Top 10 world news: Biden says US will start sending military aid to Ukraine; West Asia crisis; and more

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Apr 24) signed legislation authorising military aid for Ukraine for its fight against Ukraine. Biden said that Washington would start sending military aid to the war-torn nation within hours. In other news, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday (Apr 24) that the forces are carrying out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon. In a video statement, Gallant said, "Many forces are deployed on the border and IDF (army) forces are carrying out offensive action currently throughout southern Lebanon."

US will start sending military aid to Ukraine within hours: Joe Biden

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United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Apr 24) signed legislation authorising military aid for Ukraine for its fight against Ukraine. Biden said that Washington would start sending military aid to the war-torn nation within hours.

Israel claims forces carrying out ‘offensive action’ in south Lebanon

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday (Apr 24) that the forces are carrying out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon. In a video statement, Gallant said, "Many forces are deployed on the border and IDF (army) forces are carrying out offensive action currently throughout southern Lebanon."

Dalai Lama emphasises on Indian link to Tibetan Buddhism

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, reaffirmed his deep-rooted connection to Indian philosophical traditions. Reflecting on life's journey, the Dalai Lama said, "Physically, I am Tibetan, but mentally I am nourished by the timeless wisdom of the Nalanda tradition."

Video: Minister Nitin Gadkari faints on stage during poll rally in Maharashtra

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted on stage on Wednesday (Apr 24) afternoon during an election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal city.As per news agency reports, the senior BJP leader was campaigning for Rajashree Patil when he collapsed on the stage.

Battle of the Bastions: Antony Vs Antony faceoff in Kerala's Pathanamthitta

Sabarimala Temple, Erumeli Mosque, Parumala Church— Kerala's Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency is home to some of India's most revered shrines from across the faiths. It's thesereligious landmarks that forced advertising iconWalter Mendez to come up with the 'God's own country' catchphrase for Kerala Tourism in 1989.

Ukraine claims to have attacked two Russian oil depots

A Ukrainian intelligence source on Wednesday (Apr 24) said that drones sent by Ukraine's SBU security service struck two Rosneft-owned oil depots in Russia's Smolensk region in an overnight attack.The news agency Reuters reported citing a source that the depots contained 26,000 cubic metres of fuel and that the attack caused major fires and evacuation of personnel.

Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children after rare talks

Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children displaced by Moscow's invasion, the Kremlin's children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova announced in Doha Wednesday.

Iran and Pakistan call on UN Security Council to take stern action against Israel

Iran and Pakistan released a joint statement on Wednesday (Apr 24) urging the United Nations Security Council to take stern action against Israel stating that the country had targeted neighbouring countries and foreign diplomatic facilities "illegally".

ICC unveils Olympic champion Usain Bolt as 2024 T20 World Cup ambassador

A multi-time Olympic gold medallist in track and field, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has been unveiled as the ambassador for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA starting June 1, the ICC said in a statement on Wednesday (April 24). Bolt believes an ICC tournament in America can change the game’s landscape and help it prosper, only for it to boom and peak for its comeback at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Alec Baldwin alleges 'stunning abuse of prosecutorial power’ in Rust case

Alec Baldwin would agree that his life has seen a total flip since the Rust case where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot with live rounds while filming. The actor has since then been charged with several cases since he is also the producer of the project. Alec currently faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting and death of Halyna Hutchins.