The 97th Academy Awards nominees are receiving an extravagant $2 million gift bag filled with luxury travel experiences, beauty treatments, and high-end gadgets. From lavish getaways to exclusive skincare, here's a peek inside the Oscars 2025 goodie bag!

Oscars 2025 swag bag: Inside the $2 million luxury haul

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander has captured breathtaking images of the Moon, showcasing massive craters and detailed lunar terrain. Launched on January 15, the lander is heading toward Mare Crisium, offering a rare glimpse of Earth's closest celestial neighbor. Watch these incredible images from space.

Blue Ghost lander sends stunning close-ups of the Moon

Pakistan and the UAE have signed five agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. These accords cover sectors such as trade, investment, and energy.

Pakistan-UAE signs five accords of cooperation

The Pune Police on Friday arrested the accused who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a stationary bus at Swargate bus station. Watch to know more!

Swargate bus rape case accused nabbed from Pune's Shirur Tehsil

Israel’s military has acknowledged its failure in preventing Hamas' deadly October 7 attack. An internal probe reveals that the IDF underestimated Hamas’ capabilities, leading to security lapses. Meanwhile, Israel’s Attorney General is set to investigate Netanyahu's aide over Qatar links.

IDF chief takes responsibility for failure to stop attack

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Delhi to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with India. As Europe looks to reduce its reliance on the U.S., trade between India and the EU has surged to $130 billion. With Brussels pushing for stronger cooperation, can India become Europe’s key strategic ally?

EU strengthens ties with India amid shift from US

Two powerful explosions in the Bukavu city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured 60 others. The blasts occurred moments after a meeting of the M23 armed group, attended by one of its leaders, Corneille Nangaa. Witnesses say that the first explosion caused panic, sending people fleeing before a second blast shook the area. President Felix Tshisekedi has condemned the attack as a heinous terrorist act. Watch in for more details!

Twin explosions rock Bukavu; 11 killed, 60 injured

The Indian stock market is making history — unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. The Nifty-50 index has fallen for 5 consecutive months, its longest losing run in 29 years. While benchmark indices ended little changed despite turbulent activity on Thursday, the market breadth or the advance-to-decline ratio hit a five-year low.

Indian stocks face 'most dangerous' year: top fund manage

Japan’s birth rate has hit a record low, marking a 5% decline from the previous year. This extends a 9-year streak of falling births, according to Japan’s health ministry. Meanwhile, deaths reached a record-high 1. 62 million, causing the country’s largest-ever annual population decline.

Japan’s births drop 5% in 2024 to record 720,988

Africa's healthcare system is on the brink as wars, malnutrition, and funding cuts worsen the crisis. Non-communicable diseases are rising, and aid reductions by developed nations are leaving health workers jobless. Governments face mounting pressure to address the healthcare emergency.

Africa’s healthcare system struggles amid wars and funding cuts

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign ends without a single win, triggering strong political reactions. PM Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice and is set to address the debacle in Parliament. Meanwhile, Pakistan-Bangladesh's final game was washed out in Rawalpindi, marking a disappointing end for both teams.

Pakistan's winless champions trophy exit sparks political uproar

Israel admits military failure in stopping October 7 attack

Tensions between Israel and Egypt are growing as reports suggest Egypt is repositioning troops in the Sinai Peninsula. IDF Chief Herzi Halevi has expressed concerns over Egypt's large military and advanced combat systems.

Tensions rise between Israel and Egypt as troop movements spark concerns

DR Congo: Two explosions kill 11 in Bukavu after M23 meeting

All is not well between Egypt and Israel. Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has voiced concerns over the strength of the Egyptian military. Halevi has cited Egypt's advanced weaponry and sizable forces to support his concerns. In an interview with Israeli Channel 14, Halevi said, "We are very worried about this. Egypt has a large army that is equipped with advanced combat systems, aircraft, submarines, warships, and tanks, along with a vast number of infantry troops." Watch in for more details!

Egypt repositioning troops in Sinai Peninsula: Reports

Ukraine's President Zelensky heads to Washington amidst battlefield losses and diplomatic uncertainty. The mineral rights agreement promises American access to rare earth minerals, but security guarantees for Kyiv remain conspicuously absent. So, is this a lifeline, or is this some kind of last-ditch losing gamble for Zelensky?

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky stresses 'security guarantees' ahead of US visit

The nuclear clock is ticking dangerously close to midnight as Iran has crossed a critical threshold, with enough weapons-grade material to build an arsenal that could reshape West Asia's power dynamics. Iran is on high alert, fueled by fears of an attack on its nuclear sites by the state of Israel and the United States. Watch in for more details!

Iran on high alert amid fears of attack on nuclear sites

#Gravitas Similar to Canada and Mexico, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on the European Union.

Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU

Don't you just love the feeling of having a good meal? It turns out whales express that feeling by singing...Watch in for more details!

Whales sing after a good meal: Study

#GRAVITAS  |  Zombie cigarettes are a combination of 'E-cigarettes' and 'Etomidate'...Also known as 'Space oil' which is a form of sedative usually used for medical purposes. And despite stringent government efforts to tackle drug trafficking, the sale of 'zombie cigarettes' has picked up in Thailand. Watch this video to find out more.

Drug-laced vapes are increasingly becoming a global menace

After dismissing security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange for a mineral deal, Trump has been noncommittal about defending Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion. When pressed by a reporter about Taiwan on Wednesday, he responded, “I never comment on that... I don’t want to ever put myself in that position.” It seems that after NATO and Ukraine, U.S. under Trump is now abandoning Taiwan as well. Where does it leave the two countries?

Trump betrays Taiwan after Ukraine, won't answer question about defending Taiwan

Hindi Vindi stars veteran actor Neena Gupta, Archies fame Mihir Ahuja and prominent Australian singer songwriter Guy Sebastian, who has not only composed music for the film but also makes his acting debut. The cast of Hindi Vindi spoke exclusively to WION's Zeba Khan and discussed India's rich linguistic heritage, why it's important that music marries the script, how Neena Gupta has worked hard to get roles that are not age-specific and Guy's Indian roots.

Hindi Vindi cast interview: Neena Gupta, Mihir, and Guy Sebastian | WION exclusive interview

Donald Trump has made his stance pretty clear: Europe must defend itself. He has now launched a fresh attack on the EU, and this comes as European capitals feel ignored after Washington sidelined them and opened a direct line with their enemy number one at the moment, Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Europe fight Putin alone? US troop withdrawal leaves Europe vulnerable

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Oscars 2025 swag bag: Inside the $2 million luxury haul

Blue Ghost lander sends stunning close-ups of the Moon

Pakistan-UAE signs five accords of cooperation

Swargate bus rape case accused nabbed from Pune's Shirur Tehsil

IDF chief takes responsibility for failure to stop attack

EU strengthens ties with India amid shift from US

Twin explosions rock Bukavu; 11 killed, 60 injured

Indian stocks face 'most dangerous' year: top fund manage

Japan’s births drop 5% in 2024 to record 720,988

Africa’s healthcare system struggles amid wars and funding cuts

Pakistan's winless champions trophy exit sparks political uproar

Israel admits military failure in stopping October 7 attack

Tensions rise between Israel and Egypt as troop movements spark concerns

DR Congo: Two explosions kill 11 in Bukavu after M23 meeting

Egypt repositioning troops in Sinai Peninsula: Reports

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky stresses 'security guarantees' ahead of US visit

Iran on high alert amid fears of attack on nuclear sites

Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU

Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU

Whales sing after a good meal: Study

Drug-laced vapes are increasingly becoming a global menace

Trump betrays Taiwan after Ukraine, won't answer question about defending Taiwan

Hindi Vindi cast interview: Neena Gupta, Mihir, and Guy Sebastian | WION exclusive interview

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Europe fight Putin alone? US troop withdrawal leaves Europe vulnerable