Top 10 world news: Netanyahu publicly backs US' ceasefire deal; Indian govt defends Triple Talaq ban, and more

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

In other news,Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice.

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'Bridging proposal': Netanyahu publicly backs US' hostages-for-ceasefire deal

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

India: Union govt defends Triple Talaq ban, calls practice 'fatal' to marriage

The Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice.

Kolkata HC allows CBI to conduct polygraph test on Kolkata rape-murder accused

India's premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Monday (August 19) obtained court permission to conduct a lie detector test of the main accused in the heinous rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.

Ukrainian drone sparks state of emergency in Russia's Proletarsk

Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility.

CRPF officer killed in J&K's Udhampur, search operation continues

One CRPF officer has been killed in an encounter in the remote Dudu area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district of Jammu region. Security forces had input about the presence of three to four terrorists in the area, after which they were carrying out a joint cordon and search operation. The terrorists fired on the forces when they were in close vicinity, which resulted in injury to one CRPF officer, who was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.

Biden accused of impeachable offences by House Republicans in 291-page report

USHouseof RepresentativesRepublicansissued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the WhiteHousehas long dismissed as politically motivated.

Political arena in Jammu & Kashmir abuzz after announcement of assembly elections

With the announcement of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the political parties in the Union Territory have already stepped up the poll preparations.

India: Kolkata Police arrest girl student for ‘life threats’ against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Social media movement calling for an unbiased probe and stringent punishment for the accused in the Kolkatadoctor rape-murder case has gained momentum. Amid this, Kolkata Police have allegedly detained a girl student for sharing a provocative post on social media, targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

PCB chief admits poor conditions of venues ahead of CT 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has admitted that none of the country's stadiums currently meet international standards. It is to be noted that Pakistan is expected to host the ICC Champions Trophy early next year, their first ICC tournament since co-hosting 1996 ODI World Cup with India and Sri Lanka.

Victoria Secret model Daniela Braga's LA home ransacked by burglars

Daniela Braga’s Los Angeles home was recently targeted by burglars, according to latest reports. The thieves reportedly stole items worth $1 million from her house. The burglary took place on Tuesday night while Daniela was out. When she returned home, she discovered that her house had been ransacked.