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Pakistani government decides to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Pakistan's government has decided to ban jailed former PM Imran Khan's  Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, just months after Shehbaz Sharif came to power in the country.

Pakistan: Journalist shot dead by unknown people in Nowshera

Unknown people shot dead a journalist from Peshawar city in Pakistan's Nowshera district on Sunday, media reports said.

Donald Trump shooting: Former classmate reveals 20-year-old attacker Thomas Matthew Crooks was bullied in school

The  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially identified the man who attacked former US President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks whose former classmates described him as a 'quiet' boy who faced bullying in school.

Israel confirms killing key Hamas commander and one of the masterminds behind October 7 massacre

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday confirmed the killing of a key Hamas commander during the airstrike in Gaza. 

Chinese online markets are flooding with Donald Trump attack t-shirts just hours after shooting

US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania but the injured former President's defiant image with his fist up in the air attracted business owners in China who quickly captured the moment to produce and sell T-shirts with the picture on them.

US: Four people die, nine hurt during shooting incident in Birmingham nightclub

At least four people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting incident in a nightclub in the US city of Birmingham on Saturday, police said.

She was guarding bags of Cheetos: Elon Musk slams Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle over attack on Donald Trump

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk slammed Secret Service officers responsible for Donald Trump’s safety after the former US President escaped an assassination attempt during his rally in  Pennsylvania.

Italy: Police arrest two gangmasters, free 33 Indian labourers from slave-like working conditions in Verona

The Italian police have arrested two alleged gangmasters accused of enslaving 33 Indian farm labourers in Verona province, media reports said.

Internet users claim The Simpsons once predicted the attack on Donald Trump

Hours after an assassination attempt was made on former US President Donald Trump, some internet users tried to find a lighter side to the incident and said the popular TV show The Simpsons had predicted that such an act would happen in one of its episodes.

Donald Trump assassination attempt: 20-year-old shooter identified

American law enforcement agencies have identified the man who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park.

'Thank you for your love, prayers for my father': Ivanka after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

After former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood, his daughter Ivanka Trump conveyed gratitude for the outpouring of support and concern following the violent incident.

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally, shooter among 2 dead

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood with his alert security agents rushing him off the stage even as he pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

No place for this kind of violence: Biden, US leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden condemned the assassination attempt on his rival election candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, which led to his injury and left a bystander dead.

Former US President Donald Trump injured in assassination bid at Pennsylvania rally

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after a series of gunshots were fired at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday. 

Ukrainian Prez dismisses Biden's 'Putin' reference as 'mistake'

Shannon (Ireland): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that US President Joe Biden's accidental reference to him as Russian President Vladimir Putin was an error that could be forgotten, especially because the US has provided extensive support to Ukraine, Reuters reported.

UK: Human remains found in dumped suitcases, one arrested

British police have arrested a person in connection with an investigation into the discovery of human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Hamas claims 71 killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said at least 71 Palestinians died during an Israeli air strike in the strip on Saturday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Three tribesmen die during clash between two groups

At least three tribesmen died during an armed clash between two groups in  Dera Murad Jamali area of Nasirabad district of Pakistan on Friday.

Three security personnel die in targeted attacks in Pakistan

At least five people, including three security personnel, died in different incidents which occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday and Friday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Quetta blast leaves one Frontier Corps driver killed

A roadside blast in Quetta city of Pakistan on Saturday left at least one Frontier Corps driver killed  Akhtarabad area of Pakistan's Quetta city, media reports said.

Baloch Yakjehti Committee protesters, police clash over demand to release missing students in Quetta, several hurt

More than 12 people, including six police, were injured when clashes broke out between cops and Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) during a rally organised to demand the release of missing students in Quetta.

PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal approves rail deal with China under BRI before losing vote of confidence in Nepali Parliament

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has lost the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives, leading to his government's fall in the Himalayan nation.

Pakistan: 45 cops face drug trafficking allegations

As many as 45 cops of Pakistan's Punjab police have been allegedly found to be involved in drug smuggling activities.

British Columbia invests in family doctors with new medical school at Simon Fraser University

Fraser (BC)/IBNS: With the new medical school at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in British Columbia (BC) moving forward with funding for space and operations, as well as a proposed three-year curriculum model and a founding dean, more family doctors will be trained faster.

Australian government accuses China-backed hacker group of stealing passwords, usernames from unnamed networks

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has alleged that cyber security firms backed by Chinese authorities stole passwords and usernames from unnamed Australian networks in 2022.

Russian missiles strike Kyiv children's hospital, other cities to leave 37 dead

At least 37 people, including three children, died and 170 others were hurt after Russian missiles struck Kyiv and other cities on Monday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

US flags 'concerns' over India's ties with Russia after Modi-Putin meet in Moscow

Washington/Moscow/IBNS: The United States has raised "concerns" over its "strategic partner" India's ties with Russia after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vladimir Putin in an informal meeting at Moscow, media reports said.

Canada: Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault case to be back in court in Oct

Brampton/IBNS: The case of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, accused of sexually assaulting 10 complainants, is due to return to a Brampton, Ontario court on Oct. 7.

3 Arrested for carjacking of mother and child in Canada's Mississauga

Toronto/IBNS: Three suspects have been arrested in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) following last week's alleged carjacking of a woman and her child in a Mississauga parking lot.

US: Mass shooting in Detroit leaves 2 people dead

At least two people died and 19 others were injured in a mass shooting incident in the US city of Detroit on Sunday, police said.