Top 10 world news: Israel rescues 52-year-old hostage; Modi speaks to Putin, and more
Top 10 world news: A look at the stories.
The Israeli military on Tuesday (Aug 27)rescued a 52-year-old hostage from the captivity of Hamas. The hostage, identified asQaid Farhan al-Qadi, had been in Hamas' captivity since October 7 last year. Al-Qadiis in good health and is currently undergoing additional health checks at an undisclosed hospital.
In othernews, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putindays after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi said that his talks (with Putin) focused on the Russia-Ukraine war "and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine"
Meanwhile, in another development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile.
Click on the headlines to read more:
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
)
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet mid-air, 14 injured
)
Why did India turn down the US offer for F-35 fighter jets? EXPLAINED
)
Scientists find descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why are iPhones so expensive compared to Android phones?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
7 longest flights in the world - Singapore, Qantas, Qatar and others
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
)
WMO warns Super El Niño is set to become monstrous between Aug-Oct - This was 'only a warm-up act'
)
Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen; all crew rescued
)
‘India’s FCRA bill an attack on Christians, could hit bilateral ties,’ says US lawmaker
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
)
Did military GPS jamming cause a plane to crash in New Mexico? Here's what a report says
)
Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Who is Sujatha Vijayakumar? The producer defending daughter Aarti in Ravi Mohan divorce battle
)
Influencer killed on livestream: Mexican cartel boss' son asked dad to kill woman who broke up with him
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Iran contemplates allowing Europe to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz for normal shipping: Report
)
Why did FSSAI ban the sale of Old Monk, Antiquity Blue and other liquor brands?
)
'World's most beautiful village' with only 627 people generated Rs 58 lakh in traffic fines in 2025
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Who is Devendra Nath Mahto, Jharkhand’s 'Sonam Wangchuk' fasting for protesting students?
)
22 children dead, 35 infected: India's Gujarat faces Chandipura virus outbreak — Experts explain symptoms
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Can an S-400 detect a bird?
)
Trump goes 'bing bing bing' 11 times within 5 seconds at Iran war briefing
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet, on Tuesday (August 27), successfully rescued Israeli-Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who had been held by Hamas since October 7.
Indian PM Modi speaks to Putin days after visiting Ukraine, reiterates commitment to peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Aug 27) talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, days after his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. PM Modi said the talks focused onstrengthening "special and privileged strategic partnership."
Ukraine test fired first domestically-produced ballistic missile: President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Aug 27), said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Maharashtra: Auto rikshaw driver in Ratnagiri drugs 19-year-old nursing student, rapes her
In India's Maharashtra, a new disturbing incident of sexual exploitation has come to light just days after the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. A 19-year-old nursing student was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in the state's Ratnagiri.
‘Unfair to Indians,’ Canada witnesses massive protests as 70,000 students face deportation
Thousands of international students in Canada have been forced to hit the streets over fears that they may face deportation after key policy changes.The Canadian government has introduced a 25 per cent reduction in permanent residency nominations, leaving thousands of students unexpectedly vulnerable.
Taliban reject UN's criticism of vice and virtue laws, urge 'acknowledgement of Islamic values'
The ruling Taliban administration in Afghanistan on Monday (Aug 26) rejected the concerns and criticism raised by the United Nations (UN) over the new vice and virtue laws that ban Afghan womenfrom baring their faces and speaking in public places.
US envoy to India Garcetti accused of shielding aide facing charges of sexual misconduct
An investigative report by NPR, an American public broadcasting organisation, has indicated that the USA’s current ambassador to India may have lied under oath to protect his close aide facingallegations of sexual misconduct.
South Korea sees outcry over sexual deepfakes in Telegram chatrooms
South Korea is witnessing an outcry over sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of women found in Telegram chatrooms, the news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday (Aug 27), citing state media.
Mohanlal steps down as AMMA president amid growing sexual assault allegations in Mollywood
In the aftermath of the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals in the Malayalam-language film industry, actor Mohanlal has resigned as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
BCCI secretary Jay Shah elected Independent Chair of ICC unopposed
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has been elected unopposed to be the new International Cricket Council (ICC) chief. The news was announced by the ICC on Tuesday (Aug 27). Shah will succeedGreg Barclay as the Independent ICC Chair. He'll start his tenure from December 1later this year.