Donald Trump announces sweeping 'reciprocal tariffs' hitting both allies, competitors
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Thursday announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" which would impact both allies and competitors.
IBNS•Feb 13, 2025
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Germany: Car hits crowd in Munich, injuring 15; driver detained
Munich (Germany): A car plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring several people, police reported on Thursday.
IBNS•Feb 13, 2025
Car hits crowd in Munich, injuring several; driver detained
Munich (Germany): A car plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring several people, police reported on Thursday.
IBNS•Feb 13, 2025
It is time to stop this ridiculous war: Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end Ukraine conflict
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Wednesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin and both leaders agreed to immediately start talks to end the Ukraine war.
IBNS•Feb 12, 2025
Pakistan: US Embassy in Islamabad issues security alert for its citizens amid TTP's threat
The US Embassy in Islamabad has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in view of the perceived security threats.
IBNS•Feb 12, 2025
Man guns down his girlfriend before killing himself in New York
A 41-year-old man shot dead his girlfriend, 32, before pointing the gun towards himself in New York City on Tuesday.
IBNS•Feb 12, 2025
UN report observes former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina-led govt committed 'serious human rights violations' to remain in power
Bangladesh’s former Government led by ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and security and intelligence services, alongside violent elements associated with the Awami League party, systematically engaged in a range of serious human rights violations during last year’s student-led protests, a report by the UN Human Rights Office has found.
IBNS•Feb 12, 2025
Turkey issues fake alcohol warning after over 100 die from poisoning
The Turkish authorities have issued a notice asking tourists to avoid bootleg alcohol after more than 100 people died following consumption of illicit booze in Turkey since the beginning of the new year.
IBNS•Feb 12, 2025
Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return all hostages by Saturday noon: Benjamin Netanyahu
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Tuesday threatened to end the ceasefire and resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if no hostages were released this weekend, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 11, 2025
Pakistan: Two Hindu community members gunned down, CM condemns
Unknown armed men gunned down three persons, including two members belonging to the Hindu community, in Pakistan's Turbat and Buleda areas in Kech district, media reports said on Tuesday.
IBNS•Feb 11, 2025
South Korea: Teacher stabs to death 8-year-old student
A South Korean teacher stabbed to death a minor student at an elementary school in the central city of Daejeon on Monday, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 11, 2025
Bangladesh: 'Jihadists' attack stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's book at Dhaka book fair
A group of madrasa students recently attacked a stall at the ongoing Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (book fair) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka for displaying a book written by exiled writer Taslima Nasreen.
IBNS•Feb 11, 2025
USA: One died, four injured after two jets collide on airport runway in Arizona
At least one person died and four others were injured after a Bombardier Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport and hit a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona on Monday.
IBNS•Feb 11, 2025
Gaza truce: Hamas warns it will postpone next hostage release, claims Israel violated ceasefire
Hamas has warned it plans to delay the next stage of hostage release 'until further notice' by claiming that Israel was violating the ongoing hostage ceasefire deal that came into effect on January 19.
IBNS•Feb 11, 2025
Palestinians will have no right to return under Gaza takeover plan: Donald Trump
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians would have no right to return to war-hit Gaza under his 'takeover' plan.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
Thousands protest against China's planned 'mega embassy' in London
A large protest was held in London city recently against China's planned “mega-embassy” at the former Royal Mint Court, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
Thousands protest against China's planned mega embassy' in London
A large protest was held in London city recently against China's planned “mega-embassy” at the former Royal Mint Court, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
Monkeys blamed for countrywide massive power cut in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Ministry on Monday said a group of monkeys entered the Panadura Power Station and interfered with the power grids during a scuffle which led to the islandwide power outage, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
US to participate in Asia's premier aerospace show Aero India 2025
For the 15th time, the United States will participate in Aero India 2025 — Asia’s premier aerospace and defence trade show exhibition.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
UK: MP Rupert Lowe objects to Bengali signboard at London's Whitechapel Station, Elon Musk agrees with him
A British MP has demanded that the signage written in English and Bengali at a London railway station should only be written only in 'English'.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
Operation Devil Hunt: Over 1300 arrested as Bangladesh government launches sweeping crackdown
Bangladesh authorities have arrested over 1300 people during a joint forces operation launched to tackle the latest wave of violence across the country which saw attackers vandalising the family residence of Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka and other properties belonging to Awami League.
IBNS•Feb 10, 2025
Pakistan: Two policemen die during Bannu checkpost attack
At least two policemen died after suspected terrorists attacked their police post in the Fatehkhel area of Bannu district in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 09, 2025
Taiwan detects Chinese balloons around its territory
Taiwan's Defence Ministry has said it detected six Chinese balloons close to its territory recently.
IBNS•Feb 09, 2025
Pakistan court rejects bail of doctor accused of blasphemy
A Pakistani court has rejected the bail of a doctor who was arrested on charges of desecration of Holy Quran in Hayatabad Township in January.
IBNS•Feb 09, 2025
One dies after landslide hits China, 28 missing
At least one person died and 28 others remained missing after a landslide hit south-western China on Saturday.
IBNS•Feb 09, 2025
Thailand: Five persons released from Hamas captivity return home
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport witnessed an unusual emotional moment when five Thai nationals, who were released by Hamas from their captivity recently as part of the Gaza truce, returned to Thailand where they were welcomed by their relatives on Sunday.
IBNS•Feb 09, 2025
Pakistan: Security forces allegedly kidnap Baloch youth from Karachi
Pakistani security forces have allegedly kidnapped a Baloch youth in Karachi city and shifted him to an undisclosed location, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 08, 2025
Lawlessness is not justified, says Human Rights Watch on recent vandalisation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka
Human Rights Watch reacted to the recent vandalisation of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka and said 'lawlessness' was not justified.
IBNS•Feb 08, 2025
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus urges citizens not to attack properties of Sheikh Hasina's family, Awami League members
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to 'immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties' belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina's family or any members of her Awami League.
IBNS•Feb 08, 2025
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages under ongoing Gaza truce
Hamas on Saturday released three hostages who remained in their captivity since the October 7 attacks, marking the latest development in the Gaza ceasefire deal which was reached on January 19.
IBNS•Feb 08, 2025
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