The US has accused Iran of aiding Houthi Pirates. More than 20 countries have joined the US-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels; However Spain will not participate in coalition against Red Sea attacks.

Spain to not join US-led Red Sea coalition | Indian-flagged oil attacked Red Sea

Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law".

Morning news brief: Palestinian hostages tortured by Israel, Colorado mall shooting, and more

The U.S. dollar, once the undisputed currency reserve leader, faces a waning dominance. The latest IMF data reveals a decline in the dollar's share to its lowest in the September quarter since last year, marking a significant turning point in global currency reserves.

Dollar reserves fall to lowest since 4th quarter of 2022

Red Sea Attacks: Spain to not join U.S-led Red Sea coalition

Spain will not participate in coalition against Red Sea attacks

2023 showed the world that as much as the multi-polar narrative is gaining traction superpower politics still dominates geopolitics. The rest of the world closely follows how the great powers engage among themselves. The United States and China are the undisputed great powers at the moment and their rivalry dominated headlines almost all of this year.

WION Rewind 2023: Superpower politics between US and China

The United States 2023 was a rollercoaster ride and the Man in the driver's seat was Donald Trump. The year saw the former president of the US rising from the ashes with back-to-back legal troubles, indictments and arrangements. Seemed more than enough to weigh Trump down as they could have been his downfall but he turned them into opportunities. Let's find out how.

WION Rewind 2023: This year saw Trump rising from the ashes

For nearly seven decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a joint organisation between the United States and Canada which is responsible for tracking everything flying in and around the two countries, has also been fulfilling its mission to track when you will receive your present from Santa Claus on Christmas.

Where is Santa? US-Canada military 'track' his gift-giving journey across the world

As the holiday season unfolds Santa Claus has embarked on his yearly global voyage from the enchanting North Pole spreading joy and delivering gifts to children across the world. Keeping the magic alive North American Aerospace Defense Command has its official tracker on standby ready to follow Santa's Whimsical Journey this Christmas.

US-Canada military 'track' Santa's gift giving journey across the world

A massive caravan of migrants originating from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and various other nations was making its way through Mexico towards the US border on Sunday (Dec 25).

Massive migrant caravan in Mexico heads to US border, escalating challenges amid Blinken's visit

An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, on Monday (Dec 25) rejected the Pentagon’s claim of Iran attacking a chemical ship off India coast as “baseless”. This comes after the United States military reportedly accused Iran of drone attack on the Japanese-owned “Israel-affiliated” chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India.

Tehran rejects ‘baseless’ US claim about Iran targeting chemical tanker off Indian coast

A woman in the US state of North Carolina was charged with the murder of her 10-year-old son after his decomposing body was found by the police who said that the child was starved to death.

US: Indian woman charged with murder after police find her 10-year-old son’s decomposing body

Chinese regulators announced on Friday a wide range of rules aimed at curbing spending and rewards that encourage video games, dealing a blow to the world's biggest games market, which returned to growth this year.

China announces rules to reduce spending on video games

Colorado's top court has disqualified former U.S. President Donald Trump from the state's ballot, citing insurrection. In a first, the court used Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution's 14 Amendment to disqualify a presidential candidate. Trump's campaign has called the decision 'completely flawed'.

No President Trump in 2024? Colorado court disqualifies Trump from the ballot, cites insurrection

Russia has bought out another 92 planes from foreign leasing companies. Aircraft leasing company Aercap said the planes have been bought out using money from Russia's national welfare fund. The government had allocated 190 billion roubles or about $2 billion for these purchases.

Government buys out 92 planes from Foreign leasing companies

The United States shot down four drones headed towards a U.S. destroyer in the southern Red Sea and launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

US shoots down 4 drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas: Reports

It is that time of the year when the festive season is here and people are traveling back home to be with their loved ones but for some Christmas is not going to be so merry as a record number of migrants wearing red holiday outfits continue to cross the US-Mexico border over the weekend.

Not a 'Merry Christmas' at US-Mexico border

One dead and multiple people were injured Saturday during what authorities described as “an active shooting” at a shopping mall in central Florida. Florida police launches a manhunt to nab suspect.

Florida mall shooting: Florida police launch manhunt to nab suspect

The US Presidential race is heating up. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is catching up to former US President Donald Trump in the polls. Haley has pulled four points of frontrunner trump in primary polls in New Hampshire. The question is could Haley become the first female and first Indian-American president of the US?

US Presidential Elections 2024: Nikki Haley closes in, 4% behind Donald Trump

The festive season is here and it has set the ball rolling for a buzzing holiday season as the days of celebrations begin. The holiday travel rush is hitting its peak in the US with mild weather and lower flight cancellations.

US looks forward to a packed holiday season

Israel's main ally the US has kept up its support while expressing concerns over the growing casualty toll and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. However, despite a spot in casualties on the Israeli side too prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to fight until Israel reaches its goals.

Israeli PM Netanyahu: War exacts a very heavy price from us but we have no choice

After former Republican member Adam Kinzinger mentioning about Donald Trump’s body odour, #TrumpSmells and #TrumpStinks has started to trend on social media platform X.

‘Trump smells’, ‘Trump stinks’ trends on X after former Republican member’s dig on ex-president

US Presidential Elections 2024: Nikki Haley Vs Donald Trump

In the small town of Fort Morgan, Colorado migrants are building quiet lives far from big cities like New York, Chicago and Denver. Some migrants have described their stay at Fort Morgan as Soul healing. Let's take a look.

Fort Morgan migrant community a home for everyone

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