More than months after Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel and infiltrated the country by air, land and sea on Oct. 7, the region stands on high alert amid fears of a wider conflict and thousands dead on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border.

Israel-Hamas war | Israeli strikes on central and southern Gaza

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Wednesday suspended his campaign for president. He has cast his decision as part of an effort to prevent former president Donald Trump being re-elected.

US: Chris Christie drops out of Republican Presidential race

It's a war in the Red Sea. Maritime trade through this critical passage for world trade has been hit by relentless Houthi attacks as Yemen's rebel group seeks to avenge the continuous Israeli assault on Palestinians in Gaza. Their target is Western shipping. The U.S. has mobilized heavily in the waters and many countries have rushed warships to the region. But is this strategy working?

Brewing conflict in Red Sea: UN Security Council's resoluti sponsored by US & Japan | WION

Hunter Biden made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday and this stirred a political reaction. The Republicans were pushing for a vote to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for not testifying in their impeachment inquiry.

US: Hunter Biden makes appearance at Capitol Hill, suprise visit causes frenzy in Congress

One of the biggest attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea till date, they have fired missiles and drones. The US and the UK forces have shot down 21 drones and missiles. This was the 26th attack Yemeni Houthis.

Battle for Red Sea: UNSC resolution on Red Sea Houthi attacks, calls for Houthis to 'stop attacks'

Storms moving into the US Northeast have triggered another controversy involving migrants. The New York City administration was forced to evacuate nearly 2,000 migrants.

US: Snow, strong winds & rain promt evacuation of migrants, temporary relocation to stay

The island of Taiwan has cited an optic in malicious activity in the lead up to its 13th January election. The taiwan's Doomsday scenario includes not just an invasion by the Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure the complete breakdown in critical infrastructure is what a D-Day would look like.

Taiwan's D-Day plans against Chinese invasion

As many as 19.3 million voters in Taiwan will elect a new president on January 13th. Their vote could act as a major flashpoint in the global tussle for power. But why are these polls in the tiny island so significant for the world?

WION power explainer | Global implications of Taiwan election

Just a couple of days before the people of Taiwan cast their vote, China has strongly opposed any official exchanges between the US and Taiwan. This comes after the Biden administration announced- it will send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan shortly after the election.

China warns against any form of US-Taiwan exchange

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to the first US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin. This is based on a Reuters report.

US SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs, paving the way for Crypto market revolution

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- The Israeli Army on Wednesday released a statement saying that one of its Vehicles unintentionally ran over the body of a Palestinian terrorist in a counterterrorism operation in the occupied West Bank.

Israel: Troops 'unintentionally' ran over terrorist's body in West Bank

Red Sea conflict: UN Security Council demands Houthis to stop Red Sea shipping attacks

China recently said it will "never compromise" on the issue of Taiwan, in its first military talks with the US since 2021.

China military tells US it will 'never compromise' on issue of Taiwan

Global pharmaceutical company Lupin has announced a new drug to assist quit smoking treatment in the US markets it's called Varenicline tablets. The drug has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Lupin introduces new anti-smoking pill for US markets

Hunter Biden made a surprise visit to a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday, stirring a political frenzy as Republicans were taking the first step toward holding President Joe Biden's son in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena.

Hunter Biden's surprise visit to Capitol Hill causes frenzy in US Congress

US Presidential elections: Chris Christie drops out of Republican Presidential race

US: Republicans accuse Hunter Biden of 'flouting' subpoena | White House: He makes his own decisions

US: Hunter Biden makes surprise visit to Capitol Hill amid contempt hearing

US: Northeast storms prompt migrant evacuation, NYC school becomes migrant shelter

US sees India as a strategic partner but in the alleged plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US Washington is now urging new delhi that those behind the murder plot of the Khalistani terrorist need to be held accountable.

Plot to kill Khalistani terrorist: New York court asks US govt to show proof of charges

In Washington DC, former US President Donald J Trump is speaking after a court hearing for his immunity appeal. Listen in.

Trump speaks after immunity appeal hearing

Days after the mid-air panel blowout from an Alaska airlines jet, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has acknowledged that the plane maker made a mistake, telling staff it would work with regulators to make sure it "Can never happen again." Calhoun's statement is Boeing's first public acknowledgment of error since Friday's incident, which left the 737 max 9 plane with a gaping hole & forced authorities to ground 171 planes.

Boeing CEO: Will make sure mistake "can never happen again"

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Tuesday that a post from the agency's account on the social media platform X, which was formerly known as Twitter, claimed to have been "compromised" and that the regulator had authorized the trading of bitcoin-denominated exchange-traded funds.

US secretary official X account compromised

US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Tuesday Israel has agreed on a plan for a UN mission to assess the situation in war-torn northern Gaza to enable the safe return of displaced Palestinians. Blinken said the cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high'' and urged Israel to remove barriers so more essential aid could be allowed into Gaza.

Antony Blinken: Israel agrees for UN mission to assess north Gaza situation

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