Top 10 world news: Biden visits Ukraine unannounced, Cyclone Freddy updates, and more
Top 10 world news
In the latest, US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. North Korea has once again fired twoballistic missile in continuation with its string of missilelaunches. Adding to the existing tensions,Kim Jong Un's sister has warned the US forces to halt military drills, saying the reclusive nuclear state could turn the Pacific into a "firing range." On the Turkey-Syria earthquake front, a group of volunteers have planted red coloured balloons all over the quake debris in remembrance of the kids who lost their lives in the calamity.
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US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has landed in Kyiv on a surprise visit. This is his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded the European country on 24 February last year.
Cyclone Freddy: Mauritius cancels flights, Madagascar braces for heavy rains, floods
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'Hellish' wildfires burned through Europe for 300,000 years after supercontinent Pangea broke up
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No Pandya as Auqib Nabi earns maiden ODI call-up; Mayank returns for WI T20Is| check full squads
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Trump praises India’s Opium crackdown, hails anti-drug efforts
Mandakini breaks silence on Dawood Ibrahim photo: 'I was not invited by him'
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Former India player Diana Edulji wants Smriti Mandhana to replace Harman as skipper at the earliest
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Trump calls Canada-EU associate membership plan ‘laughable’ and threatens 'very serious tariffs'
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Protests erupt over migrant housing plan in Piddington
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India can scale up Finland’s circular solutions, minister Multala says
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240-million-year-old bizarre 'pig with a tusk' creature creates new dilemma over origin of dinosaurs
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Europe wants a common playbook for security threats, seeks security beyond NATO
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All Indian goods to get duty-free access to New Zealand
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Formula One reveals the 2027 race calendar; Monaco to host sprint race for the first time
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Bigg Boss 20: Mahhi Vij reveals she lost Yuva role to Kareena Kapoor; 'didn’t work out in my favour'
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Lionel Messi for 2026 Ballon d’Or over Mbappe and Yamal, says Diego Simeone
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US House votes 417-3 to pass Ratepayer Protection Act targeting AI data center electricity costs
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Hong Kong unveils 11 new measures to boost birth rates, offers higher cash bonuses and housing perks
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Former OpenAI researcher warns of growing risks from Artificial Intelligence
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Veteran actor Anant Nag honoured with Indian cinema’s highest award
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Wildfire tears through forests in Spain's Valencia
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AUS vs SA: Steve Smith still gets 'little flashbacks' from sandpaper gate
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Pakistan naval vessel returns to harbour with 'severe damage' after collision with Indian warship in Arabian Sea
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Fed raises rates for first time in 3 years, Kevin Warsh defies Trump as inflation mounts
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Katrina Kaif’s postpartum weight is not the problem; your gaze is
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Daayra movie review: Kareena Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran shine in Meghna Gulzar’s cop-versus-cop crime thriller
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Saudi Vs Houthis: Yemeni military rebels clash with Houthis
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Pak batter Rizwan's petition against being questioned by cyber crime agency rejected by court
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US trade tariff: 100% tariff targets Russian buyers amid trade tensions
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's sons Kasim & Sulaiman claim their father is 'tortured' in jail
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Ebola outbreak: WHO sees encouraging signs in fight against Ebola outbreak
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Trump gets new power to hit India, China with up to 100% tariffs as US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill
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‘Imagine 50 AI fighters cornering one manned jet’: India’s mobbing doctrine eyes a new era of air warm
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Saudi vs Houthis: Riyadh claims to have shot Houthi drone targeting Mecca
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US Treasury rallies global financial institutions for Op Economic Outcast to isolate Iran
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Want to get married within a year? Why 18 lakh people rush to Jaipur for ‘sacred henna’
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Pakistan boycotts chess match against Israel at Olympiad
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UN General Assembly 2026: What is veto power. Which countries have it and how does it work?
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Suriya and Jyothika say ‘I do’ again after 20 years! See their dreamy wedding pics
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Abhishek Sharma rises to No. 2 in T20Is; ENG’s Robinson 3rd after record Pakistan Tests
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Laura Wolvaardt sets new world record for most WT20I runs in a year
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The Early Spring season 2 is happening, but fans have one request - 'don't change the actors'
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Both Mauritius and Madagascar are taking cautionary measures as an approaching Cyclone Freddy is expected to bring heavy rains, floods and landslides to the island nations.While Mauritius has cancelled flights and has shut down its stock exchange, the emergency response teams in four vulnerable regions in Madagascar are in alert mode.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Symbolic red balloons planted over quake debris
The massive earthquake that hit Turkey-Syria on February 6 has left behind a trail of devastation. The images and videos of the tragedy havebeen circulating on social media. While multiple rescue stories have made headlines, a sizable number of people have also lost their lives under the debris.
In the latest, a group of volunteers, in an effort to allay the pain of the tragedy have fixed red coloured balloons all over the earthquake debris in Turkey.The gesture is symbolic to the kids who lost their lives in the catastrophe. A video shared by the BBC showed multiple red balloons been planted around the rubble.
Australian man uses fake names to donate sperm in exchange for gifts, holidays; fathers 60 children
Science has progressed leaps and bounds; for couples and even singles who are looking to have children, there are a variety of methods available. One of these is sperm banks. These banks serve as a boon for many who are unable to have children by "natural means". The best thing about these so-called "sperm banks" is that prospective parents can choose from legitimate, verified donors with ease. But what if the donor lied?
Exclusive: Only Putin can end Ukraine war, Poland foreign ministry spokespersontellsWION
Poland’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lukasz Jasina said that only Russian President Vladimir Putin can end the war against Ukraine, but quickly added that the hopes of achieving peace in the near term wasimpossible.
Speaking to WION, Jasina expressed hope that Russia will withdrawits troops and come back to the discussion table for achieving lasting peace.
Undercover investigation reveals women's sexual abuse on British-owned Kenyan tea farms
An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya.This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming.
During the investigation, thelocal supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay & Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors.
Cambodian crown jewellery stolen by Douglas Latchford resurfaces in London
A vast cache of Cambodia's Angkorian crown jewellery from the 7th Century, reappeared in London last summer, as reported by the BBC. The stolen artefacts belonged to British antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford. Experts revealed that they were stunned to know of the jewellery’s existence.The collection has been discreetly returned to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, and will be put on display in the country's national museum.
On Monday (February 20), Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a huge feat when India locked horns with Ireland in their last group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. When skipper Harman came out for the coin toss, she became the first male or female player toplay 150 T20I matches. The swashbuckling right-hander had surpassed Rohit Sharma (148), the senior Indian men's captain, in the overall list of most T20I matches played by a player during India's previous encounter, versus England, before moving past him to create history.
Australian professor taken hostage in Papua New Guinea's highlands, says PM Marape
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape on Monday confirmed that some people have taken an Australian university professor as a hostage in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
The Australian professor is an archaeologist who was working at an Australian university and had gone on a field trip along with many Papua New Guinean students from a local university who were also kept hostage, according to Reuters.
China's 'toxic work culture' a hurdle in country's plans to lure talent
As China re-opens its doors to the world after a three-year hiatus, it is also looking to lure back talent not just from within country, but also its citizens residing in other countries. However, Chinese companies are facing a mounting problem, that of toxic work culture. This is why several Chinese workers are choosing to look for work outside the country, than dedicate long hours to companies in their home country.