Former President Donald Trump's new demands have put immense pressure on Congress as they work to avert a potential government shutdown. Lawmakers are scrambling to reach an agreement amid growing concerns over funding and political negotiations. Watch in for more details!

US Government Shutdown: Trump's Rejection Adds A Wrinkle Of A Prolonged Shutdown Risk

2024 here has been the year of elections. It's been a year that many claims and counterclaims have created a bit of a frenzy before and also after the elections in many countries. The most common allegation has been that of election interference, and the country most accused of interfering happens to be Russia. Watch in for more details!

2024: Year Of Elections & Interference | Has Moscow Meddled In Elections Globally?

The Charlotte Hornets have issued an apology after an in-game skit went awry, where a young fan was promised a PlayStation 5, only for it to be taken away off-camera. Watch in for more details!



Charlotte Hornets Apologise After PS5 Giveaway Backfires

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma sustained multiple cuts and facial injuries after a collision with Monaco defender Wilfried Singo, whose cleat struck him squarely on the face. Watch in for more details!

PSG's Donnarumma Leaves Field After Brutal Boot To The Face

Dmirty Medvedev, the Deputy Head of Russia's Council has called the British times newspaper's editors 'legitimate military targets' .This in reaction to the publication's reportage of a Russian General's assassination. Watch in for more details!



Medvedev 'Suggestion' To Times' Editors: 'Be Careful'

Dominique Pelicot was found guilty by a French court of five judges on Thursday (Dec 19) of drugging and the mass rape of his then-wife Gisèle Pelicot. The 72-year-old man has been handed the maximum sentence for his charges, 20 years in prison. He had been accused of repeatedly raping, and enlisting strangers to abuse, his heavily sedated wife for over a decade. Watch in for more details!



France Mass Rape Trial: Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

India and China have agreed on the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives. They also agreed to cross-border tourism, including in areas like Tibet, and cross-border river cooperation and Nathu La border trade. Watch this report for more details! 

India-China SR Talks in Beijing: Consensus On Tourism, River Cooperation & Nathula Border Trade

The Houthis have targeted Israel's Tel Aviv with two ballistic missiles. The Houthi attack comes after the Israeli bombings killed at least about nine people in the Yemen port city of Hodeida. The Houthis fired two hypersonic ballistic missiles, and according to the Houthis, this attack was carried out simultaneously with the Israeli bombings on Yemen. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Houthis War: IDF Confirms Intercepting Missiles Fired By Houthis

Dominique Pelicot was found guilty by a French court of five judges on Thursday (Dec 19) of drugging and the mass rape of his then-wife Gisèle Pelicot. The 72-year-old man has been handed the maximum sentence for his charges, 20 years in prison. He had been accused of repeatedly raping, and enlisting strangers to abuse, his heavily sedated wife for over a decade. Watch in for more details!

France Mass Rape Trial: Dominique Pelicot Faces 20 Years In Prison; All Defendants Convicted

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence stated that it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels around its territory on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!



China-Taiwan Tensions: PLA Aircrafts Enter Taiwan's Air Defence Zones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss Ukraine's security and NATO support. The meeting highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defense amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky & Rutte Held Talks On Bolstering Ukraine's Defences

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after missile fired at Israel. Nine people were killed in airstrikes on a port and oil facility near the capital Sanaa. The strikes targeted power plants, a port and an oil facility in Hodeidah and Sanaa. The targets struck by the Israel Defence Forces were used by Houthi forces for military purposes. Israel's "long hand" will reach the Houthi leaders: Israeli Defence Minister Katz. Watch in for more details!

Israel Unleashing Airstrikes On Several Areas Of The Arab Country Overnight

Joy turned into mourning in Southwestern Nigeria after a deadly stampede at a holiday fun fair claimed the lives of more than 20 children. The event was organized at a high school in Basurin, near Lagos. Following the stampede, injured children were rushed to local hospitals, and parents were asked to check for missing persons. Watch in for more details! 

Nigerian Funfair Stampede Claims Lives Of Over 20 Children

Two former Guantanamo Bay detainees have been returned to Malaysia after years of detention. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to close the controversial detention facility.



Two Guantanamo Detainees Back In Malaysia

The UN envoy to Syria called for "free and fair" elections after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, voicing hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.



UN's Syria Envoy Calls For 'Free And Fair Elections' After Transition In Syria

Former President Donald Trump's new demands have put immense pressure on Congress as they work to avert a potential government shutdown. Lawmakers are scrambling to reach an agreement amid growing concerns over funding and political negotiations.



Trump's New Demands Leave Congress Scrambling to Avoid Shutdown

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EFL Cup: Arsenal Battle Back To Beat Crystal Palace

India's NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The meeting came after Doval met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed a range of issues. Watch this report for more details!



India-China SR Talks in Beijing: Focus on Border Peace, Mansarovar Yatra, and Stable Ties

Seera is a groundbreaking all-women psychedelic rock band from Saudi Arabia, pushing boundaries with their music. The band is challenging societal norms and conservatism, creating a space for female artists in the country's music scene.



Meet Seera: Saudi Arabia's All-Women Psychedelic Rock Band Challenging Conservatism with Music

Cyclone Chido has caused widespread devastation in Mayotte, France, leaving many residents stranded and displaced. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities race to find survivors and provide aid to affected communities.



Cyclone Chido: France Races To Find Survivors In Mayotte

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Is now facing serious threats in its native chile as climate change and human activities are wreaking havoc on its natural habitat...



Researchers are exploring ways to prevent its extinction...

Frog Species Once Shared Earth With Dinosaurs

A deal may be in sight, with Israel and Hamas moving ever closer to a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. Watch this report for more details!



Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Israel Seeks Release Of 34 Hostages, Says Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss Ukraine's security and NATO support. The meeting highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defense amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.



Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine President Zelensky Held Talks With NATO Chief

After Russia's chief of nuclear, biological, and chemical protection troops, Lieutenant General Igor Kirilov, was killed in an electric scooter blast in Moscow, investigators have said that Russia has detained suspects related to the killing. A source in Ukraine's security service claimed that the killing of the top commander, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, and former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, has stated that Ukraine must face imminent revenge for the killing. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Tensions Escalate; Russia Vows Revenge After Ukraine Kills Top General In Moscow

Russia Vows Revenge After Ukraine Kills Top General In Moscow

India continues to experience a severe cold wave, with temperatures remaining low across several regions. An orange alert has been issued for dense fog, further impacting visibility and daily life.

India: Cold Wave Persists, Orange Alert Issued for Fog as Temperatures Remain Low

India continues to experience a severe cold wave, with temperatures remaining low across several regions. An orange alert has been issued for dense fog, further impacting visibility and daily life.



Squirrels, long thought to be harmless herbivores, have been found to be actively hunting and consuming other rodents. Our next report explains this dietary change, which has left researchers amazed. Take a look.

GRAVITAS: California Squirrels Turning Into Carnivorous Killers

India's Home Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, and this was his first such review meeting on the Union Territory since the assembly elections that brought a National Conference-led government to power. The Union Home Minister had a detailed discussion of the security roadmap for the year 2025. Watch in for more details!

J&K Security Review Meeting: Amit Shah Vows Complete Dominance Over Terrorism

#Gravitas | The UK is becoming the Western capital for Sharia courts. The courts, which have grown to 85 in number since 1982, reportedly now hold significant sway over the lives of thousands of people across the country. Watch in for more details!

UK Becoming The Western Capital For Sharia Courts

India is planning to impose a safeguard duty of up to 25% on steel imports to curb a surge in cheap supplies, primarily from China. This proposal gained momentum during a recent meeting chaired by commerce minister Piyush Goyal, where small industries dropped their opposition after receiving assurances of affordable steel supplies.

India May Impose Steel Import Tax To Curb Chinese Influx

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US Government Shutdown: Trump's Rejection Adds A Wrinkle Of A Prolonged Shutdown Risk

2024: Year Of Elections & Interference | Has Moscow Meddled In Elections Globally?

Charlotte Hornets Apologise After PS5 Giveaway Backfires

PSG's Donnarumma Leaves Field After Brutal Boot To The Face

Medvedev 'Suggestion' To Times' Editors: 'Be Careful'

France Mass Rape Trial: Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Dominique Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

India-China SR Talks in Beijing: Consensus On Tourism, River Cooperation & Nathula Border Trade

Israel-Houthis War: IDF Confirms Intercepting Missiles Fired By Houthis

France Mass Rape Trial: Dominique Pelicot Faces 20 Years In Prison; All Defendants Convicted

China-Taiwan Tensions: PLA Aircrafts Enter Taiwan's Air Defence Zones

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky & Rutte Held Talks On Bolstering Ukraine's Defences

Israel Unleashing Airstrikes On Several Areas Of The Arab Country Overnight

Nigerian Funfair Stampede Claims Lives Of Over 20 Children

Two Guantanamo Detainees Back In Malaysia

UN's Syria Envoy Calls For 'Free And Fair Elections' After Transition In Syria

Trump's New Demands Leave Congress Scrambling to Avoid Shutdown

EFL Cup: Arsenal Battle Back To Beat Crystal Palace

India-China SR Talks in Beijing: Focus on Border Peace, Mansarovar Yatra, and Stable Ties

Meet Seera: Saudi Arabia's All-Women Psychedelic Rock Band Challenging Conservatism with Music

Cyclone Chido: France Races To Find Survivors In Mayotte

Frog Species Once Shared Earth With Dinosaurs

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Israel Seeks Release Of 34 Hostages, Says Report

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine President Zelensky Held Talks With NATO Chief

Russia-Ukraine War: Tensions Escalate; Russia Vows Revenge After Ukraine Kills Top General In Moscow

Russia Vows Revenge After Ukraine Kills Top General In Moscow

India: Cold Wave Persists, Orange Alert Issued for Fog as Temperatures Remain Low