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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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.
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).
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)
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).
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.
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.
Several people died, including a young child, when an overcrowded boat attempted to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
