Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight, inching closest ever to human extinction
The Doomsday Clock was set at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest the Clock has ever been to midnight in its 78-year history.
IBNS•Jan 29, 2025
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USA: Donald Trump administration temporarily halts aid to Pakistan
The United States has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump whose inauguration took place on January 20, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 29, 2025
Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League announces nationwide strikes, blockades next month
Ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has announced a series of political programmes, including a general strike and blockade, across Bangladesh next month, demanding the removal of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government over alleged 'oppressed misrule'.
IBNS•Jan 29, 2025
Plus-size US female rapper sues ride-share company Lyft for discrimination after driver says she could not fit in the vehicle
A plus-sized US rapper has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against ride-share company Lyft after the driver allegedly refused to give her a ride in the vehicle for her size.
IBNS•Jan 29, 2025
US will pull out of Paris Agreement on January 27 next year, confirms UN
The United States has officially notified the Secretary-General of its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective 27 January 2026, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
IBNS•Jan 29, 2025
Donald Trump invites Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to White House for meeting
Jerusalem/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House on Feb 4, the Israeli premier's office said on Tuesday.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2025
USA: Donald Trump jokes about running for presidency for third term in 2028
US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked his Republican members of Congress whether he could once again run for the presidency in 2028.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2025
White House unveils official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump
The White House has unveiled the first official portrait of US First Lady Melania Trump.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2025
Pregnant Hindu woman beaten to death in Pakistan during exorcism
A pregnant woman was beaten to death in the course of exorcism in Pakistan's Malkani Sharif town, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2025
US will build Iron Dome missile shield, says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he will sign an executive order to start building an Iron Dome which is used by Israel for its defence.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2025
Gaza ceasefire: Eight hostages due to be released in first phase of deal are dead, says Israel
Israel has confirmed that eight of the remaining 26 hostages, who are scheduled to be released by Hamas in the ongoing phase of the Gaza truce, are dead, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2025
Taiwan detects 28 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its region
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 28 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels around its region as of 6 am on Saturday.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Pakistan: Four sentenced to death for blasphemy
A Pakistani court has sentenced four individuals to death and fined them $16,000 on 'blasphemy' charges.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol indicted for insurrection amid martial law bid
South Korean prosecutors indicted detained President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law that plunged the nation into a political crisis.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Pakistan: LPG tanker blast in Multan leaves six dead
At least six people died and 38 others, including women and children, were injured after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker exploded in Pakistan’s Multan region on Sunday, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Trump's tariff and sanction threats prompt Columbia to accept deportation of migrants unrestricted
Washington/IBNS: Columbia has agreed to accept the deportation of its nationals who had migrated to the United States soon after the White House threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Bogota, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Donald Trump-led government halts US aid to Bangladesh
The US government has decided to halt all aid to Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh, days after President Donald Trump took charge of the country.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Lebanon: UN officials call for ceasefire compliance after 15 die
Top UN officials in Lebanon are calling for compliance with the ongoing ceasefire after reports that Israeli forces killed 15 people, including a Lebanese soldier, along the buffer zone with Israel, which Israel was due to withdraw from on Sunday under the agreement.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Gaza truce: Hamas expected to release six hostages this week
Israel on Sunday said Hamas will release six hostages in two batches this week which will also include civilian Arbel Yehud and soldier Agam Berger.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2025
Pakistan: Roadside explosion leaves one person dead in Khuzdar
A roadside explosion in Pakistan's Khuzdar area has left at least one person dead, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
UK: Heir to over USD 200 million fortune gets life imprisonment for murdering best friend
The heir to a Welsh pie company fortune valued at $292 million has been sentenced to life imprisonment over the murder of his 'best friend' in Cardiff city.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
US Senate votes to confirm appointment of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary amid sweeping immigration crackdown measures announced by Trump
The US Senate voted on Saturday to confirm the appointment of Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
US Senate votes to confirm appointment of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary amid sweeping crackdown measures announced by Trump
The US Senate voted on Saturday to confirm the appointment of Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
Gaza ceasefire: Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in second round of swapping
Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four hostages held by Hamas group members since the October 7, 2023 attack which left the world shocked.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
Key adviser to Muhammad Yunus-led interim government says Sheikh Hasina's Awami League won't be allowed to contest Bangladesh general polls
Bangladesh's interim government's key adviser Mahfuj Alam has said former PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League will not be allowed to participate in the general elections.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
A lot of things ordered by Israel are now on way: Donald Trump lifts Joe Biden's hold on bomb supply
Washington DC/IBNS: President Donald Trump has directed the US military to release the hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, imposed by former President Joe Biden, Reuters reported quoting a White House source.
IBNS•Jan 26, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stresses on 'America First' policy while interacting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stressed on 'America First' policy of his government during his interaction with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2025
UN raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed grave concerns over escalating violence in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank, condemning the use of “unlawful lethal force” by Israeli security forces.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2025
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Lagos following mid-air jolt, six hurt
At least four passengers and two crew members were injured after a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia made a sudden in-flight movement, media reports said.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2025
Gaza truce: Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas
Four female Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2025
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