Germany has announced strict lockdown over Christmas starting from Wednesday. The announcement made people to rush to finish their Christmas shopping in Berlin.

Germany announces strict lockdown over Christmas starting from Wednesday

United States' President Elect Joe Biden has announced his former rival Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation. This made Buttigieg the first of Biden's democratic rivals to play a role in his cabinet for the presidency.

U.S. President elect Joe Biden chooses Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation

After the killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, the country has decided to give 256% budget increase to the organisation that oversees military's nuclear research project.

Iran: Nuclear projects' budget hiked amidst pressure from international community

Iran announces 256% hike in budget for nuclear projects

United Kingdom's foreign secretary Dominic Raab, who is on a 4-day visit to India is expected to meet India's Prime Minster Narendra Modi. Dominic Raab held bilateral talks with his India counterpart S. Jaishankar on Tuesday.

U.K. foreign secretary Raab on 4-day visit to India, likely to meet India's PM Modi

pornography website 'Pornhub' has removed millions of video after backlash over abusive illegal content. Purge after report on child porn on the site.

Pornography website 'Pornhub' remove nearly 10 million videos

December 16 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war. To mark the event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lighten up the golden flame at national war memorial.

December 16, 2020 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra's South Korean unit SsangYong Motor has defaulted on loan repayment of $55 Million.

World Business Watch: Mahindra's SsangYong Motor misses loan repayment

The factory output has grown at fastest pace in 20 months last month as robust exports fired up factories again.

World Business Watch: Factory output grown at fastest pace in 20 months last month

France showing some signs of improvement as French economy is on course to rebound in first half of next year.

World Business Watch: French economy to rebound in first half, 2021

Japan, where it is beating expectations for the end of two years of decline, Japan's exports have fallen last month, mainly due to weak US and China-bound shipments.

World Business Watch: Japan posts record run of export declines

Armenia-Azerbaijan has started swapping Karabakh prisoners, more than a month after peace deal was signed over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Armenia-Azerbaijan begins swapping Karabakh prisoners

The department of homeland security has now joined the non-victims of massive cyber-attack on U.S. federal agencies. As per report, Russia believed to be behind this major cyber espionage campaign.

Report: Russia believed to be behind massive cyber attack on U.S.federal agencies

China will share world's largest radio telescope with the world. The telescope is located among the mountains in Southwest China and is known as Acronym F.A.S.T. which covers around 20 soccer fields.

China to open world's largest telescope to the international experts in 2021

Paddy fields consume around 30%-40% of world's fresh water but Israeli firm seems to have solution for this. Netafim is a pioneer in drip irrigation.

Drip irrigation system will reduce water usage, enables farmers to rotate crops

The international Olympics committee and the Japanese govt determinant to host the Tokyo Olympics but public support for the games is waning in Japan.

Japan: Public support waning for Olympics as govt prepares

Indian health ministry said that the country is doing relatively well in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic. It also spoke about the way forward for vaccine against the infection.

India: Central govt asks states to be ready for COVID-19 vaccination

Study have found that COVID-19 patients have not out of the woods even after leaving the hospital. The first 10 days after discharge remains critical.

Study: First 10 days of COVID-19 victim after discharge from hospital crucial

The United States is said to get the second vaccine against COVID-19 as soon as the end of the week. Country's FDA intense to authorise for emergency use of second vaccine soon.

U.S. may get approval for another vaccine's emergency use against COVID-19

Donald Trump's legal campaign to subvert the election is nearly over, with the victory of Joe Biden announced by the Electoral College of the United States.

United States: Top republicans recognise Joe Biden's victory

Kabul's Deputy Governor Mahboobullah Mohebi and his secretary have been killed in a IED blast that rocked Afghan capital Kabul. Two of their bodyguards have also been injured.

News Alert: Kabul Deputy Governor killed as IED blast rocked Afghan capital Kabul

A charity is encouraging young volunteers to donate their time to the graves of Coronavirus victims and their community. The charity has been maintaining resting places in East London.

Charity finds unique way to give something back to the community

India's oil imports from Africa & U.S., they rose sharply last month. While, from middle-east and Latin America were down. India became third-largest oil importer and consumer last month.

World Business Watch: India's oil imports from Africa & U.S. rose sharply last month

Monday was the last day for bidding for Air India. According to sources, the Tata group is also on the list of bidders. Government of India will sell 100% stake in Air India.

World Business Watch: Report says, 'Tata Group in race to acquire Air India'

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