The UK is facing a Christmas gloom this year. There's mounting fear of a new Wuhan virus strain, most of the country is under lockdown & truck drivers are spending their Christmas on the roads. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Dover mayhem continues through Christmas

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of four men accused of orchestrating the 2002 kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl, including the main suspect earlier sentenced to death for masterminding the killing.

Pakistan government delays the release of men accused of murdering Daniel Pearl

This couple in Russia use waste wood to make trendy furniture. Watch this video to know more.

Rustic furniture the new rage in Russia

Extreme cold weather is reported from Russia's far eastern regions. Snow blanketed the Russian capital on Christmas Day (December 25) and turned its main landmark Kremlin white. Watch this video to know more.

Extreme cold weather in Russia's far eastern regions

A group of Father Frosts - Russian New Year characters similar to Santa Claus - landed on a roof of Moscow children's hospital ahead of New Year celebrations on Friday (December 25) to cheer up young patients during the festive season.

Santas climb down hospital walls in Moscow bringing joy to children

When a worker at a Russian waste-sorting plant rescued a cat from imminent death, he had no idea it would end up with an honorary title and napping in a government official's chair.

Saved from garbage plant, Russian cat lands on its feet in minister's chair

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed what he called "the biggest trade deal yet" with the European Union on Thursday (December 24), saying Britain had taken back control of its laws, borders, and fishing waters.

Brexit trade deal sealed: EU and UK clinch narrow accord

Another new variant of the novel coronavirus seems to have emerged in Nigeria, the head of Africa’s disease control body said on Thursday, cautioning more investigation was needed.

Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa CDC

Negotiations on finalising a Brexit trade deal has been completed, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen describing the agreement as fair, balanced and right.

'It was worth fighting for this Brexit deal', says EU Commission Chief

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the chamber will hold a recorded vote on the stimulus-check increase on Monday.

US lawmakers block Trump’s requested changes on Covid-19 relief bill

The exercise is taking place at a time China has been expanding its military assertiveness in the South China Sea notwithstanding mounting global concerns and criticism. The exercise is expected to boost defence and bilateral relations between both the nations.

India, Vietnam to conduct naval exercise in South China Sea

Haji Lala said he was interrogated by the agents -- long-term backers of the Taliban -- for information about a spy working against the group.

The Afghan police team welcoming back Taliban fighters

"The deal is done," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, declaring that the UK would remain Europe's ally and number one market.

'The trade deal is done': EU and UK clinch narrow Brexit accord

In Phase 1a of the vaccine rollout, health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities are prioritized.

U.S. vaccination dilemma: No clarity on how essential workers will be verified

This week on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis talks about how West Asia has kicked off mass vaccination drives. Fears grow in the region over the new mutant strain. Also on the show, United States is now mulling immunity for Saudi crown prince MBS. Will this be Trump's parting gift for Mohammed Bin Salman?

The West Asia Post | Episode 13 | Your window to West Asia

Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica started administering Latin America’s first Covid-19 vaccines Thursday as the region hardest hit by the disease seeks relief from the pandemic.

Hardest hit by COVID-19, Latin America begins mass vaccination drive

Saeed, 70, has already been convicted for 21 years imprisonment in four terror financing cases of late.

Pak court awards Hafiz Saeed 15 year jail in terror funding case

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Saturday committed to work on a humane strategy to regional migration by addressing its root causes in Central America and southern Mexico.

Joe Biden promises to reverse Trump's immigration policies

Violence surged ahead of elections in the Central African Republic. Both Russia and U.S. are volunteering to help stabilise the situation. What's bringing world powers to this civil war-ravaged nation? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S., Russia spar for dominance in Central Africa

Donald Trump is on a pardon spree. Allies, loyalists and family members close to Donald Trump are being pardoned. This includes the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Is the US President misusing the #PresidentialPardon? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: Donald Trump is on a pardon spree

After 11 months of haggling, the UK and EU signed a trade deal for the post-Brexit world. Boris Johnson hailed the deal as the best UK could get. Who stands to gain from this new arrangement? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas:  UK, EU clinch historic post-Brexit trade deal

Canada says there is no foul play in Karima Baloch's death. Baloch activists say it's a murder. Fingers are pointing at Pakistan. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is silent. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Why is Trudeau silent on Karima Baloch's death?

People looking for a bit of Christmas merriment in the Colombian capital might find it in an unexpected place: the front seat of a taxi, in the form of a costumed canine co-pilot.

Fineprint: Colombian taxi driver and canine co-pilot spread Christmas cheer

China has been aging rapidly in the past 20 years. There were 176.03 million people aged 65 or above by the end of 2019, accounting for 12.6 percent of the whole population of the Chinese mainland that year.

China steps up efforts to serve the elderly in digital age

Russian law enforcement agencies opened a criminal case against Lyubov Sobol, an ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, and took her in for questioning early on Friday after raiding her home, Navalny and his supporters said.

Russia opens criminal case against ally of Kremlin critic Navalny

Santa Claus's mission to deliver presents to the world's well-behaved children is continuing this year despite the coronavirus pandemic. That's according to NORAD, the joint American-Canadian military command who say they are tracking Santa and his reindeer just like they do every year.

NORAD tweaks Santa tracking operation with coronavirus safety precautions

South Korea said on Friday (December 25) that 1,241 new coronavirus cases were reported the day before, the highest daily count recorded, with a large outbreak at a prison in Seoul.

South Korea sets highest daily coronavirus toll, struggles to contain latest surge

For China, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a geopolitical game-changer - the biggest success of Chinese expansionism, and for Pakistan, it is a life-time opportunity and its last chance for economic modernisation.

Report: China backtracks on CPEC commitments

US weapons manufacturer Raytheon Technologies Corp will be able to sell the weapons directly to the Saudis when it receives the licence

Trump administration pushing $498m arms sale to Saudi Arabia: Reports

The mayor said he was "greatly" disturbed that the officer did not turn on the body camera until after the shooting.

Ohio police officer kills Black man while body camera switched off prior shooting

The Passex exercises are a first since the Galwan incident earlier this year which saw aggressive action by Chinese forces at the Line of actual control leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

Indian, Vietnam navy to undertake PASSEX exercises in South China Sea

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