Top 10 world news: Russia-Ukraine ICBM row; ICC issues arrest warrant against Netanyahu, and more

After Kyiv claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday (Nov. 21), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the speed and altitude of the missile fired at Ukraine's Dnipro by Russia indicated it was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but “examinations are now underway.”

Meanwhile, as the West Asia crisis intensifies, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday (Nov 21) the speed and altitude of a missile fired at Ukraine's Dnipro by Russia indicated it was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but “examinations are now under way.”

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday (Nov. 21) for crimes against humanity and war crimes as the West Asia crisis continues.

At least 42people were killed on Thursday (Nov. 21) after gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country's main airport to India's Adani Group after its founder was indicted in the United States.

The United Nations climate body released a new draft on Thursday (Nov. 21), outlining potential options for the COP29 summit's main objective, which is deciding how much financial support wealthier nations should provide to poorer countries for fighting climate change. However, progress has been slow at the talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, as delegates near the summit's scheduled conclusion on Friday.

Former US envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley opened a front against incoming intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard Wednesday (Nov. 20), accusing her of being a Russian and Chinese sympathiser. Speaking on her SiriusXM show, Nikki Haley Live, Haley blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) over her remarks about the Russia-Ukraine war.

Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and several executives of Indian firms Adani Green Energy and Azure Power have been charged in the US over an alleged bribery scheme.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers are staging a massive protest outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence at Feroz Shah Road for the extravagant renovation of the Aam Aadmi Party leader’s earlier official bungalow, which they have termed as “Sheesh Mahal”.

The time has come for the talks to end and action to begin. After countless days of buildup to the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) between India and Australia, the first Test will get underway at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday (Nov 22). With stakes at an all-time high, considering the spot in the WTC Final on the line, this five-match series promises to be a blockbuster. Here is the match preview of the first Test between India and Australia.

After ameteoric rise to fame, Indian rapper Hanumankind is set to add another shining feather to his cap as he's set to perform at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.