Top 10 world news: Netanyahu says no deal with Hamas; Kolkata rape-murder case updates, and more

The wait for a hostage-truce deal between Israel and Hamas drags on as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Sep 5) rubbished reports that stated a deal had been reached with the Palestinian terror outfit.

In other news, the ruling party in India, the BJP, has alleged that the ex-principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital ordered renovation of the crime scene immediately after the trainee doctor was raped and murdered last month.

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Gaza war: Israel PM Netanyahu declares ‘no deal in making’ with Hamas, rubbishes media reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday (Sep 5) that there was “not a deal in the making” with Palestinian terror group Hamas.

Kolkata horror: RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh ‘ordered urgent renovation’ after incident

The West Bengal chapter of India’s national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (Sep 5) alleged that the ex-principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the dead body of a junior doctor was found, had ordered an urgent renovation of the structure near the crime site.

Munich shooting: Police gun down man carrying ‘long gun’ near Israeli consulate

German police on Thursday (Sep 5) gunned down an armed man near the Israeli Consulate in Munich, following an exchange of fire. The attacker, carrying a “long gun”, had first opened fire on police officers in the Karolinenplatz area, near downtown Munich.

‘Stop talking...’: Putin backs Kamala Harris, White House tells him not to interfere in US elections

The White House has urged Vladimir Putin to 'stop talking' about the US presidential election after the Russian president said he backs Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.

SEBI chair Madhabi Puri Buch was employed at another firm during ICICI Bank tenure, Congress claims

The Indian National Congress (INC), the country's principal Opposition party, has levelled fresh allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch, claiming that theSEBI chairpersonwas employed at Greater Pacific Capital (GPC) during her tenure at ICICI Bank between 2011 and 2013.

Ukraine appoints new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha amid major cabinet reshuffle

Ukrainian parliament has appointed Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine's new foreign minister on Thursday, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, amid cabinet's biggest reshuffling since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Sep 5) that India, China, and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks between his country and Ukraine.

Tulsi Gabbard alleges Biden administration placed her on 'terror watchlist' for criticising Kamala Harris

Tulsi Gabbard has claimed that the Biden administration has placed her on a "secret terror watchlist" after she criticised Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mongolia all-out for 10 against Singapore in T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A, register joint-lowest T20I total

In a game that lasted only 65 balls, Singapore wrapped up Mongolia on just ten runs in ten overs – the joint-lowest total in T20I cricket ever, during the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A game in Bangi on Thursday (Sep 5).

Perfect Couple LA premiere: Nicole Kidman and others get attacked by insects on red carpet

Nicole Kidman starrer The Perfect Couple saw a bug-filled premiere at Netflix’x Egyptian Theatre Hollywood. As stars from the much-talked-about show made their way to the red carpet premiere, they were attacked by a swarm of gnats.