Hike in petrol price challenged in Pakistani court
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) that challenged the recent hike in prices of petroleum products, media reports said.
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Fire partially destroys old stock exchange building in Denmark
Fire engulfed the iconic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen in Denmark recently with videos showing blaze gutting the historic structure.
Twenty-one die due to rain-related incidents in Pakistan's KP
At least 21 people died due to various rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region recently, authorities said on Tuesday.
Bhutan invited to participate in 15th Toy Biz B2B International Exhibition in India
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) has been invited through the Embassy of India, Thimphu to participate in the 15th Toy Biz B2B International Exhibition.
US Panel Chair accuses Chinese Communist Party of subverting UN and ‘get away murder in plain sight'
Washington/IBNS: Congressional-Executive Commission on China chair Rep. Chris Smith said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is “getting away with murder” as it expands its tentacles in international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) to shun criticism.
US plans to impose new sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel
The US on Tuesday (April 16, 2024) said it will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile and drone programme, against entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s Defence Ministry.
Canada: Tropical fish worth thousands of dollars stolen from Ottawa Valley restaurant
Ottawa/IBNS: The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a theft worth "several thousand" dollars of tropical fish that was reported to be stolen from an Upper Ottawa Valley restaurant last week.
Canada: Manitoba's new tax credit to benefit more homeowners
Winnipeg/IBNS: The Manitoba government’s $1,500 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit would provide relief for more homeowners, province's Premier Wab Kinew and Finance Minister Adrien Sala have jointly announced.
Australian government to grant permanent residency to French national who confronted Sydney shopping mall attacker
The Australian government has announced it will grant permanent residency to a French national who confronted the Sydney shopping mall attacker with a bollard.
Slain former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari takes oath as MP
Pakistan's slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Monday (April 15, 2024) took oath as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA).
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says Iran's attack will be met with a response
Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has warned that Iran's attack on his country will be 'met with a response'.
Australian autorities start investigating Sydney church stabbing incident as 'terrorist attack'
Australian Police on Monday declared the stabbing incident in a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act".
Australian bishop stabbed, two others injured inside Sydney church just days after mall massacre
An Australian bishop, famous on TikTok, was stabbed multiple times and at least two others were injured in Sydney during his sermon on Monday night.
Australian police say Sydney mall attacker Joel Cauchi was targeting women
Australian Police have said the man who stabbed to death six people in a shopping mall in Australia's Sydney city may have been targeting women.
Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension
Middle East Crisis: Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension
G7 leaders react to attack on Israel, says Iran has further stepped toward the destabilization of the region
G7 leaders on Sunday (April 14, 2024) condemned in 'strongest terms' Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel, an episode escalating tension between the two countries.
Lone mugger loots worshippers in Karachi mosque
A lone mugger did not even spare mosque goers in Pakistan's Karachi city and robbed them, adding one more episode of troubles faced by people in the region which is witnessing an uptick in criminal activities in recent times.
Rain-related incidents leave 30 killed in Pakistan
At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents in the last 48 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.
Iran tells Turkey it will not carry out new attacks in case Israel gives no response
Tehran has assured Ankara that it will not carry out new strikes on Israel if there is no response from the Jewish state, a Turkish diplomatic source told Sputnik.
Uyghur Congress urges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to flag human rights violations to China in his upcoming visit
In a joint letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) urged him to raise the issue of the human rights situation and atrocities in Tibet, East Turkestan, Hong Kong, Southern Mongolia and China itself during his upcoming trip to China.
Indian national Sarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz shot dead in Pakistan
Unknown gunmen on Sunday (April 14, 2024) shot dead underworld don and alleged killer of Indian national Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan's Lahore city, media reports said.
FIR lodged against Pakistani online taxi driver for harassing foreigner
A First Information Report has been filed against an online taxi driver for allegedly harassing a foreigner.
Police identify Australian shopping mall attacker as Joel Cauchi
The Australian Police on Sunday (April 14, 2024) identified the Bondi Junction attacker in Australia's Sydney city as Joel Cauchi.
IDF says how Israel intercepted Iran's aerial attack
Escalating tension further, Iran on Saturday (April 13, 2024) launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria with Israel Defence Forces revealing the way the situation was tackled.
Indian student Chirag Antil shot dead in Vancouver
An Indian student has been shot dead inside his car in the Vancouver region of Canada, police said on Saturday (April 13, 2024).
Benjamin Netanyahu vows response against Iran's drone attack; Israel claims to have intercepted over 300 missiles
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday said that his country has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran for years and will "harm" anyone who harms them.
UN calls for emergency meeting after Iran launches missile attacks Israel
The United Nations has called for an emergency meeting as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday in retaliation against a strike on its consular building in Syria.
Iran launches drones, missile attacks on Israel in retaliation
Iran has launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria.
Israeli army warns of 'consequences' of escalating tensions after Iran captures ship off UAE coast
Tel Aviv: Israel's army has warned Iran of “consequences” of escalating the conflict in the region after Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday held a container ship "related to the Zionist regime (Israel) in the Gulf," media reports said.
17 Indians among crew on ship captured by Iran off UAE cost amid escalating tensions
Among the 25 crew members on the container ship captured by Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the coast of the UAE on Saturday, 17 are Indian nationals, media reports said.