Following reports of assaults on energy infrastructure that caused power outages across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Saturday (October 22) that Russia had launched a "massive attack" on Ukraine overnight.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine alleges ‘massive attack’, Xi Jinping cements power, and more

The Ukrainian government said on Friday that the defence forces were able to recapture 88 towns and villages in the Kherson region. The announcement marked a huge achievement for Ukraine as Kherson was one of the regions that Russia “annexed” through the series of referendums in the past.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine recaptures parts of Kherson, Meloni forms govt in Italy and more

Liz Truss announced on Thursday that she will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid concerns regarding her leadership and the economy.

Top 10 world news: UK PM Truss resigns, Russian missile over Black Sea, and more

Weeks after annexing the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia through a series of referendums, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced he was imposing martial law in the regions.

Top 10 world news: Putin declares martial law, UK PM Truss will not quit, and more

China is currently experiencing a wave of protests against President Xi Jinping and that has forced online censors to take note of the country’s social media. According to media reports, the protests were sparked by an individual who draped a banner sporting various slogans against the government.

Top 10 world news: Worldwide protests against Xi Jinping, 23 kids killed in Iran, and more

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia.

Top 10 world news: Biden has 'no plans' to meet Saudi crown prince at G20 summit, and more

After Pakistan summoned US envoy over Biden's 'one of most dangerous nations' remark, former PM Nawaz Sharif also jumped in the fray to defend his country. Sharif took to Twitter and stated that Pakistan's nuclear programme is not a threat to any country.

Top 10 world news: Nawaz Sharif comes to Pakistan's defence, Erdogan visits mine blast site & more

British Prime Minister Liz Truss insists that she would push ahead with her contentious programme to boost sluggish economic growth, despite market turbulence and sacking her finance minister.

Top 10 world news: UK Politics live updates, Russia alleges Ukrainian shelling, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is looking to create a ‘gas hub’ in Türkiye – a country which he believes can become the “most reliable” route to deliver gas to the European Union.

Top 10 world news: Putin proposes gas hub in Türkiye, Iraq elects new president and more

In the latest, Russian president, Putin has warned Ukraine of 'severe' attacks amid the entire nuclear attack debate. In the realm of Indian politics, Uttar Pradesh's former Chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away while being treated at a private hospital in Gurugram.

Top 10 world news: Putin warns Ukraine of 'severe' attacks, US trio win Nobel prize in economics & more

United States President Joe Biden on Friday (October 7) signed an executive order, which is designed to protect the privacy of personal data transfers between the EU and America.

Top 10 world news: Biden signs order for US-EU data, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and more

In a tragic incident, at least 37 people, including children, were killed by a man armed with a gun and knife at a children's day-care centre in northeast Thailand on Thursday, police said.

Top 10 world news: Thailand mass shooting, North Korea's bombing drills, and more

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has blamed the United States and Israel for protests that have gripped the country for more than two weeks. In other news, Swedish Coast Guard said on Monday said there was no visible gas leak from Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

Top 10 world news: Khamenei blames US, Israel for mass protests, Nord Stream 1 leak stops & more

Following reports of gas leak in Nord Stream 1 and 2, the major pipelines that transport natural gas from western Siberia in Russia to Europe, Ukraine had alleged that the malfunction was deliberate and actually "terrorist attack" by Moscow.

Top 10 world news: Russia denies role in Nord Stream leak, Hurricane Ian, and more

At least 13 people, including five kids, were killed while around 20 were injured in a gun attack at a school in the central Russian city of Izhevsk on Monday, the TASS news agency reported quoting Russia's Investigative Committee.

Top 10 world news: Russian school shooting, 450 anti-hijab protesters arrested, and more

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s deputy defence minister Dmitry Bulgakov will be replaced by Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev. Bulgakov was in charge of logistics in the war.

Top 10 world news: Putin appoints ‘Butcher of Mariupol’, Super Typhoon Noru makes landfall and more

Just days after ordering a partial mobilisation, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed amendments toughening punishment for voluntary surrender and refusal to fight by up to 10 years in prison.

Top 10 world news: Putin’s punishment for surrender, Sharif on India ties, and more

Russians are protesting against President Vladimir Putin's orders of nation's first partial mobilisation since World War II. Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight.

Top 10 world news: Russians trying to evade Putin's conscription call, 77th UNGA updates, and more

Addressing the world leaders at the 77th session of the United General Assembly, US President Joe Biden said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has 'shamelessly violated' UN charter with the invasion of Ukraine.

Top 10 world news: Biden's harsh criticism of Putin at UNGA, Iran's accusation against US, and more

The Russian-occupied regions of Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Lugansk have decided to hold a referendum on Friday this week to formally join the Russian Federation. These areas are at the forefront of a massive counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces.

Top 10 world news: Russian-held territories to hold referendum, Google sued and more

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman won't attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral: Report Saudi representation at the funeral has been closely watched for any signs of a further thaw in a diplomatic chill Western countries imposed on Prince Mohammed after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi US report points out glaring weakness shared by Chinese and Russian militaries The top officers across the five services, i.

Top 10 world news: MBS to skip Queen funeral, Putin appeals for calm

The most destructive tropical ‘super typhoon’ is forecast to make landfall on Sunday, ahead of which the Japan Meteorological Agency recommended inhabitants to leave areas of the southern island of Kyushu.

Top 10 world news: ‘Super typhoon’ to strike Japan, Putin isolates himself, and more

World leaders attending Queen Elizabeth's funeral are likely to face many rules, even restrictions. It will be interesting to see in the coming days whether this leads to any diplomatic friction.

Top 10 world news: Rules for Queen's funeral, Ukraine war latest, more news

Citing concerns over "World War III", Tesla CEO Elon Musk blamed the Russia-Ukraine conflict for delaying Twitter's buyout deal worth $44 billion. In other news, King Charles the Third on Monday (September 12) addressed the British parliament for the first time as monarch.

Top 10 news: Musk blames Russia-Ukraine war for Twitter buyout delay, India's T20 World Cup squad and more

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