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Jewish student claims she was stabbed in eye with Palestinian flag during anti-Israeli protest on Yale University campus

Apr 23, 2024, at 12:44 am

A Jewish student journalist at Yale University in the United States, who was covering an anti-Israeli protest, was allegedly jabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag on Saturday.

Jamaat-i-Islami activists demonstrate over increasing street crime in Karachi

Apr 23, 2024, at 12:27 am

The Jamaat-i-Islami activists recently protested in Pakistan's Karachi city over increasing incidents of street crime and the failure of police in curbing the menace.

Chinese professor working with Japan's Asia University goes missing after visiting home country

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:44 pm

A Chinese professor, who was working with Japan's Asia University, has gone missing after going to his home country, media reports said.

US House of Representatives passes $61bn military aid for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says he is grateful

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:13 pm

The US House of Representatives has approved $61bn (£49bn) military aid package for Ukraine to help the country fight against Russia invation.

Pakistan’s IMF engagement: A perpetual cycle of bailouts and lessons unlearned

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:08 pm

Cash-strapped Pakistan has officially approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another bailout package ranging between $6 billion and $8 billion, with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing.

TikTok influencer Eva Evans dies at 29, cause of death not disclosed

Apr 22, 2024, at 08:10 pm

Popular TikTok influencer Eva Evans, who created and featured in web comedy series "Club Rat", died at the age of 29, leaving her followers mourning.

Seven, including minor, die during car racing accident in Sri Lanka

Apr 22, 2024, at 04:29 pm

An eight-year-old child was among the seven people who died in a mishap during a motor race in Sri Lanka on Sunday (April 21, 2024).

Pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party clinches crucial Parliamentary polls amid recent diplomatic row with India

Apr 22, 2024, at 03:03 pm

President Mohamed Muizzu People’s National Congress (PNC) took control of the Parliament by winning the election on Sunday by clinching over 60 seats, highlighting the Island Nation's further tilt towards China and moving away from regional powerhouse India.

Wheat farmers threaten protest in Pakistan

Apr 22, 2024, at 05:03 am

Farmers in Pakistan region have warned to protest against poor wheat procurement target and lower grain support price in Punjab on April 25.

Proposed Gandhara Corridor Bill pits Islamabad against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, experts call it attempt to capture resources

Apr 22, 2024, at 04:16 am

Experts believe that the introduction of the “Gandhara Corridor Bill 2024” in the Pakistani National Assembly might be an attempt by the government to capture the resources of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Antony Blinken to discuss Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war, during meetings with officials in China

Apr 22, 2024, at 03:57 am

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to China April 24-26 where he will meet officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.

Japan, China exchange barbs over Beijing's indo-Pacific actions

Apr 22, 2024, at 02:36 am

Beijing has challenged Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region as a hyped-up threat and false accusation, media reports said.

US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China

Apr 22, 2024, at 01:37 am

The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.

Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store following Beijing's direction

Apr 22, 2024, at 12:56 am

The major Apple has removed Whatsapp and Threads from its App store in China following a security concern raised by the country's internet watchdog.

Chinese WZ-7 soaring dragon hovers close to Philippines ahead of delivery of BrahMos cruise missiles from India

Apr 22, 2024, at 12:38 am

A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was recently spotted flying close to Philippines at a time when the country is preparing to receive  BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India.

Fifteen hurt in tram mishap at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles

Apr 21, 2024, at 08:31 pm

At least 15 people were injured in a tram mishap at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles on Saturday (April 20, 2024).

Popular Brazilian influencer Diego Santo drowns while filming stunt for followers, death ruled suspicious

Apr 21, 2024, at 06:58 pm

A popular Brazilian influencer and musician, Diego Kaua Oliveira Santos, has tragically died after falling into Lake Salto Grande in America while performing a stunt for his social media followers, media reports said. He was 20.

Iran, Israel seem to pull back from engaging in border conflict after US approves military aid to Jerusalem

Apr 21, 2024, at 03:48 pm

Iran and Israel have decided to step back from engaging in broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally over the continuing war in Gaza, media reports said.

US House of Representatives ratifies bill to ban TikTok if it continues ties with China

Apr 21, 2024, at 07:00 am

Washington: US House of Representatives legislators gave quick approvals to two crucial aid bills on Saturday, aimed at countering China's influence and bolstering Taiwan, media reported.

Unknown attackers gun down top Afghan Taliban aide in Pakistan

Apr 21, 2024, at 12:37 am

Taliban supreme leader Mullah Habitullah Akhundzada's close aide was killed by unknown attackers in Pakistan close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday, media reports said.

Five Japanese nationals escape unhurt as suicide attacker targets their vehicle in Pakistan

Apr 21, 2024, at 12:16 am

At least five Japanese nationals escaped unhurt after the vehicle in which they were travelling was targeted by a suicide attacker in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said.

PTI describes Pakistani President Zardari as 'illegal'

Apr 21, 2024, at 12:03 am

Former PM Imran Khan's PTI has described Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari as 'https://www.indiablooms.com/world-details/SA/41950/pakistan-s-parliament-to-elect-new-pm-today-shehbaz-sharif-leads-race.htmlillegal'.

India lays foundation stone to build high-impact community development project in Nepal's Darchula

Apr 20, 2024, at 11:01 pm

India lays the foundation stone to build high-impact community development projects in Darchula

Three hurt after five explosions rock military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq

Apr 20, 2024, at 10:33 pm

At least three people were injured after five explosions hit a military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, media reports said.

Singapore recalls India's popular Everest Fish Curry Masala over presence of alleged pesticide

Apr 20, 2024, at 08:26 pm

The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has issued a notification on the recall of a popular Everest Fish Curry Masala from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limit, Singapore's Food Agency said.

Washington sanctions entities for allegedly supplying ballistic missile items to Pakistan

Apr 20, 2024, at 03:34 pm

The United States on Friday (April 19, 2024) said three entities from China and one from Belarus have been sanctioned for allegedly supplying ballistic missile items to Pakistan, the State Department said.

Retaliatory spiral in Middle East must end, says UN chief António Guterres after reported strikes on Iran

Apr 20, 2024, at 02:22 pm

Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.

Iran claims to have shot down several drones launched by Israel in retaliation attack

Apr 20, 2024, at 05:46 am

As Israel launched a missile strike on Iran Friday, Tehran claimed to have activated its air defence system and that it shot down several drones.

Canada: Police investigation link a vehicle used in armed carjackings in Greater Toronto Area

Apr 20, 2024, at 05:23 am

Toronto/IBNS: A vehicle used in armed carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area was linked by Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit and are seeking additional witnesses to come forward.

Locals demonstrate in Pakistani village over disruption in power supply

Apr 20, 2024, at 01:08 am

Protesting against the suspension of power supply to their areas, locals demonstrated in  Old Mirpur and its adjoining localities and villages in Pakistan on Wednesday.