Top 10 world news: Pro-Khalistan extremism in UK, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision blocked, and more
Top 10 world news
A report published by an independent commission, constituted by former prime minister Boris Johnson has highlighted the existence of pro-Khalistan voices in the UK. The Khalistan supporters have been demanding the creation of a separate state for Sikhs in India. In other news, UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on WednesdayblockedMicrosoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.Microsoft said it will appeal the decision.
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At least 10policemen and a driver were killed after Maoistsblew up a vehicle carrying them in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
UK report highlights pro-Khalistan extremism in Britain, calls for government action
The Bloom Review, an independent report commissioned by former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has highlighted the existence of a "small, extremely vocal and aggressive minority of British Sikhs who can be described as pro-Khalistan extremists".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's top aide said the US and the entire Western world pursued a wrong nuclear policy that led to instability in the region.Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Zelensky said the US encouraged Ukraine to give up on nuclear weapons after the Soviet Union collapsed, offering safeguards in return.
UK watchdog blocks Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard
Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition to buy Activision Blizzard - a video game company has been blocked in the United Kingdom by the Competition and Markets Authority. After months of investigation, the antitrust watchdog concluded that the deal would harm competition in cloud gaming.
Quad leaders' summit to take place in Sydney on May 24: Aus PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (April 26) that 2023 summit of leaders of the Quad countries will take place in Sydney on May 24. This will be the third in-person meeting of the leaders of Australia, the US, India and Japan.
German air force says Russian aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea
The German air force said on Wednesday (April 26) that Germany and Britain intercepted three Russian military reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea.TheGerman air force wrote on Twitter: "Reconnaissance flights intercepted. German and British Eurofighters were alerted to identify three military aircraft."
Powerful Iranian cleric killed in armed attack: Reports
Iranian state media reported on Wednesday (April 26) that Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani, a powerful cleric was killed in an armed attack.
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