Top 10 world news: UPI launched in France, Tesla's biggest vehicle recall, and more
Top 10 world news
In the latest,India's groundbreaking Unified Payments Interface (UPI) made its global debut witha formal launch at the renowned Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. In other news, tensions persist in West Asia as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates across the region. Following the alleged killing of three US troops at an American base in Jordan by a group associated with Iran, the situation remains volatile. Additionally,Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is undertaking its most extensive recall in the United States, involving nearly all electric vehicles sold in the country.
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Middle East crisis: Iran vows 'strong response to bullies' as Gaza war keeps region on edge
West Asia continues to be on edge as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to expand in the region. After three US troops were killed at an American base in Jordan allegedly by a group linked to Iran, President Joe Biden has vowed to retaliate but his administration has fallen short of declaring a full-fledged war.
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US strikes hit key bridge and airport in southern Iran, IRGC-linked media reports
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US caps foreign students' stay at 4 years under new visa rule; Over 3.31L Indian students could be affected
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Ukrainian drone travels 2,500 km in 12 hours to attack oil refinery in Siberia, as CIA confirms 30-minute soldier lifespan
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Trump in address to nation, repeats stolen election claims, alleges China compromised 220 million voter data files
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‘Response to the crimes of arrogant enemy’: Iran launches ‘revenge’ attacks across Gulf
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India's revolutionary Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marked its global debut as it was formally launched at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The momentous occasion, organised by the Indian Embassy in France, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of taking UPI to the global stage.
Indian Navy rescues Pakistani, Iranian crew members along east coast of Somalia
Indian Navy foiled another piracy attempt along the eastern coast of Somalia. This time, New Delhi's naval forces ensured the safe release of 11 Iranian and 8 Pakistani crew aboard the Iranian-flagged vessel FV Omari that had been boarded by seven pirates who took the crew hostage, Indian Navy said in a statement on social media.
Zuckerberg to get $700mn in Meta dividends day after apologising to parents over children safety
Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company overseeing social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is poised to receive an annual dividend of $700 million. The announcement follows Meta's disclosure on Thursday that it would issue its first-ever quarterly dividend to investors, in a significant development since Facebook's Initial Public Offering in 2012.
Tesla's largest recall yet: Millions of vehicles called back due to safety concerns
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is undertaking its most extensive recall in the United States, involving nearly all electric vehicles sold in the country.
The recall is prompted by concerns related to warning lights, posing potential safety risks due to difficulties in reading critical information on the instrument panel, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
People flee as gas explosion fire in Kenya kills two, injures over 200
At least threepeople were killed and more than 270wereinjured in a massive fire started by a gas explosionin Kenya's capital Nairobi.
Chinese billionaire banker Bao Fan, who had been missing for nearly a year, has officially resigned from all positions at China Renaissance Holdings, a financial advisory firm he founded in 2005. Health reasons and a desire to focus on family matters were cited asreasons by the bank for Bao Fan's resignation in its statement,reported BBC.
UK teens sentenced to life in 'frenzied, ferocious' knife killing of transgender girl
Two British teenagers, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, received life sentences on Friday (Feb 2)for the shocking knife murder of a 16-year-old transgender girl, Brianna Ghey, in Warrington, northwest England, in 2023. Judge Amanda Yip mandated a minimum of 22 years for Jenkinson and 20 years for Ratcliffe in their respective sentences.
What is Female Genital Mutilation, regressive practice that killed young girls in Sierra Leone?
In a shocking development, three teenage girls lost their lives whilst they were undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone.
According to the reports, police have launched an inquiry into the incident.
Canada: Gunshots fired at pro-Khalistan Nijjar associate Simranjeet Singh's house
Multiple gunshots were fired at pro-Khalistan Simranjeet Singh's residence in Surrey, Canada. He is an associate of now-dead pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Updates in Canadian media say that the firing took place in the early hours of Thursday (February 1) and that the house indeed belongs to Simranjeet Singh.