Top 10 world news: Hamas delays hostages release, 41 workers still stuck in Uttarakhand tunnel, & more

We are tracking live updates on WION's website pertaining to the hostage release situation amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. As per the latest at the time of writing this, the release of the second group of hostages by Hamas faced a delay due to a disagreement over the volume of aid entering the besieged city of Gaza. In addition to the war in West Asia, WION is also tracking updates related to the on-ground rescue ops in Uttarakhand after a tunnel collapsed trapping 41 workers inside it. The operation hit a roadblock on Friday, however, drilling which was done to reach out to the workers is expected to resume Sunday (Nov 26).

In other news,Ukrainian authorities have claimed that Russia conducted its most extensive drone assault on the capital Kyiv on Saturday (Nov 25). At least five individuals have sustained injuries.

Israel-Hamas War LIVE: Hamas delays release of second batch of hostages

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Israel-Hamas war LIVE:Hamas on Friday freed the first batch of hostages seized in the deadliest attack in Israel's history under a deal that saw a temporary truce take hold in war-ravaged Gaza.Thirteen Israeli hostages captured during Palestinian militants' cross-border raids were back in Israeli territory where they would undergo medical checks before being reunited with their families, the army said.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse rescue LIVE: All 41 workers are safe, says NDMA

All eyes are on the rescue operations which have been intensified to rescue the 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed tunnel in Silkyara in Uttarakhand since November 12, 2023. The authorities have managed toinsert wide pipes up to 45 metres through the rubble and are drilling another 2 metres to reach the workers.

Ukraine claims Russia launched 'record number' of drones against Kyiv since war started

Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February. Media reports claimed that at least five people were injured.

Emotions swell as families reunite, freed Thai hostage says 'not dead' after miracle release

Emotions swelled as many families reunited after the first batch of hostages were released by Hamas from Gaza amid a temporary truce on Friday (Nov 24).

Indian student in coma after brutal assault in Australia, suspect out on bail

An Indian-origin student in Australia is currently in a medically induced coma following an assault. A suspect, identified as 25-year-old Benjamin Dodge Collings, has been taken into custody and charged with criminal assault. The incident occurred on November 5 at a precinct in Tasmania, where the student, in his 20s, pursuing a master's degree at the University of Tasmania, was attacked around 4.20 am local time.

FS Momen reacts to US comments on Bangladesh election, highlights 'interference'

Amid the United States' comments on Bangladesh elections, Dhaka's Foreign SecretaryMasud Bin Momen accused it of "interferingwith our domestic affairs" but hoped for engagement to "try to make them understand that we are committed and they have no reason to doubt our intentions." Elections will take place in Bangladesh in January, with Washington calling for a "free and peaceful election" which is seen as trying to interfere in the country's internal matters.

China holds training drills near Myanmar border after its convoy goes up in flames

China's military is gearing up for "combat training activities" along its border with Myanmar starting Saturday, following a recent incident where a convoy of trucks carrying goods into Myanmar was engulfed in flames.

Explained | How China bolsters Pakistan's terror infrastructure as world remembers 26/11 victims

“Terrorism should not be politicised,” this is what India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said in March this year, while speaking alongside foreign ministers of Australia, Japan and the US during a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meeting.

Venom 3 resumes filming after 118-day hiatus: Tom Hardy celebrates return to set

After a 118-day hiatus due to an actors' strike that concluded on November 8,Venom 3is back in action, according to star Tom Hardy. The actor, who plays the titular character, took to social media on Friday to share the good news and express his enthusiasm for returning to the set.

Premier League: Liverpool's late equaliser ends Manchester City winning run at home

Liverpool snapped Manchester City's 23-match winning run at the Etihad as a clash between the Premier League's top two ended 1-1 on Saturday.