What's Happening

Fresh evidence all but confirms Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, might just be the next Supreme Leader of North Korea. Is the country's long standing patriarchal line of power seemingly making a shift towards dynastic socialism through a potentially feminist lens?

Air Canada is currently facing significant criticism for leaving a disabled passenger to fend for himself. He was forced to drag himself off a plane in Las Vegas when the airline failed to provide a wheelchair for him. As a result of this incident, the Canadian Transportation Agency has imposed a fine of C$ 97,500 (Rs 61.5 lakh) on the airline.

In response to the detection of the JN.1 coronavirus sub-variant in the national capital, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has released comprehensive guidelines for handling suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients arriving at hospitals.

In the last 24 hours, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported a grim toll of at least 241 people killed. This means a total of 20,915 Palestinians have lost their lives over a span of more than 11 weeks of war with Israel.

Late on Tuesday night, there was an ammonia gas leak from an underwater pipeline supplying an industrial unit near Periyakuppam in Ennore. Residents near the manufacturing facility reported feeling unwell, experiencing discomfort, nausea, and faintness. More than 25 individuals were taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

Amazon's recent announcement about integrating ads into Prime Video content from January 29, 2024, signifies a significant shift in streaming services, offering ad-supported options alongside an ad-free premium tier.

In response to the bomb explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday (December 26), the Israel National Security Council has issued a precautionary advisory for Israelis staying in India, with a special focus on those in Delhi.

After the Houthi rebels of Yemen declared war on Israel in November 2023, the Red Sea has witnessed a series of missile and drone attacks on vessels travelling to and from Israel. Recently, these attacks extended to vessels bound for India, leading the Indian Navy to take action to safeguard India's interests.

India has witnessed a significant spike in Covid-19 cases. On Tuesday (December 26), the Health Ministry reported 412 fresh infections, raising the total active cases in the country to 4,170. There have been 63 reported cases of the Covid sub-variant JN.1, with 34 cases identified in Goa.

A controversy surrounding YouTuber and self-proclaimed motivational speaker Vivek Bindra has escalated with accusations of domestic violence and criticism regarding his business courses.