Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions during its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The human rights organisation emphasised that Israel's deployment of such weapons poses a severe threat to the safety of civilians, and can potentially cause significant and long-lasting injuries.

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon

The Indian Union Ministry of Home Affairs has upgraded the security of the nation's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Z category, after a Khalistani group in Canada put up posters labelling the minister and two others, 'enemies of Canada'.

Jaishankar gets Z security after Khalistan group puts posters labelling him 'enemy of Canada'

North Korea on Friday (Oct 13) slammed the visit of the USS Ronald Reagan, an American aircraft carrier, to a South Korean port. Pyongyang denounced the move as a significant escalation of preparations by the United States for a potential nuclear conflict.

North Korea slams US aircraft carrier visit to South Korean port, calls it 'undisguised provocation'

The United States is urging its international partners to make use of their influence with Hamas and its supporters in Iran. The nation is encouraging global partners to do this to get the militants to stand down their assault on Israel, said a senior US official, as reported by AFP.

As Blinken heads to Israel, US urges nations to use influence to get Hamas to stand down 

A Canadian immigration tribunal has made a significant ruling regarding a Sikh man who "housed and fed" Khalistani militants for over a decade in India. The court has allowed the man entry into Canada, based on the premise that his actions were driven "mostly out of necessity" and fear of retribution.

Canada permits entry to man who 'housed and fed' Khalistani militants in India

(Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised) The international war correspondent who initially broke the story of Hamas' alleged beheading of Israeli children is standing by her reporting.

I wish that it wasn't true: War correspondent stands by report of beheadings of Israeli babies

California citizens can now wipe all their personal information off the internet. On Tuesday (Oct 10th), California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, a bill that enables residents to put in a request for the deletion of all their personal data from the coffers of data brokers in the state.

California residents can now delete all their personal info from internet

The US state of Utah has sued the short video format application TikTok. It accused the Chinese-owned app of harming and "exploiting" young children by intentionally making them spend unhealthy amounts of time on the platform.

Utah sues TikTok for using 'manipulative tactics' to hook young children and exploit them

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again involved the international community in the ongoing spat between his country and India. Just a day after he made headlines for speaking to the United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about India and the "importance of upholding the law", Trudeau on Monday spoke along the same lines to King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein.

Trudeau provokes India again, mentions 'importance of upholding law' during talks with Jordan King

Twenty-nine people, including children and the elderly, were killed and dozens of others were injured in a military strike in northern Myanmar. The military strike, as per an AFP report, targeted a camp for displaced people.

Myanmar: Dozens including children killed in deadly military strike on refugee camp

In a surprising turn of events on Wall Street, stocks managed to rebound despite initial concerns surrounding the deadly conflict between Hamas and Israel. As per AFP, on Monday, stocks closed higher, bouncing back from a slump.

Defence shares soar amid Israel-Hamas conflict

In Israel's Ofakim, a woman reportedly distracted the Hamas for 15 hours, before being rescued. The woman has been identified by Israel's Channel 12 News as Rachel Adari.

How an Israeli woman distracted Hamas with coffee and cookies for 15 hours until rescue

Hamas' careful campaign of deception ensured that one the world's most powerful military were caught off guard by what is proving to be the worst breach in Israel's defences since Arab forces waged a war around 50 years ago, in 1973, claim reports.

Did Hamas dupe Israel into a false sense of security before launching bloody attack?

Police in San Francisco, United States, shot dead a man who had slammed his car into the local Chinese consulate. The man, as per reports, had ploughed his car into the consulate, driving his car into the lobby of the building's visa office on Monday.

Man crashes into Chinese consulate in San Francisco, shot dead by police

Japan issued a tsunami advisory for some coastal regions early on Monday. The advisory, as per reports, was issued after a series of shallow earthquakes in the Izu islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Japan warns of danger in sea and near coast following a series of shallow earthquakes in Izu islands

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday expressed hope that the referendum to recognise the nation's indigenous people in its constitution would succeed.

Facing a moral choice: Australia votes on referendum on indigenous rights

A Chinese-born independent blogger has alleged that China had a hand in the killing of separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Jennifer Zeng, as per reports, claims that agents of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were involved in the Canada killing and that China's "purpose was to frame India creating discord between India and the West".

China framed India in pro-Khalistan leader Nijjar's 'assassination', alleges US-based Chinese blogger

Donald Trump allegedly shared classified information about US nuclear submarines with an Australian businessman just three months after he left the office, reported US media said Thursday.

Donald Trump disclosed classified information about US nuclear subs to Australian businessman

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission next week, travelling to Italy and France to bolster India's strategic partnerships with these nations.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Italy and France next week

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has expressed grief over the tragedy that has befallen the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Latest tolls show that the flash floods have claimed the lives of 14 people, while 102 people remain missing.

Sikkim floods: Dalai Lama expresses grief following devastation caused by flash floods

Carrying on the legacy of the previous government of Donald Trump, the Biden administration on Thursday (Oct 5) 'quietly' announced plans to make additions to the border walls with Mexico.

Explained: America's 'great' wall | Biden carries on Trump's legacy

US President Joe Biden's dog Commander has been removed from the White House campus after multiple biting incidents came to light. The German Shepherd has reportedly bitten 11 Secret Service agents over the past few months.

Dog's day out: Joe Biden's canine Commander removed from White House after 11 biting incidents

Donald Trump may be the next speaker of the US House of Representatives if a Texas Republican gets his way. This comes after, the Republican Party recently succeeded in its unprecedented removal of one of its own, Kevin McCarthy from the post.

Donald Trump to be the next US House Speaker?

Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister, has proposed a peculiar way to create a 'smoke-free' generation. He wants to raise England's legal age for buying cigarettes by one year, every year.

UK PM Rishi Sunak defends plan to create 'smoke-free' younger generations

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