Top 10 world news: Israel's ultimatum over Rafah offensive; US jets face Russian bombers near Alaska, and more

Israel has given Hamas one week to agree to the latest dealor warned that it will launch itsoffensive in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Russia on Thursday confirmed it flew two nuclear bombers near Alaska over the Bering Sea.US fighter jetswere scrambledas the two Tu-95MS strategic missile-carrying bombers came face-to-face with American warplanes. On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, India's Supreme Court said it may consider him granting bail in the wake of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

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Israel gives Hamas a week to choose between ceasefire deal or Rafah offensive: Report

More than 2,000 people, including students, have been arrested on campuses across the United States, as of Friday (May 3) in pro-Palestinian protests over the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

Russian bombers, US jets come face-to-face near Alaska over Bering Sea

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Telegram that two of their nuclear bombers flew off the western coast of Alaska on Thursday (May 2)

Delhi excise policy case: Supreme Court ‘may consider’ granting bail to Kejriwal in wake of polls

In amajorpolitical development, the Supreme Court of India (SC) said on Friday (May 3) thatit may consider giving bail to jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the wake of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Chang’e-6: China launches historic mission to collect samples from far side of the Moon

China, on Friday (May 3) successfully launched its historic mission to collect rocks and soil from the far side of the Moon, the first country to make such an ambitious attempt.

'Don't be scared, don't run away': PM Modi teases Rahul Gandhi over Rae Bareli nomination

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency.

India claps back at Pakistan at UN General Assembly over its claims on 'targeted killings'

It was a war of wordsbetween India and Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday (May 3). India clapped back atPakistan'sremarks about"NewDelhi'stargeted assassinations in Pakistan."

US airstrike in Syria mistakenly killed civilian, not al Qaeda leader, Pentagon admits

A US drone strike in northwest Syria a year ago mistakenly killed a civilian, a Pentagon review found.

Russian troops take over airbase in Niger where 1,000 US troops are deployed

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday (May 2) that Russian troops have taken over an airbase in Niger which houses UStroops.

T20 World Cup 2024: Rovman Powell to lead West Indies' 15-man squad; no international return for Sunil Narine

Co-hosts West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World CupwithRovman Powell set to lead the side in his homeland

Beyonce's name to be included in French dictionary

Queen B for a reason! Beyonce is adding another feather to her hat. The singer has earned a coveted spot in the latest edition of a French dictionary. According to reports, the 42-year-old singer is one of forty people to be included in the Larousse dictionary.