In Uttar Pradesh, India, preparations are underway for the Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in January 2025. The event is expected to draw over 400 million attendees, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. To ensure the safety of both pilgrims and tourists, significant improvements have been made to fire safety measures. Our special correspondent, Johan, has more on this development in the following report. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Countdown Begins, What To Expect

China's winter fishing season has finally kicked off, with thousands of fish hauled from the icy Lianhuan Lake. Fishermen are braving the frozen waters, pulling in the season's very first catch through chiseled ice holes, marking the beginning of the harvest season in the country's northwestern province. Watch in for more details!

China's Northernmost Province Kicks Off Ice Fishing Season

Two security personnel were killed, and 11 others injured during an anti-terror operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: Several Terrorists, 2 Security Personnel Killed In Anti-Terror Operation

Captain Harpreet Chandi, a former British Army officer from Derby, is taking on one of the toughest expeditions in history—a solo, unsupported trek to the North Pole. At 36, she aims to be the first woman to complete this nearly impossible journey, covering 500 miles of shifting sea ice in temperatures of minus 50°C. Watch in for more details!

Ex-army woman officer aims to be the first woman to reach the North Pole solo

Trump-Vance inaugural committee is on track to set a new record in inauguration fundraising, as pledged contributions have already surpassed its fundraising goal of $150 million. Watch in for more details!

US: Corporate giants woo Trump, pour cash into inaugural fund

Meanwhile, the last few days of U.S. President Joe Biden seemed to be fading away with little or no fanfare, as president-elect Donald Trump's actions took center stage. On Thursday, Biden, along with his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, arrived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for their New Year's break.

Biden's last days in office are fading away with little attention

In this WION exclusive, Henri Arslanian, author and co-founder of a crypto hedge fund, shares insights into the evolving world of digital assets. Arslanian also delves into the debate between crypto and gold, as well as the role of young leaders in driving crypto adoption. Listen in to this insightful conversation.

‘Bitcoin is similar to gold’: WION’s exclusive with Henri Arslanian

Sick of choking on smog and fog? The hottest new travel trend is all about breathing easy! Forget the sights—tourists are now chasing the cleanest air on the planet.  Want to inhale luxury with every step? Take a deep breath and check out this report...

Escape the smog: Air quality tourism rises

The Christmas Day crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet near Kazakhstan has sparked an international debate over air safety in conflict zones. 38 of the 67 people on board died as investigators race against time, with competing narratives emerging about what brought down the aircraft. Watch in for more details!

Azerbaijan plane crash: Questions swirl around the crash in a tense warzone

The Houthi rebels have fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, marking a fresh escalation following Israeli bombings on Sana'a's International Airport. The Israeli Defense Minister has stated that the threat now lies in the skies. The conflict between the Houthis and Israeli forces is intensifying by the hour, with both Ben Gurion Airport and Sana'a International Airport coming under fierce attack. This marks the beginning of a new missile war in West Asia. Watch in for more details!

Israel bombs Yemen's Sanaa Airport, narrow escape for W.H.O. chief

The political crisis has further deepened in South Korea, days after lawmakers impeached the now-suspended President Yoon Suk-Yeol. The acting president and the Prime Minister have also met with the same fate. Watch in for more details!

South Korea political crisis: Ruling party accuses opposition of paralysing the government

South Korea political crisis: 192 opposition lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-Soo

Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92, in the national capital on Thursday (Dec 26), Delhi's All India Medical Institute (AIIMS) confirmed in a press release. Watch in for more details!

Dr. Manmohan Singh dies at 92: The economist who reshaped India's growth trajectory

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on the Panama Canal, stating that the United States should reclaim the canal, a vital global waterway. Watch in for more details!

King Trump puts Panama Canal on conquest row

Despite a truce deal, a UN agency has accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire deal over 100 times since the agreement came into effect on November 27th. As the year comes to a close, the Israel-Lebanon border remains highly volatile. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Lebanon: Will the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire last in Lebanon?

In this report, we talk about Gaza and the West Bank, exploring where the two Palestinian territories were and where they are heading now. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: How did Gaza become the epicentre of bloodshed?

In this episode, we look at some of the most volatile countries in West Asia, from the war that began in Gaza and spread to Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran. Israel has fought wars on multiple fronts. Are we looking at peace and stability in the most volatile regions in the world? Watch.

What does 2024 say about West Asia's future? | The West Asia Post

The Earth almost appears to be sending a distress call to limit planetary global warming. The world experienced an average of 41 additional days of extreme heat in 2024 due to the climate crisis. The impact of human-caused global heating was far worse for some people, as revealed in a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central. Watch in for more details!

Climate crisis exposed people to 6 weeks of dangerous heat: Report

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Countdown Begins, Uttar Pradesh Govt Partners With Google | WION

China is building up its armed forces at a rapid pace, most recently with the launch of its largest and first-of-its-kind amphibious warship. This report tells you more.

Beijing expands military reach: Is China moving towards a threatening stance?

China's ice fishing season begins; thousands of fish pulled from ice lake

The question that's also looming is whether the Chinese Communist Party has become the Chinese Corruption Party. Here's the latest reason why this question is making the rounds: Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive is focusing on a record number of high-ranking officials this year. In the latest development, Beijing stripped two more generals in the People's Liberation Army of their lawmaker status. Watch in for more details!

Is the CCP a Communist Party or a Chinese Corruption Party?

Dr Manmohan Singh Dies At 92: Tributes For The Former PM Pour In From Around The World

It's been years since the U.S. investigated the cause of COVID-19. The FBI has now claimed that they found evidence suggesting the virus was caused by a lab leak but were not allowed to brief the president. Watch in for more details!

FBI 'blocked from informing Biden' about COVID lab leak

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is grappling with a major battle on the home front. The attorney general has reportedly ordered an investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister's wife, for allegedly harassing a key witness in his corruption trial. The announcement came hours after Prime Minister Netanyahu posted a long video, hitting out at the media for spreading what he called a "blood libel" about his wife.

Sara Netanyahu allegedly harassed a witness in the corruption trial

Syria’s new authorities have arrested a military justice official who under ousted president Bashar Assad issued death sentences for detainees in the notorious Saydnaya prison, a war monitor said Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Syria: New Power Tussle Flares Up | World News | WION Fineprint

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