The United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, on Friday (Oct 11)&nbsp;said that a bulldozer of the Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF) knocked over barriers at UN position 1-31 near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, and the IDF tanks moved into the proximity of the UN position.&nbsp;

“Today, several T-walls at our UN position 1-31, near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, fell when an IDF [bulldozer] hit the perimeter and IDF tanks moved in the proximity of the UN position,” United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement.&nbsp;

It added, "Our peacekeepers remained at the location, and a UNIFIL Quick Reaction Force was dispatched to assist and reinforce the position.”

<h2>US urges Israel to ensure safety of UNIFIL forces</h2>

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday urged Israel to ensure the safety of UNIFIL forces and coordinate efforts to shift from military operations to a diplomatic pathway.&nbsp;

“I urged ensuring the safety of UNIFIL forces and coordinating efforts to pivot from military operations to a diplomatic pathway as soon as feasible. I made clear that the United States is well-postured to defend US personnel, partners, and allies against attacks from Iran and Iranian-backed partners and proxies. Minister Gallant and I reiterated our commitment to preventing any actor from exploiting tensions or expanding the conflict in the region. We also discussed urgent steps to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza,” he said.&nbsp;

However, the incident is not related to the one that happened yesterday, in which the UN peacekeeping forces said two peacekeepers were injured “after two explosions occurred close to an observation tower.”

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The IDF said that an investigation into the incident is underway.&nbsp;

These incidents have put the peacekeeping forces “at very serious risk,” the UN body stressed. It further warned that “any deliberate attack on peacekeepers is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and Security Council resolution 1701.”

<h2>UN peacekeeping force's headquarters affected by Israeli explosions&nbsp;</h2>

The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon said that its headquarters in the town of Naqoura has been affected by explosions for the second time in 48 hours.

The explosions took place close to an observation tower and injured two soldiers, UNIFIL said in a statement.&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, two Indonesian soldiers were wounded falling from an observation tower after an Israeli tank fired towards it.

<h2>UK condemns Israeli forces firing on UNIFIL base&nbsp;</h2>

The British government condemned the alleged firing by Israeli forces on a United Nations peacekeeper base in Lebanon, and urged all parties in the conflict to "comply with international law".&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Iran-Israel War: US Allies In West Asia Warned By Tehran, 'Close Airspace For Israeli Attack'

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“We were appalled to hear those reports and it is vital that peacekeepers and civilians are protected,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokeswoman said.&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli strike kills two Lebanese soldiers&nbsp;</h2>

Two Lebanese soldiers were killed and three others have been injured in an Israeli strike on an army post in southern Lebanon on Friday, the Lebanese army said.&nbsp;

However, Israel has not commented on this yet.&nbsp;

Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned their deaths, saying, “This persistent Israeli crime against Lebanon did not spare today the brave soldiers who are carrying out their national duty in protecting the land and defending the people.”

<h2>At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut</h2>

As tensions intensify in West Asia, at least 22 people were killed in Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday&nbsp;evening, Lebanon's health ministry said on Friday, adding that 117 were injured.&nbsp;

The Israeli strikes hit residential buildings in Bachoura's two densely packed neighbourhoods, Nweiri and Basta.

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(With inputs from agencies)

The United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, on Friday (Oct 11) said that a bulldozer of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knocked over barriers at UN position 1-31 near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, and the IDF tanks moved into the proximity of the UN position.

The United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, on Friday (Oct 11) said that a bulldozer of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knocked over barriers at UN position 1-31 near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, and the IDF tanks moved into the proximity of the UN position. “Today, several T-walls at our UN position 1-31, near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, fell when an IDF [bulldozer] hit the perimeter and IDF tanks moved in the proximity of the UN position,” United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement. It added, "Our peacekeepers remained at the location, and a UNIFIL Quick Reaction Force was dispatched to assist and reinforce the position.” US urges Israel to ensure safety of UNIFIL forces United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday urged Israel to ensure the safety of UNIFIL forces and coordinate efforts to shift from military operations to a diplomatic pathway. “I urged ensuring the safety of UNIFIL forces and coordinating efforts to pivot from military operations to a diplomatic pathway as soon as feasible. I made clear that the United States is well-postured to defend US personnel, partners, and allies against attacks from Iran and Iranian-backed partners and proxies. Minister Gallant and I reiterated our commitment to preventing any actor from exploiting tensions or expanding the conflict in the region. We also discussed urgent steps to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza,” he said. However, the incident is not related to the one that happened yesterday, in which the UN peacekeeping forces said two peacekeepers were injured “after two explosions occurred close to an observation tower.” Also read: Italy slams Israel over ‘shooting’ at UN Lebanon peacekeepers, terms it ‘intolerable’ The IDF said that an investigation into the incident is underway. These incidents have put the peacekeeping forces “at very serious risk,” the UN body stressed. It further warned that “any deliberate attack on peacekeepers is a grave violation of international humanitarian law and Security Council resolution 1701.” UN peacekeeping force's headquarters affected by Israeli explosions The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon said that its headquarters in the town of Naqoura has been affected by explosions for the second time in 48 hours. The explosions took place close to an observation tower and injured two soldiers, UNIFIL said in a statement. Earlier on Thursday, two Indonesian soldiers were wounded falling from an observation tower after an Israeli tank fired towards it. UK condemns Israeli forces firing on UNIFIL base The British government condemned the alleged firing by Israeli forces on a United Nations peacekeeper base in Lebanon, and urged all parties in the conflict to "comply with international law". Watch | Iran-Israel War: US Allies In West Asia Warned By Tehran, 'Close Airspace For Israeli Attack' × “We were appalled to hear those reports and it is vital that peacekeepers and civilians are protected,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokeswoman said. Israeli strike kills two Lebanese soldiers Two Lebanese soldiers were killed and three others have been injured in an Israeli strike on an army post in southern Lebanon on Friday, the Lebanese army said. However, Israel has not commented on this yet. Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned their deaths, saying, “This persistent Israeli crime against Lebanon did not spare today the brave soldiers who are carrying out their national duty in protecting the land and defending the people.” At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut As tensions intensify in West Asia, at least 22 people were killed in Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday evening, Lebanon's health ministry said on Friday, adding that 117 were injured. The Israeli strikes hit residential buildings in Bachoura's two densely packed neighbourhoods, Nweiri and Basta. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

US urges Israel to ensure safety of UNIFIL forces as UN accuses IDF of firing on its peacekeepers in Lebanon

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office this weekend, already seeking to reboot his new Labour government after a stuttering return to power following 14 years in opposition.

Starmer's first weeks in office have been overshadowed by rows about gifts to ministers and a cut in welfare payments for millions of pensioners that have tanked his personal poll ratings.

He has also faced accusations of discouraging overseas investment by repeatedly blaming the former Conservative administration for bequeathing Labour a dire economic inheritance and warning that further pain lies ahead.

"It hasn't gone well," said Steven Fielding, a political scientist at the University of Nottingham and author of several books on the Labour Party.

"If this is a start of a march towards (Starmer's pledge of) national renewal, the first footsteps were very uncertain," he told AFP.

Observers note the early missteps were largely self-inflicted: failing to shut down the "freebies" row and misjudging anger over removing winter fuel payments for 10 million elderly people.

<h2>'Flat-footed'&nbsp;</h2>

While Starmer promised a "government of service", he was accused of hypocrisy for accepting thousands of pounds worth of clothes and tickets when he was asking Britons to make sacrifices.

Even though the donations were within parliament's rules, Starmer announced he would return around £6,000 ($7,840) worth -- but only after the scandal had been allowed to grow for several weeks.

"He's clearly a very good administrator," Fielding said of Starmer, a human rights lawyer and chief state prosecutor before entering politics.

"(But) there have always been questions about his political antennae." Labour, he said, had been "flat-footed" in taking control of the news agenda.

Observers say the decision to delay the budget until the party's fourth month in office left a vacuum that newspapers&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8" />–&nbsp;particularly right-wing, Tory-supporting ones&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8" />–&nbsp;were only too happy to fill with negative stories.

Scheduling the budget for October 30 meant the winter fuel cut gained more attention because it was announced in isolation, while government departments are in limbo about what they can announce, experts say.

<h2>Change at the top</h2>

Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said early "clunkiness" was to be expected since Labour had not been in government since Gordon Brown was prime minister in 2010.

Starmer, known to be ruthless when things are not going well, has already attempted a reset by parting company with his chief of staff, civil service veteran Sue Gray, who oversaw Labour's landslide vote triumph.

Her departure last weekend and the appointment of Labour insider Morgan McSweeney is expected to add a sharper political edge to government messaging.

"They do need to tell a more uplifting story about what they are doing," said Patrick Diamond, a Downing Street policy adviser when Labour was last in Number 10.

The government can point to several positive policy announcements in its first months, including on green energy, homebuilding and workers' rights, he pointed out.

Labour has launched a publicly owned clean energy company, lifted a de facto ban on new onshore wind farms and pledged to cut planning regulations to help build 1.5 million new homes.

On Thursday, it unveiled employment legislation that includes a ban on zero-hour contracts, improvements to sick and maternity pay, and measures aimed at making it harder for employers to sack staff.

Unions welcomed the bill, which comes after Labour ended drawn-out strikes in the public and private sectors.

<h2>European 'reset'</h2>

Starmer has also been busy attending international summits and travelling to European capitals seeking to repair relations with allies that were damaged by Brexit.&nbsp;

His official spokesman insisted this week that Starmer was focused on "delivering the change that he was elected to deliver" and it was "up to the public to determine what is success".

So far it appears unimpressed: a poll last month found that Starmer's popularity had slumped 45 points since the election, making him more unpopular than defeated Tory opponent Rishi Sunak.

Diamond notes that Labour's flagship policies are mid- and long-term projects. With the next election likely five years away, and a historically low number of Tory lawmakers, time is on Labour's side.

Finance Minister Rachel Reeves's budget is seen as crucial to Starmer achieving his mission of firing Britain's sluggish economy, and ultimately fulfilling his promise of "a decade of national renewal".

"It's completely retrievable as long as they learn the lessons," said Fielding.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office this weekend, already seeking to reboot his new Labour government after a stuttering return to power following 14 years in opposition.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office this weekend, already seeking to reboot his new Labour government after a stuttering return to power following 14 years in opposition. Starmer's first weeks in office have been overshadowed by rows about gifts to ministers and a cut in welfare payments for millions of pensioners that have tanked his personal poll ratings. He has also faced accusations of discouraging overseas investment by repeatedly blaming the former Conservative administration for bequeathing Labour a dire economic inheritance and warning that further pain lies ahead. "It hasn't gone well," said Steven Fielding, a political scientist at the University of Nottingham and author of several books on the Labour Party. "If this is a start of a march towards (Starmer's pledge of) national renewal, the first footsteps were very uncertain," he told AFP. Observers note the early missteps were largely self-inflicted: failing to shut down the "freebies" row and misjudging anger over removing winter fuel payments for 10 million elderly people. 'Flat-footed' While Starmer promised a "government of service", he was accused of hypocrisy for accepting thousands of pounds worth of clothes and tickets when he was asking Britons to make sacrifices. Even though the donations were within parliament's rules, Starmer announced he would return around £6,000 ($7,840) worth -- but only after the scandal had been allowed to grow for several weeks. "He's clearly a very good administrator," Fielding said of Starmer, a human rights lawyer and chief state prosecutor before entering politics. "(But) there have always been questions about his political antennae." Labour, he said, had been "flat-footed" in taking control of the news agenda. Observers say the decision to delay the budget until the party's fourth month in office left a vacuum that newspapers – particularly right-wing, Tory-supporting ones – were only too happy to fill with negative stories. Scheduling the budget for October 30 meant the winter fuel cut gained more attention because it was announced in isolation, while government departments are in limbo about what they can announce, experts say. Change at the top Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said early "clunkiness" was to be expected since Labour had not been in government since Gordon Brown was prime minister in 2010. Starmer, known to be ruthless when things are not going well, has already attempted a reset by parting company with his chief of staff, civil service veteran Sue Gray, who oversaw Labour's landslide vote triumph. Her departure last weekend and the appointment of Labour insider Morgan McSweeney is expected to add a sharper political edge to government messaging. "They do need to tell a more uplifting story about what they are doing," said Patrick Diamond, a Downing Street policy adviser when Labour was last in Number 10. The government can point to several positive policy announcements in its first months, including on green energy, homebuilding and workers' rights, he pointed out. Labour has launched a publicly owned clean energy company, lifted a de facto ban on new onshore wind farms and pledged to cut planning regulations to help build 1.5 million new homes. On Thursday, it unveiled employment legislation that includes a ban on zero-hour contracts, improvements to sick and maternity pay, and measures aimed at making it harder for employers to sack staff. Unions welcomed the bill, which comes after Labour ended drawn-out strikes in the public and private sectors. European 'reset' Starmer has also been busy attending international summits and travelling to European capitals seeking to repair relations with allies that were damaged by Brexit. His official spokesman insisted this week that Starmer was focused on "delivering the change that he was elected to deliver" and it was "up to the public to determine what is success". So far it appears unimpressed: a poll last month found that Starmer's popularity had slumped 45 points since the election, making him more unpopular than defeated Tory opponent Rishi Sunak. Diamond notes that Labour's flagship policies are mid- and long-term projects. With the next election likely five years away, and a historically low number of Tory lawmakers, time is on Labour's side. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves's budget is seen as crucial to Starmer achieving his mission of firing Britain's sluggish economy, and ultimately fulfilling his promise of "a decade of national renewal". "It's completely retrievable as long as they learn the lessons," said Fielding. 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.

UK PM Keir Starmer's poll ratings drop as Labour government set to mark 100 days in office

Kolkata Airport has for the first time welcomed the biggest Airbus Beluga series aircraft - Beluga XL, an official said on Wednesday (Oct 9). Beluga XL is the upgraded and bigger version of Beluga ST.

The overall length of the Beluga XL aircraft is 207 ft, its height is 62 ft and its wing span is 197 ft and 10 inches, according to the Airbus website.

"The BelugaXL performed its maiden flight in 2018 and received the type certification in November 2019 from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness authority. This paved the way for the first BelugaXL service entry in January 2020", the website said.

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Earlier the NSCBI airport in Kolkata had accommodated its ST series aircraft but it was for the first time on Tuesday night that Kolkata airport accommodated the XL series aircraft, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) spokesperson in Kolkata said in a statement on Wednesday.

The aircraft landed here on Tuesday at 10:43 pm. It arrived at the Kolkata airport from Bahrain International Airport. It was received with a water salute, the spokesperson said.

"For the first time, Kolkata's NSCBI Airport welcomed the Airbus Beluga XL, the largest in its series, carrying essential aircraft components. The flight stopped in Kolkata for crew rest, FDTL, and refuelling, as it's the only airport in Eastern India equipped to handle this aircraft," the Kolkata airport posted on X.

The aircraft originated its flight from Toulouse (LFBO/TLS) Airbus factory, and is transporting some equipment and parts to another unit based in Tianjin (ZBTJ), China, the spokesperson said.

The flight has arrived at Kolkata for crew rest, crew flight duty time limitations (FDTL), and fuel stop as Kolkata is the only suitable airport in eastern India to accommodate this type of aircraft.

It has three pilots and one&nbsp;engineer.

The Beluga XL (Airbus A330-743L) is one of the large transport aircraft designed by Airbus to carry oversized cargo, primarily aircraft components such as wings and fuselages.

The aircraft will be refuelled on Wednesday evening and the expected time of its departure is 5:50 pm. The huge aircraft is currently parked on J1 bay at Kolkata airport.

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Kolkata Airport has for the first time welcomed the biggest Airbus Beluga series aircraft - Beluga XL, an official said on Wednesday (Oct 9). Beluga XL is the upgraded and bigger version of Beluga ST.

Kolkata Airport has for the first time welcomed the biggest Airbus Beluga series aircraft - Beluga XL, an official said on Wednesday (Oct 9). Beluga XL is the upgraded and bigger version of Beluga ST. The overall length of the Beluga XL aircraft is 207 ft, its height is 62 ft and its wing span is 197 ft and 10 inches, according to the Airbus website. "The BelugaXL performed its maiden flight in 2018 and received the type certification in November 2019 from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness authority. This paved the way for the first BelugaXL service entry in January 2020", the website said. Also read: Indian Air Force all set for grand airshow at Chennai's Marina Beach Earlier the NSCBI airport in Kolkata had accommodated its ST series aircraft but it was for the first time on Tuesday night that Kolkata airport accommodated the XL series aircraft, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) spokesperson in Kolkata said in a statement on Wednesday. The aircraft landed here on Tuesday at 10:43 pm. It arrived at the Kolkata airport from Bahrain International Airport. It was received with a water salute, the spokesperson said. "For the first time, Kolkata's NSCBI Airport welcomed the Airbus Beluga XL, the largest in its series, carrying essential aircraft components. The flight stopped in Kolkata for crew rest, FDTL, and refuelling, as it's the only airport in Eastern India equipped to handle this aircraft," the Kolkata airport posted on X. The aircraft originated its flight from Toulouse (LFBO/TLS) Airbus factory, and is transporting some equipment and parts to another unit based in Tianjin (ZBTJ), China, the spokesperson said. The flight has arrived at Kolkata for crew rest, crew flight duty time limitations (FDTL), and fuel stop as Kolkata is the only suitable airport in eastern India to accommodate this type of aircraft. It has three pilots and one engineer. The Beluga XL (Airbus A330-743L) is one of the large transport aircraft designed by Airbus to carry oversized cargo, primarily aircraft components such as wings and fuselages. The aircraft will be refuelled on Wednesday evening and the expected time of its departure is 5:50 pm. The huge aircraft is currently parked on J1 bay at Kolkata airport. 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.

Airbus Beluga XL aircraft lands in Kolkata airport

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made&nbsp;his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate&nbsp;Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support&nbsp;the vice president&nbsp;and not&nbsp;make any "excuses".&nbsp;

Obama was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania and at an event for Black voters, where he specifically urged the Black men in the swing state to support Harris.&nbsp;

He questioned their unwillingness to vote for her.&nbsp;According to a September NAACP poll,&nbsp;over one-quarter of Black men under 50 say they will vote for Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;Donald Trump.&nbsp;

“We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers,” Obama said.

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“You’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses. I’ve got a problem with that. Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and reasons for that," the former president said.&nbsp;

Obama added, "When we get in trouble and the system isn’t working for us, they’re the ones out there marching and protesting.”

The former US president while addressing the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh, called on residents of the crucial swing state to vote for Harris and down-ballot for other Democratic candidates like Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey.

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“We need a president who actually cares about solving problems and making your life better, and that’s what Kamala Harris will do,” Obama said. “And to help her do it, she will need a Senate full of serious public servants like Bob Casey.”

According to recent surveys released by Quinnipiac University, Harris was leading in Pennsylvania, but polling between her and Trump has been close.

<h2>Obama-Harris'&nbsp;bond during the campaigns&nbsp;</h2>

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris have been supporting each other's campaigns for a long time now. Harris was an early supporter of Obama’s long-shot bid against Hilary Clinton, starting in 2007 when she knocked on doors for him ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Similarly, in 2010, Obama backed Harris when she ran for attorney-general of California, calling her "a dear, dear friend of mine".&nbsp;

Further slamming Trump in his Pittsburgh event, Obama said, "This election is going to be tight because there are a lot of Americans who are still struggling out there.”&nbsp; 
 
“I get why people are looking to shake things up. I mean, I am the hope-y, change-y guy. So I understand people feeling frustrated. We can do better. What I cannot understand is why anybody would think that Donald Trump will shake things up in a way that is good for you."

He added, "The good news is, Kamala Harris – she doesn’t have concepts for a plan. She has an actual plan to make your life better.”

<h2>Obama's 'diaper' joke at Trump</h2>

Taking another jibe at the Republican presidential candidate, Obama shared a personal story related to the high cost of diapers when his first daughter Malia was born in 1998. “I remember buying diapers after Malia was born and thinking, ‘That’s how much they cost?’” Obama said to the crowd.

“Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?”&nbsp;Barack Obama said.&nbsp;

The crowd laughed and someone in the audience quickly responded, "His own!". Obama laughed and pointed to the audience member, clearly amused by the joke.

“I almost said that,” the former US president&nbsp;chuckled, “But I decided I shouldn’t say it.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support the vice president and not make any "excuses".

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support the vice president and not make any "excuses". Obama was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania and at an event for Black voters, where he specifically urged the Black men in the swing state to support Harris. He questioned their unwillingness to vote for her. According to a September NAACP poll, over one-quarter of Black men under 50 say they will vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers,” Obama said. Also read: Barack Obama to hold 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris “You’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses. I’ve got a problem with that. Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and reasons for that," the former president said. Obama added, "When we get in trouble and the system isn’t working for us, they’re the ones out there marching and protesting.” The former US president while addressing the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh, called on residents of the crucial swing state to vote for Harris and down-ballot for other Democratic candidates like Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey. Watch | US Elections: Obama Hits Campaign Trail For Harris | Vance Stops For Town Hall In North Carolina × “We need a president who actually cares about solving problems and making your life better, and that’s what Kamala Harris will do,” Obama said. “And to help her do it, she will need a Senate full of serious public servants like Bob Casey.” According to recent surveys released by Quinnipiac University, Harris was leading in Pennsylvania, but polling between her and Trump has been close. Obama-Harris' bond during the campaigns Barack Obama and Kamala Harris have been supporting each other's campaigns for a long time now. Harris was an early supporter of Obama’s long-shot bid against Hilary Clinton, starting in 2007 when she knocked on doors for him ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Similarly, in 2010, Obama backed Harris when she ran for attorney-general of California, calling her "a dear, dear friend of mine". Further slamming Trump in his Pittsburgh event, Obama said, "This election is going to be tight because there are a lot of Americans who are still struggling out there.” “I get why people are looking to shake things up. I mean, I am the hope-y, change-y guy. So I understand people feeling frustrated. We can do better. What I cannot understand is why anybody would think that Donald Trump will shake things up in a way that is good for you." He added, "The good news is, Kamala Harris – she doesn’t have concepts for a plan. She has an actual plan to make your life better.” Obama's 'diaper' joke at Trump Taking another jibe at the Republican presidential candidate, Obama shared a personal story related to the high cost of diapers when his first daughter Malia was born in 1998. “I remember buying diapers after Malia was born and thinking, ‘That’s how much they cost?’” Obama said to the crowd. “Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?” Barack Obama said. The crowd laughed and someone in the audience quickly responded, "His own!". Obama laughed and pointed to the audience member, clearly amused by the joke. “I almost said that,” the former US president chuckled, “But I decided I shouldn’t say it.” (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Obama tells Black men to stop 'excuses' and support Harris instead of Trump

Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of&nbsp;Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his&nbsp;arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam.&nbsp;

Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev app, was arrested in the scam case. Chandrakar and his business partner, Ravi Uppal, have been under "house detention" in Dubai since December 2023.&nbsp;

In November 2023, the Enforcement Directorate alleged that the duo paid bribes in millions, to the then Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.&nbsp;

To bring Chandrakar back to India, federal agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chhattisgarh Police are processing extradition documents through the Ministry of External Affairs, Hindustan Times reported.&nbsp;

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A Raipur Court on Thursday (Oct 10) issued an extradition order for the alleged scammer, which is now being sent to the UAE authorities, the report stated.&nbsp;

Before partnering with co-founder Ravil Uppal, Chandrakar started a juice shop in Bhilai. Later, both of them moved to Dubai in 2019, according to NDTV.&nbsp;

The duo expanded their operations by setting up call centres in cities across Malaysia, Thailand, the UAE, and India to create subsidiary apps for online betting.&nbsp;

<h2>Duo opened 30 call centres&nbsp;</h2>

They opened about 30 call centres in Chhattisgarh and other Indian states, with the support of Sunil Damani and Anil Damani, who were the trusted associates of Chandrakar and Uppal.&nbsp;

According to the ED, their network included approximately 4,000-panel operators spread across India, each managing around 200 customers placing bets.&nbsp;

Through this, they both allegedly earned at least $23 million, allowing them to establish a criminal empire in the UAE.&nbsp;

Moreover, Chandrakar got married in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in February 2023, and allegedly spent around $23.7 million&nbsp;in cash on the event, according to the ED's chargesheet.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam.

Sourabh Chandrakar, who used to be a juice vendor in the Indian state of Chattisgarh's Bhilai, is expected to be extradited to India after his arrest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an alleged $713 million betting scam. Chandrakar, one of the main promoters of the Mahadev app, was arrested in the scam case. Chandrakar and his business partner, Ravi Uppal, have been under "house detention" in Dubai since December 2023. In November 2023, the Enforcement Directorate alleged that the duo paid bribes in millions, to the then Chattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. To bring Chandrakar back to India, federal agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chhattisgarh Police are processing extradition documents through the Ministry of External Affairs, Hindustan Times reported. Also read: Mahadev betting app owner detained in Dubai following Interpol notice A Raipur Court on Thursday (Oct 10) issued an extradition order for the alleged scammer, which is now being sent to the UAE authorities, the report stated. Before partnering with co-founder Ravil Uppal, Chandrakar started a juice shop in Bhilai. Later, both of them moved to Dubai in 2019, according to NDTV. The duo expanded their operations by setting up call centres in cities across Malaysia, Thailand, the UAE, and India to create subsidiary apps for online betting. Duo opened 30 call centres They opened about 30 call centres in Chhattisgarh and other Indian states, with the support of Sunil Damani and Anil Damani, who were the trusted associates of Chandrakar and Uppal. According to the ED, their network included approximately 4,000-panel operators spread across India, each managing around 200 customers placing bets. Through this, they both allegedly earned at least $23 million, allowing them to establish a criminal empire in the UAE. Moreover, Chandrakar got married in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in February 2023, and allegedly spent around $23.7 million in cash on the event, according to the ED's chargesheet. (With inputs from agencies)

How juice vendor Chandrakar from Chhattisgarh became a millionaire?

The Allahabad High Court on Friday (Oct 11) commuted the death sentence of a father-son duo, who was convicted in a 2005 double murder case, to life imprisonment.&nbsp;

The High Court reduced their death sentence to life imprisonment, ruling that the case did not qualify as a 'rarest of rare'.&nbsp;

A Bench of Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Ajai Kumar Srivastava upheld their murder conviction but ruled that the case did not qualify as a 'rarest of rare' to warrant the death sentence.&nbsp;

The court further stated that the case was based on circumstantial evidence and that the convicts had no prior criminal history, as reported by Bar and Bench.&nbsp;

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"The case does not fall within the ‘rarest of rare’ category. First, it is based on circumstantial evidence, and second, the appellants have no prior criminal record.”

<h2>What was the case about?&nbsp;</h2>

In 2005, the deceased Krishna Kumar Gupta entered into an agreement with a builder to construct shops and an office in Hazratganj.

Vijay Sharma, who owned a nearby security agency, used to threaten Gupta, claiming that the land belonged to Kuber Finance, which owed him money. Sharma demanded three shops in return for settling the debt.&nbsp;

Later in April 2005, Vijay Sharma's son Dheeraj gave him a gun, following which, he fired shots and killed Gupta on the spot.&nbsp;

Later, Gupta's son Kapil died from his injuries. The trial court sentenced the father-son duo to death after they were convicted on charges of murder.

Allahabad HC said, “The mere fact that a death sentence can be awarded does not mean that it has to be awarded. Particularly, when the alternative sentence of life imprisonment is an adequate punishment.”

(With inputs from agencies)

The Allahabad High Court on Friday (Oct 11) commuted the death sentence of a father-son duo, who was convicted in a 2005 double murder case, to life imprisonment.

The Allahabad High Court on Friday (Oct 11) commuted the death sentence of a father-son duo, who was convicted in a 2005 double murder case, to life imprisonment. The High Court reduced their death sentence to life imprisonment, ruling that the case did not qualify as a 'rarest of rare'. A Bench of Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Ajai Kumar Srivastava upheld their murder conviction but ruled that the case did not qualify as a 'rarest of rare' to warrant the death sentence. The court further stated that the case was based on circumstantial evidence and that the convicts had no prior criminal history, as reported by Bar and Bench. Also read: Truck driver nearly buries two women alive under gravel in India’s Madhya Pradesh | Video "The case does not fall within the ‘rarest of rare’ category. First, it is based on circumstantial evidence, and second, the appellants have no prior criminal record.” What was the case about? In 2005, the deceased Krishna Kumar Gupta entered into an agreement with a builder to construct shops and an office in Hazratganj. Vijay Sharma, who owned a nearby security agency, used to threaten Gupta, claiming that the land belonged to Kuber Finance, which owed him money. Sharma demanded three shops in return for settling the debt. Later in April 2005, Vijay Sharma's son Dheeraj gave him a gun, following which, he fired shots and killed Gupta on the spot. Later, Gupta's son Kapil died from his injuries. The trial court sentenced the father-son duo to death after they were convicted on charges of murder. Allahabad HC said, “The mere fact that a death sentence can be awarded does not mean that it has to be awarded. Particularly, when the alternative sentence of life imprisonment is an adequate punishment.” (With inputs from agencies)

Allahabad High Court commutes death penalty to life imprisonment in father, son double murder case

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’.&nbsp;

The organisation includes survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States and was recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for its efforts.

<h2>What is Nihon Hidankyo?</h2>

The ‘Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations,’ shortened as Nihon Hidankyo was a group formed by hibakusha (survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki) in 1956 with the aim of pressuring the Japanese government to improve the support of victims and lobbying governments for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

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They were previously nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985, 1994, and 2015.&nbsp;

Nobel Committee Chair Joergen Watne Frydnes told news agency Reuters&nbsp;that the group was because,&nbsp;"In a world ridden (with) conflicts, where nuclear weapons is definitely part of it, we wanted to highlight the importance of strengthening the nuclear taboo, the international norm, against the use of nuclear weapons."

<h2>Nobel Committee 'wish to honour all survivors'</h2>

Frydnes also&nbsp;said the Nobel committee "wishes to honor all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace."

<h2>Prize for Nihon Hidankyo</h2>

Each prize awarded is worth 11 million Swedish krona (about $1.1m), and winners will be given a diploma and gold medal on December 10, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.

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The Nobel Committee has previously&nbsp;honoured the efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

In 2017, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons won the Peace Prize and in 1995, Joseph Rotblat and the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs won for “their efforts to diminish the part played by nuclear arms in international politics and, in the longer run, to eliminate such arms.”

<h2>Peace Prize amid escalating conflicts in world</h2>

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday amid the increased tensions in West Asia and Ukraine.&nbsp;

Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-head of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo stressed that the situation for children in Gaza is similar to the situation in Japan at the end of World War 2.&nbsp;

Mimaki added, “In Gaza, children in blood are being held. It’s like in Japan 80 years ago."

The co-founder further said that the group's win of this year's Nobel Peace Prize would boost its efforts to demonstrate that the abolition of nuclear weapons was possible.&nbsp;

“It would be a great force to appeal to the world that the abolition of nuclear weapons can be achieved,” said Mimaki during a news conference in Hiroshima.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’.

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’. The organisation includes survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States and was recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for its efforts. What is Nihon Hidankyo? The ‘Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations,’ shortened as Nihon Hidankyo was a group formed by hibakusha (survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki) in 1956 with the aim of pressuring the Japanese government to improve the support of victims and lobbying governments for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Also read: Japanese atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize They were previously nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985, 1994, and 2015. Nobel Committee Chair Joergen Watne Frydnes told news agency Reuters that the group was because, "In a world ridden (with) conflicts, where nuclear weapons is definitely part of it, we wanted to highlight the importance of strengthening the nuclear taboo, the international norm, against the use of nuclear weapons." Nobel Committee 'wish to honour all survivors' Frydnes also said the Nobel committee "wishes to honor all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace." Prize for Nihon Hidankyo Each prize awarded is worth 11 million Swedish krona (about $1.1m), and winners will be given a diploma and gold medal on December 10, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. Watch | Nobel Prize In Medicine: Ambros And Ruvkun Win For Microrna Discovery × The Nobel Committee has previously honoured the efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. In 2017, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons won the Peace Prize and in 1995, Joseph Rotblat and the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs won for “their efforts to diminish the part played by nuclear arms in international politics and, in the longer run, to eliminate such arms.” Peace Prize amid escalating conflicts in world The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday amid the increased tensions in West Asia and Ukraine. Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-head of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo stressed that the situation for children in Gaza is similar to the situation in Japan at the end of World War 2. Mimaki added, “In Gaza, children in blood are being held. It’s like in Japan 80 years ago." The co-founder further said that the group's win of this year's Nobel Peace Prize would boost its efforts to demonstrate that the abolition of nuclear weapons was possible. “It would be a great force to appeal to the world that the abolition of nuclear weapons can be achieved,” said Mimaki during a news conference in Hiroshima. (With inputs from agencies)

All about Nihon Hidankyo group, Nobel Peace Prize winner for efforts to achieve world free of nuclear weapons

Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them.

Witnesses to the only two nuclear bombs ever to be used in conflict, members of the group, also known as Hibakusha, have dedicated their lives to the struggle for a nuclear-free world.

"Hibakusha is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation.

"The Hibakusha help us to describe the indescribable, to think the unthinkable, and to somehow grasp the incomprehensible pain and suffering caused by nuclear weapons," the committee said.

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Without naming specific countries, Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, warned that nuclear nations should not contemplate using nuclear weapons.

"Today's nuclear weapons have far greater destructive power. They can kill millions and would impact the climate catastrophically," he told a press conference. "A nuclear war could destroy our civilisation."

Frydnes praised "the extraordinary efforts" of NihonHidankyo and other representatives of the Hibakusha to contribute to "the establishment of the nuclear taboo".

"It is therefore alarming that today this taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure," he said.

Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the dropping of nuclear bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945.

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has regularly focused on the issue of nuclear weapons, most recently with its award to the ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the award in 2017.

The Nobel Peace Prize, worth 11 million Swedish crowns, or about $1 million, is due to be presented in Oslo on December&nbsp;10, the anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who founded the award in his 1895 will.

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Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them.

Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them. Witnesses to the only two nuclear bombs ever to be used in conflict, members of the group, also known as Hibakusha, have dedicated their lives to the struggle for a nuclear-free world. "Hibakusha is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation. "The Hibakusha help us to describe the indescribable, to think the unthinkable, and to somehow grasp the incomprehensible pain and suffering caused by nuclear weapons," the committee said. Also read: Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang Without naming specific countries, Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, warned that nuclear nations should not contemplate using nuclear weapons. "Today's nuclear weapons have far greater destructive power. They can kill millions and would impact the climate catastrophically," he told a press conference. "A nuclear war could destroy our civilisation." Frydnes praised "the extraordinary efforts" of NihonHidankyo and other representatives of the Hibakusha to contribute to "the establishment of the nuclear taboo". "It is therefore alarming that today this taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure," he said. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the dropping of nuclear bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. Watch | South Korean Author Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature × The Norwegian Nobel Committee has regularly focused on the issue of nuclear weapons, most recently with its award to the ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the award in 2017. The Nobel Peace Prize, worth 11 million Swedish crowns, or about $1 million, is due to be presented in Oslo on December 10, the anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who founded the award in his 1895 will. 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.

Japanese atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize

High-ranking Hezbollah officials killed by Israel 


As Israeli strikes intensified in Lebanon over the past few weeks, the Israeli military has killed several leaders of Iran-backed Hezbollah, including its chief Hassan Nasrallah

Here are the list of Hezbollah officials killed by Israel in past weeks :


Hezbollah chief/Secretary General of Hezbollah

Deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council

Hezbollah leader, responsible for kidnapping and killing of Israeli soldiers in 2000

Top commander, Right-hand man of Hezbollah chief

Commander-in-chief of Hezbollah's special operations unit, the Redwan Force

High-ranking Hezbollah officials killed by Israel

A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east Ukraine has died in Russian detention, a Ukrainian official said Thursday.

Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report.

She remained missing until April 2024, when her father received a letter from Moscow's defence ministry saying she was being held in Russian detention, according to Ukraine's main journalist union.

The circumstances of her arrest were not made public and it was not clear where she was being held inside Russia.

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"Unfortunately, information about Victoria's death has been confirmed," said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine's prison of war coordination headquarters on Thursday.

"It is too early to talk about the circumstances of the death, we are working to establish them," he added.

Russian news outlet Mediazona reported she died while being transferred to Moscow from a prison in Taganrog, near the Ukrainian border.

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Thousands of Ukrainians opposed to Moscow's rule have been detained in occupied territories since Russia's invasion began in 2022, many of whom face torture at the hands of security forces, according to rights groups.

Ukraine said in May that more than two dozen Ukrainian media officials were being held in Russian captivity and that negotiations for their return were underway.

Roshchyna worked as a freelancer for various independent news outlets, including Ukrainska Pravda, and collaborated with the Ukrainian service of US-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe.

In 2022, she was awarded the Courage in Journalism award by the International Women's Media Foundation for her reporting from east Ukraine.

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A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east Ukraine has died in Russian detention, a Ukrainian official said Thursday. Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report.

A Ukrainian journalist who was captured by Moscow while reporting from occupied east Ukraine has died in Russian detention, a Ukrainian official said Thursday. Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year after travelling to Russian-held east Ukraine for a report. She remained missing until April 2024, when her father received a letter from Moscow's defence ministry saying she was being held in Russian detention, according to Ukraine's main journalist union. The circumstances of her arrest were not made public and it was not clear where she was being held inside Russia. Also read: Ukraine’s parliament approves first wartime tax hikes to shore up finances amid ongoing conflict with Russia "Unfortunately, information about Victoria's death has been confirmed," said Petro Yatsenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine's prison of war coordination headquarters on Thursday. "It is too early to talk about the circumstances of the death, we are working to establish them," he added. Russian news outlet Mediazona reported she died while being transferred to Moscow from a prison in Taganrog, near the Ukrainian border. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelensky Bids For European Support At Balkan Summit × Thousands of Ukrainians opposed to Moscow's rule have been detained in occupied territories since Russia's invasion began in 2022, many of whom face torture at the hands of security forces, according to rights groups. Ukraine said in May that more than two dozen Ukrainian media officials were being held in Russian captivity and that negotiations for their return were underway. Roshchyna worked as a freelancer for various independent news outlets, including Ukrainska Pravda, and collaborated with the Ukrainian service of US-funded media outlet Radio Free Europe. In 2022, she was awarded the Courage in Journalism award by the International Women's Media Foundation for her reporting from east Ukraine. 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.

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, 27, dies in Russian detention, confirms Kyiv

Ratan Tata was laid to rest in Mumbai on Thursday (Oct 10) with state honors and thousands turned up to pay tribute. A stampede-like situation ensued outside Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), where people gathered to pay their last respects to Ratan Tata, who passed away late Wednesday.&nbsp;

The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Thursday (Oct 10) accused Israel of a 'crime against humanity of extermination', adding that "Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza." This comes after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people in a Gaza school.&nbsp;

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A stampede-like situation ensued outside Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on Thursday, where people had gathered to pay their last respects to Ratan Tata, who passed away late Wednesday at the Breach Candy Hospital. Due to the growing crowd, the Mumbai Police had to conduct a lathi charge to manage the situation.

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An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people&nbsp;and injured&nbsp;dozens&nbsp;in a school sheltering displaced families in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday (Oct 10), the Palestinian Red Crescent said.&nbsp;The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry issued a statement, saying, "Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza."

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Delhi Police on Thursday (Oct 10) seized 200 kilogrammes of cocaine worth Rs 2,000 crore ($238 million), days after a record-breaking $667 million drug bust.&nbsp;Delhi Police’s Special Cell recovered drugs from the Ramesh Nagar area in West Delhi.&nbsp;

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The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 has been awarded to&nbsp;South Korean author Han Kang,&nbsp;“for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”.&nbsp;Her works include The Vegetarian, The White Book, Human Acts and Greek Lessons.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Oct 10) spoke at the ASEAN-India Summit held in Vientiane, Laos, where he stressed how India's Act East policy has strengthened its longstanding ties with ASEAN nations. He also highlighted the importance of India-ASEAN collaboration, especially amid current global challenges.

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Five Arab Israeli citizens linked to the banned terror outfit IS have been arrested for allegedly plotting a car bombing, according to the Israeli police and Shin Bet security service.&nbsp;The five residents hailed from Taybeh in central Israel and had formed a terror cell affiliated with the IS.

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In a fresh twist in Jammu and Kashmir politics, four Independent MLAs have extended support to&nbsp;the National Conference for the formation of government. With this development, the National Conference has hit the magic number of 46 on its own. The National Conference can now stake claim for forming government without the support of Congress or any other party.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first bilateral meeting with Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on Thursday (10 Oct), on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.

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Ratan Tata was laid to rest in Mumbai on Thursday (Oct 10) with state honors and thousands turned up to pay tribute. A stampede-like situation ensued outside Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), where people gathered to pay their last respects to Ratan Tata, who passed away late Wednesday.

Ratan Tata was laid to rest in Mumbai on Thursday (Oct 10) with state honors and thousands turned up to pay tribute. A stampede-like situation ensued outside Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), where people gathered to pay their last respects to Ratan Tata, who passed away late Wednesday. The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Thursday (Oct 10) accused Israel of a 'crime against humanity of extermination', adding that "Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza." This comes after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people in a Gaza school. Click on the headlines to read more Ratan Tata laid to rest with state honours in Mumbai; thousands turn up to pay tribute A stampede-like situation ensued outside Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on Thursday, where people had gathered to pay their last respects to Ratan Tata, who passed away late Wednesday at the Breach Candy Hospital. Due to the growing crowd, the Mumbai Police had to conduct a lathi charge to manage the situation. UN probe accuses Israel of 'crime against humanity of extermination' after 28 killed in Gaza school An Israeli airstrike killed at least 28 people and injured dozens in a school sheltering displaced families in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday (Oct 10), the Palestinian Red Crescent said. The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry issued a statement, saying, "Israel has perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system as part of a broader assault on Gaza." India: 200 kg cocaine worth $238 million seized in Delhi, days after $667 million drug bust Delhi Police on Thursday (Oct 10) seized 200 kilogrammes of cocaine worth Rs 2,000 crore ($238 million), days after a record-breaking $667 million drug bust. Delhi Police’s Special Cell recovered drugs from the Ramesh Nagar area in West Delhi. Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang, “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”. Her works include The Vegetarian, The White Book, Human Acts and Greek Lessons. PM Modi addresses ASEAN-India Summit: ‘21st century is the century of India and ASEAN countries’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Oct 10) spoke at the ASEAN-India Summit held in Vientiane, Laos, where he stressed how India's Act East policy has strengthened its longstanding ties with ASEAN nations. He also highlighted the importance of India-ASEAN collaboration, especially amid current global challenges. IS-linked 5 Arab Israelis arrested for plotting car-bombing in Tel Aviv mall Five Arab Israeli citizens linked to the banned terror outfit IS have been arrested for allegedly plotting a car bombing, according to the Israeli police and Shin Bet security service. The five residents hailed from Taybeh in central Israel and had formed a terror cell affiliated with the IS. J&K: Omar Abdullah elected as National Conference legislature party leader In a fresh twist in Jammu and Kashmir politics, four Independent MLAs have extended support to the National Conference for the formation of government. With this development, the National Conference has hit the magic number of 46 on its own. The National Conference can now stake claim for forming government without the support of Congress or any other party. PM Modi holds key talks with counterparts from Japan, New Zealand on sidelines of ASEAN-India summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first bilateral meeting with Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on Thursday (10 Oct), on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Rohit Sharma likely to miss Perth Test; Abhimanyu Easwaran in contention India could be handed major concern ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar trophy against Australia, as some reports suggest that captain Rohit Sharma could be out of the Perth Test. According to a media report, Rohit could be out due to a personal reason for the opening Test match in Perth which starts on November 22. India will play Australia in a five-match Test series against the Aussies and have won the last two series Down Under. Dr Dre in trouble: Former psychiatrist hits him with $10 million harassment suit Rapper Dr Dre is in trouble as a former psychiatrist has slapped a $10 million lawsuit against him, accusing him of sending a “barrage of threats” including “homophobic rhetoric."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of his European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States, an AFP correspondent said.

Zelensky is seeking a military and financial boost during a 48-hour trip to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin, amid fears of dwindling support if Donald Trump becomes US president after elections due next month.

Earlier on Thursday, Zelensky said he laid out his plan to defeat Russian forces as he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO chief Mark Rutte.

Ukraine is facing its toughest winter since the full-scale invasion started in February 2022, as Russia launches strikes on the country's power grid and advances across the eastern frontline.

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A planned meeting of Ukraine's allies in Germany on Saturday was postponed after US President Joe Biden called off his visit to focus on the threat from Hurricane Milton.

The meeting with Macron, marking the fifth trip by Zelensky to Paris since the invasion, was set to reiterate French support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia.

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The Elysee has said that the talks with Zelensky will be an opportunity for Macron "to reaffirm France's determination to continue to provide, over the long term and with all of its partners, unwavering support to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people."

The talks come after Macron on Wednesday made a highly unusual visit to a military camp in eastern France, whose precise location was not disclosed, to meet part of a brigade of Ukrainian troops France is training.

The French army is training on French territory with 2,300 soldiers from the brigade, named Anne of Kyiv, after the Kyiv-born princess who married the French 11th century King Henri I.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of his European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States, an AFP correspondent said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of his European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States, an AFP correspondent said. Zelensky is seeking a military and financial boost during a 48-hour trip to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin, amid fears of dwindling support if Donald Trump becomes US president after elections due next month. Earlier on Thursday, Zelensky said he laid out his plan to defeat Russian forces as he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO chief Mark Rutte. Ukraine is facing its toughest winter since the full-scale invasion started in February 2022, as Russia launches strikes on the country's power grid and advances across the eastern frontline. Also read: Zelensky meets UK, NATO leaders to rally support for 'victory plan' A planned meeting of Ukraine's allies in Germany on Saturday was postponed after US President Joe Biden called off his visit to focus on the threat from Hurricane Milton. The meeting with Macron, marking the fifth trip by Zelensky to Paris since the invasion, was set to reiterate French support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelensky Bids For European Support At Balkan Summit × The Elysee has said that the talks with Zelensky will be an opportunity for Macron "to reaffirm France's determination to continue to provide, over the long term and with all of its partners, unwavering support to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people." The talks come after Macron on Wednesday made a highly unusual visit to a military camp in eastern France, whose precise location was not disclosed, to meet part of a brigade of Ukrainian troops France is training. The French army is training on French territory with 2,300 soldiers from the brigade, named Anne of Kyiv, after the Kyiv-born princess who married the French 11th century King Henri I. 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.

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