Top 10 world news: Iran warns of ‘massive response’ if Israel retaliates; Russian attack on Chernihiv, & more

Iranian president on Wednesday (Apr 17) issued a stern warning and cautioned that provocation from Israel following Tehran's recent attack would result in retaliation. This warning comes in the wake of Iran's launch of drones and missiles towards Israel. In the Russia-Ukraine war, the death toll from a Russian missile strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv has climbed to 17.

Amid the aftermath of devastating flash floods in the UAE, there is curiosity about the cause of the extreme weather conditions seen in the Gulf state, including the potential impact of cloud seeding.

The Iranian president, on Wednesday (Apr 17) warned that a “tiniest invasion” by Israel in response to Tehran’s attack over the weekend, when it launched a barrage of drones and missiles towards Israel, would trigger a “massive response”. Meanwhile, Britain’s foreign secretary David Cameron who is in the midst of a visit to Israel says that the Jewish state has clearly decided to retaliate against Iran.

The death toll after aRussian missile attack on thenorthern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday (Apr 17) rose to 17.

One of the most pertinent questions on everyone's mind is - what caused the UAE's flash floods that wreaked havoc and sank the Gulf state known forits iconic skyline with towering skyscrapers under water. Dubai, recognised as a global hub for tourism attracting millions of visitors each year, was at a standstill after the torrential rains.

Nearly 800 individuals have been evacuated because of the eruption of the Ruang volcano, located on the Sangihe Islands in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It's part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is known for its frequent volcanic eruptions and seismic activity.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwesternJapanon Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage.

An Israeli airstrike at a refugee camp in central Gaza on Tuesday (Apr 16) claimed the lives of 11 Palestinians, including children.

Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has taken action to block several posts in India containing "political speech shared from elected politicians, political parties, and candidates for office."

In a key development for India's sports education landscape, the country is set to inaugurate its first Olympic Studies and Research Centre (OSRCs) in Gujarat. Named the Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CORE), this pioneering facility will be hosted by the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat. With an expected opening tentatively scheduled for July 2024, B-CORE is poised to become the premier hub for Olympic research and education not only in India but also in South Asia.

A glimpse of Meghan Markle's new business venture has been teased on social media. It seems the Duchess of Sussex is launching strawberry jams but full details about the new product are still under wraps.

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant's glovework, which included two back-to-back stumpings, brought Gujarat Titans (GT) on knees in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 17. GT were already four down after powerplay when Pant brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets.