Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 COVID-19 deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day. The country counted 216,219 newly confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday. Watch further to know more.

Japan records 415 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Bomb Cyclone has transformed the waterfalls into a wintry sight to behold. The winter storm also froze one of the tallest waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Niagara Falls turns into a Icey paradise as it partially freezes

Indian Army has been actively using 3D construction method for making bunkers along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh. Now, the Indian Army has inaugurated its first 3-D Printed House Dwelling Unit for soldiers.

INDIAN ARMY’S First 3D-PRINTED HOUSE

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.

Benjamin Netanyahu to be sworn in as Israel's prime minister for sixth time

Close to half of Kyiv's population was left without power after a new wave of Russian strikes targeted the Ukrainian capital and other cities, Kyiv's mayor said Thursday.

Rescuers clear up debris after Russian missiles target Kyiv

British railway workers and border force staff went on a fresh wave of strikes to demand better pay on Wednesday. Train services will be disrupted until Thursday, causing travel chaos for people returning to work after the Christmas holidays.

TUC Union: UK strikes may continue into 2023

Rishi Sunak trails Boris Johnson in votes for Tory members’ minister of the year. Johnson leads Sunak by 5 points whereas Liz Truss is lagging behind. Watch further to know more.

Boris Johnson beats Rishi Sunak on Tory popularity chart

Aerial images show clashes between supporters of Luis Fernando Camacho and police in Bolivia. Bolivian police arrested Camacho, governor of the economic powerhouse Santa Cruz region, on "terrorism" charges, setting off street clashes between his supporters and security forces

Drone captures clashes between Comacho supporters & Bolivian police

As many as 10 people have died in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand, police said Thursday. The blaze at the Grand Diamond City casino-hotel in Poipet broke out late Wednesday night at around 11:30 pm local (1630 GMT), Cambodian police said.

Watch: Firefighters arrive at the scene of Cambodia hotel-casino deadly fire

Novak Djokovic tells media in Adelaide that being deported from Australia was an experience he will never forget, but it was time to move on, as he enjoyed a warm welcome back into the country.

Djokovic can't forget Australian deportation but wants to move on

Amid the fourth coronavirus wave scare, we often ask ourselves if contaminated food can spread the COVID-19 infection. Even though there isn't a definite answer for this, new research suggests that the virus can linger on some foods for days and sometimes even weeks.

Can coronavirus spread through food?

The death toll from Christmas Day floods in the Philippines has risen to 13. The floods have caused the evacuation of nearly 46,000 people from their homes according to the authorities. The search is still on for 23 people.

WION Climate Tracker | Philippines Floods: At least 13 killed

Heavy snowfall has killed at least 17 people in Japan and around 90 people have been left injured. Heavy snowfall also left 20,000 households without power since last week.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan snowfall: Death toll rises to 17

More than 14,000 customers in the Tacoma, Washington, area lost power on Sunday when four power substations were vandalised, according to authorities. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, the Tacoma Public Utilities' first substation in Spanaway, Washington, was attacked at roughly 5:30 a.m. local time.

US: Vandals attack power grid in Tacoma, Washington area

Former Maldives President Abdullah Yameen has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a court in the country found him guilty of corruption and money laundering.

WION Dispatch | Maldives: Former President Yameen gets 11-year jail term in corruption case

In Singapore, starting from the 30th of December, every time you grab a beverage, all of them will be ranked by their level of sugar content. This comes as Singapore tightens its regulations on displaying the sugar content of beverages at retailers in an effort to prevent rising levels of diabetes in the country.

WION Fineprint | Singapore: From 30 December, beverages to be ranked by their sugar content

The War in Ukraine is in its 10th month. The conflict has reignited cold war tensions, altered dimensions of the world order, and brought to the fore a new, concerning nuclear threat. Watch WION's special broadcast for a comprehensive report.

YEAR ENDER 2022: A war that changed dimensions of the world order

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu finalized coalition deals with allied parties, their spokespeople said on Wednesday, in final steps toward his political comeback.

WION Dispatch: Israel's Netanyahu seals remaining coalition deals ahead of inauguration

Visitors step on the frozen Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, after the extreme weather over the weekend sent temperatures to below freezing in all mainland US states.

Visitors walk on thin ice at DC's frozen Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

In Afghanistan, a car explosion resulted in the death of the local police head. The Islamic State group has taken responsibility for the attack. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the provincial IS affiliate known as the Islamic State in Khorasan Province has expanded its attacks.

Gravitas Global Headlines: Afghanistan car bombing | Zelensky, Modi call

Apple has been hit with $98 million in back taxes. The tech giant failed to flag suspicious bulk purchases from foreign visitors and will have to cover the tax exemptions.

Gravitas: Apple to cover incorrect tax exemptions in Japan

The US is bearing the brunt of a "once-in-a-lifetime" blizzard with flight disruptions amid the holiday season. Homes and vehicles are buried in snow as a thick snow blanket engulfs several parts of the country. At least 60 people have been killed in weather-related incidents.

Gravitas: 'Once-in-a-lifetime' weather disaster in US

China has scrapped quarantine for incoming travelers. Chinese citizens are already planning their vacations abroad at a time when the Wuhan virus cases are surging in China. Why did Xi Jinping relax travel rules now?

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus: What is Xi Jinping's real plan?

The cash-for-favours scandal has left European Union to be a swamp of staggering corruption and hypocrisy. EU can no longer be a preacher to the world on ethics, transparency and accountability.

Gravitas: EU scandal weakens Italy's Democratic Party

Tensions are mounting in the Korean peninsula. North Korean drones crossed over to South Korea and Seoul has followed it up with a tat-for-tat move. Could a small mistake resume the Korean War?

Gravitas: South Korea retaliates after Kim's 'air invasion'

Taiwan has extended the term of its compulsory military service from 4 months to a year. The announcement comes a day after China's largest incursion in Taiwan.

Gravitas: Taiwan extends compulsory military service from 4 months to a year

The Pakistan Cricket Board is in the grip of a civil war. Ramiz Raja has been sacked as PCB Chief. He's now accusing the Pak Govt of 'political interference'.

Gravitas: Ramiz Raja sacked as PCB chief, accuses govt of 'interference'

South Korea has reported its first death due to Naegleria fowleri or 'Brain-eating amoeba.' The amoeba enters through the nose and attacks the brain, causing meningitis. Should you be scared?

Gravitas: South Korea reports first 'brain-eating amoeba' death

Kosovo has alleged that Serbia is aiming to destabilise the country under the influence of Russia. This comes after the tensions flared up on the Serbia Kosovo border, after which the Serbian President ordered the troops in the region to 'full combat readiness'.

Kosovo accuses Serbia of supporting serbs

Days after Taliban banned women from attending college and working in NGO's. In Afghanistan, the United Nations security Council said that it is deeply alarmed with the situation in the country. The security council called on the Taliban to reverse the bans that erode the fundamental freedoms of women.

UNSC denounces Taliban government's restrictions on women

The Australian Indigenous society has suffered greatly in the past. Many Indigenous people have overcome great hurdles to achieve things for their communities. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia's indigenous culture at risk

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