Benjamin Netanyahu was inaugurated in as prime minister by Israel's parliament, establishing the most far-right and religiously conservative administration in its history. On Thursday, just after Israel's Knesset passed a vote of confidence in his new administration, Netanyahu, 73, took the oath of office. Out of the 120 members of the parliament, 63 supported the new administration while 54 opposed it.

Netanyahu Government: 'We are not here to harm anyone, even Palestinians' | Israel

Pele's death is being mourned by the entire sports fraternity, his fans not just in Brazil but all over the world. Three of this generation's most highly rated footballers, Brazilian superstar Neymar, Argentina winner Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Christiano Ronaldo led the tributes for the legend.

Brazil: Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo pay homage, tributes pour in for Pele

WION Dispatch | Israel: Netanyahu government takes charge, vows to expand settlements

New York has opened the doors to its first ever marijuana dispensary. With this for the first time ever legal sales of recreational marijuana began in New York City.

New York: Cannabis dispensary opens its doors at 4:20 pm for adults over 21

Becoming a potential environmental disaster, Sao Lu is an abandoned rust spattered 1994 bulk carrier which is now leading to concerns over its high level of corrosion.

WION Climate Tracker | Brazil: Haunting graveyard of ships

Less than 24 hours after Russia bombarded Ukraine with missiles, it launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv. Ukraine reported that all 16 Iranian-made drones were destroyed.

War in Ukraine: Ukraine says Russia attacked capital with 16 Iranian-made drones

Climate change is having some unexpected impact around the world. From affecting growth, sex changes in animals to affecting the state of wine. Climate change is set to be the major reason for these changes that we are witnessing.

WION Climate Crisis: A decisive battle against climate change

Let's take a look at the stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION: Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant injured in car accident

Health Services in France are stretched as the country faces a triple epidemic and general practitioners are on strike at the same time. French doctors have gone on strike for the second time this month.

France faces triple-threat winter epidemic, medical staff demands hike in consultation fees

A large number of jellyfish washed ashore on U.S. beaches. Flood advisory issued in Seattle till Friday. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: U.S. storm brings jellyfish ashore

ISRO has successfully achieved several feats in 2022. The list varies from launching India's first virtual space museum, completing the first commercial mission of LVM3, to reaching milestones for the Gaganyaan Programme. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch | ISRO's 5 launch missions of the year 2022

Pele's death is mourned by the entire football fraternity and scores of fans not just in Brazil but all over the world. Three of this generation's most highly rated footballers; Brazilian football star Neymar, Argentina's world cup winner Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Christiano Ronaldo pay tribute. Watch to know more.

Harry Harris, Author of Pele's Biography speaks on his demise to WION

In 2022, many companies laid off their employees. From IT to tech, thousands of workers wore the hat of being fired. Take a look at the sector and its companies, which fired employees in mass in the year 2022.

2022: A year of layoffs

Several buildings on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo pay tribute to Pele by projecting the football icon's image onto screens, hours after his death at age 82.

Tributes to Pele on the facade of Sao Paulo buildings

Passersby and shopkeepers at a market in Afghanistan's capital Kabul wade through the first snowflakes of winter, some trying to keep warm by putting their hands around a fire.

Afghanistan: First snowfall of the season in Kabul

Russia and China have completed naval drills in the East China Sea, after a week of joint exercises which included practicing how to capture an enemy submarine with depth charges and firing artillery at a warship, Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday (December 28).

Russia & China hold naval drills, practice submarine capture

Manchester United fans gathered outside Old Trafford Tuesday (December 27) night to continue their vocal protest in effort to get the Glazer family ownership group to sell the popular franchise.

Manchester United fans continue their protest against the Glazer family

The government of UAE has a special new year's gift for its employees. Government employees wanting to start their own businesses will get a one-year-long paid leave. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: UAE govt employees get one-year leave to set up business

2022 hasn't been great for workers all across the world, but CEOs, on the other hand, made the most of it. India Inc's CEOs took home 4% higher pay in the last fiscal year, while employees struggled to keep up with inflation. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Was your increment inflation-adjusted?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has set new goals for the isolated nation's military for the coming year, hinting at another year of intensive weapon tests and tension. Molly Gambhir asks: Is Kim Jong Un preparing to resume the Korean War?

Gravitas: North Korea vows to boost military power in 2023

Twitter CEO Elon Musk claims that the U.S. government had paid the platform to censor information. What happens when a democracy starts behaving like a dictatorship? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Musk: U.S. government paid Twitter to censor information

A new study by the Queen's University Belfast has further clarified that nitrite-cured meat increases the risk of cancer. The W.H.O. has already classified processed meat as a carcinogen, but consumers continue to eat it. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: New study says processed meat increases risk of cancer

Pak PM CM Shehbaz has slammed Imran Khan for ruining Pakistan's ties with China. He says Imran Khan's policies angered Beijing & ruined Pak's economy. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pak PM slams Imran Khan for ruining ties with China

The #WuhanVirus nightmare has engulfed China. Reports say 4 variants are now spreading in the country. What's worse, China has opened its airports for International travel. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus nightmare engulfs China

Russia has shifted focus back to Kherson again, while Ukraine puts up a splendid response. The U.S. has provided the most military support to Kyiv this year. Molly Gambhir asks: Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy war between Ukraine and Russia?

Gravitas: How much does U.S. Proxy war in Ukraine cost?

A severe economic downturn in Cuba has driven a massive spike in migration. This exodus is this largest in the Island's history. Watch further to know more.

Cuban exodus to U.S. is the largest in the Island's history

Benjamin Netanyahu will be sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel for a record sixth time on Thursday. Netanyahu, whose coalition won a clear majority in November elections, will head up a highly controversial right-wing government.

WION Dispatch:  PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu clinches hard-right government deals

Food insecurity in Sri Lanka has increased dramatically due to two consecutive seasons of poor harvests, foreign exchange shortages, and reduced household purchasing power. Food insecurity has rose by 4% in Sri Lanka.

WION Dispatch: Food insecurity cripples Sri Lanka, led to 4% rise in October

Australia to take it's first large scale initiatives to decarbonise ammonia plant. Test underway to produce Hydrogen energy. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Australia: Test underway to produce Hydrogen energy

Russian space agency Roscosmos released a video on Thursday (December 29) of cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Anna Kikina and Dmitry Petelin decorating the International Space Station for the New Year.

Russian cosmonauts put up New Year decorations in zero gravity

A Malaysian study has deduced that there is a link between the overuse of social media platform – facebook and your mental health.

Facebook overuse lowers self-worth

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