Top 10 world news: India in touch with Iran to secure release of 17 Indians; Sydney mall stabbings, and more

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has seized the MSC Aries, an Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged commercial vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The ship, en route from the United Arab Emirates to India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), was intercepted by IRGC forces.

In other news,six people were killed andseveral others injured when an attacker wielding a knife went on a stabbing spree at a crowded shopping centre in Sydney.

India in touch with Iranian authorities to ensure release of Indian nationals

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India is in touch with the Iranian authorities both in Tehran and in Delhi to "ensure security, welfare and early release of Indian nationals", say sources on 17 Indian nationals onboard MSC Aries seized by Iran's IRGC.

Six killed, 8 hurt in stabbing at Sydney shopping centre; attacker shot dead

Six people were killed and a nine-month-old babywas among several others injured when an attacker wielding a knife went on a stabbing spree at a crowded shopping centre in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (Apr 13) afternoon, till a woman police officer acted alone, confronted the accused and shot him dead, said the New South Wales police.

West Asia crisis: 'Iran will bear consequences,' says IDF

“Iran will bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further.” Watch IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari’s statement regarding Iranian involvement in the war and its effect on the Middle East:

Chinese embassy fumes over WION’s interview with Taiwan FM Joseph Wu

Following Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's interview with WION, the Chinese embassy has said that it "strongly deplores and firmly opposed" the interview. The reaction, in the form of a release, has been put on the Chinese embassy website and a copy of it has been sent to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal asking him to take it "seriously".

Turkey: One killed, 7 injured in cable car collision at Antalya; over 40 still stranded

One individual was killed while seven others sustained injuries following a collision between a cable car cabin and a damaged pole, media reports said citing the interior ministry of Turkey on Saturday (Apr 13). The incident took place in Antalya, Turkey when on Friday (Apr 12) at 5:23 pm local time, 24 cabins were left stranded mid-air due to the collision.

Israeli teen found dead in West Bank; IDF claims he was murdered in terror attack

Israeli military on Saturday (April 13) said the body of a missing Israeli teenager, who went missing,was foundin the West Bank. The 14-year-old Jerusalem resident Benjamin Achimeir was likely killed in a Palestinian attack in the occupied West Bank.

Bengaluru cafe blast: Accused used 35 SIM cards, fake Aadhaar IDs to evade authorities

Bengaluru cafe blast accused reportedly used tens of fake Aadhaar cards, driving licences and other government documents to evade law enforcement agencies for over a month, media reports said citing sources.

India orders e-commerce websites to remove Bournvita from 'health drink' category

The Indian government has ordered e-commerce websites to remove Bournvita and other beverages from the 'health drink' category. In an advisory, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry clarified that the term 'health drink' is not defined under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act 2006 or its rules.

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83

Italian fashion designerRobertoCavalli, known for his animal-print designs loved by showbusiness stars, has died at the age of 83, his company said.

EXCLUSIVE | UK visa policy changes stir anxiety among Indian diaspora

Both students and professionals from the Indian diaspora residing in the UK are feeling anxious about the recent revisions in the country's visa policies which are aimed at managing immigration numbers.