Top 10 world news: Swift concert attack plotters wanted to 'kill thousands'; Kolkata horror updates, & more

CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Deputy Director David Cohen said that the suspects behind the thwarted plot to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna wanted to kill "tens of thousands" of the American singer's fans.In other news, new details emerged in the Kolkata rape and murder case on Thursday (Aug 29), indicating how the parents of the 31-year-old victim were misled by the hospital authorities where the gruesome incident had happened.

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Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plotters wanted to kill 'tens of thousands'

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CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Deputy Director David Cohen said that the suspects behind the thwarted plot to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna wanted to kill "tens of thousands" of the artist's fans.

Kolkata horror: Hospital staff made three frantic calls to victim's parents

New details emerged in the Kolkata rape and murder case on Thursday (Aug 29), indicating how the parents of the 31-year-old victim were misled by the hospital authorities where the gruesome incident had happened.

Israel kills 5 more Palestinian militants, including local commander

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday (Aug 29) said it had killed five more militants in a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank, taking the death toll to 14 in the second day of 'counter-terrorism' operations.

India’s Assam abolishes Kazi system, mandates registration of Muslim marriages

India’s north-eastern state of Assam on Thursday (Aug 29) approved a bill mandating Muslims to get their marriage and divorce registered with the government. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who hails from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), called the day “historic”, saying his next target would be the practice of polygamy.

Forests, boon or curse? Canada wildfires emerge as 4th biggest source of CO2

Wildfires in Canada last year released more greenhouse gases than some of the largest pollution-emitting countries, revealed a report on Wednesday (August 28). Shockingly, the wildfires released 647 megatonnes of carbon, which is seven to ten times that of the largest national emitters for the year 2022.

Hong Kong news outlet Stand News and editors convicted of sedition

A Hong Kong court on Thursday (Aug29) convicted two editors of the now-shuttered Stand News media outlet of conspiring to publish seditious articles in a significant case under the ongoing security crackdown in the China-ruled city. The ruling has drawn criticism worldwide with particular concerns raised aboutthe erosion of media freedoms.

Iran to deliver calculated response to 'Zionist' regime in Israel, claims armed forces chief

Days after Hezbollah attacked Israel, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, has hinted that the Islamic Republic will soon deliver a 'calculated response' to the 'Zionist' regime in Tel Aviv.

Second Arihant-class submarine commissioned into the Indian Navy, know its significance

India on Thursday (Aug 29) formally commissioned its second Arihant-class submarine into its navy. The nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, is considered an advanced version of its predecessor. Speaking during the ceremony in Visakhapatnam, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the submarine would further strengthen India’s nuclear triad and deterrence capabilities.

Liverpool complete sensational Federico Chiesa transfer from Juventus

Liverpool have completed the sensational transfer of Federico Chiesa from Juventus as he becomes the first major addition to the first team for the 2024-25 season. The Reds signed the Italian international on Thursday (Aug 29) from Juventus for a fee believed to be in the region of $20 million. He follows Giorgi Mamardashvili in the second transfer for the Reds this transfer window, however, he won’t be joining Arne Slot’s side before the 2025-26 season.

The Rings Of Power Season 2 review: A definite improvement from first season

It isn't easy to match up to the popularity ofGame Of Thronesand Amazon Prime Video set out to replicate the same success with its ambitiousLord Of The Rings: Rings Of Powerin 2022, it faltered to a great extent primarily because the premise seems to be formulaic, episodes were long and it could not get rid of the baggage of Peter Jackson's hugely successful film franchise despite sourcing from JRR Tolkien's books. The good news is that the second season greatly uplifts the series, making it more immersive for the viewers with its dark, twisted, deeper narrative and characters.