Top 10 world news: US speaker orders impeachment probe against Biden, floods in Libya, and more

Biden's impeachment inquiry:Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthyon Tuesday (Sep 12) said that he is directing a House committee to openan impeachment inquiry into Democratic President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings.

Libya floods:More than 1,000 bodies have been recovered from the flood-hit eastern Libyan city of Derna, said a minister from the administration that controls east Libya.Meanwhile, the head of the IFRCin Libya said that around 10,000 people are thought to be missing after the major floods.

N. Korea's KimJong Un's visit toRussia:The South Korean defence ministry has indicated that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, entered Russia on Tuesday (September 12) aboard his heavily fortified private train. This visit precedes his anticipated meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

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Top US House Republican McCarthy orders Prez Biden's impeachment inquiry; White House slams move

Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, on Tuesday (Sep 12) said that he is directing a House committee to open an impeachment inquiry into Democratic President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings.

Libya floods: Quarter of Derna wiped out, around 10,000 feared missing

More than 1,000 bodies have been recovered from the flood-hit eastern Libyan city of Derna, a minister from the administration that controls east Libya told Reuters, on Tuesday (September 12). He also said that a quarter of the city was wiped out by the floods after dams burst due to the storm which brought torrential rains in the region.

N. Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of confirmed one-on-one with Putin

The South Korean defence ministry has indicated that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, entered Russia on Tuesday (September 12) aboard his heavily fortified private train. This visit precedes his anticipated meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

No nod to French quake aid offers by Moroccan King amid diplomatic tensions

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has remained silent on aid offers made by France following a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to hit Morocco in a century. This comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nations, fueled by their shared colonial history.

Shehbaz confirms Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan on October 21

Shehbaz Sharif, the former prime minister of Pakistan, confirmed on Tuesday (September 12) that his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to the nation from London on October 21, ending his four-year exile.

Made-in-India Apple iPhone to debut on launch day in India for the first time

For the first time in history, Indians may be able to purchase a new made-in-India iPhone model on the launch day. As Apple Inc. has been planning to bring the made-in-India iPhone 15 to the Indian market as well as some other regions on the debut day of the global sales, said officials.

Poland asks EU to extend embargo on Ukraine grain; Kyiv may take legal action over restrictions

The Polish government, on Tuesday (September 12) called on the European Union to extend the embargo on imports of Ukrainian grain ahead of the deadlineand said that it would continue to block domestic imports even if Brussels lifts the ban. In response, Kyiv has warned that it would seek international arbitration over restrictions.

Putin calls Trump's legal battles a political witch hunt as US-Russia tensions escalate

Russian President Vladimir Putin has characterised the legal proceedings against former US President Donald Trump as a political witch hunt. He viewed these actions as a form of politically driven persecution.

India: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar arrested for 'inflammatory' social media posts amid murder investigations

Cow vigilante Mohit Yadav, who goes by the alias Monu Manesar, has been apprehended by the Haryana Police in connection to a clash that broke out between two groups following a religious procession in Nuh district of North Indian state of Haryana on July 31, media reports said.

IND vs SL, Asia Cup, Live Score and Updates: Kuldeep jolts Sri Lanka for fourth wicket

India and Sri Lanka will clash in the 10th match of Asia Cup 2023. The R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium will host the highly-anticipated match on Tuesday, September 12.So far, India and Sri Lanka have won one match each in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 stage.