Top 10 world news: Putin ally backs Xi's 'peace plan' to end Ukraine war, train tragedy hits Greece, and more

A head-on train collision in Greecekilled 36 peopleand injured around 85, the officials in Athens saidon Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly approved country's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenkomet ChinesePresident Xi Jinping and lent support to Beijing's 12-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.

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In meet with Xi, Putin's close ally Lukashenko 'fully' backs China's 'peace' plan

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a visit to the European country, and lent his full support to Beijing’s recently proposed "peace" initiative amid the Ukraine war.

Greece train crash: Thirty-six killed in head-on train collision, at least 85 injured

A head-on train collision in Greece has killed 36 peopleand injured around 85, officials saidon Wednesday. The passenger train, that was reportedly carrying 350 people from Athens tothe northern city of Thessaloniki, collided with a freight train just before midnightnear the town of Tempe as it was emerging from a highway underpass. Multiple cars of the train derailed, with at least three bursting into flames.

Finnish parliament overwhelmingly gives early greenlight to NATO entry

The Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly gave a green light and acceleration to the bid of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The move by parliament has increased the prospects that Finland will leave its neighbour Sweden behind and become a member of the pact earlier.

BBC must follow law, India’s foreign minister Jaishankar tells UK foreign secretary

India has made it clear to the United Kingdom that compliance with Indian laws and regulations is mandatory for all entities operating in the country, including the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

EXPLAINED | Everything about Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect

Bola Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has largely operated from behind the scenes during his political career. He is considered a "godfather" who supports political candidates via his extensive network of patrons. With Tinubu's assistance, former president Muhammadu Buhari was successful in obtaining two terms in office, in 2015 and 2019.And Tinubu has chosen each succeeding victor to lead the greatest city in Africa since he stepped down as governor of Lagos in 2007.

Turkey elections to be held on May 14 as Erdogan rules out any delay following devastating earthquake

Turkey will be holding its elections as per schedule despite the devastating February 6 earthquake, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. Erdogan said the vote will be held on May 14.

"(Turkish) people will do what is necessary on May 14," he told his ruling party lawmakers in the parliament in Ankara.

Biden appoints two prominent Indian American corporate leaders to his Export Council

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated two prominent Indian American corporate leaders Punit Renjen and Rajesh Subramaniam to his Export Council, the principal national advisory committee on international trade.

White House made the announcement in a statement where it listed all the individuals Biden has nominated to his Export Council. The Council serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade.This comes after Biden recently nominated another Indian-American Ajay Bangato be the head of the World Bank.

Young girls 'poisoned' in Iran in a spate of attacks to force closure of schools

Hundreds of Iranian schoolgirls complained of respiratory distress in what has emerged as another episode of "mysterious poisoning" in Iran. Themysterious poisoning, suspected to be a case of a pre-mediated poisoning, has been reported in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran. Many schoolgirls needed hospitalisation, local media reported.

Ind vs Aus: R Ashwin overtakes James Anderson to become No. 1 ranked bowler during Day 1 of Indore Test

Nothing has clicked for India on Day 1 of the third and penultimate Test versus Australia, in Indore, on Wednesday (March 01). After opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led hosts only managed a paltry 109 in 33.2 overs and have failed to run through the Australian top-order. However, there is something to cheer for India's spin duo Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin. While Jadeja became only the second Indian to complete a double of 500 wickets and 5000 international runs, Ashwin became the No. 1 ranked bowler in the purest format after replacing James Anderson.

Naatu Naatu from RRR will be performed live at Oscar Awards 2023, confirms the Academy

The 'Naatu Naatu'madness will take over the Oscar stage on March 12. Nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Oscar Awards,RRR's smash hit songNaatu Naatuwill be performed live on stage by Indian singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. The two singers will be making their international stage debut at the Oscars. The song's composer MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose will also be present at the ceremony which will take place on March 12 in Hollywood. The Academy's Twitter handle made the announcement about the performance on Tuesday.