The Powerball ticket sold in Michigan is the fifth-largest jackpot of all time. First time the game has been won on New Year's day. Watch to know more!

US: $842 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan, fifth-largest jackpot of all time

The Indian Navy has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in central as well as northern parts of Arabian Sea. This comes amid the rising incidents of attacks on merchant vessels transiting through international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and central/north Arabian Sea.

Indian Navy steps up Arabian Sea security, deploys frontline destroyers | WION Newspoint

Top Biden administration officials huddled with Mexico’s president in urgent talks Wednesday to slow the record pace of illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border, just as congressional negotiators raced to reach a deal to tighten America’s immigration laws. Mexican President discusses border issue with top U.S. officials. U.S. has agreed to keep legal border crossings open. Watch the video to know more!

Migrants from Texas reach Illinois; Texas' campaign of deporting migrants

In Ukraine, the threat of Russian missiles has led to air alerts being raised. Meanwhile, the death toll from a severe earthquake that struck central Japan on January 1 (New Year's Day) has risen to at least 30.

Morning news brief: Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty, Japan earthquake toll rises, and more

For the first time in 20 years, South Korea's exports to the US surpassed its shipments to China last month. This indicates a change in the country's relationship on concerns over supply chains for technology and economic security.

US-Korea trade leaps amid China's geopolitical tensions | World Business Watch

Concerns arose among fans when Melania Trump was noticeably absent from the family's 2023 Christmas photo. The image featured Donald Trump, his children, and their partners posing in front of a grand tree in a spacious room, all elegantly dressed in suits and formal attire.

Melania Trump missing from Donald Trump's Christmas family photo. Know why

The United States is set to finish the year 2023 with a 'historic' decrease in annual homicide cases on record, said multiple news reports in the US media citing preliminary data collected by law enforcement agencies.

US on path to see 'historic' drop in yearly homicide numbers: Report

An armed drone was shot down on Tuesday over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are stationed, two security sources said. The Iraqi semi-autonomous Kurdistan region's security agency, Kurdistan Counter Terrorism, said in a statement an armed drone fired by "illegal militia" against Erbil airport was shot down at 09:52am Iraq time.

Armed drone shot down over air base housing US forces in northern Iraq

During a weekend service at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Monroe, Utah, over 50 congregants experienced symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, with at least 54 affected and 49 requiring treatment.

US: Over 50 suffer carbon monoxide poisoning during church service in Utah

In countries like Mexico, millions of the working class people are still working six-days every week, while employees, and firms across the United States and the Europe are experimenting with a 4-day working week.

Growing global debate over work schedules: Mexicans fght for 40 hour work shift | WION

Over the course of the past week, at least three members of Congress have reported incidents of "swatting." The most recent to disclose that he was the victim of criminal harassment is New York Republican Brandon Williams. Typically, the act entails prank-calling 911 in order to summon a heavily armed Swat team to the target's residence.

Three members of Congress targeted in ‘swatting’ incidents

Several more States here in the United States are implementing gun safety laws known as red flag laws. California, Illinois and Colorado mark the New Year by implementing extreme risk protection orders also known as red flag laws.

US: New gun safety laws will take effect in US

Will there be another war between the Koreas? North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has asked his troops to prepare for war & be ready to 'annihilate' the enemy. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas | Will North & South Korea go to war again?

The immigration systems in the U.S. and Europe are overwhelmed due to a surge in illegal border crossings. This has led to a political clash in the U.S. The British government has said tackling illegal immigration has become a key political priority.

Gravitas | US, Europe, Africa haunted by migration

The much-watched and trusted U.S. Jobs data this week is expected to show healthy employment growth at the end of December. This underscores views of steady economic growth and waning inflation in 2024.

US Economy: Steady growth & waning inflation in 2024

The world has entered 2024... From policymakers to the general public, everyone is hoping for a stable and growing economy this year. In this report, we tell you five big things that are likely to shape the global economy in 2024.

2024 could be make-or-break year for global economy

Houthis have fired at American choppers in Red Sea. American troops have sunk three Houthi boats. 10 Houthi fighters died in the exchange of fire. Iran's warship is now in the Red Sea. UK, U.S. are reportedly planning to attack targets in Yemen. Is West Asia staring at a full-blown war?

Iran's warship enters Red Sea's key shipping route

Probe agency NIA identifies 43 suspects involved in attack on Indian missions. The national investigation agency (NIA) is probing the attacks on the Indian diplomatic missions in the UK, the US and Canada held earlier this year.

NIA identifies 43 Khalistan supporters involved in violence at Indian missions abroad

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un ended 2023 with a list of new threats ordering his military to prepare for a war that he says can break out at any time on the Korean Peninsula. It's no shock that Kim's lengthy speech included criticism of the joint military cooperation between the United States and South Korea.

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un orders military to prepare for war

Just a couple of weeks ahead of the January 13 election in Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to prevent anyone from splitting the island from China. His comments assume significance given how Beijing has been ramping up military and political pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over Taipei.

Xi Jinping, Joe Biden vow to promote bilateral ties | WION

Stocks on Wall Street took a break in the last session of 2023 following a surge that brought the market close to all-time highs. Global equities snapped a five-day run-up on Friday, the final session before the New Year weekend. There are now indications of fatigue, suggesting a halt or retreat.

Stocks end stellar 2023 with a whimper

Stock Bull Run takes a break at the end of a banner year

In 2023, economists widely anticipated a recession in the United States as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat high inflation. However, the expected economic downturn never materialised. What are the factors that led to the world's largest economy defying grim expectations?

How the US defied a recession in 2023

There seems to be no respite for Donald Trump's and his legal troubles as American prosecutors have now urged a federal appeals court to reject Trump's claim to presidential immunity. The former president faces criminal charges of attempting to subvert the 2020 election results.

Special counsel Jack Smith: No American President above the law

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