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Hundreds protest in Dhaka over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh | 'Sarpanch Saab': PM Modi calls Indian hockey team after historic Olympics Bronze medal win | Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh interim govt | Amid Sheikh Hasina's asylum speculation, EAM Jaishankar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary | Modi govt tables Waqf bill in Lok Sabha, Congress-led Opposition protests | Vinesh Phogat disqualification issue in Parliament: Opposition demands discussion, walks out after denied by Chairman | Vinesh Phogat retires after Paris Olympics disqualification, says 'I have no more strength' | Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away at 80 | Vinesh Phogat to appeal in Court of Arbitration for Sport against Olympics' decision to disqualify her, asks for silver | 'Either shelter us in India or kill us right here': Over 500 refugees turn up at Bengal border amid Bangladesh violence

Retaliating Tehran's missile attack, Pakistan strikes on 'militant targets' in Iran; 9 killed

Jan 19, 2024, at 04:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a retaliatory action, Pakistan Thursday carried out strikes against "terrorist hideouts" in Iran, a day after warning Tehran of "serious consequences" over its attack on the Balochi group Jaish al-Adl's headquarters in its territory.

Iran-Pakistan airstrike: China, India, United States react

Jan 18, 2024, at 11:08 pm

After 11 people were killed in missile strikes between Iran and Pakistan, indicating an escalation of tension and armed conflict in the Middle East already hit by bloodshed and destruction, China, India and the United States have issued statements.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan out of election race after court upholds rejection of nomination papers

Jan 18, 2024, at 07:17 pm

Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan is out of the election race after the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday turned down his party's appeal against the rejection of nomination papers for the February 8 general polls.

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels around its region, claims Ministry of Defence

Jan 18, 2024, at 07:09 pm

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said 24 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels were detected around the region on Thursday.

Pakistan's ECP alerts 'symbol dispute' could lead to poll delay

Jan 18, 2024, at 06:41 pm

The Election Commission in Pakistan has warned that the upcoming polls in the country may be delayed if the candidates keep requesting to change   election symbols already allocated to them.

University teachers in PoK demonstrate demanding long-due salary hike

Jan 18, 2024, at 06:39 pm

University teachers in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)'s Bagh region recently took out a protest rally against the administration over a backlog of payments and demanded a long-due salary hike, media reports said.

After Tehran's airstrikes, Pakistan retaliates killing 7 in Iran

Jan 18, 2024, at 06:07 pm

Tehran/UNI: Seven non-Iranian nationals, including three women and four children, were killed on Thursday in Pakistan's missile strikes in a border village in the Iranian southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, Alireza Marhamati, the deputy governor for security and law enforcement of the province, said.

Pakistan hits 'terrorist centers' in Iran after Tehran's airstrikes in Balochistan

Jan 18, 2024, at 04:13 pm

Islamabad/UNI: Pakistani security forces have struck "terrorist centers" in Iran with precision, a security official told Xinhua on Thursday morning.

US urged to halt first execution by nitrogen asphyxiation

Jan 18, 2024, at 12:43 am

The imminent execution of an American prisoner by a new and untested method - suffocation by nitrogen gas - could amount to torture, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, warned on Tuesday.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy following Tehran's airstrike in Balochistan

Jan 17, 2024, at 11:49 pm

Pakistan on Wednesday expelled Iran's ambassador from the country after Tehran conducted missile and drone attacks which destroyed two strongholds of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl in the border town of Panjgur in Balochistan.

Pakistani court indicts former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi over 'un-Islamic' nikah case

Jan 17, 2024, at 10:34 pm

A court in Pakistan indicted the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife  Bushra Bibi in a case of solemnising their marriage against Islamic laws, media reports said.

Blast in Pakistan's Quetta leaves nine people, including children, injured

Jan 17, 2024, at 09:07 pm

Nine people, including a traffic policeman and three children, were injured after a blast rocked Pakistan's Quetta region on Wednesday.

Unknown people attack training center in Pakistan, no injury reported

Jan 17, 2024, at 08:55 pm

Unknown attackers targeted the premises of Government Model High School in Pakistan's Kharan region during a training session for polling staff on Monday.

Iran launches aerial strikes on two terrorist bases in Pakistan, Islamabad claims 'unprovoked violation' of airspace killed two children

Jan 17, 2024, at 03:07 pm

Iran on Tuesday claimed it conducted missile and drone attacks which destroyed two strongholds of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl in the border town of Panjgur in Pakistan's Balochistan region, prompting protest from the neighbouring nation.

Canada minister announces better evaluation of housing affordability, immigration challenges

Jan 17, 2024, at 04:53 am

Toronto/IBNS: Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has announced plans to closely examine the issue of housing affordability and immigration for the influx of international students and other non-permanent residents entering the country.

World Economic Forum unveils Global Government Technology Centre Berlin

Jan 16, 2024, at 11:22 pm

The World Economic Forum and GovTech Campus Deutschland, with the support of the City of Berlin and the German federal government, have announced the establishment of the Global Government Technology Centre Berlin (GGTC Berlin).

Pakistan: Police thwart late-night attack on Pezu police station in Lakki Marwat

Jan 16, 2024, at 11:18 pm

Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region thwarted a late-night attack on the Pezu police station in Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday.

Nepali political leader Ram Ashish Yadav feels Janakpur will also attract tourists after inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Jan 16, 2024, at 11:10 pm

Nepal’s People’s Socialist Party leader Ram Ashish Yadav said people in the country's Janakpur region are enthusiastic about the Pran Pratishtha at Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Trump wins Iowa caucuses in Republican contest of US Prez Polls, cements his place as challenger to Biden

Jan 16, 2024, at 04:56 pm

Washington/IBNS/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump has convincingly won the Iowa caucuses in the first Republican contest of the US President elections which will be held in November this year, media reports said.

Donald Trump sweeps Iowa caucuses, Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws candidature after disappointing show

Jan 16, 2024, at 04:38 pm

Indian-origin businessman and politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday withdrew his candidature from the US presidential race after his disappointing show in the Iowa caucuses that were clinched by former President Donald Trump.

Iran hits Israeli 'espionage headquarters in Erbil, US condemns 'reckless' strike

Jan 16, 2024, at 03:09 pm

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Tuesday confirmed it targeted an 'Israeli' espionage headquarters in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region with ballistic missiles.

US says Houthi ballistic missile hits cargo ship, no injuries

Jan 16, 2024, at 02:48 pm

The US on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) said 'Iranian-backed' Houthi militants have fired a ballistic missile from Yemen which hit an American-owned Cargo ship, escalating the ongoing tension in the region.

Houthi rebels strike US cargo vessel with anti-ship ballistic missile in south of Red Sea

Jan 16, 2024, at 06:44 am

Houthi rebels in Yemen hit a US cargo vessel with a missile, said the US military, raising concerns for the unstable region amid the series of attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea region by the militant group since the Israel-Hamas War started on October 7.

US Air Force officer Madison Marsh crowned Miss America 2024

Jan 16, 2024, at 05:59 am

Orlando: A 22-year-old US Air Force second lieutenant won the Miss America 2024 pageant, making history as the first-ever active-duty Air Force officer to hold the national title, media reports said.

Civilian workers on Canadian military bases in Ontario, Quebec strike over wages, job security

Jan 16, 2024, at 04:41 am

Ottawa/IBNS: Nearly 500 workers started a strike over wages and job security on Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec.

Vietnam, Indonesia, Tajikistan adhere to 'One China' policy

Jan 16, 2024, at 04:29 am

Beijing: Indonesia, Vietnam, and Tajikistan remain committed to the One China principle, recognising Beijing as the only legitimate government of the entire Chinese territory, their foreign ministries said on Monday following elections in Taiwan.

Blinken looking forward to work with Taiwan's new president Lai Ching-te, China opposes America's interaction with self-governed region

Jan 16, 2024, at 12:52 am

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Taiwan's newly elected President Lai Ching-te and said the election reflected the strength of the robust democratic system and electoral process of the region.

Pacific island nation Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China just a day after Lai Ching-te was elected as new president

Jan 15, 2024, at 10:41 pm

Taiwan lost a diplomatic ally after the Pacific Island nation of Nauru on Monday (January 15, 2024) announced it was severing diplomatic relations with the region.

Sri Lanka: Authorities arrest six, including five Chinese nationals, for involvement in online loan scam

Jan 15, 2024, at 09:45 pm

Sri Lanka's opposition leader  Sajith Premadasa recently raised alarm regarding the online loan mafia operating in the country and even charging interest as high as 300, media reports said.

Khalistan used as a shield by asylum seekers entering the US illegally

Jan 15, 2024, at 08:14 pm

In a startling revelation, an investigation by the Gujarat Police has uncovered a shocking scheme involving individuals from Punjab being instructed to identify themselves as pro-Khalistan activists to seek asylum in the United States. This revelation comes weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying both Punjabi and Gujarati passengers, was grounded in France and subsequently sent back to India.