Yemen's Houthi rebels claim that nine civilians were killed in an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike. The incident adds to the growing casualties amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.



Israel War: 9 Civilians Dead In IDF Strike Says Yemen's Houthi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister to discuss key regional security and governance issues. The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation between the central and regional governments.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Meets Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister to discuss key regional security and governance issues. The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation between the central and regional governments.



Fresh protests erupt in Damascus as Israel increases military activity in the Golan Heights buffer zone. Tensions escalate as Syrians express outrage over Israel's actions in the region.

Fresh Protests Erupt In Damascus As Israel Intensifies Activity In Buffer Zone

Fresh protests erupt in Damascus as Israel increases military activity in the Golan Heights buffer zone. Tensions escalate as Syrians express outrage over Israel's actions in the region.



Christmas is right around the corner and Lebanon is leaving no stone unturned to celebrate the holiday season with decorations, desserts and lights.

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Israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu took the stand for a fourth day of testimony in his corruption trial. The israeli prime minister is on trial in three corruption cases. He faces charges of fraud and breach of trust. Watch to know more.

Netanyahu Charged With Three Cases | The West Asia Post | WION

Pro-EU protests continue outside the Georgian Parliament as tensions rise over the country's political direction. Demonstrators demand stronger ties with the European Union amid growing unrest.

Georgia Political Unrest: Pro-EU Protests Continue Outside Georgian Parliament

Pro-EU protests continue outside the Georgian Parliament as tensions rise over the country's political direction. Demonstrators demand stronger ties with the European Union amid growing unrest.



In this edition of Makers of New India, we feature HighGlance Laboratories, one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies. Higlance is driving innovation in healthcare and transforming lives with cutting-edge solutions, The company is committed to building a healthier tomorrow. In this episode, we'll take you through a journey of manufacturing world-class medicines. Join us as we encapsulate the success journey of Higlance Labs with visionary leader Ajay Singh.

Makers of New India: HighGlance Laboratories – Driving Innovation in Healthcare

In this edition of Makers of New India, we feature HighGlance Laboratories, one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies.



Higlance is driving innovation in healthcare and transforming lives with cutting-edge solutions,



The company is committed to building a healthier tomorrow.



In this episode, we'll take you through a journey of manufacturing world-class medicines.



Join us as we encapsulate the success journey of Higlance Labs with visionary leader Ajay Singh.

Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. "Our responsibility and obligation and commitment is to the next of kin," Transport Minister Anthony Loke told a press conference. "We hope this time will be positive, that the wreckage will be found and give closure to the families." Jiang Hui, whose mother was a MH370 passenger, welcomed the decision to resume the search, but said the process to get there had taken too long and would be better if more players could take part. "We hope the Malaysian government can adopt a more open approach, such as offering a public reward system where anyone can participate in the search," he said. MH370's last transmission was about 40 minutes after it took off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing. The pilots signed off as the plane entered Vietnamese air space over the Gulf of Thailand and soon after its transponder was turned off. Military radar showed the plane left its flight path to fly back over northern Malaysia then out into the Andaman Sea before turning south, then all contact was lost. Debris, some confirmed and some believed to be from the aircraft, has since washed up along the coast of Africa and on islands in the Indian Ocean. Loke said the proposal to resume the search in the southern Indian Ocean came from exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which had conducted the last search for the plane that ended in 2018. A contract would be signed to cover an 18-month period and the firm would receive $70 million if wreckage found was substantive, he said, adding the search would be on the seabed of a new area covering 15,000 sq km (5,790 sq miles). Also read: Russia launches barrage of missiles on Kyiv, damaging six diplomatic missions No precise location of the new search area was given. More than 150 Chinese passengers were on the flight. Others included 50 Malaysians as well as citizens of France, Australia, Indonesia, India, the United States, Ukraine and Canada, among others. Relatives have demanded compensation from Malaysia Airlines, Boeing, aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and the Allianz insurance group, among others. Credible Data Loke said Malaysia had assessed new data on the possible location from multiple experts and Ocean Infinity was confident about the chances of locating the wreckage. "The data has all been presented. Our team has gone through and they felt that it is credible," he said. Malaysia engaged Ocean Infinity in 2018 to search in the southern Indian Ocean, but it failed on two attempts. That followed an underwater search by Malaysia, Australia and China in a 120,000 sq km (46,332 sq mile) area of the southern Indian Ocean, based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane. The new arrangement would be on a no-find-no-fee principle, whereby Malaysia would not be required to pay Ocean Infinity unless sufficient wreckage is found and verified. Asked about the prospects of locating all of the plane, Loke said it would be unfair to expect a concrete commitment. "At this point of time, nobody knows for sure. It has been over 10 years," he said. A 495-page report into the disappearance in 2018 said the Boeing 777's controls were likely deliberately manipulated to go off course, but investigators could not determine who was responsible and stopped short of offering a conclusion on what happened, saying that depended on finding the wreckage. Investigators have said there was nothing suspicious in the background, financial affairs, training and mental health of both the captain and co-pilot. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Malaysia approves new $70 million search for missing flight MH370, 10 years after it went missing

PM Modi's visit to Kuwait marks the first time in four decades that an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in various sectors.

India, Kuwait To Boost Ties With PM Modi's Visit, Why It Is Significant? | WION Dispatch

In India's capital, Delhi, celebrated designer Suneet Varma turned heads at his latest showcase, Quetzalli. His latest collection is inspired by Mexican culture. Varma's runway featured models in headgear, metallic attire, and bold jewellery.

Quetzalli: Indian Designer Suneet Varma's Latest Collection Celebrates Mexican Culture

According to preliminary info, the truck that hit the other vehicles was loaded with a chemical. Videos showed thick plumes of smoke arising from vehicles.

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#Gravitas | According to reports, Russia has developed a cancer vaccine which Russia plans to roll out as soon as early 2025. Moreover, Russia plans to distribute it free of cost to its citizens. However, scientists have expressed their scepticism around this new vaccine. Watch this video to find out more. 

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It was a sweet moment for the Oppenheimer couple, director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas who were honoured with knighthood and damehood at the Buckingham Palace. King Charles of Britain bestowed the honour on the couple who have worked together on multiple films and all of them have been super successful in terms of critical acclaim and box office numbers. Watch in for more details!



Christopher Nolan & Emma Thomas Receive Knighthood & Damehood

Squirrels, long thought to be harmless herbivores, have been found to be actively hunting and consuming other rodents. Our next report explains this dietary change, which has left researchers amazed. Take a look.

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India's Home Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, and this was his first such review meeting on the Union Territory since the assembly elections that brought a National Conference-led government to power. The Union Home Minister had a detailed discussion of the security roadmap for the year 2025. Watch in for more details!

J&K Security Review Meeting: Amit Shah Vows Complete Dominance Over Terrorism

#Gravitas | The UK is becoming the Western capital for Sharia courts. The courts, which have grown to 85 in number since 1982, reportedly now hold significant sway over the lives of thousands of people across the country. Watch in for more details!

UK Becoming The Western Capital For Sharia Courts

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United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do.
In other news, with the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital.
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Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was the victim of the mass drugging-and-rape case that was orchestrated by her former husband Dominique Pelicot, gave her first reaction on Thursday (Dec 19) after 51 men, including Dominique, were found guilty in the trial.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises. In a press conference, Putin also said Israel is the main beneficiary of the Assad regime's downfall in Syria. He condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria. 
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A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse.
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Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call. The ace spinner, however, quickly responded to his father’s comments, saying he is not media-trained and should be forgiven and left alone.
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New Delhi, India United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do. In other news, with the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital. Click on the headlines to read more US President-elect Donald Trump says Congress should get rid of debt ceiling United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday (Dec 19) that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said that getting rid of the debt ceiling would be the smartest thing that Congress would do. Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress With the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament coming to an end soon, lawmakers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc held protests, leading to a scuffle in which two BJP MPs were injured and had to be rushed to the hospital. A very difficult ordeal: Gisele Pelicot's first words after verdict in France mass rape trial Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was the victim of the mass drugging-and-rape case that was orchestrated by her former husband Dominique Pelicot, gave her first reaction on Thursday (Dec 19) after 51 men, including Dominique, were found guilty in the trial. UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder suspect agrees to return to New York for trial Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has agreed to return to New York to face charges. Mangione consented to extradition during a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday (December 19), where he was arrested last week after running from authorities for five days. Doubt Israel will withdraw troops from Syria buffer zone, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises. In a press conference, Putin also said Israel is the main beneficiary of the Assad regime's downfall in Syria. He condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria. Indian oppn's impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar dismissed Rajya Sabha's Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday (Dec 19) dismissed the impeachment notice given by Indian opposition lawmakers seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, the news agency PTI reported citing sources. Vijay Mallya says he paid double of his debt amount, claims 'entitled to relief' Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya claimed on Wednesday (Dec 18) that more than double the amount that Kingfisher was owing in the case involving its airlines has been recovered by the banks. France mass rape trial: Who are the 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot? A French court has convicted all 51 defendants in a shocking mass rape trial that has drawn worldwide attention. The three-month trial exposed a case centred on Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his then-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, for nearly a decade, enabling dozens of men to assault her while she was unconscious. He also recorded the abuse. BGT - Ashwin shrugs off father's ‘humiliation’ remark over shock retirement Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement following the Gabba Test conclusion against Australia, with his father claiming ‘humiliation’ among the potential reasons behind his shock call. The ace spinner, however, quickly responded to his father’s comments, saying he is not media-trained and should be forgiven and left alone. Yearender 2024 Movie Binge Guide: Top 6 Picks from OTT As the year draws to a close, this is the perfect time to revisit some of the best content that OTT streamers had to offer us. 2024 had some amazing shows, and films that had a message, entertained us, and gave us something to ponder. Here’s our pick of some heartfelt films that were released on OTT.

Top 10 world news: Trump says Congress should get rid of debt ceiling; Indian Parliament scuffle, and more

Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. On the other hand, the NATO Chief is asserting that they want to make sure Ukraine has what it needs to prevent Putin. Watch in for more details!



Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky: We Need Trump On Our Side

The United States has said that China's military power is growing at a pretty unprecedented rate. The Pentagon's annual report has said that Beijing is making its most ambitious move yet: a massive expansion of its nuclear arsenal. This story details just how the American assessment says that China is in fact rapidly working on its goal of expanding its long-range missiles, which can hit deep within the United States of America. Take a look. Watch in for more details!

US: China Has More Than 600 Operational Nuclear Warheads

#Gravitas | Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an explosive challenge to the West. It is an open dare. Can they stop Russia's Mach-10 Oreshnik missiles?  



Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Dares West With Invincible Mach-10 Oreshnik Missile

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