Top 10 world news: India urges medics to end nationwide strike; Israel-Gaza war updates, and more

Amid an ongoing nationwide strike by Indian medics over the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata, the Indian government assuredthem ofthe formation of a committee that will suggest measures for the safety of healthcare professionals. IDF on Saturday stepped up attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, killing a total of 27 people in two separate attacks.The London Fire Brigade (LFB)said it rushed over 100 firefighters and more than a dozen fire engines to Somerset House, a historic arts venue,after receiving a call just before noon (local time).

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India: Health ministry urges doctors to end nationwide strike, promises safety reforms

The Union Health Ministry of India on Saturday (August 17) urged the doctors to end their nationwide strike.

IDF kills 27 in separate attacks in Gaza, Lebanon; Hamas dismisses truce claims

Even as United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on Israel to pause fighting in Gaza to facilitate a polio vaccination campaign, the Jewish country stepped up attacks on Saturday (Aug 17), killing at least 17 in the town of Zawayda.

Ukraine tightens grip in Russia's Kursk; Germany slashes military aid to Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday (August 17), that his army is "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine has been conducting a major ground offensive for over 11 days.

US hit by worst Covid wave since 2022, hospitalisation rate soars

The United States is experiencing its worst summer Covid wave in more than two years, leading to increased infections and hospital visits.

Video: London's historic Somerset House closed after major fire incident, 100 firefighters deployed

London'sSomerset House, a historic arts venue, was closed temporarily on Saturday (Aug 17) after a major fire incident.

Mpox crisis updates: Pakistan adopts safety measures; WHO says no need to close borders

First cases of mpox have been detected outside of Africa with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the recent outbreakof the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant of the virus was identified.

Kamala Harris campaign, war veterans slam Trump's 'asinine comments' on Medal of Honor

Former United StatesPresident Donald Trump has come under fire for claiming that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is "much better" than the highest US military decoration Medal of Honor.

Shopping malls in India's Gurugram, Noida receive bomb threats

Shopping malls in India's Gurugram received a bomb threat on Saturday (Aug 17) morning, prompting evacuations and searches by law enforcement agencies.

Premier League: Liverpool manager Arne Slot off to winning start at Ipswich

Arne Slot got off to a winning Premier League start as Liverpool manager thanks to two quickfire goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah in a 2-0 win at newly-promoted Ipswich on Saturday.

Iconic Indiana Jones fedora fetches $630,000 at auction

The winning bid included unpublished photos of Ferrandini in costume and a letter of authenticity from his wife.