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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un orders mass production of suicide attack drones: Reports | Bangladesh's top official proposes to remove 'secularism' from constitution | Donald Trump picks immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy | India to follow up on terrorist Arsh Dalla's extradition request after his arrest in Canada | AAP councillor Mahesh Khinchi wins MCD election to become Delhi Mayor | Delhi air pollution: GRAP-3 curbs start tomo; construction works banned, primary schools shift to online mode | We should not become the most polluted city in the world: Supreme Court was told as smog chokes Delhi | Toxic smog engulfs Delhi as air quality remains severe, over 200 flights delayed | ED conducts multiple raids in Kolkata in 'lottery scam' case | Donald Trump picks former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief

Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra launches 'Divorce' perfume just months after separating from husband with Instagram post, internet oraises her stance

Sep 10, 2024, at 09:14 pm

Dubai royal Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who recently grabbed headlines by announcing her separation from former husband Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum by posting on Instagram, has now launched her own perfume brand named 'Divorce'.

US woman Senator accused of forcing male aide into oral sex pushes for stricter sexual assault laws

Sep 10, 2024, at 06:11 pm

California/IBNS: A U.S. female senator, accused of coercing her former chief of staff into sexual acts, had introduced a bill against sexual assault in the California Senate shortly after firing him for allegedly rejecting her advances.

Australia plans to ban minors from using social media

Sep 10, 2024, at 03:41 pm

The Australian government has said it will introduce legislation this year to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms.

Israeli strikes leave 40 dead in southern Gaza, claims Hamas

Sep 10, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Israeli strikes hit a designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza which left at least 40 people dead, media reports said quoting Hamas-run Civil Defence authority on Tuesday.

Kate Middleton finishes chemotherapy course for her cancer treatment, expresses eagerness to resume work

Sep 10, 2024, at 06:35 am

Kate Middleton, Britain's Princess of Wales, Monday informed about finishing her course of preventive chemotherapy to treat cancer, expressing her gratitude for "simply loving and being loved".

Murder trial of three Pakistani people in UK to begin on October 7 over death of 10-year-old girl last year

Sep 10, 2024, at 12:00 am

The trial date for three Pakistani people, who are accused of murdering a 10-year-old girl in Surrey, has been set by a UK court on October 7.

Israeli airstrike in Syria leaves 14 people dead

Sep 09, 2024, at 10:14 pm

At least 14 people died and over 40 others were injured following alleged Israeli airstrikes in central Syria on Sunday, media reports said.

Three die in two separate terror attacks in Pakistan

Sep 09, 2024, at 05:31 am

Two separate terror incidents in Wana and Lucky Marwat area of Pakistan have left at least three people, including two head constables, dead, media reports said.

World Uyghur Congress condemns China's campaign of threats, disinformation and smear tactics against staff, scholars

Sep 09, 2024, at 04:54 am

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), a rights organisation,has condemned an alleged continuing campaign of 'threats, disinformation and smear tactics' by China against its staff, leadership and scholars.

UK TV calls out Khalistanis for recklessly labelling deaths as martyrdom

Sep 09, 2024, at 02:18 am

In a world brimming with sensationalism and misinformation, it has become increasingly essential to guard the sanctity of truth, especially when it involves the hallowed concepts of martyrdom and justice.

Drastic measures would be taken if someone vandalises Durga Puja pandals: Interim government adviser

Sep 09, 2024, at 02:09 am

An Interim government adviser on Sunday warned 'drastic measures' would be taken if someone tries to vandalise Durga Puja marquee or prevent people from celebrating the Hindu festival in Bangladesh.

Three Israeli civilians shot dead at West Bank-Jordan crossing, attacker 'eliminated'

Sep 09, 2024, at 01:32 am

At least three Israeli civilians were shot dead during a shooting incident  at the Allenby Crossing on the border between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.

US School shooting: Suspect Colt Gray sent 'haunting' text to mother before killing four

Sep 08, 2024, at 08:57 pm

Georgia school shooting accused Colt Gray's grandfather sent a 'haunting' text and apologised before he allegedly attacked the school and shot dead four people.

UK: Six-year-old climbs highest mountain in North Africa

Sep 08, 2024, at 08:11 pm

A six-year-old girl from the UK has left people stunned after she climbed the highest mountain in North Africa.

USA: 3-year-old child shoots himself with mother's gun, critical

Sep 08, 2024, at 05:12 am

Police said a 3-year-old boy was injured after he shot himself with his mother's gun in the US state of Detroit.

YouTube closes Tenet Media channel run by Lauren Chen over alleged Russian money laundering connections: Report

Sep 08, 2024, at 03:53 am

YouTube on Thursday said that it is terminating the Tenet Media channel and four other channels run by its owner, Lauren Chen, following an indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged connections with Russian state media network’s employees who face money laundering charges, Reuters reported.

Taiwan detects 19 PLA aircraft, seven naval vessels around its territory

Sep 08, 2024, at 01:20 am

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has said 19 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and two official ships were detected around its territory recently.

Bangladesh: Interim government won't change national anthem which was penned down by Rabindranath Tagore, confirms adviser

Sep 08, 2024, at 01:03 am

Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Saturday confirmed his government is not planning to change the national anthem of the country.

Pakistan: Case filed against three for 'raping' school teacher

Sep 08, 2024, at 12:11 am

Kot Addu city police in Pakistan have registered a case against a man and two of his accomplices for allegedly raping a woman schoolteacher and even depriving her of Rs5 million on the pretext of arranging US visas for her and her family.

UNICEF renews school protection call in Ukraine following deadly attacks

Sep 07, 2024, at 07:42 pm

Continued Russian attacks across Ukraine this week made for a tragic start to the new school year, a senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement on Friday.

US school shooting suspect Colt Gray was raised in troubled home: Reports

Sep 07, 2024, at 04:00 pm

The  Apalachee High School shooter, who killed two teachers and students during the shooting incident this week, was raised in a troubled home, media reports said.

Pakistani national residing in Canada charged with plotting terrorist attack against Jews in New York on Oct 7 anniversary

Sep 07, 2024, at 03:07 pm

A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada has been arrested on Sept. 4 in Canada in connection with a terrorist plot to kill Jews in New York in the USA. He was held close to the US-Canada border after an FBI investigation and based on a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York.

Israel-Gaza crisis: Turkish-American Aysenur Eygi shot dead during West Bank protest

Sep 07, 2024, at 02:49 pm

A Turkish-American woman was shot dead in the Israeli-occupied West Bank during a protest on Friday, media reports said.

Local journalist gunned down in Pakistan's Mastung

Sep 07, 2024, at 01:09 am

Unknown gunmen shot dead a local journalist who was working with a news agency in Pakistan's Mastung region on Wednesday.

Pakistan: Unidentified armed men kidnap cop in Bannu

Sep 07, 2024, at 01:02 am

Unidentified armed men kidnapped a cop from his home in Pakistan's Bannu region, media reports said on Friday.

Kenya: 17 die after fire breaks out at elementary school dormitory

Sep 06, 2024, at 11:49 pm

A fire broke out at an elementary school's dormitory in Kenya which left at least 17 people dead and 14 others injured on Thursday.

Suspected US school shooter's father bought gun for son as 'Christmas holiday present'

Sep 06, 2024, at 04:35 pm

The father of the 14-year-old, who is suspected of having killed four people during a school shooting in Georgia state of the USA on Wednesday, has been arrested with authorities saying he 'knowingly allowed his son' to have the weapon.

For the first time, Telegram apologizes to South Korea for deepfake porn

Sep 05, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Paris/IBNS: Cloud-based, cross-platform, social media and instant messaging service Telegram has cooperated with South Korean authorities and has removed 25 videos showing sexual crimes, reports said.

Canada: Jagmeet Singh's NDP pulls support for Trudeau's govt

Sep 05, 2024, at 07:20 pm

Ottawa/IBNS: In a major blow to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) has pulled the plug on a two-and-a-half-year-old agreement with Trudeau's Liberals that had helped keep his minority government in power, CBS News reported.

USA: Georgia school shooting leaves four dead, suspect taken to custody

Sep 05, 2024, at 06:32 am

At least four people died and nine others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a school in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday.