Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect, halts 13-month conflict
Bringing a halt to a 13-month conflict, Israel and Lebanon have accepted the US-backed ceasefire deal.
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'Shoot at sight' order issued in Pakistan as protest march to free Imran Khan turns violent; 5 killed in clashes
Islamabad: Pakistan’s military has issued ‘shoot at sight’ orders to restrain supporters of the jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan marching towards the capital after four security personnel and one demonstrator were killed in clashes, media reports said.
Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI workers march towards Islamabad, security heightened in D-Chowk
Security was heightened in Islamabad with a convoy of key opposition leader Imran Khan's PTI, led by his wife Bushra Bibi, approaching the Zero point in the Pakistani city on Tuesday.
Bangladesh: Police lathi-charge Hindu demonstrators who were protesting against Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari's arrest
Police resorted to lathi-charge and allegedly used tear has to disperse the Hindu protesters who were demonstrating against the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari.
Bangladesh: Court rejects Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari's bail plea, sends him to prison
A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday sent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari to prison after rejecting his bail plea, triggering protests from the monitory community and his followers.
Israeli cabinet to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal amid ongoing Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to convene a high-level security cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire deal with Lebanon's Hezbollah group.
One woman was killed every 10 minutes by their partner or relatives across the world: UN report
A new report released by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday showed that in 2023, 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman killed every 10 minutes.
Bangladesh: ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, known for protesting anti-Hindu violence, arrested over sedition charges
Bangladesh-based ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has been arrested over sedition charges at Dhaka airport as he was leaving the country, media reports said.
Taiwan Defence Ministry says it spotted 25 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval ships around its region
Taiwan's Defence Ministry recently said it spotted 25 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships around its region.
Bangladeshi interim government plans to import another 50,000 tonnes of rice from India
The Bangladeshi interim government is planning to import 50,000 tonnes of rice from India in its bid to increase the country's food stock.
UAE arrest three over Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murder, Israel describes incident as 'antisemitic'
UAE authorities have arrested three people for their involvement in the murder of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the Gulf nation.
Brazil: Bus plunges into ravine, 17 die
At least 17 people died after a bus fell into a ravine in Brazil's Alagoas state on Sunday.
China: Shanghai factory workers demonstrate over layoffs
A large number of automotive trim company workers in Shanghai city of China recently blocked a major highway in the city amid massive layoff threats, media reports said.
Laos expresses sadness over the death of six foreign tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning, promises to bring perpetrators to justice
The Laos government has expressed 'sadness' over the death of six tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning in the country.
Lebanon: Israeli strike flattens multi-storey residential building in Beirut, 11 die
Israeli strike flattened a multi-storey residential building in central Beirut which left at least 11 people dead.
UN humanitarian office says aid workers faced deadliest year ever in 2024
The death toll of humanitarian workers in 2024 has become the “deadliest on record”, with 281 killed globally, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, reported on Friday.
'Third World War has begun:' Ex-Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny
Former Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny has said that he believes World War III is underway, adding the direct involvement of Russian allies in the escalation indicates the same.
UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant
London/IBNS: The British government Friday indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested based on the International Criminal Court arrest warrant if he travels to the UK.
London's Gatwick Airport: South Terminal evacuated after discovery of suspected prohibited item in luggage
A large part of the South Terminal of London's Gatwick Airport was evacuated following a 'security incident' on Friday.
Laos: Six foreign tourists die due to suspected methanol poisoning
At least six foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, media reports said.
USA: Indian-origin student Aryan Reddy dies after accidentally firing himself with a gun
An Indian-origin student died in the United States after he misfired his gun during birthday celebration.
Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Washington D.C./IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked his loyalist Pam Bondi, describing her as "smart and tough", as the country's new Attorney General after controversial Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination for the post.
Pakistan: 42 Shiites die after gunmen open fire on vehicle in Kurram
At least 42 people, including women and children, died after gunmen opened fire on the vehicle in which they were travelling in Pakistan's Kurram district on Thursday.
Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general
US President Donald Trump on Friday named former Florida Attorney General and long-time ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general.
Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General
Washington DC/IBNS: Scandal-hit Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to take over as the US attorney general in the new administration, pulled out of the confirmation process on Thursday.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes
The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
International Criminal Court issues warrant to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes
The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Russia fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in first-known use, signalling warning to Kyiv and West
Kyiv/Moscow: Russia has launched an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Ukraine, marking a major escalation a day after President Vladimir Putin altered Moscow's nuclear doctrine, media reports said.
After US-supplied missile attack, Ukraine fires UK-made 'Storm Shadows' into Russia: Report
Kyiv/IBNS: After US-supplied long-range missiles, Ukraine has now fired British cruise missiles at military targets inside Russia for the first time, media reports said.
Pakistan: TV journalist hurt after gunmen attack him in Karachi
A TV journalist was injured in an armed attack in Pakistan's Kaarchi city on Tuesday.