Top 10 world news: Two killed in Florida mall shooting; Pak action after suicide bombing, and more

In the latest, a shooting at a Florida mall has killedtwo, and injuredseven. In other news,Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, expressed that Chinese residents in Pakistan become unhappy when asked to follow security protocols. This was in connection to the recent suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed fiveChinese engineers.In a separate incident, New York was struck by an unusual 4.7 magnitude earthquake, with videos of the event now widely shared on social media.

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US: Two dead, seven injured in shooting at Florida shopping mall

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A shooting incident at a bustling shopping mall in Florida has resulted in the deaths of two peopleand injuries to seven others. According to Miami-Dade police, a confrontation erupted at the Martini Bar within the CityPlace Doral premises early Saturday morning (April 6).

'Chinese in Pakistan do not want to follow security discipline': Maryam Nawaz says after suicide bombing

Maryam Nawaz, Punjab province's Chief Minister in Pakistan, stated on Friday (April 5) that Chinese residents in Pakistan feel upset when they are requested to adhere to security measures. She made these comments a week following a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that claimed the lives of five Chinese engineers.

UNSC meeting interrupted, Statue of Liberty shakes after rare earthquake rattles New York

New York, which is on the east coast of the United States, was hit by a rare earthquake of 4.7 magnitude, on Friday (Apr 5), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). During the quake, buildings rattled sparking panic among residents since NYC is not in an earthquake-prone region.

Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza’s Khan Younis, military says

The Israeli military on Saturday (Apr 6) said that its army personnel recovered the body of a hostage who was held captive by Hamas when it launched an unprecedented assault against Israel on October 7 last year.

‘I want a drug test’: Trump says Biden was ‘higher than kite’ at State of the Union address

Donald Trump has insinuated that President Joe Biden may have been under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union (SOTU) address last month. The former Republican presidential candidate made these comments during an interview with radio broadcaster Hugh Hewitt on Thursday (April 4). Referring to reports of cocaine being found in the White House in July last year, Trump claimed, without offering evidence, that Biden was "all jacked up" and "higher than a kite" during his March address.

US on high alert over Iran attack threat in retaliation to Israeli strike on consulate in Syria

Following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, United States is on high alert for a possible attack by Iran aimed at Israeli or American assets in the region, reportedReuters, citing a US official.

NIA team attacked in West Bengal’s East Medinipur during raid, officer injured

During a raid conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal on Saturday (Apr 6), officers of the agency were attacked by locals and one of them sustained injuries.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk claims government wants to brand ‘Ladakhis as anti-nationals’

Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known climate activist, has expressed deep concern about the growing tensions in Leh, Ladakh. Wangchuk, known for his work in schools reforms and environmental advocacy, condemned the government's actions, including the deployment of "disproportionate force, barricades, and smoke grenades," as well as efforts to arrest peaceful young leaders.

After EC notice, AAP’s Atishi slams ED, asks agency to take action against BJP over ‘money laundering’

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Saturday (Apr 6) hit out at the Enforcement Directorate stating that the probe agency has established no money trail in the Delhi excise policy scam probe, yet it arrested AAP leaders on the basis of mere doubt.

Delhi excise policy case: No relief for Manish Sisodia as his judicial custody gets extended till April 18

A Delhi court on Saturday (Apr 6) extended the judicial custody of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia till April 18 in connection with the money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. A report by the news agency PTI said that special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Sisodia’s judicial custody after he was produced before the court on the expiry of the judicial custody granted earlier.