The same group also reportedly hacked US government agencies during the Obama administration.

Suspected Russian hackers spied on U.S. treasury & commerce dept

The agents of the Kremlin tried to poison outspoken Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny a second time after the first attempt failed

Navalny poisoning: Putin critic survived the second assassination attempt

Morocco on Thursday became the fourth Arab state this year, after the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan, to announce it had agreed to normalise relations with Israel.

WION Dispatch: US adopts map of Morocco that includes disputed Western Sahara

In a joint statement, European Commission President von der Leyen and UK PM Boris Johnson said they had a useful phone call in which they discussed the major unresolved topics of the talks about the future relationship

WION Dispatch: What will happen in case of a no deal brexit?

China is limiting neighbour countries' water, China has built at least eleven dams on the Mekong river which originates in Tibet and flows into South-East Asian nations, the US said China is restricting water for other nations and generating hydro electricity for eastern Chinese provinces.

US: Chinese dams limit Mekong river's flow

Hundreds of students missing in northwestern Nigeria's Katsina state, after a raid by a gunman. According to sources, gunmen storm government secondary school in the region. The local police have said that the school was attacked by the bandits who use AK-47 Rifles

Students who escaped mass kidnapping in Nigeria tell of their ordeal

The Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh spoke on the India-China standoff. Watch this video to know what he said.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on India-China standoff

The death toll in the United States from the coronavirus pandemic is closing on the 300,00 mark, and the total number of COVID-19 cases is expected to hit a record 16 million in the coming days as millions of doses of a new vaccine are expected to start rolling out across America.

US: COVID-19 pandemic death toll approaching 300,000 mark

One of America's most famous and oldest bookstores, The Strand, called for help – and book lovers answered. Watch report to know more.

NYC bookstore sales rise after owner posted an online appeal

A mass vaccination program is underway in the United States to bring the numbers under control in the pandemic that has upended daily life in the United States.

United States: Mass inoculation underway as COVID-19 cases soar

Tensions erupt as Morocco & Israel normalise ties. United States gifts new map of Morocco to King Mohammed VI. Watch this video to know more.

Islamist groups support Palestinians, govt coalition parties back Israel deal

London and Brussels agreed on Sunday (December 13) to more talks on an elusive trade agreement, even though they still have a long way to go to avert a turbulent 'no deal' exit for Britain from the European Union's orbit at the end of the month.

UK PM, EU Chief agree to continue trade talks

Germany will close most stores from Wednesday (December 16) until at least January 10, cutting short the busy Christmas shopping season, as it tightens coronavirus restrictions and tries to rein in the spread of the disease.

Germany to impose stricter lockdown to battle rise in COVID-19 cases

The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine left on trucks and planes early on Sunday, kicking off a historic effort to stop a surging pandemic that is claiming more than 2,400 lives a day in the United States.

Historic US vaccine campaign begins, US to distribute 40 mn doses by end of 2020

A gunman shouting "Kill me!" opened fire from the steps of New York City's Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine just after an outdoor choir performance there on Sunday, and was himself shot dead by police, according to police and a Reuters photographer at the scene.

Gunman shot dead by police at NYC church after concert; no one else wounded

A road trip through Libya's desert would long have sounded like a holiday in hell but, two months into a ceasefire, adventurous travellers are exploring the Sahara by four-wheel drive.

Libya 4WD road warriors on bumpy ride to revive tourism

Boko Haram group killed at least 27 people in an attack of "unprecedented savagery" in the town of Toumour, in the southeastern Niger region of Diffa, according to local officials. Between 800 and 1,000 houses, the central market and numerous vehicles were also destroyed in the fire, according to a senior local official.

Boko Haram attack in Niger claims at least 27 lives, several wounded

Japanese business sentiment improved at the fastest pace in nearly two decades in October-December, a key central bank survey showed, a welcome sign for the economy as it emerges from the initial hit of the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan business sentiment improves for second straight quarter

UK's manufacturing industry warned of a potential 'knockout blow' if Prime Minister Boris Johnson is unable to secure a trade deal with the European Union before temporary transition arrangements end on Dec. 31.

UK manufacturers warn of 'knockout blow' from no-deal Brexit

Russian COVID-19 front-line helpers get some equine love in a new programme. Watch this video to know more.

Russia: COVID-19 front-line helpers get some equine love

Hackers believed to be working for Russia have been monitoring internal email traffic at the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments, according to people familiar with the matter, adding they feared the hacks uncovered so far may be the tip of the iceberg.

Suspected Russian hackers spied on US Treasury emails

As part of his second leg of the two-nation visit, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi Generals and discussed issues of mutual interest and defence cooperation.

Indian Army Chief Naravane meets top Saudi Generals

Fresh clashes have been reported between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh region. This violated the ceasefire agreement which was signed between the two nations.

Fresh clashes reported between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok visited Ethiopia on 13 December, with three senior Sudan government officials reporting that it had a broker's offer for a cease-fire in its northern Tigray region.

Sudanese PM Hamdok made a brief visit to Ethiopia to discuss Tigray conflict

The first non-governmental aid convoy since fighting started arrived in the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on Saturday, as the government ordered businesses to re-open and officials to return to work.

First NGO aid gets to Ethiopia's Tigray, businesses to re-open

Police deployed a water cannon at protesters in Paris on Saturday (December 12) at a tense demonstration against a draft law that would curb rules for filming police officers.

Police fire water cannon at tense Paris 'security bill' protest

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has allowed payment of Pakistani Rs 1.5 lakh a month to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the operations head of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.

UNSC allows Pak to pay Lashkar-e-Taiba's Lakhvi Rs1.5 lakh for his monthly expenses

Balakot terror camps targeted by Indian Air Force last year reopens again. These camps to focus on anti-India activities. 2 brothers to Masood Azhar seen at reopening of camp.

Balakot terror camps targeted by Indian Air Force last year, reopens again

A British tourist in Taiwan is now on a mission to clean up the Tamsui river in the Taipei city. One of the island's longest river. This man is unable to travel back to United Kingdom due to travel restrictions during the pandemic.

British tourist stuck in Taiwan leads clean-drive, clean Taipei rivers

Racing pigeons are trained for long-distance races. These pigeons fly for hours for a race. Watch this video to know more.

Pigeon racing enthusiasts fly high, trained for long-distance races

United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the infection of COVID-19 for emergency use. This will be the first Coronavirus vaccine to get an approval in the United States of America.

United States' FDA authorises Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

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