Intense rains have hit Bolivia, causing destruction in Quime, eastern Bolivia, where houses and families have been affected. Watch in for more details!

Severe flooding in western Bolivia leaves homes destroyed

The devastating winds that have been transforming wildfires into blowtorches have persisted for another week. The fires are threatening lives and wreaking havoc on homes, businesses, and cultural landmarks in Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California.

Economic losses mounting from Los Angeles fires

Firefighters in California are preparing for the return of dangerous winds, including hurricane-force winds that could spark further flare-ups and reignite the wildfires.

California wildfires: California braces for return of dangerous winds

Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, has summoned prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to designate him as the country's Prime Minister. Watch this report for more details!

Lebanon: Jurist Nawaf Salam named Lebanon Prime Minister

As the Maha Kumbh Mela began on Monday (Jan 13), millions of devotees gathered to take part in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ (sacred dip) on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday (Jan 14). Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Ash-smeared Naga sadhus take holy dip in Sangam

The UK and Iraq are all set to sign a strategic partnership. Iraqi Prime Minister Shia' al-Sudani made the announcement as he flew to London for an official visit, against the backdrop of historic shifts in West Asia.

Iraqi PM visits London amid upheaval in West Asia

The Los Angeles fires threaten to destabilize California's $10 trillion residential property market. The wildfire also pushes California's insurance market to its limit. JPMorgan Chase estimates the insured damages covered could top $20 billion in what's almost certain to become the costliest wildfire in U.S. History.

California wildfires: Fragile California insurance market closer to the brink?

India is celebrating Lohri with festive fervor. It is a joyous festival primarily celebrated in Punjab and other northern parts of India. This harvest festival marks the conclusion of the winter solstice, ushering in longer days and shorter nights.

Harvest Festival Marks Conclusion Of Winter Solstice

The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the world's largest human gathering, commenced early Monday on Paush Purnima. For a holy dip, an immense wave of devotees flocked to the Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Approximately 1.5 crore pilgrims from India and abroad are expected to participate under stringent security arrangements, marking the auspicious occasion with reverence and unity. Watch to know more!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: 45-day spiritual gathering begins; 400 million expected at Maha Kumbh Mela

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20.

Trump to be sworn in as 47th US President; S. Jaishankar to represent India at Trump's inauguration

Thousands of Serbians protested in the capital Belgrade on Sunday against corruption and demanding justice for those killed in a train station roof collapse. Watch this report for more details!

Serbia: Protest against govt failure to take action on train station collapse

All is not well in the Trump camp. The US president-elect's former chief strategist, Steven K. Bannon, has intensified his public attack against Elon Musk over his influence on the incoming administration.

Trump’s former advisor Steve Bannon questions Musk's influence in incoming Trump administration

Mass protests have erupted in Romania as tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Bucharest on Sunday, demanding justice over a presidential election. Outgoing President Klaus Iohannis is facing calls to resign, with protesters demanding the immediate rescheduling of the ballot.

Romanian court cancels polls due to Russian interference

One of the many rituals and festivals of Nepal is the Swani Barta and Madav Narayan Festival, celebrated by married women for the well-being of their husbands. The celebration involves fasting, prayers, and other rituals that continue for an entire month. Take a look.

Swasthani Brata Katha: Prayers, fasting, and ritual over an entire month

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 16 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes. Watch this report for more details!

California wildfires: Officials race to contain wildfires before severe weather returns

US President Joe Biden has stressed the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of the hostages. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Norway hosts global meet on Israel-Palestine two-state solution

At least 16 civilians were killed in a military air raid in the Northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara. According to residents, the pilot mistook local self-defense forces for criminal gangs. Nigeria's Air Force says it is investigating reports of civilian casualties. The incident is the second deadly accidental airstrike targeting civilians since the December 25th bombing of two villages in a raid targeting jihadists in neighboring Sokoto state. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria: At least 16 killed in airstrike

The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the world's largest human gathering, commenced early Monday on Paush Purnima. For a holy dip, an immense wave of devotees flocked to the Sangam.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Holy dip marks the start of Maha Kumbh | WION Exclusive

Indian equity markets saw significant weakness last week, with the nifty 50 and sensex plunging around 2.5%. The broader indices were hit harder, with midcap and smallcap indices dropping over 5%. This slump came as global and domestic factors weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Indian Markets Tumble In 2025; Inflation Data Holds Key For RBI's Next Move

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the situation on India's northern border is sensitive but stable. In a press conference on Monday, General Dwivedi said that there is no animosity with Bangladesh at a military level, stressing that Bangladesh is strategically important to India.

Indian Army chief describes situation in eastern Ladakh as 'stable but sensitive'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (Jan 13) to inaugurate the Z-Morh or Sonamarg tunnel. The all-weather tunnel will enhance the connectivity to the Sonamarg region and help in boosting tourism in the region. Watch in for more details!

India: PM Modi inaugurates ‘Engineering Marvel’ Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg

Croatia's populist incumbent president, Zoran Milanovic, was re-elected by a wide margin on Jan. 12, election results show. Milanovic defeated Dragan Primorac, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s HDZ party candidate, by a margin of 74.7% to 25.3%, with 99% of polls reporting. Watch this report for more details!

Croatia: Milanović defeats Primorac in presidential run-off

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar presents final draft of Gaza ceasefire deal to Israel, Hamas

Founded by Elon Musk, the world's richest person, SpaceX has now launched more than 6,700 Starlink satellites. This number is expected to increase exponentially into tens of thousands in the coming years. Tracking such a vast constellation with a small number of satellites was once deemed impossible, but a team of award-winning Chinese scientists recently simulated a space operation targeting the massive constellation. Their findings illustrated that Starlink is not as invulnerable as previously thought. Watch in for more details!

China Simulates 'Hunting' Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites

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