Bangladesh's GDP growth to decelerate to 4%: World Bank
Oct 17, 2024, at 01:13 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's post-Covid recovery remains hampered by high inflation, a balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and limited job opportunities for its youth, particularly women and educated individuals, according to the World Bank's latest biannual report released on Tuesday (Oct. 15).
Redefining diversity: Indian community in the UK sets new benchmark for success
Oct 16, 2024, at 11:30 pm
London/IBNS: A new report by the Policy Exchange think tank, released on Monday (Oct. 14), highlights the Indian ethnic group as the most prominent among professional workers in the United Kingdom.
Wanted to see India cooperating with Canada: US on New Delhi-Ottawa tussle over Nijjar killing
Oct 16, 2024, at 04:53 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States has expressed its wish to see "India cooperating with Canada" in the investigation into New Delhi agents' alleged involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
US lawmaker, scholars criticize use of CCP's propaganda books in American universities
Oct 16, 2024, at 07:54 am
New York/IBNS: In recent years, growing concerns have emerged over the presence of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda in American universities.
CCP pushes to falsify the history of 'Humanistic Buddhism'
Oct 15, 2024, at 11:03 pm
Beijing/IBNS: On September 21 and 22, 2024, Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple hosted a national forum on the “theory and practice of humanistic Buddhism.”
Strengthening Vietnam-China relations: Embracing a wolf in cute panda's attire
Oct 15, 2024, at 10:08 pm
Hanoi/IBNS: Vietnam’s national identity has been deeply shaped by its long history of resisting Chinese domination.
Bishnoi Gang is connected to agents of India govt: Canada police's claim
Oct 15, 2024, at 06:16 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The Canada Police has referred to the Bishnoi Gang in making another unsubstantiated allegation against India which it claimed to be using "criminals" in targeting the South Asian community, particularly pro-Khalistani elements in the country.
Canada PM Trudeau repeats charge against India amid soaring bilateral tension over Khalistani row
Oct 15, 2024, at 03:54 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his charge against Indian diplomats whom the country has accused of playing a role behind the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, escalating bilateral tension.
Oct 14, 2024, at 09:10 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Southeast Asia’s one of the most significant and influential Salafi-jihadist groups, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)—known for its role in the 2002 Bali bombings—recently declared its disbandment, reports said.
China's economic and political ties with Nepal affecting lives of Tibetan refugee community
Oct 14, 2024, at 08:15 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: China's growing influence in Nepal is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it has evolved into a critical human rights issue, directly impacting the Tibetan refugee community, according to an article published on online magazine Bitter Winter.
Hezbollah drone attack on military base kills four Israeli soldiers
Oct 14, 2024, at 06:39 pm
At least four Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed and 58 others were wounded by a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base near Binyamina in north-central Israel on Sunday night, according to Times of Israel and IDF.
Hamas scrapped 9/11-style bombing on Israel before launching Oct 7 attack, say reports
Oct 14, 2024, at 01:50 am
According to international media reports, including sources like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, the October 7, 2023, assault by Hamas was not sudden and it had initially planned to attack Israel a year earlier, according to an NDTV report.
Iran warns oil-rich US allies in Gulf against helping Israel: Report
Oct 13, 2024, at 04:31 am
Iran has issued a stern warning to its Arab neighbours and U.S. allies in the Gulf, threatening severe retaliation if their territories or airspace are used to assist Israel in any potential strikes against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Pakistan: Gunmen attack coal mines in Balochistan, 20 miners dead
Oct 11, 2024, at 06:43 pm
At least 20 people died after unknown armed men attacked coal mines belonging to a local company in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Friday.
Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, India expresses 'concern'
Oct 11, 2024, at 05:14 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: A Goddess Kali crown, which was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple of Bangladesh, media reports said.
Middle East Conflict: Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Oct 11, 2024, at 02:30 pm
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to UNIFIL, the mission operating along the Security Council-mandated “Blue Line” of separation between the two countries which they patrol.
Stabbing incident in Israel leaves six people injured
Oct 10, 2024, at 01:44 am
At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident in Israel's Hadera city on Wednesday.
Oct 10, 2024, at 01:35 am
Lauding India, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik expressed dissatisfaction after Pakistan International Airlines charged him for extra luggage during his visit to the country.
Security forces foil terror attack in Pakistan, one FC official dies
Oct 10, 2024, at 01:08 am
A Frontier Corps (FC) official died on Wednesday and 13 others were injured when security forces foiled a suicide attack in Zoab region, media reports said.
Oct 09, 2024, at 04:01 pm
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that his country eliminated projected new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine.
Afghan national arrested in USA for plotting an election-day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS
Oct 09, 2024, at 03:21 pm
The US Justice Department today announced charges against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza, say UN humanitarians
Oct 09, 2024, at 02:16 pm
UN humanitarians in Lebanon on Tuesday described the massive challenge of trying to reach some 1.2 million people who have fled heavy Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders, driven by the fear that what happened in Gaza may befall them, too.
Bangladeshi diaspora members protest against Muhammad Yunus government in Geneva
Oct 09, 2024, at 12:39 am
The Bangladeshi diaspora members recently demonstrated against interim government chief Muhammad Yunus-led government in Geneva over the troubling political developments in the country.
Those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh should be held accountable: USA
Oct 08, 2024, at 11:53 pm
The US government on Monday said those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh for the past few months should be held accountable.
Canada: Sudbury Public Health plans campaign for flu, COVID vaccine
Oct 08, 2024, at 05:04 am
Toronto/IBNS: After the Nipissing Parry Sound District Health Unit, Sudbury Public Health and Districts was the latest to announce last week that a flu and COVID vaccine campaign rollout is under way to help reduce the risk of people contracting respiratory viruses this fall.
US Embassy alerts its nationals in Pakistan over possible protests
Oct 08, 2024, at 12:08 am
The US Embassy and consulates in Pakistan recently cautioned its citizens over possible protests across various cities in the country between October 4 to 7.
People suffer slow internet speed across multiple cities in Pakistan amid PTI protest
Oct 07, 2024, at 11:47 pm
People experienced slow internet speed across various cities in Pakistan mostly due to overloading, media reports said.
Pakistan: Roadside bomb leaves three security personnel dead
Oct 07, 2024, at 11:42 pm
A roadside bomb blast in Pakistan's Kalat area on Saturday left at least three security personnel dead, media reports said.
Qantas passengers left shocked after R-rated movie played across all inflight screens
Oct 07, 2024, at 11:25 pm
Passengers, who were travelling on a Qantas flight from Australia to Japan, were left shocked when an inappropriate movie was played across all screens due to a technical glitch.
Israel observes first anniversary of October 7 attacks as Middle East crisis continues
Oct 07, 2024, at 03:46 pm
A large number of people gathered at the site of the Nova music festival to mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks when Hamas members targeted Israel and killed 1,200 people.