Top 10 world news: Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years; Putin rules out attack on NATO countries, and more

Sam Bankman-Fried, a known face in the cryptocurrency industry and the founder and CEO of FTX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, was jailed for 25 years on Thursday (Mar 28). In another news, newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa formed a new cabinet on Thursdayand called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years for $8bn theft from FTX customers

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Sam Bankman-Fried, a known face in the cryptocurrency industry and the founder and CEO of FTX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, was jailed for 25 years on Thursday (Mar 28).

Palestinian Authority PM announces new cabinet, calls for ceasefire in Gaza

The newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa formed a new cabinet on Thursday (Mar 28), in which he will alsoserveas the foreign minister. Hecalled for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Delhi court extends Arvind Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday (Mar 28) extended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Enforcement Directorate custody by four more days, i.e. till April 1 in the excise policy case.

'Nonsense': Putin rubbishes idea of Russia attacking NATO countries but warns that F-16s...

Putin has rubbished the idea that Russia will launch attacks on NATO states likePoland, and branded such a thought as "complete nonsense" and "drivel."

India hits back at US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest, Congress bank accounts

After United States on Wednesday (Mar27) once again commented on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with additional remarks on the freezing of Congress bank accounts, India has strongly hit back and made clear that such remarks are "unwarranted" and "any such external imputation on our electoral and legal processes is completely unacceptable."

Baltimore bridge collapse: Two bodies recovered; retrieval efforts suspended due to treacherous waters

Divers on Wednesday (Mar 27) recovered the remains of two of the six workers missing since a highway bridge collapsed into Baltimore Harbor after being struck by a faltering cargo freighter.

France hijab row: School head quits over death threats, govt to prosecute teen for false accusations

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the state will sue a teenage girl who falsely accused her headteacher of using violence during a heated argument over wearing an Islamic head covering. The teacher has now quit following death threats on social media.

Moscow concert hall attack: Death toll likely higher than reported, with 143 missing

The death toll from the Moscow concert hall terrorist attack is feared to be higher than 143. In a statement on Wednesday (Mar 27), Russian state investigations reported that they have received reports of 143 persons missing after last week's mass shooting in Moscow.

Ukraine claims it downed 26 drones in latest Russian strikes

Ukraine destroyed 26 drones overnight as Russia launched its latest round of aerial attacks, according to a senior Ukrainian military official.

Colombia orders expulsion of Argentine diplomats after Milei calls President Gustavo Petro ‘terrorist’

Colombia has ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in Bogota over “denigrating” comments and “offending the dignity” of their President Gustavo Petro, by Argentine President Javier Milei , said the Andean nation’s foreign ministry, on Wednesday (Mar 27).