Top 10 world news: India confirms first Mpox case; Moscow denies receiving Iranian missiles, and more

The Indian government on Monday (Sep 9)confirmed the first case ofMpox (monkeypox) in the country, stating that the lab tests showed the presence of the Mpox virus of the West African clade 2 in the patient.

In other news, hours after the European Union claimed on Monday (Sep 9) that Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, citing intelligence reports from allies, the Kremlin has responded.

India confirms first Mpox case in patient who returned from abroad

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The Indian government on Monday (Sep 9)confirmed the first case ofMpox (monkeypox) in the country, stating that the lab tests showed the presence of the Mpox virus of the West African clade 2 in the patient.

Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU claims, Moscow issues statement

Hours after the European Union claimed on Monday (Sep 9) that Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, citing intelligence reports from allies, the Kremlin has responded.

Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists initially wanted to blast BJP office

The four accused named in the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)had planned to attack the state Bharatiya Janta Party office (BJP) in Bengaluru on January 22 - the day of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, before undertaking the Rameshwaram Cafe blast.

Israel-Hamas war: Chances of hostage-truce deal 'close to zero' - Report

Chances of Israel and Hamas reaching a phased hostage-ceasefire deal were "close to zero", a reportinTimes of Israelhas claimed. There is "broad pessimism" among the Israeli negotiators regarding the deal, with the US also unlikely to present a new bridging proposal.

Gaza war: India's Jaishankar calls for 'ceasefire as soon as possible'

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (September 09) called for a swift ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Speaking at the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Jaishankar said that the escalating situation in Gaza is the top priority.

Philippines plans full e-Visa service for Indians, space MoU with ISRO in work

Top Philippines diplomat, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, who is on India visit has said that her country is working for full e-visa services for Indian so that tourism increases, with anair services agreement in the works as well. Lazaro is foreign affairs undersecretary (vice minister)at the Philippines Foreign Ministry and was in Delhi for the 14th Philippines-India Political Consultation Talks and the fifth Philippines-India Strategic Dialogue.

Typhoon Yagi: At least 49 killed after Asia's most powerful storm this year lashes Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage to infrastructure and factories as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday (Sep 9).

India: GST on health insurance premiums to be reduced? Centre moves one step closer

The central government on Monday (Sep 9) postponed the announcement regarding a potential reduction in theGoods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance premiums. Chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the 54th GST Council meeting instead formed a group of ministers (GoM) to examine the issue.

'He needs to get better...,' Ganguly on Rishabh Pant's Test comeback

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks Rishabh Pant needs to get better in white-ball cricket. The comments came as Pant made a comeback in the Test side for the first time since his life-threatening car accident in December 2022.

Vedang Raina knows why onscreen sister Alia Bhatt has a 'huge fan following'

Vedang Raina is ready to bring his all to his latest feature,Jigraalongside Alia Bhatt. Jigra will mark his theatrical debut as his first film,The Archieswas a direct-to-OTT release.