Top 10 world news: QUAD foreign ministers meet in Delhi, battle for Bakhmut rages in Ukraine, and more

The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement. On the frontline of conflict, the battle for Bakhmut appeared to be reaching its conclusion. Meanwhile, disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son.

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China, Ukraine figure prominently in Quad foreign ministers meet in New Delhi

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Terrorism, Myanmar, Ukraine and the South China Sea figured prominently in the Quad meeting of foreign ministers of host India, Australia, Japan and the United States that took place in New Delhi on Friday morning.

Battle for Bakhmut rages on ‘round the clock’ as Russia intensifies offensive

Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'.

US lawyer Alex Murdaugh gets life sentence for murdering his wife and son

Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son.Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh, 54, scion of an elite family of judges and attorneys, to consecutive life terms for the June 7, 2021 murders of his son Paul and wife Maggie.

IAEA chief reaches Iran after discovery of near weapons-grade uranium

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities.

'While its population battle for lives': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir interjection at UNHRC

India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using itsright to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to respond to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions.

US: Two Kansas men arrested for illegally exporting technology to Russia amid Ukraine war

Authorities on Friday (March 3) arrested two Kansas men for illegally exporting technology to Russia. According to a statement issued by the US Department of Justice, the men were arrested on charges related to a years-long scheme to circumvent American export laws that included the illegal export of aviation-related technology to Russia after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the imposition of stricter restrictions on exports to Russia.

Elon Musk unseated again just 48 hours after being crowned world’s richest person

Barely 48 hours after being crowned as the world’s richest person, tech billionaire Elon Musk lost the tag once again since he lost $1.9 billion of wealth in a single day, causing him to slide into second place.

Colombia mulling to send Pablo Escobar’s hippos to India, Mexico

At least 70 hippopotamuses which were illegally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar from Africa in the 1980s and currently living near his former ranch are being considered to be sent to India and Mexico as local authorities plan to control their population.

IND vs AUS: ICC rates Indore pitch 'poor' after third Test ends inside three days at Holkar Stadium

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come down hard on the Indore pitch used duringthe third Test between India and Australia, by rating it ‘poor’. This decision came hours after the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series ended inside three days with Australia winning it by nine wickets. Although the previous two Tests also got wrapped up well before stumps on day three, this Indore pitch has received three demerit points as the match referee Chris Broad feels ‘the pitch that was very dry didn’t provide the right balance between bat and ball.’

Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Will Baz Luhrmann's unconventional biopic Elvis create history?

Those who have closely followed the Oscar awards for years, and understand the pattern of the show, would know that the Academy has always got a soft spot for biopics. Actors who have portrayed real-life characters on screen have also been acknowledged with the best actor trophy in most instances. And so, it doesn't come as a surprise that Baz Luhrmann'sElvishas clinched 8 nominations at the Oscars 2023 which includes the best picture and the best actor nods. Even though its a well-known fact that the Academy always has preferred biopics, one can't ignore the fact thatElvishas rightfully earned its spot in several categories by the sheer brilliance of the plot, its implementation on screen, Luhrman's vision, and lead actor Austin Butler's stupendous performance as King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.