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

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, Ottawahas not given any evidence so far to prove it.

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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).

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, Ottawahas not given any evidence so far to prove it.

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.

United StatesPresident 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).

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.

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.

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

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 buyingOntario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles, according to a report in theEconomic Times.

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.

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.