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Mahayuti routs MVA in Maharashtra, INDIA retains Jharkhand; Priyanka's triumphant poll debut | How can Mahayuti win over 200 seats? Sanjay Raut cries foul over Maharashtra mandate | 'Third World War has begun:' Ex-Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny | UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations to resume in early 2024 | UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant | Centre to send over 10,000 additional soldiers to violence-hit Manipur amid fresh violence | Chhattisgarh: 10 Maoists killed during encounter with security forces in Sukma | Baba Siddique murder case: Arrested Akashdeep Gill used a labourer's hotspot to evade tracking, say police | Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws | Canadian government denies media report that claims PM Modi knew of Khalistani leader Nijjar's killing

Laos expresses sadness over the death of six foreign tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning, promises to bring perpetrators to justice

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.

London's Gatwick Airport: South Terminal evacuated after discovery of suspected prohibited item in luggage

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.

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.

Russia fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in first-known use, signalling warning to Kyiv and West

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.

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.

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. 

UK: 35-year-old doctor, who was distressed seeing wealthy customers euthanising pets to save money, commits suicide

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.

Middle East crisis: IDF confirms 'elimination' of Hezbollah media chief Mohammed Afif

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm

Israel Defense Forces on Monday confirmed the 'elimination' of Hezbollah's media chief Mohammed Afif during a strike in central Beirut.

Israel: Flares fired at Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea, three people arrested

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm

At least three people were arrested after a pair of flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Sunday, media reports said.

Body of South Asian woman recovered from car boot in London

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm

Detectives are investigating the death of a South Asian-origin woman whose body was recovered from a car boot in east London recently.

Flares land near Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, security forces call it 'serious incident'

Nov 17, 2024, at 12:11 pm

Jerusalem/IBNS: A month after the Hezbollah drone attack, two flares landed at the courtyard of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Saturday in the central town of Caesarea, media reports said.

Diwali event row: British PM's office apologises following Hindu community's objection

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office has issued an apology after some Hindu community members objected to the serving of non-vegetarian foods and alcohol during the recently held Diwali event.

Russia Conflict: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine war would soon be over with Trump coming to office

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels that Russia's ongoing war against his country will 'end sooner' once US President Donald Trump becomes President next year.

Miami-bound Scandinavian Airlines flight faces massive midair turbulence, no one injured

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

A Miami-bound Scandinavian Airlines flight was forced to return to Europe after facing massive turbulence over Greenland, media reports said.

Maori MP tears up Treaty Bill, performs traditional haka in New Zealand Parliament to protest

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

New Zealand’s Parliament witnessed a rare scene on Thursday when 22-year-old Te Pati Maori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the youngest MP in nearly two centuries, led an explosive protest.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un orders mass production of suicide attack drones: Reports

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered 'mass production' of suicide attack drones, media reports said.

UN alerts 33 million are facing hunger in Nigeria next year

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Three UN agencies have appealed for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food-insecure people to 33 million in 2025.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sexual abuse scandal involving Church of England

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

London/IBNS: Church of England head Justin Welby on Tuesday resigned after he was held responsible for not taking action against attorney John Smyth, who is accused of sexually and physically abusing 100 boys and men for over five decades, media reports said.

Ryanair flight en route to Manchester makes emergency landing at London airport after passenger dies midair

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

A Ryanair flight en route to Manchester Airport from Albania's Tirana made an emergency landing at London Stansted on Sunday after a passenger died onboard, media reports said.

Rising concerns over Khalistan referendum in New Zealand

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

As extremist groups prepare to host the Khalistan Referendum event in New Zealand, authorities and community leaders are expressing deep concerns over alarming displays by Khalistani extremists.

UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

London/IBNS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given his approval for the world's second 6th-generation fully-stealth fighter aircraft built for the strategically important project that is being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.

Israel Defense Forces releases video clips showing Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Israel Defense Forces has released video footage showing alleged Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza, media reports said.

Britain's armed forces chief claims 1500 Russian troops killed or injured every day in October during war with Ukraine

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

The UK chief of defence staff Sir Tony Radakin has said Russian forces suffered an average of about 1,500 deaths and injuries on 'every single day' in October.

Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Moscow; Russia intercepts over 70 drones amid rising tensions

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Kyiv: Ukraine on Sunday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war’s onset in 2022, deploying at least 34 drones, which resulted in flight diversions from Moscow’s three main airports and left one person injured, Reuters reported.