Top 10 world news: Russia upgrading nuclear arsenal, China earthquake death toll mounts, and more
Top 10 world news
Days after announcing that Russia was expanding its troops size, President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Dec 19) said the country was also upgrading its nuclear arsenal. In other news, the death toll due to the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted the northwest part of China had risen to 126, as of the last update.
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Vladimir Putin says Russia upgrading nuclear arsenal amid 'hybrid war' with West
Vladimir Putin told the conference of senior defence officials on Tuesday (Dec 19) that Russia is upgrading its nuclear arsenal amid its ongoing war against Ukraine and Western fears of nuclear conflict.
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Iran tells Pakistan it has not withdrawn from negotiations but suspended them: Report
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Oil tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine
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NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
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India's foreign ministry debunks viral claim made during last week's protests
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US says Turkey still barred from F-35 program until it gives up Russian S-400 system: Report
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Bihar wants 'backless Saturday’ in govt schools as official notice misspells 'bagless'
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Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect, to lead PM’s high-powered task force
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Pakistan army chief used private oil venture to keep Iran attacks off Saudi Arabia: Report
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Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police; incident classified as ‘Islamist terror’ attack
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Dec 19) spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and highlighted New Delhi's stand in favour of ceasefire and "early restoration of peace".
China: Death toll rises to at least 126 after earthquake in Gansu province
At least 126people have been killed after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county in northwest China, reported the country’s state media, on Tuesday (Dec 19).
Iceland volcano is ejecting enough lava to fill olympic swimming pool in 20 seconds
A volcano in Iceland erupted on Tuesday (Dec 19) sending molten lava in the sky.The eruption in southwest Iceland took place after the region rumbled due to earthquakes for weeks.
Teachers in UK don't have to address students by their preferred pronouns under new guidance
Under the new guidance released by the UKDepartment of Education, teachers in the country have been told they do not have to address students by their chosen pronouns.
Tech giant Google's parent company Alphabet has agreed to pay $700 million to settle an antitrust case with US states and consumers filed in federal court on Monday (Dec 18).
Sydney and Delhi’s air quality on par after Duck Creek, Pilliga Forest bushfire
The air quality in Australia's East Coast city of Sydney plummeted to levels comparable to New Delhi, the Indian capital and one of the world's most polluted metropolises.
India: Maharashtra greenlights new city called 'Third Mumbai': Report
The government of the western Indian state of Maharashtra has given a go-ahead for a broad proposal to create a new city, 'Third Mumbai'. Mumbai, state capital of Maharashtra, has been a major financial centre in the peninsula for over a century.
After Pat Cummins broke the bank and went for a whopping INR 20.50 crorein IPL 2024 auction, in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19), his compatriot Mitchell Starc bettered the record as he was swooped up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Marvel at crossroads: What's the future plans after Jonathan Majors' exit
Marvel Studios has severed ties with Jonathan Majors following his conviction for assaulting and harassing Grace Jabbari, his former girlfriend. The actor, renowned for portraying the supervillainKang the Conquerorin the Disney+ seriesLoki, had been a key figure in Marvel's Phase Five plans.
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