Top 10 world news: Contact 'lost' with presumed Hezbollah successor; Congress eyes comeback in Haryana, & more
Here are the top 10 stories from across the world.
Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leaderHashem Safieddine, a high-level Hezbollah source said. In other news, the Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state ofHaryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5).
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Contact 'lost' with Nasrallah's presumed successor Safieddine:Hezbollah source
Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Saturday (Oct 5) that they had lost contact with their potential next leaderHashem Safieddine, a high-level Hezbollah source said.
Haryana exit polls: Congress eyes comeback in Haryana after a decade
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‘Kill all in the name of...’: FBI arrests 21-year-old over alleged ISIS-inspired mass-casualty attack plot
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Space mines, lasers & robotic arms: Lt Gen Pannu decodes US disclosure of weapons in space
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Bitter Zelensky snubs Trump for playing politics with Ukraine war | Gravitas
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US fires up to 70 interceptors against Iran attack on Jordan, putting supplies under pressure
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‘US military task force aiding Saudi Arabia forces with intel, planning support’: Official
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OpenAI boss Sam Altman repeats AI 'slow down' call, says world 'right to be afraid'
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Top military commanders from US, Israel, and 7 Arab nations held secret meeting on Iran War
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Sydney Sweeney defends provocative ad choice, the internet is still not impressed
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India to host IPL 2027 auction; WPL 2027 auction set for late October in Kochi
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Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Govt order
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'Definitely feel bad for yourself': Kuldeep Yadav opens up on India Test snubs
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US, China dominate global economy: Where does India rank among the world's biggest economies?
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Ex-India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh wants India to avoid 'massive changes' before ODI World Cup 2027
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Ed Sheeran’s US tour loses all support acts after Macklemore’s removal | Controversy explained
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Ex-England footballer Raheem Sterling pleads guilty in reckless driving and crashing his Lamborghini
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China's property crisis deepens as investment plunges nearly 20%
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Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case
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Messi set to play in farewell match on October 6 in Argentina vs Benin friendly
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Who was Eliana Moreno? NBC LA aerial reporter killed in Chatsworth crash
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Putin-linked Russian oligarch, Melania links: Why Trump skipped his son’s Bahamas wedding bash?
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800 million years old - Scientists discover 'fingerprints' of supercontinent Gondwana in ancient rocks
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Trump's name cannot return to Kennedy Center, US judge rules
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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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Water equivalent to two Pacific Oceans could be stashed 2,900 km inside Earth
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Ex-CIA officer caught with gold bars worth $40 million seeks plea deal | Gravitas
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's sons Kasim & Sulaiman claim their father is 'tortured' in jail
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Trump's Iran war faces fresh House rebuke; 7 Republicans join Democrats in push to end conflict ahead of midterms
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US Treasury yields cross 5% as Scott Bessent warns of ‘global issues’ impacting bonds
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Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region
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Los Angeles helicopter crash: At least three dead, several injured; NTSB to investigate
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India summons top Pakistan diplomat after Pak Navy ship collides with Indian warship at high seas
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Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack on Mecca, first-ever red alert in Islam's holiest site sparks panic
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'Like a thug you are using agency to go after..': Kash Patel grilled by Senate Democrats over FBI firings, journalist investigations and hiring policy
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Abhishek Sharma rises to No. 2 in T20Is; ENG’s Robinson 3rd after record Pakistan Tests
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Canada to become EU’s first ‘associate member’? Von der Leyen proposes move amid US tensions
The Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state ofHaryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5).
IDF plans 'serious and significant' response to Iran's missile attack
Israel DefenseForces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reportedthe Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5)
Biden unsure if Netanyahu is delaying Gaza deal to influence US elections
United States President Joe Biden said heis unsure whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is avoiding the Gaza ceasefire deal to influence the US presidential elections in November.The US president made the statement in response to aquestion during a pressconference at the White House on Friday (Oct 4).
EAM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks during SCO visit to Pakistan
India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Saturday (Oct 5) that there are no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting.
Passengers travelling to or from Dubai prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies: Emirates
Emirates, on Friday (Oct 4), announced that it would prohibit passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights to and from Dubai, Gulf News reported.The airline emphasised that any such items found in hand luggage or checked-in baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police.
Child 'trampled to death' on asylum seekers' Channel crossing boat, says French minister
Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday.
J&K exit polls: NC-Congress may secure most seats with no clear majority; BJP hotontheirtrail
Exit poll predictions for the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Saturday (Oct 5) indicated a close contest, with predictions showing the National Conference-Congress alliance in the lead and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following close behind.
IND vs BAN: Blow for India as Shivam Dube gets ruled out of T20I series
India suffered a blow on the eve of the T20I series against Bangladesh as Shivam Dube was ruled out owing to a back injury on Saturday (Oct 5). Dube, who was in the team will now be replaced by Tilak Varma who featured in the Irani Cup match in Lucknow on Saturday. He will travel a short distance to Gwalior from Lucknow overnight and will be available for the opening T20I on Sunday against Bangladesh as Suryakumar Yadav’s men look to make a winning start.
Jr NTR wants to work in Marvel universe, shares why he's loves Iron Man
Did you know the one dream of Jr NTR that is still not fulfilled? Well, it's NTR's wish to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).The Telugu superstar has several times previously expressed his wish to be part of the Marvel family. The actor, who has been known as a prolific actor in Indian cinema and has gained international recognition for his role in SS Rajamouli'sRRR, has shared his desire to work in MCU as he went on to talk about the admiration he has for Tony Stark/Iron Man.
