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Top 10 world news: China backs Pak's call for 'impartial' J&K attack probe; 40 killed in Iran port blast, and more

Top 10 world news: China backs Pak's call for 'impartial' J&K attack probe; 40 killed in Iran port blast, and more

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China has backed Pakistan's call for an 'impartial' investigation into the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26.

In other news, the death toll of the Iran port blast has risen to 40, while over 1,000 have been injured.

Meanwhile, the Vancouver police, on Saturday (Apr 26), ruled out the "act of terrorism" after a 30-year-old SUV driver rammed his car into a street party in the Canadian city, killing nine people.

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China backs Pakistan's call for 'impartial' Pahalgam terror attack probe, urges India to show 'restraint': Is China taking sides?

 China backs Pakistan's call for 'impartial' Pahalgam terror attack probe, urges India to show 'restraint': Is China taking sides? Photograph: (Reuters, Wion Web Team)

Following the horrific attack in India's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, China has called for restraint from both India and Pakistan, a statement that raises eyebrows, given the circumstances.

Iran port explosion: At least 40 dead, over 1,000 injured; Iran’s president visits blast site

 This handout picture provided by the media office of the Iranian presidency shows heavy smoke billowing at the site of an explosion that took place a day earlier at the Shahid Rajaee port dock southwest of Bandar Abbas in the Iranian province of Hormozgan on April 27, 2025. Photograph: (AFP)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Apr 27) visited those injured in a massive port blast as the fire still blazes after more than 24 hours of the incident. At least 40 people were killed in the incident, while more than 1,000 were wounded, according to state TV.

Lapu Lapu festival: Vancouver police rule out act of terrorism as car driver plows into crowd killing nine people

 Vancouver police said they did not suspect "an act of terrorism" after a driver plowed into a street party on April 26, 2025 in the Canadian city, killing a number of people. Photograph: (AFP)

The Vancouver police, on Saturday (Apr 26), ruled out the "act of terrorism" after a 30-year-old SUV driver rammed his car into a street party in the Canadian city, killing nine people.

Moscow’s Crocus Hall terror attack plotter in Pakistan?

 File photo of the terror attack at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia, on 22 March 2024. Photograph: (AFP)

The mastermind of the horrific terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow on March 22, 2024, that left around 150 civilians killed, is said to be in Pakistan, and as per media reports, Moscow may ask Islamabad to hand him over.

After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh

 File photo of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Photograph: (PTI)

Referring to reports of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists being in constant touch with an adviser in Bangladesh’s interim government, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has called for a suspension of water supply to Bangladesh after India’s decision to halt the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Canadian national detained after bomb scare creates panic in Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight

 Representative image of an IndiGo Airlines plane. Photograph: (Reuters)

Chaos broke out at Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi airport on Saturday (Apr 26) after a Canadian national aboard a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight claimed that he was carrying a bomb, police said on Sunday (Apr 27).

Pahalgam terror attack: Karnataka man reveals chilling account of 'monstrous act'; 'brains and senses were numb'

 Karnataka man reveals how he survived Pahalgam terror attack Photograph: (X)

In a chilling account of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, a survivor has shared their harrowing experience of the April 22 "monstrous act" that killed 26 and injured many more.

Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes?

 The nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan could kill between 50 to 125 million people within a week, making it deadlier than the entirety of World War II, and plunging the planet into a global climate catastrophe. Photograph: (Reuters, Wion Web Team)

Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Pakistan’s Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has issued a warning to India, hinting at the possible use of nuclear weapons.

Kevin Hart cancels Indian leg of his 'Acting My Age' tour after Pahalgam terrorist attack

 Kevin Hart Photograph: (X)

Comedian Kevin Hart has cancelled the Indian show of his Acting My Age tour after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The show was scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi Arena in Delhi this Wednesday, April 30th. The show's ticketing partner announced the news.

MI vs LSG: Suryakumar Yadav becomes quickest to 4000 IPL runs by an Indian, surpasses Rohit

 MI vs LSG Suryakumar Yadav becomes quickest to 4000 IPL runs by an Indian, surpasses Rohit Photograph: (Others)

Mumbai Indians ace batter Suryakumar Yadav continued his brilliant form in IPL 2025 with another half-century this season, more importantly in the winning cause against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede on Sunday. The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 54 in the first innings, propelling MI to 215 for seven in 20 overs. He, however, also broke several records on the day, including becoming the quickest Indian (by balls) to cross the 4000-run mark in the league.

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