Top 10 world news: Biden speaks to Netanyahu ahead of Rafah offensive; Putin orders nuclear drills, & more

Gaza officials said Monday Israeli jets launched strikes on two Rafah areas ahead of imminent ground offensive. Following this, US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu spoke over phone and discussed the Rafah offensive plans, Israeli media reported. Meanwhile, Columbia university has declared it will not holdthe main ceremony for graduating students next week amid Gaza protest.The prestigious university in the United States stated that it would "forego the university-wide ceremony that is scheduled for May 15" and hold a series of smaller events instead. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced new nuclear weapons drills.Russia's defence ministry said the exercises would be held in the "near future" and involve the air force, navy and troops stationed near Ukraine.

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Gaza war: Biden speaks to Netanyahu as Israeli jets strike two Rafah areas

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone on Monday evening, according to Israeli media. The conversation reportedly lasted half an hour.

Columbia University's main graduation ceremony cancelled due to Gaza protests

Columbia University on Monday (May 6) announced that it has cancelled the main ceremony for graduating students next week amid the protests on campus by students over the ongoing war in Gaza.

Watch: Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian boat off Kerala, six Indian fishermen rescued

The Indian Coast Guard on Monday (May 6) ‘intercepted and detained’ an Iranian vessel off the coast of Kerala with six Indian nationals on board.

Putin’s nuclear drills orders response to ‘unprecedented’ comments from West: Kremlin

The Kremlin reacted after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (May 6) ordered new nuclear weapons drills in the face of Western "threats" amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.

Trouble mounts for Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi LG calls for anti-terror probe against him

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday (May 6) has called for an anti-terror investigation into allegations Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received political funding from the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) group, which was founded by wanted terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun.

Melbourne police searching for two Haryana students following fatal stabbing incident

Australian police are searching for two Haryana brothers who fatally stabbed another individual of Indian descent in Melbourne early Sunday morning (May 5).

Xi Jinping in France: Chants of 'Free Tibet' echo in Paris streets amid Chinese leader's state visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday (May 5) on a state visit where President Emmanuel Macron is expected to push his Chinese counterpart for a stronger stance against Russia amid the war in Ukraine.

Bodies found in well in Mexico confirmed to be of missing US, Australian surfers; tyre robbery suspected

Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday (May 5) that the families of one American and two Australian surfers who went missing in Baja California on April 26 have identified their bodies, the news agency Reuters reported

Here's why India's T20 World Cup jersey unveiled by Adidas has only one star

Indian cricket team's official kit sponsor, Adidas, on Monday (May 6) unveiled the senior men's jersey for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the West Indies and USA in June.

Met Gala 2024: What does the theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion' mean?

Fashion's biggest night is just hours away. The 2024 Met Gala will have some of the world's most prominent celebrities walking the red carpet dressed in designer best.