Here some of the top news headlines from around the world today, September 4, 2023:

China's Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Indonesia, Li Keqiang to attend.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 summit in Indonesia in November, but Premier Li Keqiang will attend, China's foreign ministry said.

The decision comes amid rising tensions between China and the West.

Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan.

Typhoon Haikui has battered Taiwan, leaving thousands of people without power and causing widespread damage.

The storm made landfall on the island on Sunday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

Israel's PM pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia and the Middle East to Europe.

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has proposed a new fiber optic cable that would link Asia and the Middle East to Europe.

The cable would be a major infrastructure project that could boost trade and connectivity between the regions.

Burning Man festival flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site; authorities investigate 1 death.

Heavy rain and flooding have caused widespread damage at the Burning Man festival in Nevada, stranding tens of thousands of people and leading to at least one death.

The festival is known for its elaborate art installations and revelry, but this year's event has been marred by tragedy.

Zelenskyy replaces defence minister, Russian drones hit Ukraine port.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced his defence minister, Oleksiy Reznikov, with Oleksiy Danilov.

The move comes amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Russian drones have also hit a Ukrainian port in the Black Sea, causing damage but no casualties.

These are just a few of the top news headlines from around the world today.

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