European countries have put asylum applications from Syrians on hold until further notice, following the overthrow of President Bashar Al-Assad's regime by rebels. Germany announced on Monday that it would not process Syrian requests until there is more clarity on the political developments in the West Asian country. Similar announcements were made by other European countries, including Norway, Denmark, Greece, Austria, and the United Kingdom. Watch in for more details!

Syria War: UK Warns Assad Downfall Could Trigger European Migration Crisis

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has achieved a historic comeback by securing victory in the presidential election. Voters appeared to express dissatisfaction with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its handling of the country’s economic challenges. The NPP candidate, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday following the weekend's election. The results underscore widespread frustration with soaring living costs and economic instability. Watch to know more!

Ghana: Former President John Dramani Mahama Wins Presidential Election

According to Delhi Police, schools received threatening emails around 11:30 PM on Sunday. In response to the alerts, school administrations decided to send students back home as a precautionary measure.

India: Bomb Hoax In 40 Delhi Schools, Demand For $30,000 Ransom | World News | WION

South Korea finds itself in the eye of both political and economic storms tonight. Finance minister Choi Sang-Mok has raised concerns about mounting uncertainty in the domestic economy compounded by recent political upheavals. Recently president Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly survived an impeachment vote over a short-lived martial law attempt but questions about his leadership remain. Watch in for more details!

South Korea Faces Political Turmoil & Economic Challenges

Investors are putting their money on ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, to break its own milestone set three years ago. This comes as ether is taking the spotlight away from a record-breaking rally in bitcoin, which has topped $100,000. Watch in for more details!

Ether ETFs See A Record Daily Inflow Of $428 Million

Asian stock markets fell as investors remain worried about the worsening political situation in South Korea and weak demand in china. The fall of the Syrian government caused oil prices to rise. South Korea's Kospi index drops by as much as 2.2%. As public outcry over last week's temporary martial law intensifies, some policymakers are calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down. This has kept Korea in the spotlight. Watch in for more details!

Stock Benchmark In Korea Falls As Much As 2.2% In Early Trade

At its latest monetary policy committee meeting on December 6, the reserve bank of India chose to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%. The key interest rate has remained unchanged for eleven straight times going back to February 2023. The no change in the RBI's key interest rate means no change to monthly home loan repayments. Watch in for more details!

Indian Banks To Keep Home Loan Rates Unchanged After RBI Decision

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has achieved a historic comeback by securing victory in the presidential election. Voters expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its handling of the country’s economic challenges. The NPP candidate, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday following the weekend's election. The results underscore widespread frustration with soaring living costs and economic instability. Watch to know more!

Ghana: Former President John Dramani Mahama Wins Presidential Election | World News | WION

Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, recently met with representatives from the Hope Forum and the Families Headquarters Assembly, who are the relatives of hostages. Although 105 hostages were released during a weeklong truce in late November 2023, negotiations have stalled for more than a year and no agreement has been reached for the return of hostages still held in Gaza. Netanyahu emphasized at the meeting that recent events in West Asia, such as the overthrow of Assad's government in Syria, might contribute to the advancement of an agreement to repatriate the hostages. Watch in for more details!

Israeli PM Netanyahu Tells Hostage Families 'Assad's Fall Can Advance Talks'

Following his election victory, President-elect Donald Trump announced the launch of a new product line that includes perfume, cologne, and Trump-branded watches. These additions join a growing list of items bearing his name, such as cologne, NFT trading cards, and autographed guitars, some of which have been sold for over $10,000. Watch to know more!

Trump Launches New Fragrance Line ‘Fight, Fight, Fight’ Ahead Of Christmas  | World DNA

Tensions have been rising between India and Bangladesh, but India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Dhaka this month. This will mark the first high-level diplomatic outreach to Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Watch in for more details!

India's Foreign Secretary To Visit Bangladesh

India's capital, Delhi, is set to experience a sharp dip in temperatures, with the mercury expected to plummet to around 3°C from December 10th. This comes just a day after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "poor" category at 276. Watch to know more!

Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR: IMD Predicts Cold Wave; Mercury Expected To Plummet Around 3°C

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticized the Indian government and media, accusing them of spreading false and misleading information designed to disrupt religious harmony in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh: BNP Members Submit Memorandum To IHC Dhaka, Urge Boycott Of Indian Goods | WION

Russian forces claim that they have captured two more settlements in Ukraine over the past 24 hours. In a briefing, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that its forces launched strikes on the energy facilities of Ukrainian military enterprises, as well as on military airfield infrastructure, alongside areas where manpower and equipment were concentrated.

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Says His Administration Will 'Probably ' Reduce Aid Ukraine

After the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the United States is committed to locating and bringing back Austin Tice, a freelance journalist who disappeared 12 years ago while covering Syria's Civil War. Biden emphasized that officials still need to determine Tice's exact whereabouts following his disappearance in August 2012, at a checkpoint in a contested area west of Damascus. Watch in for more details!

US President Renews Commitment To Bring Austin Tice Home

Demonstrations in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, have continued for the 11th day, with thousands gathering to express their anger at the government's decision to hold European Union accession talks. Protesters, waving EU flags and chanting pro-European slogans hit the streets outside the Georgian Parliament. Watch for more details!

Georgia Protests: Thousands Protest Georgia's Decision To Halt EU Accession Talks

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that his incoming administration would reduce aid to Ukraine, which the United States has been steadfastly backing since its invasion by Russia. Watch for more details!

Trump Vows End To Birthright Citizenship And Pardon US Capitol Rioters | World News | WION

World Chess Championship 2024 Game 11 Highlights, D Gukesh vs Ding Liren: Gukesh moves into the lead for the first time in the World Championship in Singapore after defeating Ding in Game 11 to move within a point-and-a-half of clinching victory. Watch to know more!

World Championship Game 11: Gukesh Takes Crucial Lead After Ding's Blunder Ends Thriller | WION

Ahmed Al-Shara the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham addressed a cheering crowd at the iconic Umayyad mosque in Damascus after the fall of Bashar Al Assad in Syria. Watch in for more details!

Syrian Civil War: Assad Flees As Rebels Declare Syria 'Liberated

Taiwan's military has set up an emergency response centre and raised its alert level. This comes in response to rising pressure and military threats from China Taiwan’s defence ministry said that China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace. It also said that China has dispatched naval fleets and coast guard boats to waters around the island. Watch in for more details!

China-Taiwan Dispute: China Confronts Taiwanese Coast Guard

Ghana: Ex-president John Mahama Set To Return After Rival Concedes Election | World News | WION

In Syria, Ahmed Al Shar, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), addressed a cheering crowd at the iconic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. This occurred after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Following Assad's downfall, Assad and his family reportedly landed in Moscow, where they were granted asylum by Russia, according to Russian state media. This development came just hours after rebels took control of Syria. Watch in for more details!

Syria Civil War: Damascus Falls To Rebels; Presidential Palace Ransacked, Banks Looted

Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has emerged as the new face of the country after toppling Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad who then fled to Russia. Watch in for more details!

Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani? The Man Who Toppled Assad's Regime | Explained

Bangladesh 'Optimistic' Of Ending Stalemate In Relations With India | WION

Syria: From Idlib To Damascus: Areas Under Rebel's Control | Who Controls What In Syria ? Explained

Assad's Ouster A Ray Of Hope For Gaza Hostages?

Pro-EU Protests: Georgian Police Use Water Cannons, Tear Gas On Demonstrators

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump to the Elysee Palace in Paris for talks on Saturday, ahead of a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral five years after it was ravaged by fire.

Trump Welcomed By World Leaders At Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony | WION | World News

India's capital, Delhi, is set to experience a sharp dip in temperatures, with the mercury expected to plummet to around 3°C from December 10th. This comes just a day after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "poor" category at 276. Season’s first cold wave is about to start from next week in India, as a western disturbance is likely to enter the western Himalayas. It will set off icy cold winds from snow-clad Himalayas to bring a significant drop in temperature next week... Watch to know more!

India: Cold Wave To Sweep Through Delhi From December 9

EUROPE'S CLIMATE MONITOR HAS SAID THAT,--- THIS YEAR IS EFFECTIVELY CERTAIN TO BE THE HOTTEST ON RECORD AND,---- THE FIRST ABOVE A CRITICAL THRESHOLD TO PROTECT THE PLANET FROM DANGEROUSLY OVERHEATING...

Climate Change Concerns Mount | WION Climate Tracker | World News

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