Top 10 world news: Australia beat India in U19 cricket world cup; Pakistan election result; and more

Despite candidates backed by ex-PM Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) winning the most seats in Pakistan general elections, talks between rival parties – including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – have raised tensions and stoked protests by the PTI supporters across country. In a major setback to Indian cricket fans, the Aussie U19 boys bowled India Boys out for 174 runs on Sunday (Feb 11) in South Africa and won the ICC U19 ODI World Cup final by 79 runs. Meanwhile, ex-US President Donald Trump set the cat among the pigeons by saying he would allow Russia to "do whatever the hell they want" if it attacked a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) country that didn't pay enough.

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Pakistan Elections 2024: Imran Khan's supporters take to streets after controversial poll results

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In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation.

ICC U19 World Cup: Heartbreak for India again as Australia win by 79 runs in final for fourth title

Australia U-19 did what their senior team had done in November 2023, beat India in the final to lift ICC ODI World Cup trophy. The Aussie U19 boys bowled India Boys out for 174runs on Sunday (Feb 11) in South Africa and won the ICC U19 ODI World Cup final by 79runs. This was Australia's four U19 World Cup victory.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to launch UPI in Sri Lanka, Mauritius via virtual event

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the country’s premium Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in neighbouring Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday (Feb 12).

Trump says would let Russia ‘do whatever the hell it wants’ to NATO allies that don’t pay enough

Former president Donald Trump said on Saturday (Feb 10) that he would encourage Russia to "do whatever the hell they want" if it attacked a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) country that didn't pay enough to meet spending targets.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli offensive in Rafah will ‘blow up’ hostage exchange negotiations, says Hamas

Hamas warned on Sunday (Feb 11) that any Israeli offensive inthe Gaza Strip's Rafahwould "blow up" the hostage exchange negotiations.

Indian capital on high alert ahead of farmers’ protest, police prohibit gatherings at Delhi-UP border

Police and local authorities in the Indian capital of New Delhi have been gearing up for the proposed 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 13 called by many farmers' unions.

Ex-India Army Chief Naravane says 2020 Galwan clashes with China were not ‘bad thing’

Former Indian Army Chief Gen Manoj Naravane has said the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes between the Indian Army and China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) were not a “bad thing.”

Britain: PM Rishi Sunak says he is ‘totally up for the fight’ to win UK general elections

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he is totally up for a fight for the general elections expected to take place later this year.

Russian forces in occupied regions are using Musk’s Starlink, claims Ukraine

Russian forces in occupied Ukraine are using terminals of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink, said Kyiv’s main military intelligence agency, on Sunday (Feb 11).

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