An accident in Mumbai Harbor involving an Indian Navy craft and a civil ferry has led to the deaths of at least 13 people, including three on board the naval craft. The Navy craft, reportedly undergoing engine trials, lost control and collided with the passenger ferry, Neelkamal. Watch in for more details!

Mumbai Boat Accident: 13 Dead After Navy Craft And Ferry Collide, Over 100 People Rescued So Far

The World Economic Forum monitors the ever-evolving landscape of trade & economy. At the recently concluded Riyadh summit 2024, WION’s business editor Rahul Karunakar spoke to Matthew Stephenson, head of investment & services, WEF on the emerging tech & geo-economic shifts around the world. Listen in…

‘3 Major Shifts: Geo-economic, Tech & Green Energy’: WION’s Exclusive With Head Of Investment, WEF

South Korea's corruption watchdog is considering a second summon and possible arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of insurrection and abuse of power. This comes after Yun failed to appear before the Corruption Investigation Office. Watch in for more details!

South Korean President Fails To Appear Before Corruption Watchdog

The lower house of Russia’s parliament has approved a bill that would set the stage for Moscow to remove the designation of the Taliban in Afghanistan as a terrorist group. Watch this report for more details!

Russia | Taliban No Longer Terrorist For Russia; Lower House Passes Bill To Remove Terror Tag

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mounting pressure to step down, not only from the opposition but also from members within his party, following the abrupt resignation of his second-in-command, Chrystia Freeland. Watch in for more details!

Canada: Trudeau Faces Frustrated MPs Post Chrystia Freeland's Resignation

A passenger ferry with approximately 85 people capsized on Wednesday near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, the police said. 13 people lost their lives including 10 passengers and three Navy personnel, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Watch in for more details!

Mumbai Boat Accident: 13 Dead,101 Rescued After Speed Boat Collides With Ferry Near Gateway Of India

The final arguments have been completed in the $240 million corruption trial against former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife. In February this year, an anti-corruption court in Pakistan had indicted the former prime minister and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on charges that they received land as a bribe while Imran Khan was in office. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Anti-Graft Watchdog Alleges Imran Khan, Wife Got Land As Bribe

A political row has erupted in the Indian Parliament over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on veteran Indian leader and social reformer B.R. Ambedkar. Watch in for more details!

India: Uproar In Parliament Over Amit Shah's Remarks On BR Ambedkar

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's finest match-winners in Test cricket, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. Tributes have been pouring in from past and present cricketers, celebrating the 38-year-old's illustrious career.

Ashwin Retires: Tributes Pour In For India's Spin Wizard

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th approaches, his influence continues to grow. The US president-elect is fully embracing the power that comes with the upcoming rule, relishing the peak perks. He has sparked renewed tensions with Canada, mocking its prime minister and leadership in a social media post. This as Justin Trudeau himself is trying to keep his political boat afloat as crisis deepens within his own cabinet. Watch in for more details!

Will Trudeau Survive The Mounting Pressure?

In the United States, notably on the East Coast, a series of reported drone sightings has sparked widespread concerns and speculations. The situation is still ongoing, but the Pentagon has reassured the public that there is no safety risk or national security threat. The sightings, which began in mid-November over New Jersey, have since been reported in New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and even Maryland, sparking fears of a potential national security threat. Watch in for more details!

USA News: Mystery Drones Not Connected To Any Known Threats, Says Pentagon

Japan's second and third largest automakers are in talks to deepen their partnership, which could include a full merger. The discussion is aimed at creating a formidable domestic rival to Toyota, the world's largest automaker. Watch in for more details!

Japanese Automakers Honda & Nissan Explore Alliance

China's space program achieved a milestone as two astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station set a new world record for the longest spacewalk. The 9-hour extra-vehicular activity by Shenzhou 19 crew members surpassed the 20-year-old record held by the United States. Watch in for more details!

Shenzhou 19 Crew Completes 9-Hour Spacewalk

Oman has stopped issuing new import permits for Indian chicken eggs, and its impact is being felt by the poultry industry in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal. Egg exporters in Namakkal say that a consignment of Indian eggs worth at least about 150 million rupees is currently stranded at the Sohar port in Oman. Coming on the heels of a move by Kuwait to impose weight restrictions on Indian eggs, exporters in Namakkal say that their business has significantly declined due to the actions of these two key egg-importing nations. Watch in for more details!

Oman Stops New Import Permits For Indian Chicken Eggs

Kenya is initiating a plan to save the northern White Rhino and according to the Kenyan Wildlife service the plan that relies on assistant reproductive technologies will involve developing embryos in a laboratory using the stem cell techniques. Watch in for more details!

Kenya Turns to IVF Technology To Save White Rhinos From Extinction

India has achieved a major milestone in deep-sea exploration. In December 2024, a team from the national institute of ocean technology and the national centre for polar and ocean research conducted a successful expedition aboard the research vessel Sagar Nidhi. Watch in for more details!

India Achieves Historic Deep-Sea Exploration At 4,500 Meters

A severe cold wave has swept across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, bringing bone-chilling temperatures that are impacting daily life and causing disruptions in the region. The extreme cold has raised concerns about the safety of residents and infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

Cold Wave Continues To Sweep North India; La Nina Effect To Multiply Impact Of Cold In J&K

The US has expressed cautious optimism on the prospects of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said engagements with Hamas and Israel will continue and hoped they would get an agreement between the two parties. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: US Sees 'Cautious Optimism' On Gaza Ceasefire

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son has announced a major investment plan, committing 100 billion dollars to US projects over the next four years. The investment, focused on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, aims to create at least 100,000 jobs. Watch in for more details!

Softbank CEO Mayoshi Son Pledges $100 Billion For US Tech Jobs & AI Growth

Barcelona is turning its subway trains into power stations, harnessing energy from braking systems to generate electricity, as part of the city's push towards sustainability and green energy. Watch in for more details!

Spain Shows How To Cut Car Emissions: Regenerative Braking Powers Subways & EV Chargers

The UN Security Council has called for an inclusive and Syrian-led political process to be implemented in West Asia, following the ousting of Bashar Al-Assad. The council emphasized that the people of Syria should have the right to determine their own future. In a press statement, which was supported by both the United States and Assad's ally, Russia, the council also urged Syria and its neighboring countries to avoid any actions that could undermine regional security. Watch this report for more details!

Syria's People Must Be Allowed To Determine Their Future: UNSC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure from within his own party, as several MPs have called for his resignation. The political unrest comes amid growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and the direction of his government. Watch in for more details!

Canada PM Justin Trudeau's Job Hanging By A Thread

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!



ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Both the Sudan army forces and RSF escalated their use of explosives and remote violence in multiple regions of Sudan, most notably in Khartoum and Darfur. Watch in for more details!

Sudan Military & RSF Resort To Airstrikes In Darfur, Blue Nile

Iran has paused the implementation of the highly controversial new 'hijab and chastity law'. Amid massive backlash. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Iran Pauses Implementation Of Strict New Hijab Law Amid Backlash

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!

#Gravitas | A top Russian general has been assassinated in Moscow and Ukraine has claimed responsibility. Meanwhile, Russia has now threatened to prepare for a war with NATO. And that’s not all. Russia has also developed the capacity to cut Ukraine's link with its crucial Starlink satellites. Watch the video to know more!

Ukraine Kills Russian General, Moscow Threatens War With NATO

Nigeria's Economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) busted a romance-crypto fraud hub in Lagos last week, targeting people in North America and Europe. Watch in for more details!



Nigeria Busts Crypto Romance-Fraud Hub: 792 Arrested, Including 148 Chinese & 40 Filipino Nationals

#Gravitas | Indian tourists may soon be able to travel to Russia without a visa. Reports suggest, talks are currently underway between India and Russia to most likely introduce the visa-free travel system as early as the spring of 2025.  Watch this video to find out more.



Russia Plans To Grant Visa-free Entry To Indian Travellers From 2025

Businesses are being urged to take immediate action to address growing climate risks. According to the World Economic Forum, climate hazards such as extreme heat could cause billions in losses. Our next report explores the financial risks and opportunities businesses face as they navigate the evolving climate landscape. Take a look…

Energy, Climate, Telecom Sectors Most Vulnerable To Climate Risks: WEF

Mahfuz Alam, a close aide of the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh controversy. He threatened to capture India in a deleted social media post on Vijay Diwas, the day that marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which culminated in the liberation of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh: Social Media Post By Yunus' Aide Kicks Up Row

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