Top 10 world news: Trump avoids backing Ukraine; Khalistan terrorist backs Rahul Gandhi, and more

Republican nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday avoided backing Ukraine when asked whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia, during the presidential debate with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, and said that he wants the war to stop.

Meanwhile, after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke at an event in Virginia, US, a designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun backed him for his remarks and said that "bold and pioneering" remarks by Gandhi, justify the demand for a separate Khalistani state.

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‘I know Putin...,’ Trump avoids backing Ukraine against Russia during presidential debate

US former president Donald Trump on Tuesday (Sep 11) avoided directly addressing a question on whether he wanted Ukraine to win the war against Russia. While speaking at the presidential debate alongside Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Trump didn’t respond to the question and just said, “I want the war to stop.”

Khalistan terrorist Pannun backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikhs, says, 'justifies demand for Khalistan'

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist, has backedCongress leader Rahul Gandhifor his recent bold remarks on whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or kada in India.

Kolkata horror: Agitating doctors demand live telecast, CM Mamata’s presence in govt meet

Protesting doctors in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on Wednesday (Sep 11) demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee be present during their meeting with government officials.

India: Security forces gun down two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, operation underway

Two terrorists have been killed followinga gunfight between Indian security forces and terrorists in the Khandara top area of Basantgarh on the Udhampur-Kathua border in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Flights grounded at Kenya's main airport as workers protest against proposed takeover by India's Adani Group

Passengers were left stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday (Sep 10) night afterKenya Aviation Authority (KAA) workers went on strike, protesting against Indian conglomerate Adani Group's takeover of the airport.

US diplomatic facility in Baghdad attacked in a bid to disrupt Iranian president's visit

A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.

Erdogan vows to 'purge' Turkish military graduates for taking pro-secular oath

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has gone all out at military graduates who took a pro-secular oath during their graduation ceremony, which was apparently against what the Turkish government proposed earlier.

DGCI suspends approval for eye drop firm claimed reduced dependence on reading glasses

You must have heard about the launch of a new eye drop in the market that claimed to reduce dependency on reading glasses. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has now suspended the permission to make and sell the eye drop, which was earlier awarded to Entod Pharmaceuticals.

'My trip to the IPL...,' Aussie pacer Jhye Richardson reveals battling with mental health issues

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates.

All celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris so far: From George Clooney to Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift EndorsesKamala Harris:Everyone in the Hollywood circle has sort of pledged their alliance or announced who they are interested to back in the race to power for the top post in the US. Before the historic presidential race began last night, many celebrities like Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and now Taylor Swift have announced their support for their Democratic or Republican representative.