Top 10 world news: EU in panic after Trump’s victory; Iranian protestor subjected to ‘extreme torture', & more

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”. In other news, ayoung Iranian woman who was detained for stripping down to underwear to mark a protest may have been tortured, given electric shocks and beaten by authorities, human rights organisations have warned.

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EU in panic after Trump’s victory, Italy’s Meloni warns can’t rely on US

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”.

Iranian student who stripped to underwear subjected to ‘extreme torture'

A young Iranian woman who was detained for stripping down to underwear to mark a protest may have been tortured, given electric shocks and beaten by authorities, human rights organisations have warned. The woman, whose identity remains unknown to date, was earlier transferred to a psychiatric hospital. Now Amnesty International (AI) has claimed it has evidence that Iranian officials subjected the woman to torture and even chemical substances.

UN, European leaders condemn 'antisemitic' football clashes in Amsterdam

Israeli, Dutch and European leaders on Friday condemned "anti-Semitic" clashes that erupted in Amsterdam overnight after a Europa League football match, with the city's mayor detailing targeted attacks. The violence flared after the game between home team Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv where Ajax won 5-0.

Canada arrests Indian-origin man over Hindu Sabha temple protests

Peel Regional Police in Canada have arrested a Toronto resident of Indian origin, in connection with protests at Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Mandir on November 4. Ranendra Lal Banerjee, 57, faces charges of "public incitement of hatred" under section 319 (1) of Canada’s Criminal Code.

Clueless US voters Googled ‘where to vote for Biden’ in Trump vs Harris fight

Apparently, many Americanvoters didn’t know that United States President Joe Biden had pulled out of the race for the White House even on Election Day,November 5. In a shocking episode revealing how politically unaware some people in the US are, a trend spike was observed on Google with people searching: “Did Biden drop out” and “who is contesting”.

South Korea’s Yoon discusses North Korean troops in Russia with Trump

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discussed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia with US President-elect Donald Trump in a phone conversation

Houthis say they fired hypersonic ballistic rocket at Israeli air base

Yemen'sHouthistargeted Israel's southern Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic rocket called "Palestine 2" and downed early on Friday (Nov8) a USMQ-9 Reaper in the airspace of the Yemeni province of al-Jawf, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said.

'Please do justice': Indian Americans seek Elon Musk's help for H-1B visa reforms

The CEO of Tesla, billionaire Elon Musk and one of the biggest supporters of president-elect Donald Trump, has been probably the most active unofficial Trump campaigner on X, which is also owned by Musk. He has shared a lot of videos, and posts and even replied to some during and after the US presidential election.

India to not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 - Report

In the latest development surrounding Team India’s chances of participating in the Champions Trophy 2025, the BCCI has conveyed to the PCB that India will not travel to Pakistan for the eight-team tournament, citing security reasons. Instead, the BCCI has pushed for India games to be held at a neutral venue, with Dubai emerging as the best option.

Film Fest cancelled in Turkey over ban on screening of Daniel Craig's film Queer

A film festival scheduled to run from November 7 in Istanbul was pulled out at the last moment as a mark of protest over a ban on a Daniel Craig starrer filmQueerby the local authorities. The Mubu Fest organized by streaming platform Mubi was scheduled to run the second edition of the film fest in Turkey after a successful inaugural run in 2023.