At least 31 combatants have been killed in Syria since Sunday in ongoing battles between Turkey-based groups and Kurdish-led forces. Watch in for more details!

Syrian Rulers Target 'Assad Militia Members'

As tensions escalate between Israel and Yemen's Houthi group. The Israeli military has claimed to have intercepted a missile launch from Yemen before it crossed into Israeli territory. The IDF has said in a statement that following the sirens that sounded in central Israel, a missile launch from Yemen was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force prior to crossing into Israeli territory on Saturday. Watch in for more details!

West Asia Tensions: Israel Warns Houthis Of Same Fate As Hamas, Hezbollah & Assad

With increasing dissatisfaction among the Canadian population regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, Canada has announced plans to hold parliamentary elections by 2025. The move comes as public frustration with political leadership and policies continues to rise. Watch in for more details!

Canada Political Crisis: 69% Canadians Feel That Trudeau Should Resign: Leger Survey

With NATO and Russia exchanging increasingly heated nuclear rhetoric, the world is edging closer to an unprecedented military confrontation. Moscow has cited NATO's European missile deployments as justification for its own aggressive missile positioning, marking a dangerous new phase in nuclear deterrence. Watch in for more details!

Russia To Lift Ban On Nuclear Missile Deployment: Lavrov

Following the tragic plane crash in South Korea, over 60,000 people have canceled their flight reservations. The disaster has raised concerns over air safety and caused a significant decline in traveler confidence, impacting the airline industry.

South Korea Tragedy: Over 60,000 People Cancel Flight Reservations After Plane Crash

China has launched a series of operations around the island of Hainan in the South China Sea. This move comes after days of U.S. and Philippine planes and vessels operating in the waters, airspace, and surrounding areas of the island.

South China Sea Tensions: China Conducts Series Of Operations Near Huangyan Dao

India's national capital is gearing up for elections early next year, and the politics is heating up. Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Chief Minister of Delhi, has stated that his party will provide Hindu temples, priests, and Gurudwara Granthis with a monthly allowance of 18,000 Indian Rupees, which is about $210 USD. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Assembly Polls: Former Delhi CM Announces 'Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana'

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died on Sunday (Dec 29) at the age of 100, his non-profit foundation announced. According to the Crater Center, he died "peacefully" at his home in Plains, Georgia, "surrounded by his family". Watch in for more details!

Jimmy Carter Dies: Why This Haryana Village Is Named After Ex-US President?

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a scheme for Hindu priests and Sikh granthis, promising a monthly salary of Rs 18,000 if his party returns to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections

Arvind Kejriwal: Rs 18,000 Salary To Hindu, Sikh Priests If AAP Wins Delhi Polls | Race To Power

Police lathi charge, use water cannons on students demanding re-exam. Bihar bandh called as protests escalate, students gain political support. Prashant Kishor joins protesting aspirants, FIR filed against Jan Suraaj founder. Aspirants are demanding re-exam over allegations of question paper leak.

India: Bihar Civil Service Aspirants Seek Re-exam, Lathi-charged By Police

Georgia's new president Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in amid mass protest. Watch to know more.

Georgia: Mikheil Kavelashvili Sworn In, Complicating EU Path | WION Race To Power

Jimmy Carter: Consequential Policy Decisions During His Tenure As 39th U.S. President

In Austria, New Year celebrations are traditionally accompanied by the enchanting melodies of Johann Strauss II, particularly his iconic "The Blue Danube" waltz. This timeless masterpiece, known as *An der schönen blauen Donau*, has become an unofficial national anthem, symbolizing Austrian culture and pride as the calendar turns to a fresh year.

Austria To Celebrate The 200th Anniversary Of Johann Strauss II’s Birth

Sri Lanka faces the risk of its entire wild boar population being wiped out because of African swine fever which has already killed around 100 of them as observed by the wildlife authorities. Watch to know more!

Sri Lanka: Swine Flu Fever Risks Loss Of Entire Wild Boar Population

Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire after recent border clashes. This comes after Pakistan reportedly responded with retaliatory fire to firing by Taliban soldiers late on Saturday night. Watch in for more details!

Report: Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To Truce After Deadly Border Skirmish

Azerbaijan's president blames Russian ground fire for deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan. Watch to know more.

Azerbaijan Plane Crash: Aliyev Demands Compensation From Putin For Downing Airline

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is awake and recovering following successful prostate removal surgery at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, his office announced late Sunday. The statement added that he has been transferred to a fortified underground recovery ward.

Israel: PM Benjamin Netanyahu Undergoes Successful Prostate Surgery

Azerbaijan Accuses Russia Of Downing Plane In Christmas Day Crash | World News | WION

Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Russia Blamed for Plane Crash, Nations Rebuke Kremlin | WION

Gal Gadot, who welcomed her fourth daughter, Ori, in March, surprised fans with a heartfelt Instagram post revealing she had suffered a "massive" blood clot during the eighth month of her pregnancy. She shared her experience to raise awareness about CVT, a condition involving a blood clot in the brain, which is treatable. The Wonder Woman star named her daughter Ori, meaning "my light," as she believed the newborn symbolized the end of her struggles with pain and uncertainty.

Gal Gadot Reveals She Had 'Massive Blood Clot' In Brain During Pregnancy | WION | World News

Pakistani women hope their life will change once they learns how to drive a motorcycle after undergoing a training program that teaches women how to operate two-wheelers in the bustling eastern city of Lahore.

Pakistan: Women On Wheels | Driving School Programme Empowering Women

In an interview with a Russian news agency, Foreign Minister of Russia, Lavrov, has said that Moscow is unhappy with the proposals reportedly made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Citing various leaks and Trump’s interview with Time magazine on December 12th, Lavrov has said Russia is not satisfied, as Trump has been talking about freezing hostilities along the line of engagement and transferring further responsibility for confronting Russia to the European nations. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Says Ready For Talks, But It Should Address 'Root Causes'

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Foreign Minister Opens Up About Ukraine Peace Talks

Big waves of up to 13 feet are pummeling the coasts of Ecuador and Peru, leaving scores of ports closed and at least two people dead...Watch in for more details!

Massive Waves Batter Peru's Town Near Lima

As the United States prepared for one of its busiest travel weekends, bad weather took a severe toll on holiday plans. On Saturday, a deadly tornado struck Southeastern states, including Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, killing two people and injuring six others. Watch in for more details!

Deadly Tornadoes Kills Two In Texas & Mississippi

The leader of Thailand’s main opposition party has surpassed incumbent Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a key opinion poll, becoming the most favored leader for Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Watch to know more!

Thailand: Opposition Leader Outpolls Incumbent PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra In New Survey

Elon Musk has backed Suchir Balaji's mother Poornima Ramarao’s claims of foul play in her son's mysterious death. Suchir Balaji was an OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment under mysterious circumstances on November 26. His death has raised questions, with some speculating foul play due to his recent whistleblowing against the company.

Suchir Balaji Found Dead: Elon Musk Recats As Shocking Details Unfold

Starting with weather updates from India, Delhi witnessed a blanket of dense fog further drop with the minimum temperature dipping to 10 degree celsius, While the overall air quality in the national capital improved to 'moderate' category as the AQI stood at 183...Watch in for more details!

Delhi's Air Quality Improves To 'Moderate'

New details have emerged about the covert operation that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in July of this year. A Channel 12 report reveals that Israel waited until after the inauguration of the new Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, to carry out the assassination in Tehran.

Haniyeh Assassination: Plan To Assassinate Haniyeh Was In Works For Months: Report

The Air Intelligence Unit officers at India’s airport rescued 2,447 live turtles being smuggled by a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The turtles were concealed in eight boxes within the passenger’s checked-in luggage. Watch in for more details!

Turtle Smuggling Racket Foiled At India's Trichy Airport

Jimmy Carter: How Haryana Village Was Named 'Carterpuri' In His Honour

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