Yemen's Houthis target U.S. ship in the Gulf of Aden. Watch this video to know more.

Indian Navy specialists board attacked US vessel in Gulf of Aden

Tensions between Iran and Pakistan have hit a new low. How will things unfold going forward? Pakistan military carried out strikes on Iran's Baloch province. Watch to know more!

Pakistan military carries out strikes on Iran, 9 killed

Iran-Pakistan tensions: Pak caretaker PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar, FM cut short foreign trips | WION

Latest in Israel-Hamas war: Israeli forces have begun to scale back war. Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike. Israeli strikes kill 3 in Rafah. Watch the video to know more!

Israel evacuates military ops in Lebanon; IDF shifts focus from Gaza to Lebanon

The Red Sea crisis has disrupted the global shipping industry. But that's hardly the only issue that shipping giants are facing right now. The industry fears it will continue to face significant disruptions in 2024.

Panama canal: Severe drought hits canal, administrators forced to cut vessel crossings

Islamabad says several terrorists have been killed during the intelligence-based operation named Marg Bar Sarmachar. Tensions between Iran and Pakistan have hit a new low. How will things unfold going forward?

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Houthi rebels target US vessel, Indian Navy warship moves to assist attacked vessel

Morning in courtroom and evening in rallies, this is how Republican front runner Donald Trump is spending his days. This schedule might become a good election campaign for former US President Donald Trump. Watch this report to know more.

US Presidential Election: Trump escalates attack on Haley, targets Haley in campaign

The breakaway Somaliland region's deal to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea is stirring up tensions among the Horn of Africa nations. Amid concerns of a fresh conflict in the region. Somalia passed a law to declare somaliland's deal with Ethiopia invalid. It is now making it clear that it can take any steps needed to prevent the recognition of Somaliland as a separate state.

Tensions over Somaliland's deal | Ethiopia allowed to build coastal port | World of Africa

Heavy rain and floods are unleashing chaos in at least two countries of Africa. The province of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa is reeling from a catastrophic flood event that unfolded on Saturday evening. In the Democratic Republic Congo's capital Kinshasa. The rising waters of the swollen Congo river are displacing hundreds of people from their homes.

Floods in South Africa, DR Congo as river swells to record levels | World Of Africa

So far, the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants has not led to the nightmare scenario -- a wider conflict in West Asia. But after recent events tensions in west asia are near boiling point. Even as Arab nations and the west look desperately to water down heating temperatures.

Saudi Arabia wants Palestinian issue resolved, calls for immediate ceasefire

As tensions continue to flare up in the Red Sea, the US and UK have launched their very first strikes against Houthi-linked targets across Yemen. The Houthis now claim that five people have been killed and six wounded in the attack.

US targets Houthi's anti-ship missiles, rebel group conducts tours on seized vessel | WION Pulse

100 Days of Violence Has Brought Gaza to the Brink of Famine. Every day in Gaza, there is a desperate hunt for food since everyone there is hungry. It is common for people to go without food all day and all night. So that kids can eat, adults go without food.

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In a rather unusual but noteworthy event aboard a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru. A passenger found himself trapped inside the airplane's toilet due to a faulty door lock, enduring an hour-long confinement until the flight landed. The crew's considerate efforts to communicate and comfort the passenger through notes and guidance were seen in this otherwise bizarre episode.

Gravitas | Trapped in the loo: SpiceJet passenger's hour-long ordeal from Mumbai to Bengaluru

In an interview with WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick, Pakistan's Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi described the airspace violation by Iran as an unfortunate incident.&nbsp;In other news, the United States has once again designated Yemen's Houthi rebels, an Iran-backed group belonging to the Zaydi sect within the Shia branch of Islam, as a specially designated global terrorist organisation. On the climate front,&nbsp;New York City witnessed a historic moment on January 16 as it finally saw significant&nbsp;snowfall after a staggering 700 days.

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Pakistan's Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi called the airspace violation by Iran a "sad incident" during an interview with WION's Pakistan&nbsp;bureau chief Anas Mallick.

Islamabad claimed that the airspace violation had caused the deaths of two children after Iranian state media said Iranian missiles targeted two bases of the militant group Jaish al-Adl.&nbsp;

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Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and political newcomer, announced that he was pulling out and endorsing Donald Trump. When he entered the 2024 presidential race, he said he would challenge more established candidates in Republicans.&nbsp;

After he was projected to finish a distant fourth in the Iowa caucuses, Ramaswamy told supporters, "We are going to suspend this presidential campaign."

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The United States&nbsp;re-listed Yemen's Houthis, an Iran-backed group comprising individuals of the Zaydi sect within the Shia branch of Islam, as a specially designated global terrorist group.&nbsp;

The White House cited "unprecedented attacks against United States military forces and international maritime vessels operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden", one of the world's most crucial shipping routes for global trade.&nbsp;

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British head of state&nbsp;King&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;III&nbsp;will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.

"The&nbsp;King&nbsp;has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure," a statement read.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-population-declines-for-2nd-straight-year-drops-by-275-million-to-1409-billion-in-2023-680663">China's population declines for 2nd straight year, drops by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion in 2023</a>

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China's population has declined for the second consecutive year with the total population decreasing by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion in 2023, media reports said citing the country's National Bureau of Statistics. The population in 2023 shrank at an even faster rate than was the case in 2022.&nbsp;

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New York City witnessed a historic moment on January 16 as it finally saw significant&nbsp; snowfall after a staggering 700 days. The event marked the conclusion of an exceptional period characterised by the absence of substantial snow, with Central Park reporting a layer of snow that broke the previous record set in 1998.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-informs-iran-of-ambassador-recall-while-iran-affirms-limitless-measures-for-security-defence-680896">Pak recalls envoy to Iran as Tehran vows ‘limitless defence’ after air strikes</a>

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In a statement during the cabinet session on Wednesday (Jan 17), Iranian Defence Minister&nbsp;Mohammad Reza Gharaei&nbsp;Ashtiani addressed recent missile attacks carried out by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against terrorists in the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-160-elephants-die-in-zimbabwe-as-climate-change-exacerbates-threats-680934">Over 160 elephants die in Zimbabwe as climate change exacerbates threats</a>

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Drought conditions in Zimbabwe have led to the deaths of at least 160 elephants between August and December last year in&nbsp;Hwange national park, home to various endangered species,&nbsp;reported the Guardian.

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Two Canadian mayors have urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government to tackle increasing extortion threats toward businesses in their cities by helping create a multi-jurisdictional strategy.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-protest-demonstrators-clash-with-riot-police-over-jailing-of-rights-activist-680922">Russia protest: Demonstrators clash with riot police over jailing of rights activist</a>

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Thousands gathered in a rare large protest in the Russian region of Bashkortostan and clashed with riot police who fired tear gas and hit protesters with batons, on Wednesday (Jan 17), after a prominent local rights activist was sentenced to four years in a penal colony.

In an interview with WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick, Pakistan's Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi described the airspace violation by Iran as an unfortunate incident.

In an interview with WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick, Pakistan's Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi described the airspace violation by Iran as an unfortunate incident. In other news, the United States has once again designated Yemen's Houthi rebels, an Iran-backed group belonging to the Zaydi sect within the Shia branch of Islam, as a specially designated global terrorist organisation. On the climate front, New York City witnessed a historic moment on January 16 as it finally saw significant snowfall after a staggering 700 days. Click on the headlines to read more. Exclusive: Pakistan calls airspace violation by Iran ‘sad incident’, says ‘have taken measures’ Pakistan's Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi called the airspace violation by Iran a "sad incident" during an interview with WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick. Islamabad claimed that the airspace violation had caused the deaths of two children after Iranian state media said Iranian missiles targeted two bases of the militant group Jaish al-Adl. Is Ramaswamy trying to be Trump’s deputy? Latest developments suggest so Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and political newcomer, announced that he was pulling out and endorsing Donald Trump. When he entered the 2024 presidential race, he said he would challenge more established candidates in Republicans. After he was projected to finish a distant fourth in the Iowa caucuses, Ramaswamy told supporters, "We are going to suspend this presidential campaign." Red Sea tensions: How Yemen's Houthis became America's 'terrorists' once again The United States re-listed Yemen's Houthis, an Iran-backed group comprising individuals of the Zaydi sect within the Shia branch of Islam, as a specially designated global terrorist group. The White House cited "unprecedented attacks against United States military forces and international maritime vessels operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden", one of the world's most crucial shipping routes for global trade. King Charles III to receive hospital treatment for enlarged prostate: Buckingham Palace British head of state King Charles III will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday. "The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure," a statement read. China's population declines for 2nd straight year, drops by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion in 2023 China's population has declined for the second consecutive year with the total population decreasing by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion in 2023, media reports said citing the country's National Bureau of Statistics. The population in 2023 shrank at an even faster rate than was the case in 2022. New York gets first major snowfall in 2 years, while Shimla, Kashmir, Manali experience dry spell New York City witnessed a historic moment on January 16 as it finally saw significant snowfall after a staggering 700 days. The event marked the conclusion of an exceptional period characterised by the absence of substantial snow, with Central Park reporting a layer of snow that broke the previous record set in 1998. Pak recalls envoy to Iran as Tehran vows ‘limitless defence’ after air strikes In a statement during the cabinet session on Wednesday (Jan 17), Iranian Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani addressed recent missile attacks carried out by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against terrorists in the region. Over 160 elephants die in Zimbabwe as climate change exacerbates threats Drought conditions in Zimbabwe have led to the deaths of at least 160 elephants between August and December last year in Hwange national park, home to various endangered species, reported the Guardian. Two Canadian mayors urge Trudeau government to tackle rising extortion threats towards South Asians Two Canadian mayors have urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government to tackle increasing extortion threats toward businesses in their cities by helping create a multi-jurisdictional strategy. Russia protest: Demonstrators clash with riot police over jailing of rights activist Thousands gathered in a rare large protest in the Russian region of Bashkortostan and clashed with riot police who fired tear gas and hit protesters with batons, on Wednesday (Jan 17), after a prominent local rights activist was sentenced to four years in a penal colony.

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Russian police use tear gas to disperse protests that erupted in the central Bashkortostan region after a court sentenced a local activist to four years in prison. Fail Alsynov, who campaigns against gold mining in the Urals region and advocates for the protection of the large ethnic Bashkir population's language, was sentenced for "inciting hatred" in the town of Baymak.

Putin says 2020 US elections rigged, gets signatures from donetsk ahead of elections

Thousands of opposition supporters rallied peacefully in the Serbian capital Belgrade on Tuesday in an anti-government protest to demand the annulment of last month's elections, which were described by international observers as unfair.

Serbian Opposition rallies in Belgrade demand annulment of December election results

Pakistan recalled its ambassador to Iran after the attack on the Balochistan province by Iranian forces killing two children. Pakistan on Wednesday recalled its ambassador to Iran after the latter launched attacks on the Balochistan province.

Pakistan reacts after Iran's deadly strike, calls the attack 'unacceptable'

Trump back in courthouse for second defamation trial. Elle magazine columnist claims Trump defamed her in 2019. E. Jean Carroll seeks $10 million in defamation case against trump. Watch to know more!

Trump back in courthouse; Trump again in court for second defamation trial

Belarus is working on a new nuclear doctrine which will be used for the nuclear weapons. The Defence Minister of Belarus said that Russian aly will put forth a new doctrine soon.

Russia stations nuclear weapons in Belarusian territory

Drones and missiles were used by Iran on Wednesday to attack Pakistan, claiming to target two bases used by the terrorist organization Jaish al-Adl. This came a day after the elite Revolutionary Guards carried out similar operations against Syria and Iraq. Pakistan denounced Iran's "unprovoked violation of its airspace" and threatened "consequences" in a sharply worded statement. Pakistan has reported that three children have been injured and two children have died as a result of the attack by Iran.

Iran strikes 'militant bases' inside Pakistan, latter warns of 'serious consequences' | WION

Israel continued to pound Gaza as its war with Hamas rages on. In the latest, Israel and Hamas have reached a new deal to deliver medicine and humanitarian aid to civilians in the Gaza strip. The deal was agreed only in exchange for getting medicine delivered to Israeli hostages in Gaza.

New deal between Israel & Hamas to deliver medicine, humanitarian aid in Gaza

Israeli military says it eliminated 'terrorist cell' in West Bank's Balata camp. Watch this video to know more.

Israel conducts air strikes in West Bank, head of terror cell killed

The new Kheiber Shekan medium-range missile was used for the first time on Monday when it struck what it claimed was a terrorist facility in Syria Idlib province.

Tehran banks on deadly Kheiber Shekan missile | Terrorist facility tarteged in Syria's Idlib

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