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Warren Buffett says AI scams could become industry, draws parallels with dangers of nuclear weapons

American businessman and investor Warren Buffett opines that in the future, fraudulent activities could develop into a full-fledged industry, based on his recent encounter with Artificial Intelligence, media reports said.

Israeli Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's operation amid ongoing conflict with Hamas

The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously voted to shut down the operations of Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.

Australian MP alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, investigation ongoing JEN Headline:

An Australian MP has claimed she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon town recently.

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'black book' with 221 high profile names up for auction: Report

A "black book" allegedly related to the deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, said to contain the names and contact details of 221 people associated with him, is set to be auctioned, media reports said.

IDF says Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade commander killed during airstrike in Rafah

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday (April 5, 2024) claimed senior commander of the Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade  Aiman Zaarab during an airstrike in Rafah.

Attackers trace Ecuadorian social media influencer from her Instagram post to publicly kill her in restaurant

An Instagram post by a social media influencer was enough to get her killed in one of the shocking incidents unveiled in Ecuador.

Australian: 'Radicalised' teenager with knife shot dead by cops

Sydney/IBNS: Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalised" 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a person in Perth, media reports said Sunday.

No teacher to educate students in a Pakistani school for past four months, locals protest

The residents of  Ghar Shamozi area in Barang tehsil region of Pakistan recently staged a demonstration against lack of teachers in the local government middle school for boys.

Two explosions in Balochistan leave one dead, 20 injured

At least one person died and 20 others were injured in two explosions which hit  Duki district in northern Balochistan on Thursday.

BNM protests against state-sponsored oppression against Baloch people in South Korea

The South Korean chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) recently staged a protest at Biff Square in South Korea’s Busan when they demanded an end to the “state-sponsored” oppression against the Baloch people, media reports said.

Taiwan detects nine Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels close its nation

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has detected nine Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. Friday (May 3) and the same time Saturday (May 4), media reports said.

WUC welcomes communication sent by UN experts concerning arbitrary detention of Uyghur refugees in Thailand

The World Uyghur Congress on Wednesday welcomed the communication sent by UN experts concerning the arbitrary detention of at least 43 Uyghur refugees held in Thailand’s Immigration Facilities.

Google, US Justice Dept wrap up closing arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Washington/IBNS: American multinational technology company Google and the United States Department of Justice on Friday (May 3) made the final arguments over claims that the Alphabet, Google's parent unit, has unlawfully dominated web search and related advertising, in a case the US government contends could shape the “future of the internet", reports said.

US nurse prisoned for 700 years for killing patients

A US nurse, who killed three patients and tried to kill more than a dozen more at nursing facilities across Pennsylvania, has been sent to life in prison, media reports said.

US elementary school teacher, 24, had an inappropriate relationship with 11-year-old student, allege charges

A 24-year-old teacher in the US has been charged with sexual assault after she allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with one of her 11-year-old students.

Canada: Indian couple, three-month-old grandchild die in road mishap during car chase in Toronto

An Indian couple visiting Canada and their three-month-old grandchild died in a road mishap during a police chase in Canada's Toronto city, media reports said.

Baloch rights activist claims Pakistan Army pushing locals to bonded labour

Baloch rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch recently expressed concern over the atrocities committed by  Pakistan Army on locals in  Mashkay region of Balochistan.

UN chief Antonio Guterres demands better protection for environment journalists

Friday marks World Press Freedom Day and UN Secretary-General António Guterres is highlighting an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which has made the profession increasingly dangerous.

Pakistani labourers, daily wagers demonstrate demanding fixed employment contract

Several labourers and daily wagers have organised protests close to Yaadgar-e-Shuhada in Pakistan for a fixed employment contract, media reports said.

Senior journalist Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal dies in Pakistan blast

A blast hit Balochistan's Khuzdar district which left senior journalist Maulana Muhammad Siddique Mengal dead, media reports said on Friday.

Bus overturns in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan, 20 die

At least 20 people died and 21 others were hurt after a passenger bus overturned on the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.

UN rights chief Volker Türk urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill

As protests continue in Georgia over a proposed draft law on curbing foreign influence, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk on Thursday urged the authorities to shelve the controversial bill and engage in dialogue.

Justin Trudeau’s tolerance trap: When protection breeds extremism

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments on Khalistani elements within Canada have sparked a new round of tension between Canada and India, highlighting a serious issue that extends beyond diplomatic spats and touches on the very fabric of Canadian society. Trudeau’s approach, which appears to tolerate and even protect extremist elements under the guise of political freedom and protection of minority rights, is a dangerous game that not only damages Canada’s international relations but also cultivates a climate of violence and criminality domestically.

10,000 people feared buried under the rubble in Gaza, says UN humanitarian

More than 10,000 people are believed buried under the rubble in Gaza after nearly seven months of devastating conflict, UN humanitarians said on Thursday, citing the enclave’s health authorities.

US President Joe Biden calls India, Japan 'xenophobic'

Grouping together with countries like China and Russia, US President Joe Biden has described Japan and India as 'xenophobic'.

General Assembly discusses Palestine's failed UN membership bid

Palestine’s recent attempt to become a full member of the United Nations was the focus of discussion in the General Assembly on Wednesday.

Gazans on tenterhooks awaiting news of ceasefire call

Amid growing international calls for restraint from Israel in Gaza and reports on Wednesday of further deadly strikes overnight, UN humanitarians underscored the ongoing devastating impact of the war and the need to ensure reliable aid supply lines to people in desperate need in the enclave.

China flooding international markets with cheap goods: Reports

Beijing/Washington/IBNS: With tension between China and the United States far from tapering off anytime soon, it is in trade and economic sectors where Beijing’s activities appear to have further hit panic button in the US as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his April 24-26 visit to East Asian country, raised his concern on dumping of Chinese products, including steel and aluminium in the American market, reports Financial Post.

Indian envoy meets Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister, discusses multifaceted relations

Naypyidaw (Myanmar)/IBNS: Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, on Tuesday met Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Than Swe, in Naypyidaw and discussed the various aspects of the multifaceted relations between two nations, reports said.

Police arrest hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at University of California as protests disrupt colleges across US

Los Angeles/IBNS: Police have arrested pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses across the US overnight, mostly from the University of California in Los Angeles, where chaos broke out early on Thursday as officers in riot gear surged against a crowd of demonstrators.