Top 10 world news: Israel Vs South Africa showdown at ICJ over Gaza war, elections in Taiwan, and more

Israel on Thursday (Jan 11) denounced South Africa a "legal arm" of Hamas militants during the hearing of a case related to the war in Gazaat the International Court of Justice. In Asia, Taiwan is gearing up for elections over the weekend as it triesto keep up with its democratic credentials despite China's looming 'reunification' threat.

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Israel reacts to genocide accusations, calls South Africa 'legal arm' of Hamas

Israel on Thursday (Jan 11) called South Africa a "legal arm" of Hamas militants as lawyers presented a "genocide" case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Explained: How Taiwan is keeping up with democracy amid Xi Jinping's 'reunification' threat

Taiwan elections 2024: With Vice President Lai Ching-te a frontrunner for president, experts say that the outcome of Saturday'selection will have serious implications for the security of the broader Indo-Pacific region.

'Matter of concern': Indian Army chief on prevailing condition in Jammu & Kashmir

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Thursday (Jan 11) said the increase in terror activities in Rajouri and Poonch districts of the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir in the last 5-6 months was an "issue of concern".

Kabul: Two killed as Afghanistan capital rocked by deadly explosion

Two people were killed in an explosion in Kabul on Thursday (Jan 11), the third such incident in less than a week.

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Bengaluru CEO Suchana Seth messaged husband before allegedly killing four-year-old son: Report

The CEO of an artificial intelligence company based in the Indian city of Bengaluru, Suchana Seth who has been accused of the gruesome murder of her four-year-old in the state of Goa sent a message to her estranged husband asking if he could meet their son before allegedly killing him.

Massive underwater structure in Pacific Ocean continues to expand, leaves experts stunned

Scientists have discoveredan undersea plateau inthe Pacific Ocean which is growing in size since the dinosaur age or Cretaceous period (145 to 66 million years ago).

Atal Setu: Here's why no autos or bikes will run on India's longest sea bridge

India is set to get its longest sea bridge - the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) - on Friday (Jan 12) after it is inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

When will the schedule for IPL 2024 come out? | Know More

With little over two months to go before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the excitement is growing for the fans as they await to mark their calendars. The IPL 2024 which will kick start on March 22 as announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah during the auctions in December. However, there is still no clarity on the schedule while the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season itinerary also hangs in balance.

Why was Nayanthara's film Annapoorani removed from Netflix

Nayanthara starrerAnnapoorani: The Goddess of Foodhas been removed from the OTT platform Netflix after an FIR was filed against the makers of the film for hurting religious sentiments. Directed by Nilesh Krishnaa, Annapoorani was released in theatres on December 1 and began streaming on Netflix on December 29 but owing to backlash on the internet over a particular scene, the film has been removed from Netflix all across.