Top 10 world news: 'Catastrophic' flooding in Canada, US asks India to tap oil reserves and more

Heavy rainfall along with ''catastrophic'' flooding has triggered a state of emergency in Canada.Taiwanopened a de facto embassy in Lithuania in a diplomatic breakthrough for the Chinese-claimed island, brushing aside Beijing's strong opposition to the move.

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While the downpours forced thousands of people to flee their homes at least three people are missing.

The Biden administration has asked some of the world`s largest oil consuming nations,including China, India and Japan,to consider releasing crude stockpiles in a coordinated effort to lower global energy prices, according to several people familiar with the matter.

The opening of the Vilnius office is the latest sign that some Baltic and central European countries are seeking closer relations with Taiwan, even if that angers China.

Indonesia's counter-terrorism police have arrested a member of a top Islamic council on charges of raising funds for the al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah (JI) group blamed for deadly bombings.

The government has refused to move him from prison hospital to a civilian clinic against the advice of doctors.

Digital payments start-upPaytmmade one of the worst major Indian stock market debuts on Thursday as its shares fell more than 27 per centafter India's largest-ever IPO.

Overdose deaths rose by 28.5 per cent in 12 months ending on this past April, shows data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Greekpublichealthsectorworkersprotested in Athens ashospitalshave become overwhelmed by anewsurge inCOVID-19 cases and authorities consider further restrictions.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's sister has revealed that he was a close friend of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite accused of grooming underage girls for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

At least 15 were shot dead and dozens of others suffered injuries after the Sudanese Army opened fire at thousands of Sudanese who took to the streets to protest against the military’s takeover.