Top 10 world news: Hezbollah leader Abu Musa killed in Israel strike; EY employee death case updates, and more

Ibrahim Qubaisi, a senior Hezbollah commander known as Abu Musa, has reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon.

In other news, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, in an exclusive conversation withWION,reaffirmed that Israel will continue to target Hezbollah's capabilities. This comes asthe UN human rights chief has called for diplomatic efforts to prevent an escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Meanwhile,troubling reports from India have revealed that Ernst & Young's Pune office reportedly involved in the death of its employeeAnna Sebastian Perayilhas been operating without proper permits since 2007.

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In his last address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)US President Joe Biden emphasised the failures of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war and called for an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Finally, in the United States, a study revealed a 56 per cent surge in maternal deaths in Texas following the state's strict abortion ban.

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West Asia crisis: Top Hezbollah commander, head of missile unit, killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

As per reports, Ibrahim Qubaisi, a top Hezbollah commanderresponsible for directing missile attacks towards central Israel, was killed in an Israeli attack onsouthern Lebanon overnight on Tuesday (Sep24).Ibrahim Qubaisi, also known as Abu Musa, was the head of the terror group's missile unit.

‘Putin’s war has failed, it's time to end sufferings in Gaza,’ says Biden in final UNGA address

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Sep 24) addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)in New York for the last time. The 81-year-old leader started off by recounting conflicts of the world when he first enteredpublic office around five decades ago. Speaking of how the US and Vietnam buried the hatchet during the Vietnam War, Biden said, “Things can get better. We should never forget that. I’ve seen that throughout my career.”

Exclusive: 'Will continue to target Hezbollah's capabilities,' says Israel's ambassador to India

Israel's new Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said that his country will continue to target Hezbollah's capabilities even as he called for implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701. His comments come even as the Israel-Lebanon situation continues to remain tense.

France’s Dassault to set up facility near Noida, help IAF service Rafale, Mirage jets

French aviation company Dassault has reportedly set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Noida, near the Indian national capital Delhi. The facility will help the Indian Air Force service its fleet of Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighter jets. An official quoted by news agencies said that the new company, named Dassault Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul India (DAMROI) will begin operations in six months and eventually expand operations.

Pregnant women in Texas facing ‘terrifying’ health crisis; maternal deaths surge 56% after abortion ban: Study

In the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade, maternal deaths in Texas have surged, especially since the state's strict abortion ban in 2021. According to a new study by the Gender Equity Policy Institute (GEPI), the state witnessed a 56 per cent rise in cases of maternal mortality between 2019 and 2022.

Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidentialpolls

Former United States President Donald Trump has accused UkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the November presidential elections in the US. Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania on Monday (Sep 23), Trump said Zelensky wanted Democratic presidential nomineeKamala Harris to win the elections. He also termed the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’.

UN human rights chief calls for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah

The UNhuman rights chief on Tuesday (Sep 24) called on anyone with influence in the Middle East to seek to avert an escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as intensifying cross-border attacks increased fears of a full-blown war.

Sri Lanka’s President Dissanayake promises thorough probe into 2019 Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka’s newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised to thoroughly investigate the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks carried out by the ISIS-backed suicide bombers that killed 270 people, including 45 foreign nationals and injured over 500.

Anna Sebastian Perayil case: EY Pune operating since 2007 without required permits, reveal authorities

In India's Pune, an Ernst & Young (EY) office has come under scrutiny following the tragic death of 26-year-old audit executive Anna Sebastian Perayil, who reportedly struggled with a heavy workload. Now, reports citing a senior government official suggest that the EY office has been operating since 2007 without the necessary state permit that regulates working hours.

Extra-judicial killing? Cop who shot Badlapur accused linked to ‘encounter specialist’ Pradeep Sharma

Akshay Shinde, the 24-year-old accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapurtown ofIndia's Maharashtra state, was shot dead on Monday (Sep 23). The man was reportedly killed by Sanjay Shinde, who, as per reports, worked with suspended cop Pradeep Sharma, popularly known as 'encounter specialist'.