Global Technology Summit: S. Jaishankar's inaugural address in New Delhi

Israel-Hamas war: Gal Gadot lashes out, slams silence over report of sexual violence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial on corruption charges, which was suspended along with all other non-urgent cases after October 7, resumes today in the Jerusalem District Court. An emergency order that Justice Minister Yariv Levin put in place for the courts when the war with Hamas began expired last week, and most courts have been ordered to resume normal operations.

Israel-Hamas war: Gal Gadot lashes out, slams silence over report of sexual violence

Asia-Pacific markets started Friday lower, breaking ranks with wall street which mostly advanced on Thursday, amid mixed economic data from across the region. South Korea’s Kospi led the declines while Japanese stocks opened slightly lower. Mainland Chinese stocks and Hong Kong's Hang Seng slid at the open as investors assessed China’s caixin manufacturing purchasing managers’ index for november which showed that the sector expanded.

Asian markets open lower

Taking care of pets during winters is crucial to ensure their well-being in cold weather. By following these tips, you can provide a safe and comfortable winter environment for your pets. Take the necessary precautions to keep them happy and healthy during the colder months.

Winter pet care: Here's how you can keep your furry-friend healthy during colder months

The Supreme Court of Russia decided on Thursday to label LGBT campaigners as extremists, a decision that gay and transgender rights advocates fear may result in arrests and legal action. In court, a Reuters reporter heard it declare that it had granted the justice ministry's plea to label "the international LGBT social movement" as extreme and to outlaw its operations.

Russia's Supreme Court bans LGBTQ movement, asks govt to designate gays as extremists

Facebook's parent corporation Meta announced on Thursday that it has closed down a network of 4,789 phony Chinese Facebook accounts, which were ostensibly created to divide voters ahead of the 2024 election. This represents the most recent instance of attempted foreign meddling in American politics via social media.

Meta shuts down China-based network of 4800 fake accounts

India has pledged $141.63 billion to extend its free food grains program for the next five years. This initiative, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of upcoming elections, aims to secure food and nutrition for 813.5 million people.

India commits $141.63 bn to extend free food programme

Three-time Major winner Jordan Spieth speaks to WION. Watch this candid conversation.

Hero World Challenge 2023: Golfer Jordan Spieth speaks to WION

China’s lottery sales in October reached $6.65 billion. Compared to last year, lottery sales rose by over 59% in October. There has been a 38% spike in new lottery firms in 2023.

Lottery sales in China reach $6.65 billion in October

There has been a lot of media coverage about the murder of a Chinese businessman who was being questioned by the discipline inspection commission. The public wants to know why the private businessman killed himself. Did he feel too much pressure from the authorities and the questioning? Did he feel pressured to confess? Investigating the situation and the impact the occurrence will have on the community of private entrepreneurs is Lianhe Zaobao China Desk.

Death of a Chinese entrepreneur sparks controversy

According to research conducted by the Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), located in Utrecht, about 25 miles south of Amsterdam, 80 out of every 100,000 children in the age range of 5 to 14 had pneumonia last week.

China Pneumonia Outbreak: China sees surge in sickness among kids

Hamas has released 69 hostages so far. After the release of hostages and prisoners, they share their experiences when in captivity. Amid the truce deal, Gaza is suffering with a food crisis.

Israel-Hamas War: 10-month old Israeli hostage killed: Hamas

The death toll continues to rise in Gaza as the world bears witness to the massacre that takes place with about 15,000 dead in Gaza. Temporary ceasefire is finally in place. Israel has been claiming to attack Gaza to eradicate Mass but contradictory to these claims attacks have also continued in the West Bank where 229 have been killed since the 7th of October.

Israel-Hamas war: Gazans hope brief truce could turn into permanent ceasefire

The Hamas-run Health Ministry on Tuesday warned of the possible outbreak of a major epidemic wave in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and siege on the Palestinian enclave.

W.H.O warns Gaza over rising diseases; 3 killed in Jerusalem attack

To achieve the ambitious goal of zero male suicides, it's crucial to challenge societal norms perpetuating toxic masculinity and stifling emotional expression. Men face immense pressure to conform to traditional expectations, leaving little room for vulnerability. No Shave November encourages redefining masculinity with emotional intelligence, empathy, and the courage to seek help.

Indian men are opting to grow their facial hair

Finland closes all border points with Russia for two weeks to stop asylum seekers

Researchers have been astounded by the discovery of a unique solar system with six planets, even in a time when finding planets orbiting far-off stars has become routine. Though smaller than Neptune, all six of the planets are larger than Earth. Given their near proximity to the star they orbit, it is likely that they are small gaseous worlds with extended atmospheres of helium and hydrogen, making them unsuitable for life as we know it and excessively hot.

Discovery of six-planet solar system amazes astronomers | WION

The former United States Secretary of State and noted diplomat Henry Kissinger has passed away at his home in Connecticut.

American diplomat Henry Kissinger's role in Vietnam-Bangladesh war

Israel- Hamas war: Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce

Khalistani terrorist murder plot: New Delhi to probe Washington's concern

JP-Morgan predicts a boost to the dollar from a polarising presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, which is likely lead to a trade war. They say that renewed tariff risk will have a positive impact on dollar. A 10% tariff on all goods might increase the value of the dollar by 4–6%.

Analysts: US trade tariffs to benefit the dollar

Micron, the largest US chip maker, saw its shares tumble the most in two months. The decline comes after the company's warning that operating costs are surging more than predicted. The stock price dropped 4.6%, its worst since september 28. As of monday's closing, it had risen 55% for the year, boosted by hopes that the chip sector recovered from a slump. Micron announced $990 million in adjusted operating expenditures for the quarter. That was higher than the market prediction of $900 million.

Micron's optimistic market view

US Consumer confidence rose for the first time in four months in November, as optimism about the job situation rose. Following a downwardly revised 99.1 in October, the conference board's index rose to 102 this month. Consumers' short-term income and hiring prospects rose, raising the prospect for better sentiment. As inflation falls, consumers are receiving a break from years of price rises.

Decoding state of US Economy

Israel-Hamas War: 12 more hostages freed on day 5 of extended truce

The aviation industry is attempting to demonstrate the possibilities of low-carbon alternatives to ensure its future, and on Tuesday morning, a Virgin Atlantic passenger jet fuelled entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took flight from London to New York.

Virgin Atlantic jet making 1st transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel

15-Time Major Winner Tiger Woods is set to return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge in Nassau. The 47-year-old has played just five tournaments since a life-threatening car accident outside Los Angeles in 2021. Woods latest comeback attempt ended after just two starts in the first half of 2023 and he had to pull out of the Masters after a recurrence of the plantar fasciitis injury that forced him to pull out last year's Hero World Challenge. WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo discusses Woods' return with Guardian Golf Correspondent Ewan Murray.

Tiger Woods' comeback begins, set to return at Hero World Challenge

World leaders have applauded the breakthrough as they anticipate the further release of all hostages. US President Joe Biden who led us efforts to secure the pause in fighting says that this deal is just a start and there are real possibilities of an extended truce in the ongoing war.

Israel-Hamas War: 12 more hostages, 30 Palestinians freed from prison

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to create “the first tobacco-free generation” by 2032. For this, France will ban smoking on all beaches, public parks, forests and near schools.

How is France planning to create the “first tobacco-free generation” by 2032?

Israel-Hamas War: 12 more hostages released; Thai Foreign Minister welcomes hostages

Engineering programs used to be very popular in India, but they don't seem to be as popular now. According to official data, the number of students enrolled in engineering and technology courses in the nation has steadily decreased in recent years, from 45.4 lakh in 2014–15 to 39.2 lakh in 2020–21.

Why Engineering course is losing its charm among students | Explained

Finland will close its entire border with Russia to travellers for the next two weeks in a bid to halt the unusually large flow of asylum seekers to the Nordic nation, which the government and its allies say is an orchestrated move by Moscow.

Finland to close border with Russia for two weeks to stop asylum seekers

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