Top 10 world news: Turkey indecisive on Sweden’s NATO bid, India tells UK to act against Khalistanis, and more

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Friday (July 7), said that Turkey would “make the best decision, whatever it is,” when asked about Sweden’s bid to join the United States-led military alliance ahead of the next week’s NATO summit in Vilnius. In other news,India’s premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Friday, arrested three people responsible for the Odisha train accidents that caused the death of 293 people and left over 1,000 injured.

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Turkey remains indecisive on Sweden’s NATO bid; Stoltenberg to bridge ‘gaps’ between countries

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Friday (July 7), said that Turkey would “make the best decision, whatever it is,” when asked about Sweden’s bid to join theUnited States-led military alliance ahead ofthe next week’s NATO summit in Vilnius. NATO chiefJens Stoltenberg said there are still “gaps” to bridge between Turkey and Sweden for Ankara to give Stockholm the go ahead for its accession.

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Odisha train tragedy: CBI arrests three Indian railway officials

India’s premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Friday, arrested three people responsible for the Odisha train accidents that caused the death of 293 people and left over 1,000 injured.

India’s NSA Ajit Doval tells British counterpart Tim Barrowto act against Khalistanis

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday urged his British counterpart Tim Barrow to take strong action against extremist elements, referring to the Khalistanis, and ensure the safety of the Indian High Commission.

Breaking point: Chinese youth face alarming surge in suicides as academic pressure takes its toll

China is experiencing a concerning rise in suicide rates among young people in recent years, leading researchers to advocate for the implementation of a specialised programme aimed at addressing the academic pressure they face.

Pak ex-PM Nawaz Sharif may contest elections this year, says law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar

Pakistan’s law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that the lifetime disqualification of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif—who is on a self-imposed exile in London —has ended and he can now contest elections.

Yellen criticises China's 'punitive' measures against US companies, but says decoupling 'impossible'

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday (July 7) criticised China for its recent 'punitive' measures against US companies as she stressed the need for market reforms in the world's second-largest economy. Yellen is on a four-day China visit. She arrived in Beijing on Thursday.

Italy: Major fire in Milan retirement home kills six, leaves dozens injured

In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire engulfed a retirement home in Milan, Italy, claiming the lives of six people, according to emergency responders, reported DW. Italian news agency ANSA reported that 81 people were rushed to the hospital in the aftermath of the fire.

British police seize cannabis worth $146 mn, charge over 450 people in massive month-long operation

British police have announced the successful outcome of Operation Mille, a large-scale drugs operation conducted throughout June. More than 450 individuals have been charged, and cannabis plants with a value exceeding £115 million or $146 million were seized in the operation across England and Wales.

Hong Kong police arrests five people for allegedly supporting pro-democracy activists overseas

The Hong Kong police have arrested five people, as of Thursday (July 6), for allegedly supporting overseas activists who supposedly endangered national security, amid the government’s expanding crackdown on pro-democracy dissidents.

Kenyan police fire tear gas to stop opposition protests over tax hikes, dozens arrested

Kenyans in multiple cities across the country took to the streets in protest of a new finance law which has sought to raise taxes including doubling the fuel tax as well as introducing a housing levy for employees, reported the local media.