Top 10 world news: Israeli strike kills Hezbollah spokesman; GRAP-IV curbs imposed in Delhi, and more
Top 10 world news
Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif has been reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in central Beirut, confirmed a Lebanese security source to AFP. In other news, strict anti-pollution measures under GRAP-IV will be implemented in Delhi from Monday as the air quality has reached the 'severe plus' level with the AQI at 457 at 7 pm on Sunday. The restrictions, now stricter than before, will come into force starting 8:00 on Monday (Nov18).
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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah spokesman in central Beirut: Report
Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif has been reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in central Beirut, confirmed a Lebanese security source to AFP.
Stricter GRAP-IV anti-pollution curbs kick in as Delhi AQI hits ‘severe plus’
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Strict anti-pollution measures under GRAP-IV will be implemented in Delhi from Mondayas the air quality has reached the 'severe plus' level with AQI being 457 at 7 pm on Sunday. The restrictions, now stricter than before, will come into force starting 8:00 on Monday (Nov18).
Manipur violence: NPP withdraws support from BJP govt; Shah reviews security
The National People’s Party (NPP) led by Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangmahas withdrawn its support to the BJP-led government in Manipur. NPP President Sangma wrote to BJP national president JP Nadda informing him of the decision.
Russia targets Ukraine with one of the largest aerial attacks, says Kyiv
Ukrainian Foreign Minister AndriiSybiha said on Sunday (Nov. 17) that Russia pounded Ukraine with one of the largest aerial attacks that targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
‘India-Nigeria ties are a priority,’ PM Modi meets Nigerian President Tinubu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his visit to Nigeria as part of a three-nation tour, emphasised India’s commitment to its strategic partnership with the country. This visit marks the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years.
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Elon Musk have engaged in a heated debate after Altman shared contrasting responses from two AI chatbots: ChatGPT and Grok. The clash began when Altman posted screenshots of both models' responses to a question about which US presidential candidate—Kamala Harris or Donald Trump—would be a better president.
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Hostage crisis near Paris resolved after police detain knife-wielding man
A hostage crisis near Paris has been resolved after the police detained a knife-wielding man whotook four staff hostage at his parents' restaurant.
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Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024
Meet the new Miss Universe! Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024. Making history, she's the first woman from Denmark ever to win the prestigious beauty pageant.
