Top 10 world news: UN accuses Israel of firing on peacekeepers in Lebanon; Nobel Peace Prize winner, and more

The United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon said that a bulldozer of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knocked over barriers at UN position 1-31 near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, and the IDF tanks moved into the proximity of the UN position. In other news,Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’.

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The United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon said that a bulldozer of IsraelDefense Forces (IDF) knocked over barriers at UN position 1-31 near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, and the IDF tanks moved into the proximity of the UN position.

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 11), for their ‘efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’.

Noel Tata, half-brother of late Ratan Tata, was on Friday (Oct 11) appointed the chairman of India's Tata Trusts, as per a press release shared by the Tata Trusts.

An Air India flight heading to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates landed safely after flying in circles over the Indian city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, for almost two hours, on Friday (Oct 11). The Boeing 737 Max plane, carrying 141 passengers, declared a mid-air emergency after it faced a problem with its landing gear soon after taking off from Tiruchirapalli airport.

United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 11) voiced hope for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict in West Asia. Addressing a press conference following the East Asia summit in Vientiane, Laos, Blinken said that Washington backed efforts by Lebanon toassert itself against Hezbollah.

In 2021, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh, he offered a silver, gold-plated crown to goddess Kali at the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Satkhira district. The temple is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas spread across India and neighbouring countries. Thus it holds high cultural and religious significance for Hindus around the world.

Meteorologists in the United States tracking Hurricane Milton which has left a trail of destruction in several US states, have found themselves under attack amid a wave of conspiracy theories. According to media reports, meteorologists have become targets of abuse, and even death threats. This comes amid misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding two major hurricanes – Milton and Helene – recently struck multiple US states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the first leader to speak at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday following the host and the incoming chair Lao PDR, has termed the Summit as an "important pillar" of India's Act East Policy. He stressed that the revival of Nalanda was India's commitment given at the East Asia Summit.

The selectors of the Indian men’s national team will have a good headache in the coming days after reports emerged of Rohit Sharma’s unavailability for the first Test in Perth against Australia next month.

Will the real 'Jigra' please stand up? In Vasant Bala's film, Vedang Raina might be portraying the titular character, but it's Alia Bhatt, who is the heart and soul of the film. Turns out she is a shield not just for her brother, but also for the movie, even as the revenge thriller rests too heavily on Bhatt.