Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
The Laos government has expressed 'sadness' over the death of six tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning in the country.
Lebanon: Israeli strike flattens multi-storey residential building in Beirut, 11 die
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Israeli strike flattened a multi-storey residential building in central Beirut which left at least 11 people dead.
UN humanitarian office says aid workers faced deadliest year ever in 2024
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
The death toll of humanitarian workers in 2024 has become the “deadliest on record”, with 281 killed globally, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, reported on Friday.
'Third World War has begun:' Ex-Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Former Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny has said that he believes World War III is underway, adding the direct involvement of Russian allies in the escalation indicates the same.
UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
London/IBNS: The British government Friday indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested based on the International Criminal Court arrest warrant if he travels to the UK.
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
A large part of the South Terminal of London's Gatwick Airport was evacuated following a 'security incident' on Friday.
Laos: Six foreign tourists die due to suspected methanol poisoning
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
At least six foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, media reports said.
USA: Indian-origin student Aryan Reddy dies after accidentally firing himself with a gun
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
An Indian-origin student died in the United States after he misfired his gun during birthday celebration.
Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked his loyalist Pam Bondi, describing her as "smart and tough", as the country's new Attorney General after controversial Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination for the post.
Pakistan: 42 Shiites die after gunmen open fire on vehicle in Kurram
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
At least 42 people, including women and children, died after gunmen opened fire on the vehicle in which they were travelling in Pakistan's Kurram district on Thursday.
Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday named former Florida Attorney General and long-time ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general.
Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Scandal-hit Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to take over as the US attorney general in the new administration, pulled out of the confirmation process on Thursday.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Kyiv/Moscow: Russia has launched an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Ukraine, marking a major escalation a day after President Vladimir Putin altered Moscow's nuclear doctrine, media reports said.
After US-supplied missile attack, Ukraine fires UK-made 'Storm Shadows' into Russia: Report
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Kyiv/IBNS: After US-supplied long-range missiles, Ukraine has now fired British cruise missiles at military targets inside Russia for the first time, media reports said.
Pakistan: TV journalist hurt after gunmen attack him in Karachi
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
A TV journalist was injured in an armed attack in Pakistan's Kaarchi city on Tuesday.
Pakistan: 12 security personnel, six terrorists killed in Mali Khel area
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
At least 12 security personnel and six terrorists were killed after a checkpost was targeted in Pakistan's Mali Khel area, media reports said on Wednesday.
Donald Trump appoints former WWE Entertainment CEO Linda McMohan to lead Department of Education
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over threat of potential air attack
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
The US government on Wednesday said its embassy in Kyiv will remain shut on Wednesday after receiving information about a possible air attack in Ukraine.
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time since Washington permitted Kyiv to conduct such attacks, media reports said.
Germany: Berlin Police Chief advises Jewish, LGBTQ+ people to avoid 'Arab neighbourhoods '
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Berlin: Police Chief of Germany's capital, Berlin, Barbara Slowik has admitted that certain parts of the city are unsafe for Jewish or LGBTQ+ individuals, media reports said.
Forty-five activists sentenced in Hong Kong under controversial National Security Law
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
The Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has expressed grave concern over the sentencing of 45 opposition activists in Hong Kong to up to 10 years in prison under China’s National Security Law, highlighting the potential erosion of fundamental freedoms in the region.
Ukraine hits Russia with Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missile after Joe Biden's approval
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Ukraine carried out its first attack in the border regions with Russia using Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles, media reports said.
Balochistan National Party leader shot dead in Pakistan
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
A Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal)party leader was shot dead in Pakistan's Khuzdar region on Monday.
Ex-Canadian PM Stephen Harper urges Canada to stop cultivating divisive Khalistanis, Jihadists
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
In a candid critique that has reignited debates over Canada’s immigration and foreign policy, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper called on the nation to cease harboring divisive groups such as Khalistanis and jihadists.
Pakistan: Unknown gunmen kidnap seven policemen
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Unknown armed men kidnapped seven policemen from the Rocha Check Post in Pakistan on Monday.
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
A veterinary doctor recently committed suicide with drugs used to euthanise pets after he became distressed by unnecessary requests made by wealthy customers to put their pets down rather than paying to treat them.
Three die after homeless man goes on stabbing spree in New York
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
At least three people died after a man went on a stabbing spree across the Manhattan region of New York during broad daylight on Monday.
More than 40 US lawmakers ask Biden to seek Imran Khan's release from prison
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
More than 40 US lawmakers have called on outgoing President Joe Biden to press the Pakistani government to ensure the release of former PM Imran Khan and other 'political prisoners' before the end of his tenure.
USA: Flight evacuated after passenger's cellphone battery caught fire
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency exit after a smartphone battery of a co-traveller caught fire and damaged a seat in the US state of Denver.