Pakistan: Two terrorists trained in Syria arrested in Karachi
Nov 29, 2023, at 12:19 am
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh police has claimed to have arrested two terrorists, who underwent training in Syria, from the Pakistani city of Karachi.
Nov 28, 2023, at 11:47 pm
A young girl was allegedly killed on the orders of a local jirga (an assembly of male elders) in Kohistan region of Pakistan recently, police said.
Nov 28, 2023, at 03:56 pm
Days after Elon Musk drew criticism for his endorsement of an anti-Semitic post on X, billionaire Elon Musk visited Israel on Monday (November 27, 2023) and met the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, other officials and victims of the October 7 Hamas atrocities.
Israel-Hamas conflict: 11 more hostages released
Nov 28, 2023, at 03:13 pm
As many as 11 hostages, who were in Hamas captivity, were released on Monday (November 27, 2023) and handed over to Israeli authorities, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas crisis: Temporary truce extended by two more days, 11 hostages released
Nov 28, 2023, at 02:44 pm
Israel and Hamas have decided to extend their temporary truce by two days on Monday (November 27, 2023).
Nov 28, 2023, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: Following an overwhelming majority vote, Air Transat flight attendants said they are in a position to strike as soon as Jan 3 if a new labour deal can't be reached.
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, mediator Qatar announces
Nov 28, 2023, at 05:09 am
A humanitarian pause in the war between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza is set to expire.
Pakistan: Gilgit Baltistan witnesses protest over wheat subsidy
Nov 28, 2023, at 12:04 am
Protesters participated in a rally in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region on Friday against the recent hike in wheat prices and other issues, media reports said.
Hinglaj Mata Mandir: Revered Hindu temple destroyed in Pakistan
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:50 pm
In yet another display of atrocities performed on the Hindu community in Pakistan, the administration demolished a revered Hindu temple in Sindh province.
'Drunk' Thai para-athlete kills four during wedding, including his bride
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:28 pm
A Thai para-athlete, who had previously served as a soldier, shot dead his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, media reports said.
Gaza: Vital aid reaches shattered north amid ongoing Israel-Hamas truce
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:24 pm
Desperate Gazans in the north of the enclave had their first sip of clean water in weeks on Monday as a continuing pause in fighting enabled broadening aid access to the Strip, UN humanitarians said.
New Zealand govt decides to scrap anti-smoking law, health experts criticise
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:12 pm
The new government of New Zealand is planning to scrap the nation's smoking ban to fund tax cuts, media reports said.
Pesticides are still found in U.S. baby food but less toxic: Reports
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:01 pm
Baby food in the United States may still contain potentially harmful pesticides but is less toxic than it was about 30 years ago, according to a new study by a nonprofit U.S. environmental group.
Israel-Hamas discuss possibility of increasing temporary ceasefire as four-day truce nears end
Nov 27, 2023, at 10:57 pm
With the truce between Hamas and Israel entering its fourth and final day on Monday (November 27, 2023), both sides are discussing a possibility of extending the temporary ceasefire.
South Korea: Youth population expected to halve in 30 years
Nov 27, 2023, at 10:27 pm
The number of young South Koreans was expected to halve in 30 years amid the rapidly aging population and the record-low birth-rate, the country's statistical agency said Monday.
US shooting: Three Palestinian students shot, suspect arrested
Nov 27, 2023, at 08:07 pm
At least one person has been arrested over the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington city of the US, media reports said on Monday.
Canada: 3 dead, 2 critically injured in Winnipeg shooting
Nov 27, 2023, at 03:42 pm
At least three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting occurred in Canada's Winnipeg city on Sunday.
Nigeria's banditry legacy: Over 100 abducted in motorcycle raids on Zamfara Villages
Nov 27, 2023, at 07:17 am
Zamfara/Nigeria/IBNS: Over 100 people were abducted by bandits who raided the four villages of Nigeria's north-westren state, Zamfara.
Benjamin Netanyahu visits Gaza, says operation will continue until complete victory over Hamas
Nov 27, 2023, at 05:24 am
Tel Aviv,/IBNS/UNI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip on Sunday and said that the operation will continue until the Palestinian movement Hamas is completely defeated.
National outcry over femicide in Italy amid student's murder
Nov 27, 2023, at 03:32 am
Rome/IBNS: The murder of 22-year-old student Giulia Cecchettin in Italy has sparked outrage across the country with thousands of people taking part in protests over femicide.
18 people arrested in pro-Palestine demonstration in London
Nov 26, 2023, at 11:22 pm
London: Police arrested at least 18 people on Saturday during a pro-Palestinian march in central London for various offences, media reports said.
Pakistan: Official data shows gas prices surged by 1,109 percent in a year
Nov 26, 2023, at 11:00 pm
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released data has shown gas charges have spiked by 1108.59 percent in the outgoing week of 2023 against the same week last year.
Pakistan: Inflation remains over 40 percent for second week in a row
Nov 26, 2023, at 10:43 pm
Pakistan's annual short-term inflation remained above 40 percent for the second week in a row, media reports said.
Pakistan: Death toll in Karachi shopping mall fire touches 11
Nov 26, 2023, at 10:18 pm
The death toll due to the fire incident in a shopping mall in Pakistan's Karachi city has touched 11.
Pakistan’s denial of visas to 788 Sikh devotees showcases its deep-seated intolerance
Nov 26, 2023, at 08:20 pm
The recent denial of visas to 788 Sikh devotees by Pakistan, preventing them from celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurupurab) at historic gurdwaras in the country, stands as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted intolerance that continues to plague Pakistani society, particularly towards its minority communities.
Tension spikes as shots were fired at Gippy Grewal’s Vancouver residence
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm
In a shocking incident that unfolded early Saturday morning, unidentified assailants targeted the residence of renowned Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal. The assailants fired what they described as “warning shots,” adding a new layer of tension to an already complex web of celebrity affiliations.
Hamas-Israel ongoing ceasefire: UN confirms more aid entering Gaza
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:38 pm
Sixty-one trucks hauled aid to northern Gaza on Saturday (November 25, 2023) – the largest number since 7 October, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:38 pm
Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was initially thought to have been killed in the October 7 attack on Israel, returned to her family after being held hostage by the Hamas militants for 50 days in Gaza, Reuters reported.
Nov 26, 2023, at 05:30 pm
Thirteen Israelis and four Thai citizens, who had been held captive by Hamas, arrived in Israel on Sunday as part of a crucial hostage deal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, Reuters reported.
Geneva: Anti-Pakistan posters exhibited in Geneva ahead of the anniversary of 2008 Mumbai attacks
Nov 26, 2023, at 05:12 am
A day-long anti-Pakistan poster exhibition was recently organised at the Broken Chair in front of the United Nations Geneva ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.