Top 10 world news: Mehul Choksi update, NASA's latest find, and more
Top 10: Mehul Choksi, NASA
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of CongoKinshasahas witnessed a large number ofCOVID-19cases in the past month. While the world fights coronavirus pandemic, ahead of theTiananmen Squareanniversary, authorities in Hong Kong will reportedly deploy at least 7,000 security officials across the city. Meanwhile,a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia offMalukuislands on Thursday. In the digital world,Tesla's Elon Musk's one tweetabout the'Baby Shark' dance videoresulted in an increase in the shares of Samsung Publishing, who owns the company that made it, by nearly six per cent; read an explanation by WION.
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Will make all efforts to bring Mehul Choksi back: India
MehulChoksi'smovement from Antigua to Dominica has come under the spotlight as lawyers claim he was abducted while local authorities in Antigua say he went on his own accord.
Hong Kong officials ramp up security ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary
Last year's vigil was disrupted due to thepandemicbut several still came out to hold the rally to remember those who took part in the protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989.
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Maluku islands; no tsunami warning
Indonesia's meteorology agency also reported the earthquake in Indonesia's Ambon city in Maluku islands early in the morning.
'Clear deterioration' in virus cases in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, warns WHO
The WHO said Kinshasa had recorded an "exponential rise" incoronaviruscases.President Felix Tshisekedi warned citizens to be alert to the fast-changing situation.
Is Tesla’s Elon Musk a master manipulator of markets?
Recently, the SpaceX founder has started tweeting about cryptocurrencies, especially since Tesla invested in the same.
NASA posts photo of serpent-shaped cloud that forms stars
One of the latest images posted by NASA has again drawn everyone's attention to these stellar factories.
South Africa seeks Interpol's assistance for Gupta's arrest
The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa is seeking Interpol assistance with Gupta's arrest.
'View once', multiple device connection, and more: Here are WhatsApp's new features
Just like Snapchat,WhatsAppis also coming up with a'view once' feature. Very soon, Facebook CEOMark Zuckerbergconfirmed.
Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi directs officials to vaccinate athletes 'on top priority'
The Indian Prime Minister also said that he will talk to the contingent travelling to the Olympics in July to encourage them and wish them luck for the Summer Games.
Elon Musk's Tesla begins hiring in India: Reports
Internationally-renownedElon Musk’selectric car company,Tesla, has begun recruiting for leadership roles in India.