Top 10 world news: Putin wishes Modi well for 2024 elections, son of Hamas commander killed, and more

In the latest,Muhammad Issa, the son of Marwan Ussa, Deputy Military Commander of Hamas, has reportedly been killed, as indicated by Israeli media reports. In other news,Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as a "friend" and wishing him "every success" regarding India's upcoming general elections in the early summer of 2024. Separately,China's intelligence agency has purportedly employed artificial intelligence (AI) to rival the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the task of tracking spies from the United States and other adversaries of China.

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Israel-Hamas war: Several killed in strike near south Gaza hospital; UN asks Israel to ‘end unlawful killings’

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The Israeli bombardment in Gaza after October 7 attack by Hamas continued for 83rd day with no scope for truce in sight. Shelling by Israel near a hospital in Khan Younis late on December 27 claimed the lives of 20 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-runhealth ministry.

Son of Hamas Deputy Commander Marwan Issa killed in Israeli airstrike: Reports

Muhammad Issa, son of Hamas' Deputy Military Commander Marwan Ussa has been killed, according to Israeli media reports.Muhammadsuccumbed to early morning airstrikes from the Israeli side on Thursday (Dec 28), a report in Ynet has claimed.

Putin wished Modi well for Lok Sabha elections. Here’s what it means for India-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Dec 27) referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" whom he wishes "every success" in reference to India's upcoming general elections in the summer of 2024.

Putin said that the "traditional conventional friendly ties" will persist between India and Moscow "no matter what the alignment of political forces" is.

China adopts Artificial Intelligence to outfox Washington in 'spying game'

China's spy agency has reportedly taken help ofartificial intelligence (AI) to challenge the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) intracking spies from the United States and other adversaries of China, New York Times reported.

Two Russians sent to jail for reciting poetry against Ukraine invasion

Two Russians have been handed hefty jail terms for reading poetry against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A court in Moscow on Thursday (Dec 28) handed seven-year jail sentence to Artyom Kamardin (33) and a five-and-a-half-year sentence to Yegor Shtovba (23). According to news agency AFP, supporters of the two men, who were present inside the courtroom, shouted "Shame!" as the jail-terms were announced.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Japan's Kuril Islands

India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed that an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred in Japan's Kuril Islands on Thursday (Dec 28). So far, no casualties have been reported.

Scientists find new method which can destroy 99% of cancer cells, eliminate need for invasive surgeries

Scientists have identified a novel method to eliminate cancer cells by using aminocyanine molecules. These molecules, commonly usedas synthetic dyes in bioimaging, show a remarkable capability to break apart cancer cell membranes when stimulated by near-infrared light, according to ScienceAlert.

China's surge in pet surgeries to resemble 'Mickey Mouse ears' raises alarms

A concerning trend in China is causing distress among animal enthusiasts: the emergence of pet "Mickey Mouse ear" surgery. This cosmetic procedure, gaining popularity through discounted group offers, involves shaping animals' ears to resemble Disney's iconic character. Experts are sounding alarms about the physical and psychological harm inflicted on pets.

From Rajasthan to Telangana, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is being constructed with materials from all over India

The ongoing construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya reflects a nationwide appeal as its architectural design is influenced by both northern and southern Indian temple styles. Construction materials have been procured from diverse regions of India, such as Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and others.

France 'human trafficking' plane: What has happened so far in the case?

The Mumbai Police, in collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking cell, has launched an investigation into the chartered plane that was grounded at a French airport on December 21.

Mumbai Police special IGP, IPS officer Deepak Pandey has asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials, who had reportedly interrogated the passengers on their arrival back to the country, to submit detailed reports to city police within 24 hours.