Top 10 world news: UN distributes aid in Gaza, 17 killed in Bangladesh train collision, & more
Top 10 world news: Here's a look at the top stories.
The United Nations World Food Programme distributed canned fish and other food supplies in war-torn Gaza on Monday (Oct 23) as the Israel-Hamas rages on for more than two weeks. So far, three convoys of aid trucks have entered Gaza through Rafah crossing.
At least 17 people have been killed and over after two trains collided in Bangladesh 100 are injured after two trains collided in Bangladesh's Bhairab. Officials said that the death toll will rise, with rescuers reporting they could still see bodies crushed and trapped under overturned coaches.
In other news, Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu, who is known for his strong China leanings, has reportedly told India to remove its army troops from the country.
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Israel-Hamas war LIVE: UN distributes humanitarian aid in Gaza
The United Nations World Food Programme distributed canned fish and other food supplies in war-torn Gazaon Monday (October 23) as a third convoy of aid trucks entered the Rafah crossing. The Israel-Hamas war has been going on for nearly 17 days now.
Bangladesh: Passenger and freight trains collide; 17 dead, over 100 injured, toll likely to go up
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 100 have been injured after two trains collided in Bangladesh on Monday (Oct 23). The crash in the eastern city of Bhairab saw a freight train smash into a passenger train travelling in the opposite direction, derailing two passenger carriages.
Told India to remove military troops from Maldives: President-elect Mohamed Muizzu
Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu, who is known for his strong China leanings, has reportedly told India to remove its army troops from the country.Muizzu has repeatedly claimed that under Solih’s administration, Maldives’ sovereignty was threatened by the Indian military personnel on the island—a rallying point of the party's yearslong “India out” strategy.
Turkey: Erdogan signs Sweden's NATO membership application, sends to parliament
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially submitted Sweden's NATO membership application to the Turkish parliament on Monday, his office said, bringing closer the possible end of a 17-month standoff.
Study finds 98 per cent population in world experienced effects of global warming
A new report has shown that 98 per cent of Earth's population experienced higher temperatures from June to August. This was caused by effects of Global Warming made more than twice likely by greenhouse gases caused by human activities. The peer-reviewed research was reported by Euronews. The research was reportedly published last week.
Ukraine war: Ukrainians to brace for winter of Russian strikes on energy grid
Ukrainians are preparing firewood and candles to brace for a winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Monday (Oct 23), people have been purchasing candles, batteries, flashlights, and portable lanterns and stocking up on compact gas canisters.
Get it over with: Most Americans are fed up of drama over US House speaker, says survey
Americans are fed up with the political drama in the US House of Representatives which is still struggling to elect a House Speaker. A poll conducted by USA TODAY/Suffolk University has revealed that 67 per cent of the respondentswant American politicians across party lines to see to it that the political drama is over soon.
UK: PM Rishi Sunak's old mobile number, voicemail recording leaked online
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's old personal phone number has been leaked online, causing concerns about the security and privacy of government officials.The breach came to light when pranksters on social media shared audio recordings of Sunak's phone ringing and the Prime Minister's message response.,Express.co.ukreported.
Like this Rohit Sharma because India are winning more convincingly in CWC '23, says Sanjay Manjrekar
Rohit Sharma-led India continued their winning run when they locked horns with New Zealand in match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup, at home, on Sunday (Oct 22) in Dharamsala. Both sides met each other being unbeaten in the ten-team tournament and produced an intense battle, where India eventually went past the Kiwis by four wickets in pursuit of 274.
Malaika Arora turned 50 today (Oct 23). On the big day, her beau, Arjun Kapoor, extended the loveliest wish one could ever imagine.The actor wishes his girlfriend a sweet picture and a heartwarming caption that will definitely make you go aww!