Bangladeshi TV journalist dies in road mishap
A Deepto TV journalist died in a road mishap on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Bank Town area of Bangladesh on Sunday.
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IDF neutralizes explosive devices found in a children's playground in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas crisis
Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said its soldiers discovered explosive devices in a children's playground connected to a kindergarten on the outskirts of the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza.
UN peacekeeping operation in Mali all set to end after decades
The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a decade of multifaceted efforts to support the West African nation and its people after Malian authorities requested earlier this year to end the mission by 31 December.
Migrant arrival in US in December makes a record since 2000
Washington/IBNS/UNI: The number of undocumented migrants who crossed the United States border from Mexico in December 2023 exceeded 225,000 people, marking the highest monthly figure since 2000, CNN reported on Saturday, citing preliminary data from the US Department of Homeland Security.
3 Indian airlines to undergo safety check on Boeing 737 Max after loose bolt alert
New Delhi/IBNS: An alert over a loose bolt in new-built Boeing 737 Max passenger aircraft has prompted airlines in India that operate this type to carry out checks to ensure there are no defects that can affect flight safety.
China calls for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine
United Nations/IBNS/UNI: A Chinese envoy on Saturday called on the parties concerned in the Ukraine crisis to put an early end to hostilities.
Israeli forces kill dozens of Hamas militants in Gaza City
Gaza: The Israeli ground troops, backed by aircraft, have killed dozens of "terrorists" during operations in Gaza City over the past day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Saturday morning.
Germany to beef up security ahead of New Year's Eve
Berlin: German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser spoke out on Saturday in favour of tightening security measures ahead of New Year's Eve due to the additional threat posed by the Middle East crisis.
Security forces kill five terrorists during intelligence-based operation in Pakistan
At least five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation by security forces in the Mir Ali area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday.
Pakistan's short-term inflation inches up to touch 43.25 per cent
Pakistan's annual short-term inflation slightly moved up to touch 43.25 per cent in the week ending on December 28, official data showed on Friday.
Pakistani priest claims armed men attacked a church in Islamabad
The priest of Saint John’s Church in Islamabad city has claimed that a gang armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the place of worship on Thursday.
Turkish police detain 189 Islamic State suspects
Turkish security forces detained 189 suspected members of the Islamic State in an operation codenamed "Heroes-38" across 37 provinces in the country, a cabinet minister said on Saturday.
Gilgit-Baltistan government hikes price of subsidised wheat
The Gil­git-Baltistan (GB) government in Pakistan has spiked the price of subsidised wheat from Rs20 to Rs36 per kilogram.
Pakistan International Airlines privatisation move fails due to its financial obligations
The privatisation plan of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has faced setbacks for the upcoming year as the privatisation commission couldn’t resolve issues related to loan repayments and legal matters, ARY News reported on Thursday.
Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in their USD 5 million Massachusetts mansion
An Indian-origin couple and their teen daughter were found dead in their $5 million Massachusetts mansion in the US in an apparent domestic violence incident, media reports said on Saturday.
Canada: Shots fired at residence of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir president's son, no injuries
Shots were recently fired at the residence of a prominent Hindu businessman in the British Columbia province of Canada, media reports said.
World population to touch 8 billion mark on January 1: Reports
The world population is set to officially cross 8 billion mark on January 1, 2024, as per data released by the US Census Bureau.
US ensures safe shipping despite Houthi attacks in Red Sea, Suez Canal
Washington: The United States is taking steps to reassure shipping companies that it is safe to use the Red Sea and Suez Canal for cargo deliveries amid continued attacks by the Houthis, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
Another Hindu temple attacked in Pakistan
187 Palestinians killed in past 24 hours as Israeli army advances southward
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: At least 187 Palestinians were killed and 312 others were wounded in Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, said the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Friday.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League focuses on continuing cooperation with India in its poll manifesto
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has released its poll manifesto where it vowed to continue cooperation with neighbouring countries, including India, in various areas like cross-border communication, transit, energy partnership and equitable water sharing, media reports said.
Domestic, international impact of Pakistan’s drug trade
Pakistan’s romance with narcotics isn’t just a drug problem; it’s a battle against poverty, corruption, and societal fissures.
University of Wisconsin fires chancellor after his porn videos surface
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has unanimously fired UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow after his videos, which were featuring him and his wife, were found on porn websites.
Four die after two vehicles catches fire in Pakistan
At least four people were burnt to death and several others injured on Friday after two vehicles collided and caught fire in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, police said.
Iran executes 4 people over alleged links to Israeli intelligence
Four people accused of cooperation with Israel's Mossad intelligence service have been executed in Iran, news agency Fars reported on Friday morning.
Explosions reported across Ukraine
Explosions were reported in multiple Ukrainian regions on Friday after air raid alerts went off across the country's entire territory.
Indian-origin man arrested for multiple break-ins, thefts at Hindu temples in Canada
Police have arrested an Indian-origin person in connection with a series of burglaries that occurred at Hindu temples in Ontario province of Canada.
Ukraine: Missile attack in Kiev injures 7
Kiev/UNI: At least seven people were injured in a missile attack on the Ukrainian capital here on Friday morning, the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.
Pakistan's caretaker government announces complete ban on New Year celebration
Pakistan's caretaker government on Thursday announced a complete ban on New Year celebrations to show 'solidarity' with the people of Palestine.
American Airlines flight makes 'insane landing' at London Airport amid Storm Gerrit
An American Airlines flight struggled and experienced a bumpy landing at the Heathrow Airport in London amid strong winds caused due to Storm Gerrit on Wednesday.