Top 10 world news: T20 World Cup 2024 final; Iran's snap elections; crossbow attack in Serbia, and more

The world is witnessing the grand finale of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 between India and South Africa in Bridgetown. India is looking to add to their 2007 title and South Africa seeking their maiden triumph.

Meanwhile, in Iran, voting stations opened for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi. In other news from Serbia, a police officer killed a man who shot him in the neck with a crossbow in front of the Israeli embassy in Belgrade.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2024 Score: India set 177 target after Virat's 76

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IND vs SA Live Score Updates:The time has come for the biggest cricket game of the summer - the grand finale of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 between India and South Africa in Bridgetown on Saturday (June 29). The two unbeaten teams in this tournament face off for the ultimate glory in the Caribbean. While India is a former T20 WC winner, having won the inaugural edition in 2007, the Proteas are yet to put their hands on the trophy.

Exclusive: Iran's minister speaks on voter turnout expectations in 2nd round

The Iranian Ministry of Interior said that voting stations in Iran opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT) Friday for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi. In a televised address, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said that "we start the elections" for the country's 14th presidential elections.

Cop wounded by crossbow in front of Israeli embassy in Serbia, kills attacker

A police officer in Serbia on Saturday (June 29) killed a man who shot him in the neck with a crossbow in front of the Israeli embassy in Belgrade. According to Serbia's Interior MinisterIvica Dacic, the attack occurred at around 11 am local time.

Five Indian soldiers killed in tank accident near LAC in Ladakh

Five soldiers died after their tank met with an accident while they were crossing a river during an exercise near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Leh's Daulat Beg Oldi area on Saturday (June 29) morning.

Excise policy case: Court sends Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12

Delhi Court on Saturday (Jun 29) sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12 in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to excise policy corruption matter.

Xi Jinping praises India's 'Panchsheel' agreement for ending global conflicts

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence’, which gained prominence with the Non-Aligned Movement, as a means to resolve current conflicts.

Biden says he is 'not a young man', vows to remain in 2024 presidential race

Hours after his disappointing performance in the United States presidential election debate, President Joe Biden slammed those who criticised his age.

Panama Papers trial: Panamanian court acquits 28 defendants due to ‘insufficient’ evidence

A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money laundering at the centre of the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal, said the country’s judicial branch, in a statement on Friday (Jun 28). This comes after the judge ruled that there was insufficient evidence to conclusively determine the criminal responsibility of those charged.

Pentagon removes US aid pier from Gaza due to high sea conditions

The temporary aid pier built by US has again been removed from the Gaza coast due to high seas. It will now be towed to an Israeli port, the Pentagon said on Friday (June 28).

Bolivian general, other suspected leaders of failed coup get six months pre-trial detention

Three leaders, including the former Bolivian general, who have been accused of leading the failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce were remanded in custody, on Friday (Jun 28), said the country’s top prosecutor. According toArce, the detained former Bolivian general Juan Jose Zuniga had planned to “take over” the government and become the president if the coup was successful.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez focusing on their lives amid separation rumours

Things are not alright at Bennifer's paradise. It's been a month since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's separation rumours are dominating the headlines. Amid this, it has been reported that the couple are focusing on their separate lives.