Top 10 world news: IDF probing if Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead; India-Canada row, and more

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently investigating the possibility of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar being killed in a recent Gaza skirmish. As many as three Hamas militants were gunned down by the IDF troops during the operation on Wednesday (Oct 16). In other news, amid the ongoing India-Canada row, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (Oct 17) reiterated that after putting "serious allegations" on India for its role in the death of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Ottawa has not given any evidence so far to prove it. 

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IDF probing if Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza op; DNA test underway

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently investigating the possibility of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar being killed in a recent Gaza skirmish. As many as three Hamas militants were gunned down by the IDF troops during the operation on Wednesday (Oct 16).

'False implications': MEA denies Canada expelled envoys, says India pulled its diplomats first

Amid the ongoing India-Canada row, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (Oct 17) reiterated that after putting "serious allegations" on India for its role in the death of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Ottawa has not given any evidence so far to prove it.

India shared list of Canada-based gangsters and terrorists. Ottawa did nothing

India and Canada are at odds again after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeatedly accused New Delhi—without proof—of involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist and Sikh separatist leader. 

Biden briefed about Hamas chief Sinwar's alleged death in IDF operation

United States President Joe Biden was briefed aboard Air Force One while heading to Germany after Israel said it was checking whether it had killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, a US official said Thursday (Oct 17).

Hostage families calls on Israeli govt to leverage Hamas chief's alleged killing to secure hostage deal

Amid reports of the alleged killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the recent attack in Gaza, the Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to leverage Sinwar's likely killing to secure an immediate hostage deal. 

What will a Kamala Harris presidency look like? What she said in her toughest interview: Recap and analysis

The US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Fox News with anchor Bret Baier on Wednesday (Oct 16) for one of her most challenging interviews to date. The interview quickly turned into a debate, with Baier pressing Harris on key issues like the border, President Biden’s fitness, and Donald Trump’s threat to democracy.

Minors and pranksters making hoax bomb threats to flights, says Indian aviation minister

In response to the recent spate of hoax bomb threats targeting various flights, including Indian airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that necessary actions were being taken and ruled out any larger conspiracy behind these events.

Has India applied brakes on Stryker armoured vehicle deal amid diplomatic row with Canada? Report claims...

As the diplomatic ties between India and Canada deteriorate owing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's dangerous vote bank politics, New Delhi appears to be having second thoughts about buying Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles, according to a report in the Economic Times. 

IND v NZ 1st Test: Conway, Henry headline day two as NZ in driver's seat

New Zealand’s Devon Conway and Matt Henry headlined day two of the first Test in Bengaluru as the tourists floored India with a 134-run lead. India decided to bat first after winning the toss on an overcast morning, losing wickets upfront and getting all out on 46 - their lowest total at home. While Rishabh Pant top-scored with 20 runs, five batters got out on a duck, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

Liam Payne dead: Hotel staffer calls 911, gives details of singer's condition

A hotel staffer had called 911 emergency moments before Liam Payne died after falling off his room balcony in a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The details of the call have now been made public, hours after the One Direction star died reportedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs.