes, Diljit Dosanjh's DIL-Luminati tour is set to wrap up with the last show in Guwahati on December 29. Days before he's set to end his India tour, the singer sent shockwaves among his fans as he announced that he would not be performing any more shows in India until the infrastructure gets better.

New Delhi, India Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. In other news, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”. Click on the headlines to read more Canada's Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigns from Cabinet over disagreements with Trudeau on Trump's tariff threats Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 'Not part of the plan,' Assad says Russia 'requested' immediate evacuation Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”. German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early election set for Feb 23 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday. This development has set the stage for an early general election scheduled for 23 February. In the German Bundestag, 394 deputies voted against Scholz, while 207 supported him. There were also 116 absentees. Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims killing or injuring 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. Who is Yang Tengbo? Chinese ‘spy’ with ties to Prince Andrew unmasked The alleged Chinese spy with connections to Prince Andrew and the UK establishment has been identified as Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, a businessman currently banned from entering Britain. Bengaluru techie suicide: How one phone call helped police track down Nikita As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. India-Sri Lanka ties: PM Modi, President Dissanayake discuss defence, trade, and China's growing influence Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment. 11 Indians die from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia’s Gudauri mountain resort, probe underway Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, according to a statement by the Indian embassy in Tbilisi. BGT 2024-25: 'We don't as a team...,' Bumrah defends rest of India bowlers India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs. Diljit Dosanjh says he won't do any concerts in India, here's what happened After making millions of people groove to his tunes, Diljit Dosanjh's DIL-Luminati tour is set to wrap up with the last show in Guwahati on December 29. Days before he's set to end his India tour, the singer sent shockwaves among his fans as he announced that he would not be performing any more shows in India until the infrastructure gets better.

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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.&nbsp;

In other news, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”.

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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-part-of-the-plan-syrias-assad-breaks-silence-says-he-was-evacuated-to-russia-784421">'Not part of the plan,' Assad says Russia 'requested' immediate evacuation</a>

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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-loses-confidence-vote-early-election-set-for-february-23-784451">German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early election set for Feb 23</a>

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday. This development has set the stage for an early general election scheduled for 23 February. In the German Bundestag, 394 deputies voted against Scholz, while 207 supported him. There were also 116 absentees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-claims-killing-or-injuring-30-north-korean-soldiers-in-kursk-region-784464">Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims killing or injuring 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region</a>

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Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-yang-tengbo-chinese-spy-with-ties-to-prince-andrew-unmasked-as-judge-lifts-anonymity-order-784445">Who is Yang Tengbo? Chinese ‘spy’ with ties to Prince Andrew unmasked</a>

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The alleged Chinese spy with connections to Prince Andrew and the UK establishment has been identified as Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, a businessman currently banned from entering Britain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bengaluru-techie-suicide-how-one-phone-call-helped-police-track-down-nikita-singhania-784417">Bengaluru techie suicide: How one phone call helped police track down Nikita</a>

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As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day&nbsp;and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-sri-lanka-ties-pm-modi-president-dissanayake-discuss-defence-trade-and-chinas-growing-influence-784385">India-Sri Lanka ties: PM Modi, President Dissanayake discuss defence, trade, and China's growing influence</a>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/11-indians-die-from-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-at-georgias-gudauri-mountain-resort-probe-underway-784438">11 Indians die from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia’s Gudauri mountain resort, probe underway</a>

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Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, according to a statement by the Indian embassy in Tbilisi.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-2024-25-we-dont-as-a-team-jasprit-bumrah-defends-rest-of-india-bowlers-amid-poor-show-784437">BGT 2024-25: 'We don't as a team...,' Bumrah defends rest of India bowlers</a>

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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-says-he-wont-do-any-concerts-in-india-heres-what-happened-784419">Diljit Dosanjh says he won't do any concerts in India, here's what happened</a>

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After making millions of people groove to his tunes, Diljit Dosanjh's DIL-Luminati tour is set to wrap up with the last show in Guwahati on December 29. Days before he's set to&nbsp;end his India tour, the singer sent shockwaves among&nbsp;his fans as he announced that he would not be performing any more shows in India until the infrastructure gets better.

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. In other news, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”. Click on the headlines to read more Canada's Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigns from Cabinet over disagreements with Trudeau on Trump's tariff threats Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 'Not part of the plan,' Assad says Russia 'requested' immediate evacuation Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”. German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early election set for Feb 23 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday. This development has set the stage for an early general election scheduled for 23 February. In the German Bundestag, 394 deputies voted against Scholz, while 207 supported him. There were also 116 absentees. Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims killing or injuring 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. Who is Yang Tengbo? Chinese ‘spy’ with ties to Prince Andrew unmasked The alleged Chinese spy with connections to Prince Andrew and the UK establishment has been identified as Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, a businessman currently banned from entering Britain. Bengaluru techie suicide: How one phone call helped police track down Nikita As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. India-Sri Lanka ties: PM Modi, President Dissanayake discuss defence, trade, and China's growing influence Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment. 11 Indians die from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia’s Gudauri mountain resort, probe underway Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, according to a statement by the Indian embassy in Tbilisi. BGT 2024-25: 'We don't as a team...,' Bumrah defends rest of India bowlers India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs. Diljit Dosanjh says he won't do any concerts in India, here's what happened After making millions of people groove to his tunes, Diljit Dosanjh's DIL-Luminati tour is set to wrap up with the last show in Guwahati on December 29. Days before he's set to end his India tour, the singer sent shockwaves among his fans as he announced that he would not be performing any more shows in India until the infrastructure gets better.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed veteran centrist François Bayrou as the new prime minister on Friday (Dec 13) following the collapse of the previous government of PM Michel Barnier.

In other news,&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Iraq on Friday (Dec 13) and pledged to work with Baghdad to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regime's ouster from Syria.&nbsp;

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French President Emmanuel Macron appointed veteran centrist François Bayrou as the new prime minister on Friday (Dec 13) following the collapse of the previous government of PM Michel Barnier.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-crisis-updates-blinken-vows-to-work-with-iraq-against-is-syrians-celebrate-assads-fall-783807">West Asia crisis: Blinken vows to work with Iraq against IS</a>

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Iraq on Friday (Dec 13) and pledged to work with Baghdad to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regime's ouster from Syria.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-airstrike-targets-ukraines-energy-system-in-retaliation-for-us-supplied-missile-use-783735">Russian airstrike targets Ukraine’s energy system in retaliation for US-supplied missile use</a>

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Russia carried out a major aerial strike on Ukraine on Friday (Dec&nbsp;13) morning, deploying cruise missiles and drones to target energy infrastructure, particularly in the western border regions. The attack is part of a renewed campaign against Ukraine’s electricity network, which has already caused extended power outages for millions of civilians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/three-indian-students-murdered-in-canada-says-new-delhi-783790">'Terrible tragedies': Three Indian students killed in Canada, says New Delhi</a>

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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (Dec 13) that three Indian students were murdered in Canada in the last week or so, adding, it was in touch with the victims' families and the local authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/parents-of-kolkata-rape-murder-victim-slam-failing-system-after-sandip-ghosh-one-other-granted-bail-783797">Parents of murdered RG Kar doctor slam system after ex-principal gets bail</a>

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The parents of the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at&nbsp;RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the Indian city of&nbsp;Kolkata&nbsp;expressed their heartbreak and disappointment after two&nbsp;accused in the case were granted bail on Friday (Dec 13).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-can-influence-putin-on-peace-estonia-fm-margus-tsahkna-783707">India can influence Putin on peace: Estonia FM Margus Tsahkna</a>

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Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has emphasised that India can influence Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace as the war in Ukraine enters its third year in 2025.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drones-seen-in-new-jersey-white-house-says-no-proof-that-sightings-pose-national-security-threat-783775">Drones seen in New Jersey: White House says no proof that sightings pose national security threat</a>

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The White House on Friday (Dec 13) said that the United States (US) administration had no evidence that the recent drone sightings in the US state of New Jersey posed a national security or a public safety threat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jamaica-proposes-bill-to-remove-king-charles-as-head-state-and-become-a-republic-783796">Jamaica proposes bill to remove King Charles as head state and become a republic</a>

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In the first step to remove King Charles as head state and become a country republic, the Jamaican government presented a bill in parliament on Wednesday (Dec 11) to abolish the constitutional monarchy.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-icc-approves-hybird-model-after-long-saga-india-to-play-in-dubai-report-783784">Champions Trophy 2025: ICC approves hybrid model after long saga - Report</a>

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The saga surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025 is over as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the hybrid mode, meaning India will not travel to Pakistan for the coveted tournament.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actor-allu-arjun-granted-bail-from-high-court-783754">Actor Allu Arjun granted bail from High court in Pushpa 2 stampede case</a>

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Actor Allu Arjun has been granted interim bail from the High Court in connection with the death of a woman in Hyderabad. Earlier in the day (Dec 13), the Pushpa 2 actor was arrested in a case filed against him for causing a stampede-like situation that resulted in the death of a woman.&nbsp;

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed veteran centrist François Bayrou as the new prime minister on Friday (Dec 13) following the collapse of the previous government of PM Michel Barnier.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed veteran centrist François Bayrou as the new prime minister on Friday (Dec 13) following the collapse of the previous government of PM Michel Barnier. In other news, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Iraq on Friday (Dec 13) and pledged to work with Baghdad to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regime's ouster from Syria. Click on the headlines to read more: Who is Francois Bayrou? The new French PM set to battle the political chaos French President Emmanuel Macron appointed veteran centrist François Bayrou as the new prime minister on Friday (Dec 13) following the collapse of the previous government of PM Michel Barnier. West Asia crisis: Blinken vows to work with Iraq against IS US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Iraq on Friday (Dec 13) and pledged to work with Baghdad to ensure no resurgence of the Islamic State group after the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regime's ouster from Syria. Russian airstrike targets Ukraine’s energy system in retaliation for US-supplied missile use Russia carried out a major aerial strike on Ukraine on Friday (Dec 13) morning, deploying cruise missiles and drones to target energy infrastructure, particularly in the western border regions. The attack is part of a renewed campaign against Ukraine’s electricity network, which has already caused extended power outages for millions of civilians. 'Terrible tragedies': Three Indian students killed in Canada, says New Delhi India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (Dec 13) that three Indian students were murdered in Canada in the last week or so, adding, it was in touch with the victims' families and the local authorities to ensure a thorough investigation. Parents of murdered RG Kar doctor slam system after ex-principal gets bail The parents of the junior doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in the Indian city of Kolkata expressed their heartbreak and disappointment after two accused in the case were granted bail on Friday (Dec 13). India can influence Putin on peace: Estonia FM Margus Tsahkna Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has emphasised that India can influence Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace as the war in Ukraine enters its third year in 2025. Drones seen in New Jersey: White House says no proof that sightings pose national security threat The White House on Friday (Dec 13) said that the United States (US) administration had no evidence that the recent drone sightings in the US state of New Jersey posed a national security or a public safety threat. Jamaica proposes bill to remove King Charles as head state and become a republic In the first step to remove King Charles as head state and become a country republic, the Jamaican government presented a bill in parliament on Wednesday (Dec 11) to abolish the constitutional monarchy. Champions Trophy 2025: ICC approves hybrid model after long saga - Report The saga surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025 is over as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the hybrid mode, meaning India will not travel to Pakistan for the coveted tournament. Actor Allu Arjun granted bail from High court in Pushpa 2 stampede case Actor Allu Arjun has been granted interim bail from the High Court in connection with the death of a woman in Hyderabad. Earlier in the day (Dec 13), the Pushpa 2 actor was arrested in a case filed against him for causing a stampede-like situation that resulted in the death of a woman.

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