As the war in Ukraine marks its grueling 10 months, shelling in Ukraine's Kherson has left 10 people dead and 58 injured, which started a fire in a busy market in the Southern port city.

Ukraine war: Russian bombardment rain down on Kherson

When you say Middle East, you probably are thinking of nations like Saudi Arabia , U.A.E, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar. But these same countries are known as West Asian nations as well. So then why do we call them Middle East? Is it Middle East or West Asia?

Is it West Asia or Middle East?

India’s Defence Ministry will procure 120 Pralay ballistic missiles to be deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan. All about India's Pralay missile.

India deploys PRALAY missile at China border

A train derailment in southeastern Serbia has caused an ammonia leak, poisoning 51 people. The accident took place in the city of Pirot on Sunday. Watch further to know more.

Train carrying Ammonia derails in Serbia, dozen hopitalised in suspect of poisoning

Serbia deploys army chief near Kosovo border

Legendary Golfer Kathy Whitworth has passed away at the age of 83. She has won 88 titles, six more than the PGA's Sam Snead and Tiger Woods 82.

Legendary Golfer Kathy Withworth passes away at the age of 83

UK has seen it's 48-hour rail strike come back to normalcy. Only 20% rail traffic to work is to be seen on December 16 and 17. Services in England, Scotland and Wales has been hit.

UK: Rail workers on strike for the 2nd day, hits travel plans

US Embassy and British High Commission in Pakistan have cautioned employees not to visit the Marriott in Islamabad amid terror attack warning. A notice has been issued for the same. Watch further to know more.

Imtiaz Gul, Senior Journalist on US embassy issuing security alert for visiting Islamabad's Marriott

Seventy-one Chinese air force aircraft including fighter jets and drones entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone in the past 24 hours. This is the largest reported incursion to date. Watch further to know more.

China claims Taiwan as its own territory

Vincent Chao, Political Analyst speaks up on China's claim of acquiring Taiwan as it's territory

Six people died and two were injured after a passenger bus falls off a bridge and plunged into an overflowing river in Spain. Two survivors were pulled out of the river by firefighters. Rescue operation is underway.

Spain: Six dead, two injured after bus falls off the bridge, rescue operation underway

China's rising number of COVID-19 cases has sparked the worry that the surge might unleash a new mutant variant of the deadly virus into the world.

Will the latest COVID-19 outbreak in China lead to a potentially dangerous virus mutation?

Despite rising pressures across the globe, China will now stop publishing daily Covid-19 figures. The National Health Commission says that the decision will come into effect immediately which is from December 25. The NHC has been releasing daily Covid data on this website for the last three years.

China: No Covid data to be available from December 25th

Iran suppresses the ongoing nationwide protests with a heavy hand. Hundreds of protesters continue to languish in jails. Some of the protesters had been charged with offenses which could carry death sentences often handed down in a single sitting by the judiciary.

Iran Crackdown: 90 protesters detained, face risk to life; hundreds languish in jails

Two days after the Taliban banned female students from university, dozens of women are now raising their voices against the administration and are demanding their right to education. A group of women marched near Kabul University chanting 'either everyone or no one' and 'one for all'.

Afghanistan: Taliban threatens to suspend NGO licences, bans women from working

It's Christmas amid the strike season in the UK. Britons are facing Christmas misery as their travel plans are halted by the ongoing rail and border force strikes.

UK: Passport control staff strike at six airports for better pay

Pictures of K-pop Star Jin in military fatigues are making a splash online. Jin recently became the first BTS member to enroll for mandatory military service in South Korea.

South Korea: BTS member Jin’s first military picture goes viral

Following last month's election, which resulted in a hung parliament, former Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal, often known as "Prachanda," who spearheaded a decade-long uprising against Nepal's monarchy, was named prime minister for a third time in an alliance with the main opposition.

Nepal: Dahal’s Maoist party won 32 seats, all set to become PM

Drug abuse continues to be a major Public Health Challenge throughout the world and it's an even bigger problem if it involves adolescent children. Sri Lanka has been witnessing an alarming rise in drug abuse. Authorities are worried about the discovery of highly increased consumption of ice also known as crystal methamphetamine at some schools.

Sri Lanka: Alarming increase in drug abuse among students

Pakistan needs to answer many questions. The country's economy is in the doldrums and its impact has left no one untouched. Its resources are bleeding with no funds coming Islamabad's way.

IMF to Pakistan: Time to take ‘required actions’; rupee devalued at Rs 220 against a dollar

The Kashmir Valley in India has a small Christian population. However there is plenty of Christmas cheer in the air, not only churches and schools but all the tourist areas close to the popular Dal Lake have been decked up in colorful Christmas decorations and lights.

India: Papier-mache sales roar amid rising local demand, tourists make beeline to Kashmir

US: Women sent to a dark future without opportunity | Afghanistan

Nepal: Dahal walks out of alliance with Deuba, joins hand with Oli

WION Fineprint | Afghanistan: Taliban directive on women draws international condemnation

UK's royal family marked its first Christmas since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles the Third and queen consort Camilla along with the family arrived at Sandringham.

UK: Royal family's first Christmas church service since Queen's death

Following last month's election, which resulted in a hung parliament, former Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal, often known as "Prachanda," who spearheaded a decade-long uprising against Nepal's monarchy, was named prime minister for a third time in an alliance with the main opposition from which he has walked off, breaking the coalition, in recent news.

Nepal: Pushpa Kamal Dahal, CPN-UML to form government

Leading the Catholics around the globe on Christmas, Pope Francis had a message for the world. He spoke about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the children who go to bed hungry. The Pope also urged the world to look beyond greed and wealth.

Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Men & women in their hunger for power, consume their own people'

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a third World Cup title last week in Qatar and ended the nation's 36-year wait for the biggest trophy in Football. Messi joined the pantheon of greats by finally achieving his childhood dream of winning the FIFA World Cup. Is he now the greatest to have played the game? Priyanka Sharma weighs in on the debate on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus | Argentina's New Messiah: The World is swept away by Messi-Mania

United States ahead of a long holiday and festive season, a historic and brutal storm is raging in the country, leaving about 240 million Americans under severe weather warnings. Thousands of flights have been cancelled and major highways have been closed. US is also experiencing power outages.

Bomb Cyclone pummels US, 200 million people under weather alerts

WION Fineprint: Afghan women protest against the University Ban by Taliban

A complaint has been launched by France against Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez for brutally trolling Kylian Mbappe in the Finals. French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera also condemned Martinez’s actions.

France FA files complaint over Martinez's inappropriate behaviour

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