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Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, India expresses 'concern'

Dhaka/IBNS: A Goddess Kali crown, which was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Satkhira's Shyamnagar, media reports said.

Middle East Conflict: Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to UNIFIL, the mission operating along the Security Council-mandated “Blue Line” of separation between the two countries which they patrol.

Stabbing incident in Israel leaves six people injured

At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident in Israel's  Hadera city on Wednesday.

Pakistan's 'state guest' Zakir Naik expresses dissatisfaction after PIA charges him for extra luggage

Lauding India, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik expressed dissatisfaction after  Pakistan International Airlines charged him for extra luggage during his visit to the country.

Security forces foil terror attack in Pakistan, one FC official dies

A Frontier Corps (FC) official died on Wednesday and 13 others were injured when security forces foiled a suicide attack in Zoab region, media reports said.

Middle East crisis: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine eliminated

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that his country eliminated projected new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine.

Afghan national arrested in USA for plotting an election-day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS

The US Justice Department today announced charges against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza, say UN humanitarians

UN humanitarians in Lebanon on Tuesday described the massive challenge of trying to reach some 1.2 million people who have fled heavy Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders, driven by the fear that what happened in Gaza may befall them, too.

Bangladeshi diaspora members protest against Muhammad Yunus government in Geneva

The Bangladeshi diaspora members recently demonstrated against interim government chief Muhammad Yunus-led government in Geneva over the troubling political developments in the country.

Those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh should be held accountable: USA

The US government on Monday said those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh for the past few months should be held accountable.

Canada: Sudbury Public Health plans campaign for flu, COVID vaccine

Toronto/IBNS: After the Nipissing Parry Sound District Health Unit, Sudbury Public Health and Districts was the latest to announce last week that a flu and COVID vaccine campaign rollout is under way to help reduce the risk of people contracting  respiratory viruses this fall.

US Embassy alerts its nationals in Pakistan over possible protests

The US Embassy and consulates in Pakistan recently cautioned its citizens over possible protests across various cities in the country between October 4 to 7.

Qantas passengers left shocked after R-rated movie played across all inflight screens

Passengers, who were travelling on a Qantas flight from Australia to Japan, were left shocked when an inappropriate movie was played across all screens due to a technical glitch.

People suffer slow internet speed across multiple cities in Pakistan amid PTI protest

People experienced slow internet speed across various cities in Pakistan mostly due to overloading, media reports said.

Pakistan: Roadside bomb leaves three security personnel dead

A roadside bomb blast in Pakistan's Kalat area on Saturday left at least three security personnel dead, media reports said.

Passengers left shocked after R-rated movie played across all inflight screens

Passengers, who were travelling on a Qantas flight from Australia to Japan, were left shocked when an inappropriate movie was played across all screens due to a technical glitch.

Israel observes first anniversary of October 7 attacks as Middle East crisis continues

A  large number of people gathered at the site of the Nova music festival to mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks when Hamas members targeted Israel and killed 1,200 people.

Pakistan: Blast occurs close to Karachi airport, two Chinese nationals die

At least two Chinese nationals died and 10 others were injured after an explosion took place close to Pakistan's Jinnah International Airport on Sunday.

Pakistan: Teacher shortage forces several government schools for girls to shut down in Shangla

Experts believe Pakistan's Shangla district may witness a decline in girl's education after several government schools shut down due to a lack of teachers.

Pakistani customs officials arrest PIA air hostess, two passengers for smuggling iPhones

Pakistani customs officials have seized iPhones worth millions of rupees from a PIA air hostess and two passengers in Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport, media reports said.

Middle East tension: Shooting incident in Israel's Beersheba leaves one dead

At least one person died and nine others were critically injured in a suspected shooting incident at a bus stand in Israel's Beersheba city on Sunday, media reports said.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges global community to repeat ‘utter condemnation’ of 7 October Hamas terror attack

In a message to mark one year since the Hamas-led terror attack during which more than 1,250 Israelis and foreign nationals were brutally killed on 7 October, the UN Secretary-General has called on the international community to loudly condemn those “abhorrent acts” which have triggered a shocking wave of violence across the region.

Viral video shows thousands of Indian students appearing for waiter, server jobs in Canadian restaurant

A video has gone viral on the internet where a large number of possibly Indian students were seen lined up in front of a restaurant in Canada to appear for a job interview for the posts of waiter and server.

Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on Israel's energy facilities if Tel Aviv makes a 'mistake'

Tehran: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to Israel, threatening to target the country’s oil refineries and gas fields if Tel Aviv initiates an attack on Tehran. 

Israeli forces gun down drones over Mediterranean Sea amid rising tensions with Hezbollah and Hamas

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday.

Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on Israel's energy facilities if Tel Aviv maes a 'mistake'

Tehran: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to Israel, threatening to target the country’s oil refineries and gas fields if Tel Aviv initiates an attack on Tehran. 

French President calls for halt in arms delivery to Israel, triggers strong response from Benjamin Netanyahu

Paris/IBNS: French President Emmanuel Macron Saturday said arms should not be delivered to Israel for use in Gaza, triggering a strong response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump on stage during his election campaign in Pennsylvania's Butler

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday for his election campaign as the former president returned to the venue of a rally where he was nearly assassinated in July.

Deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's successor 'unreachable' after Israeli airstrike: Report

Beirut: The status of Hashem Safieddine, the designated successor to the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, remains uncertain after he was reportedly unreachable following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday, media reports said.

Hindu minority members protest in Bangladesh, demand security during Durga Puja

A large number of Hindu community members on Friday urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh that it should take appropriate measures to stop sectarian attacks, persecution, and extrajudicial attempts to kill under the guise of mob justice across the country.