Top 10 world news: Pope calls for peace at Easter mass, Macron's shift of views, and more

The global Easter festivities culminated into a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in Vatican City where he called for peace amid raging conflicts all over the world. French President Emmanuel Macron is no more the same man of America-centered strategic outlook. Meanwhile, the Chinese actions of belligerence continued around Taiwan even on Sunday.

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Easter Mass 2023: Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine, Palestine amid raging conflicts

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Pope Francis presided over the Easter Mass on Sunday and called for peace amid raging conflict in Ukraine and recent escalation in violence between Israel and Palestine. The religious leader expressed "deep concern" over recent flare-up in violence globally.

Macron warns EU must not take US, China side on Taiwan issue after Beijing visit

Back from a three-day state visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron is a man of fresh ideas. In a no holds barred interview, Macron said Europe must strive for 'neutrality' on the Taiwan issue, adding that the bloc must not be a follower of either the US or China.

China simulates precision strikes against Taiwan on Day 2 of drills; US urges restraint

The United States struck a note of caution saying that it was “monitoring” China as it continued its military drills around Taiwan for the second day on Sunday.

Israeli fighter jets hit military compound in Syria in response to rocket strikes

Israel's military hit targets in southern Syriain retaliationafter six rockets were launched from the Syrian territory toward Israel in a rare attack from its northeastern neighbour,said the Israeli militaryearly on Sunday (April 9).

Did humans bring Covid-19 to Wuhan market? A Chinese scientist claims so

A Chinese scientist has come up with a new theory on the origins of Covid-19. He has claimed that the Covid-19 virus may have originated in humans. Tong Yigang of the Beijing University of Chemical Technology explained that the genetic sequences of viral samples taken from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan were “almost identical” to those of patients infected with the coronavirus. He says that this likely suggests that Covid-19 may have originated from humans.

In pics | Jews walk through Al-Aqsa compound as Muslims offer Ramadan prayers

Dawn Ramadan prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound ended peacefully on Sunday after days of heightened tension at the flashpoint Jerusalem site/ Meanwhile,a mass‮ ‬Passover benediction at the adjacent Western Wall also began. Some Jewish visitors could also be seen walking through the mosque compound under heavy police security.

IMD forecast says heatwave will take over several parts of India in coming five days

North India is likely to witness a hot spell soon this year, with theIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) saying that several parts of the country will witness a spike in temperature in the next five days. The IMD warned that there would be a gradual rise of two-four degrees Celsius over the next five days in the country. The IMD warning comes after the agency said that except for parts of the northwest and peninsular region, most parts of India are likely to witness above-normal maximum temperatures from April to June.

WION exclusive: Indian minister Nitin Gadkari spells out plans to decongest capital Delhi

India’s Minister of Road and Highways Nitin Gadkari in an exclusive interview to WION spelt out his ambitious plan to decongest the roads in the national capital New Delhi.

IPL 2023: 100-WIN CLUB! CSK, MI, RCB and two others feature in the elite list

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition, which kicks off on March 31, here's a look at the teams with 100 or more wins in the history of the showpiece event.

Taylor Swift, Joe Alwyn's complete relationship timeline: First date, couple outings and more

In the last six years, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have made one thing clear - their relationship is an intimate but private one. And, they've always put up a united front in protecting their privacy. But their rare couple outings have shelled major relationship goals over the years.Nobody knows for sure when the two first met and fell in love, however,sleuths have determined that her 2017 song "Dress" refers to their first meeting.