With NATO and Russia exchanging increasingly heated nuclear rhetoric, the world is edging closer to an unprecedented military confrontation. Moscow has cited NATO's European missile deployments as justification for its own aggressive missile positioning, marking a dangerous new phase in nuclear deterrence. Watch in for more details!

Russia To Lift Ban On Nuclear Missile Deployment: Lavrov

Following the tragic plane crash in South Korea, over 60,000 people have canceled their flight reservations. The disaster has raised concerns over air safety and caused a significant decline in traveler confidence, impacting the airline industry.

South Korea Tragedy: Over 60,000 People Cancel Flight Reservations After Plane Crash

China has launched a series of operations around the island of Hainan in the South China Sea. This move comes after days of U.S. and Philippine planes and vessels operating in the waters, airspace, and surrounding areas of the island.

South China Sea Tensions: China Conducts Series Of Operations Near Huangyan Dao

India's national capital is gearing up for elections early next year, and the politics is heating up. Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Chief Minister of Delhi, has stated that his party will provide Hindu temples, priests, and Gurudwara Granthis with a monthly allowance of 18,000 Indian Rupees, which is about $210 USD. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Assembly Polls: Former Delhi CM Announces 'Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana'

Georgia's new president Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in amid mass protest. Watch to know more.

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In an interview with a Russian news agency, Foreign Minister of Russia, Lavrov, has said that Moscow is unhappy with the proposals reportedly made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Citing various leaks and Trump’s interview with Time magazine on December 12th, Lavrov has said Russia is not satisfied, as Trump has been talking about freezing hostilities along the line of engagement and transferring further responsibility for confronting Russia to the European nations. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Says Ready For Talks, But It Should Address 'Root Causes'

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Foreign Minister Opens Up About Ukraine Peace Talks

Big waves of up to 13 feet are pummeling the coasts of Ecuador and Peru, leaving scores of ports closed and at least two people dead...Watch in for more details!

Massive Waves Batter Peru's Town Near Lima

As the United States prepared for one of its busiest travel weekends, bad weather took a severe toll on holiday plans. On Saturday, a deadly tornado struck Southeastern states, including Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, killing two people and injuring six others. Watch in for more details!

Deadly Tornadoes Kills Two In Texas & Mississippi

Starting with weather updates from India, Delhi witnessed a blanket of dense fog further drop with the minimum temperature dipping to 10 degree celsius, While the overall air quality in the national capital improved to 'moderate' category as the AQI stood at 183...Watch in for more details!

Delhi's Air Quality Improves To 'Moderate'

New details have emerged about the covert operation that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in July of this year. A Channel 12 report reveals that Israel waited until after the inauguration of the new Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, to carry out the assassination in Tehran.

Haniyeh Assassination: Plan To Assassinate Haniyeh Was In Works For Months: Report

The Air Intelligence Unit officers at India’s airport rescued 2,447 live turtles being smuggled by a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The turtles were concealed in eight boxes within the passenger’s checked-in luggage. Watch in for more details!

Turtle Smuggling Racket Foiled At India's Trichy Airport

China has taken a major leap in deep-sea science and technology with the commissioning of Tansuo 3, its first homegrown multifunctional scientific exploration and cultural relics archaeological ship, commissioned in Hainan Province. Watch in for more details!

China Unveils Tansuo-3; New Deep-Sea Research Vessel for Global Exploration

Authorities have recovered both black boxes, the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, for Jeju Air Flight 2216. The flight had crashed in South Korea a day ago. The crash, the deadliest in the history of South Korea, killed 179 people. Watch to know more.

South Korea Plane Tragedy: 179 Killed, Two Survive South Korean Plane Crash

Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Criticises Ukraine NATO Delay Plan

In Bihar, the police baton charged and used water cannons to disperse protesting Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants. The aspirants are demanding a retest of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). Thousands of students gathered at Patna's Gandhi Maidan before marching towards JP Golambar, intending to proceed further.

India: BPSC Aspirants Seek Retest After Paper Leak

This year, India has made significant progress with rocket engine technology. India's space agency ISRO has certified all rocket engines required for the country's ambitious human space flight program, Gaganyaan. ISRO has also performed a few successful test firings of its most powerful rocket engine yet, a semi-cryogenic engine. For more details, WION's Sidharth MP spoke to Dr. V Narayanan from ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. Watch in for more details!

India's Most Powerful Rocket Engine In Development

The Magnificent Seven stocks of Wall Street—Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, Tesla, and Alphabet—have driven much of the S&P 500's growth in recent years. However, 2024 has shown some cracks in their dominance, especially compared to 2023’s performance. Stocks like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple have lagged behind the broader market in 2024, while Nvidia has stood out due to its central role in the AI boom. Watch in for more details!

Is The Mag7 Still A Strong Bet For 2025?

India’s public sector banks are experiencing their lowest workforce numbers in 13 years, according to new data from the Reserve Bank of India. Back in 2011, these banks employed over 755,000 people, and by the end of 2024, the number had only slightly increased. This sluggish growth is linked to the ongoing mergers among banks, which have slowed down the opening of new branches.

India’s Public Sector Bank Workforce Hits 13-Year Low

Donald Trump is set to return to the Oval Office in 2025, bringing with him a renewed focus on H-1B visas. Trump's stance on H-1B visas, which have long been a contentious issue, continues to stir debate. Critics argue that these visas displace American workers, especially in the tech sector, while others contend that they are necessary to address the country's growing tech talent shortage. With H-1B applications facing significant cost hikes and regulatory changes, the program's future remains uncertain. Watch in for more details!

Indian Immigrants Key To U.S. Tech Innovation

China's economy has shown resilience despite challenges from the trade war, the pandemic, and a collapse in the property market. According to the latest five-year census by the National Bureau of Statistics, the country's GDP was revised upward by 2.7%, reaching approximately $17.7 trillion. The manufacturing sector, despite facing external pressures, continues to be a major employer, with over 104.8 million workers in 2023.

China's Hi-tech Sector Grows, Driving China’s Economic Shift

Private detectives in Germany are cashing in on a new trend—tracking employees suspected of faking sick leave. Marcus Lentz, head of the Lentz Group, says his agency now handles up to 1,200 such cases annually, double the number from just a few years ago. From catching workers helping with family businesses to renovating homes while on extended sick leave, these investigators are uncovering hidden stories behind rising absenteeism.

Private Detectives In High Demand Amid Rising Sick Leaves In Germany

As the holiday season wraps up, it seems consumers are cutting back on the sip and splurging more on sweets. While bars and restaurants are still buzzing with holiday traffic, the indulgence game has shifted in a big way—desserts are being scooped up at home, and drinks are being poured down in volume. According to a report by Technomic, dessert prices have risen by 3.2% this year, but instead of flocking to restaurants, Americans are opting for easier, sweeter alternatives. A growing 39% of dessert lovers are picking up pre-packaged treats, while 38% are embracing the do-it-yourself route.

What Are Holiday Diners Calling For?

War has been a constant drain on global economies, with devastating effects that linger long after the fighting ends. From the cost of rebuilding post-war Europe after World War II to the lasting economic scars left by conflicts in West Asia, the financial toll of war is staggering. Watch in for more details!

Global Economy Feels The Burden Of War’s Ripple Effects

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