At least 15 people were killed and several others injured as a gas explosion ripped through Paracha Chowk in Karachi's Shershah area.

Pakistan: 15 killed & several injured as gas explosion rocks Karachi's Shershah area

Flights stand cancelled, roads shut, and over 300,000 people were forced to flee from their homes as Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines.

At least 75 killed & 300,000 people displaced as the deadly Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines

The third edition of the Central Asia dialogue begins in India. The key focus of the dialogue will be on the Afghanistan crisis.

The third edition of Central Asia dialogue underway in India

Taiwan's opposition suffered a major setback after voters rejected four referendums it had championed as a show of no confidence in the government.

Taiwan's four contentious referendums were rejected as low voter turnout resulted in nullification

London has witnessed massive chaos on Saturday after the clashes broke out between the police and protesters at an anti-vaccine protests outside PM Boris Johnson's residence.

Thousands demonstrate against Covid-19 curbs in London

Amid ongoing showdown over Ukraine invasion threats, Russia demands talks with US and NATO alliance to ease tensions.

Russia demands talks with US & NATO amid showdown over Ukraine

In a bid to preserve old traditions and customs, Panama's Embera tribe organise ancestral games. Panama had participated in previous world indigenous games.

Preserving the old customs: Panama's indigenous Embera tribe organise ancestral games

The third edition of the Central Asia dialogue is underway in India. On second day of the dialogue, India's EAM S Jaishankar hosted the crucial meet between foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and others.

Afghan crisis, regional connectivity on India's Central Asia Dialogue's agenda

Malaysia is facing one of its worst flooding in years, more than 30,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Malaysia on Sunday.

Flood impacts 8 states in Malaysia, at least 30,000 evacuated

Pakistan is hosting an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Minister's meet on Afghanistan, which is proposed by Saudi Arabia. Taliban interim govt officials are also invited to the meeting. WION's Anas Mallick brings in more information on this.

Pakistan to host OIC Foreign Ministers' meet on Afghanistan crisis

Leaders of Islamic nations have gathered in Pakistan for a special meeting of the 57-member organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC). The focus of the meet is on Afghan crisis, in the latest, Pakistan has warned of 'grave consequences' for the international communities if Afghanistan's economic meltdown continues.

Pakistan: Special OIC meeting on Afghanistan held in Islamabad

Brexit minister, Lord David Frost, has resigned as the man in charge of overseeing matters related to Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) amid opposition to lockdown restrictions due to a surge of the Omicron variant.

Brexit minister David Frost resigns, massive jolt to UK PM Boris Johnson

Flicking a coin-shaped disc around a table-top, Hungarians still adore the simple sport of button football, a game they invented a century ago.

Century-old game of button football a cult sport in Hungary

The third edition of the Central Asia dialogue begins in India. On second day of the dialogue, India's EAM S Jaishankar hosted the crucial meet between foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and other nations.

Central Asia Dialogue: S Jaishankar assure India's readiness to take diplomatic relations forward

Russia releases security proposal to 'ease tensions' amid showdown with Ukraine

Israel has arrested four Palestinians suspected of shooting of an Israeli man in the West Bank earlier this week, here we bring in all the latest.

Israeli troops arrests four Palestinians, suspected of killing an Israeli man

Pakistan hosts OIC Meet on Afghanistan, urges leaders to engage with Taliban

Voting is underway in Hong Kong's first 'Patriots only' elections, where only the candidates that are approved by Beijing are allowed to vote. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's pro-democracy party shuns it.

Hong Kong's 'Patriots Only' elections underway, all candidates approved by Beijing

Governments have imposed vaccines mandates to fight the new Omicron variant surge, resulting in massive protests across the Europe. Here's a quick round-up.

Covid-19 Pandemic| Anti-vaccine protests in Spain, Germany protesters clash with police

Police clash with protesters over new COVID-19 restrictions in London

Central Asia Dialogue: India-Central Asian Nations issue joint statement

OIC Secretary-General reach Islamabad as Pakistan hosts OIC foreign Ministers' meet on Afghanistan

Over 300,000 people forced to flee from their homes as Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines

In a Joint statement by Britain, France and Germany, European powers warn Iran as the Nuclear talks nearing the end of the road.

European powers warn on Iran Nuclear talks as the talks nearing the end of the road

Pakistan is hosting an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Minister's meet on Afghanistan. Taliban interim govt officials are also invited to the meeting.

Pakistan hosting OIC Foreign Minister's meet on Afghanistan

United Nations Human Rights Commission creates a panel to investigate crimes & human rights abuses in Ethiopia during the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Ethiopia slams investigation.

UN rights body creates a panel to investigate crimes & human rights abuses in Ethiopia

Christmas festivities are just around the corner and for the animals at the Peruvian zoo, Santa Claus decided to drop by and deliver some lip-smacking goodies, our next report gives you all the details.

Santa Claus on a special mission at Peruvian zoo

India is currently hosting the third edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi to discuss further strengthening ties with member states with a focus on trade, connectivity and development cooperation. The three-day event will go on till Monday (December 20).

India: Third edition of India-Central Asia Dialogue is underway in Delhi

Maya, a rail project connecting Mexico's famous beaches to archaeological sites has become a major environmental issue, our next report tells you what the controversy is about.

Mexico divided over Maya Train project, govt says it will 'boost development'

The Indian Ocean is India's backyard. But, China wants to control the region and its waters. How will it do that? By establishing a permanent naval presence in the Indian Ocean. On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how China is weaponising the Belt and Road initiative.

Gravitas Plus: China is Weaponising the Belt and Road Initiative

In another bizarre dictatorial decision, North Korea forces civilians to mourn the death of former Supreme Leader Kim Jong Il by banning laughing, drinking and shopping for 11 days.

North Korea: A ban on laughing, drinking & shopping for 11 days

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