Top 10 world news: Zelensky says situation in Kharkiv 'difficult'; Slovak PM attack updates, and more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has termed the current military situation in Kharkiv's northeastern region as "extremely difficult".His statement came following a meeting with the military chiefs near the front line. Meanwhile, in Slovakia, the man who opened fire at PM Robert Fico has been charged with attempted murder.The Slovak interior minister, Matus Sutaj Estok, said the attack on the PM was "politically motivated".On Wednesday, as the battle intensified between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers, some IDF tanks mistakenly opened fire at the soldiers of the 202nd Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade.

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Ukraine's Zelensky meets military leaders in Kharkiv, says situation 'very difficult'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (May 16) saidthe current military situation in Kharkiv's northeastern region was "extremely difficult". However, he said it was still "under control".

Slovak PM attack: 71-year-old 'lone wolf' charged with attempted murder

The man who opened fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico on Wednesday (May 15) and critically injured himhas been charged with attempted murder.

Biden uses executive privilege to block release of interview recordings with special counsel

US President Joe Biden asserted executive privilege and blocked the audio tapes of his interview with special counsel RobertHur,over his mishandling of classifiedfiles,from releasing.

Gaza war: Five Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire after IDF tanks shoot at them

At least five Israeli soldiers were killed in a friendly fire attack on Wednesday (May 15) in Jabalia in northern Gaza.

US military wraps up installation of Gaza pier; aid distribution to start within days

The US military finished setting up a floating pier for the Gaza Strip to start bringing in much-needed humanitarian aid on Thursday (May 16). This comes after over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.

Indonesia: Boeing plane bound for Medina makes emergency landing after engine catches fire

In another incident concerning the safety of the passengers travelling via a flight, a Boeing plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a fire was spotted in one of the engines at the time it was taking off.

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde arrested from Udaipur

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday (May 15) arrested the owner of the firm that had installed the billboard that collapsed in Ghatkopar, killing 16 and injuring 74 others.

Swati Maliwal assault row: AAP MP asks BJP to not politicise incident

AAP Rajya Sabha MP and former DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal, in her first reaction to the alleged assault row, stated that she has given her statement to the Delhi police.

IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario: Will SRH qualify if rain plays spoilsport and who gets eliminated? Read all details

Rain is playing spoilsport in Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) contest between SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is in danger of washout.

Are Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck heading for a divorce?

Has Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck's marriage run into troubled waters? Despite JLo's three-part love letter to Affleck- in the form of a musical sci-fi film,This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,her singleThis Is Me… Nowand Amazon Prime documentaryThe Greatest Love Story Never Told, the romance seems to have gone sour, if multiple media reports are be believed.