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Deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's successor 'unreachable' after Israeli airstrike: Report

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Beirut: The status of Hashem Safieddine, the designated successor to the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, remains uncertain after he was reportedly unreachable following an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday, media reports said.

Hindu minority members protest in Bangladesh, demand security during Durga Puja

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

A large number of Hindu community members on Friday urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh that it should take appropriate measures to stop sectarian attacks, persecution, and extrajudicial attempts to kill under the guise of mob justice across the country.

Canada: Sikh MPs face intimidation by Pakistani diaspora

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The recent incident in Brampton, Canada, where Liberal MP Ruby Sahota was heckled and forced to leave an event organized by Pakistan-origin businessman Tanveer Malik, raises serious concerns about the harassment faced by Sikh MPs in Canada.

Haiti: Gang attack leaves 70 people, including children, dead in Pont Sondé

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

An attack by a notorious gang in the town of Pont Sondé, Haiti, left at least 70 people dead on Thursday, after gunmen armed with automatic rifles opened fire, a spokesperson for the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.

Russia decides to remove Taliban from list of organisations designated as terrorists: Reports

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Russia has decided to remove the Taliban, the force which has been ruling Afghanistan since 2021, from its list of organizations designated as terrorists, media reports said.

New York City witnesses powerful airline banner message urging the world to stop violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

New York City witnessed a powerful airline banner message recently when Hindu-American group members flew it to appeal to the world to ensure an end to the ongoing violence on the community in Bangladesh.

Israel will be defeated: Iran's supreme leader Khamenei in a rare Friday sermon

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Tehran/IBNS: In a first Friday sermon in five years, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged to defeat Israel addressing a massive gathering at a mosque in Tehran, media reports said.

New study shows links between child trafficking, grave violations during conflict

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Armed conflict puts children at an increased risk of grave violations while their risk of being trafficked similarly increases, including in transitional periods, a new UN study has revealed.

Britain's last African colony: UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that an agreement has been reached to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending decades of dispute and negotiation over Britain’s last African colony.

Middle East tension further escalates: IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Mahmoud Yusef Anisi

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Friday said it eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who was involved with the group's precision-guided missile manufacturing.

Joe Biden 'discussed' possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities amid tension in Middle East

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden said he was having a discussion over possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, as he was asked to comment regarding oil prices spike on Thursday just a month before the US presidential election.

Iran’s rumoured 'execution list' with top Israeli leaders includes Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Iran has reportedly released an 'execution list' naming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and several top military commanders as targets, media reports said.

Israeli military confirms killing of three senior Hamas leaders in Gaza strike

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Jerusalem: The Israeli military confirmmed on Thursday that a strike carried out three months ago resulted in the deaths of three high-ranking Hamas officials in Gaza, where Israeli forces have been engaged in confrontations with Palestinian operatives for nearly a year, media reports said.

Bangladesh refuses to grant permission to Hindus to celebrate Durga Puja amid reports of vandalisation of idols

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government and Muslim bodies have refused to grant permission to the Hindu community to celebrate Durga Puja amid the reports of vandalisation of Durga idols across the country, media reports said.

Israeli army says 8 of its soldiers died during combat ops in Lebanon

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Jerusalem/IBNS: At least eight Israeli soldiers were killed in combat operations in Lebanon on Wednesday, marking the first losses in the force since the Israeli Army crossed the border to target Hezbollah, media reports said.

Tibetan protesters demonstrate outside Chinese embassy in Delhi on national day observation

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Tibetan protesters demonstrated outside the  Chinese Embassy in Delhi on a day when the country celebrated its national day.

BYC condemns Pakistan for its anti-terrorism laws against peaceful activists

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

The  Baloch Yakjehti Committee has condemned the Pakistani government's use of anti-terrorism laws against peaceful activists.

Pakistan: Police officer, friend gangrape class 10 student

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

A police officer and his friend gang-raped a class 10 student who was trying to release her father from custody in Pakistan's Kot Momin region, media reports said.

Thailand: School bus fire leaves 23 dead, police arrest driver

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Thailand police have arrested the driver of a bus which caught fire and left 23 people, including students, dead in Bangkok city, media reports said.

Pakistan: Two criminals snatch handbag of British diplomat's wife in Islamabad

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Two suspected street criminals snatched the handbag of the wife of a British diplomat in Islamabad city of Pakistan.

Middle-East tension: India directs citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

The Indian government on Wednesday advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid the growing escalation of tension in the Middle East area.

Iran made a big mistake: warns Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Tehran launches missiles

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday warned that Iran made “a big mistake” by firing 181 missiles towards Israel, media reports said.

Iran fires over 100 missiles at Israel, IDF says threat over for now and vows to retaliate

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

In a sharp escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, Iran launched a massive missile attack firing as many as 100 projectiles on Israel Tuesday to retaliate the killing of Hezbollah chief in Beirut, media reports said.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh statue vandalised in Canada

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

In a distressing act of vandalism, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji’s statue in Brampton, Canada, was defaced by Hosaam Hamdan, a Palestinian protester, alongside other Islamic extremists.

Pakistan:20 labourers abducted by armed men

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

At least 20 labourers were abducted by armed men in the Musakhel region of Pakistan.

RED FM radio journalist stabbed in Calgary for speaking against Khalistani extremism

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

RED FM radio journalist stabbed in Calgary for speaking against Khalistani extremism

Knife attack in Shanghai supermarket leaves three dead

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

At least three people died and 15 others were injured in a knife attack incident at a supermarket in China's Shanghai city, media reports said.

Israel-Hezbollah crisis: IDF launches ground operation in south Lebanon amid escalating Middle East tension

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

The Israel Defense Forces has launched limited raids in south Lebanon against Hezbollah and its infrastructure that are located close to the northern border.

Middle East conflict: Israel confirms elimination of Hezbollah’s medium-range rockets unit's commander

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday confirmed the killing of the commander of Hezbollah’s medium-range rockets unit during an airstrike in Beirut.

Pakistan: Nine cops injured after roadside blast hits their vehicle

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

At least nine Pakistani policemen were injured after a roadside blast hit their vehicle in Bajaur on Saturday.