Apr 22, 2024, at 12:38 am
A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was recently spotted flying close to Philippines at a time when the country is preparing to receive BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Fifteen hurt in tram mishap at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles
Apr 21, 2024, at 08:31 pm
At least 15 people were injured in a tram mishap at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles on Saturday (April 20, 2024).
Apr 21, 2024, at 06:58 pm
A popular Brazilian influencer and musician, Diego Kaua Oliveira Santos, has tragically died after falling into Lake Salto Grande in America while performing a stunt for his social media followers, media reports said. He was 20.
Apr 21, 2024, at 03:48 pm
Iran and Israel have decided to step back from engaging in broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally over the continuing war in Gaza, media reports said.
US House of Representatives ratifies bill to ban TikTok if it continues ties with China
Apr 21, 2024, at 07:00 am
Washington: US House of Representatives legislators gave quick approvals to two crucial aid bills on Saturday, aimed at countering China's influence and bolstering Taiwan, media reported.
Unknown attackers gun down top Afghan Taliban aide in Pakistan
Apr 21, 2024, at 12:37 am
Taliban supreme leader Mullah Habitullah Akhundzada's close aide was killed by unknown attackers in Pakistan close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday, media reports said.
Five Japanese nationals escape unhurt as suicide attacker targets their vehicle in Pakistan
Apr 21, 2024, at 12:16 am
At least five Japanese nationals escaped unhurt after the vehicle in which they were travelling was targeted by a suicide attacker in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said.
PTI describes Pakistani President Zardari as 'illegal'
Apr 21, 2024, at 12:03 am
Former PM Imran Khan's PTI has described Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari as 'https://www.indiablooms.com/world-details/SA/41950/pakistan-s-parliament-to-elect-new-pm-today-shehbaz-sharif-leads-race.htmlillegal'.
India lays foundation stone to build high-impact community development project in Nepal's Darchula
Apr 20, 2024, at 11:01 pm
India lays the foundation stone to build high-impact community development projects in Darchula
Three hurt after five explosions rock military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
Apr 20, 2024, at 10:33 pm
At least three people were injured after five explosions hit a military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, media reports said.
Singapore recalls India's popular Everest Fish Curry Masala over presence of alleged pesticide
Apr 20, 2024, at 08:26 pm
The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has issued a notification on the recall of a popular Everest Fish Curry Masala from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide at levels exceeding permissible limit, Singapore's Food Agency said.
Washington sanctions entities for allegedly supplying ballistic missile items to Pakistan
Apr 20, 2024, at 03:34 pm
The United States on Friday (April 19, 2024) said three entities from China and one from Belarus have been sanctioned for allegedly supplying ballistic missile items to Pakistan, the State Department said.
Apr 20, 2024, at 02:22 pm
Following reports of alleged Israeli strikes inside Iran near a nuclear power station early Friday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new appeal to all parties to “stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East”.
Iran claims to have shot down several drones launched by Israel in retaliation attack
Apr 20, 2024, at 05:46 am
As Israel launched a missile strike on Iran Friday, Tehran claimed to have activated its air defence system and that it shot down several drones.
Canada: Police investigation link a vehicle used in armed carjackings in Greater Toronto Area
Apr 20, 2024, at 05:23 am
Toronto/IBNS: A vehicle used in armed carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area was linked by Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit and are seeking additional witnesses to come forward.
Locals demonstrate in Pakistani village over disruption in power supply
Apr 20, 2024, at 01:08 am
Protesting against the suspension of power supply to their areas, locals demonstrated in Old Mirpur and its adjoining localities and villages in Pakistan on Wednesday.
Cambodian authorities extradite 130 Chinese nationals over cybercrime, online fraud
Apr 20, 2024, at 12:40 am
Cambodian authorities have extradited 130 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in cybercrimes, online fraud and illegal gambling.
Amid political unrest, Pakistan Army reaffirms its dominant role
Apr 19, 2024, at 11:14 pm
In the labyrinth of Pakistan’s political theatre, a single image has captured the essence of power dynamics more poignantly than any high-profile political gathering could.
US vetoes Palestine’s request UN's full membership
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:43 pm
The Security Council rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership on Thursday, with the United States casting a veto.
Assembly President calls for massive investment in sustainable infrastructure
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:36 pm
The President of the UN General Assembly on Thursday underscored the critical need for resilient infrastructure if the world is the reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 10:32 pm
Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
The Maldives 'debt distress': President Muizzu faces domestic outrage over China affinity
Apr 19, 2024, at 04:30 pm
Since winning the 2023 elections banking on an anti-India narrative and coming to power, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has been developing ties with China and distancing from India, calling its long-time ally a "threat to the sovereignty of Maldives."
Israeli missile hits Iran as tension escalates in Middle East
Apr 19, 2024, at 02:51 pm
Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, nearly a week after missile and drone attack was carried out by Tehran on Jerusalem.
Apr 19, 2024, at 06:33 am
Ahead of the parliamentary polls in the Maldives, the opposition parties have demanded an investigation followed by an impeachment of President Mohamed Muizzu over the leaked report of his alleged corruption from 2018, a charge dismissed by him.
Canada Federal Budget 2024 promises to make life fair for every generation
Apr 19, 2024, at 06:07 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada's 2024 federal budget unveiled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland proposes $52.9 billion in new spending over five years, including $8.5 billion in new spending for housing.
Amid fears of escalations, Iran warns of attack on Israel's nuclear sites
Apr 19, 2024, at 05:46 am
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned of attack on Israel’s nuclear sites and may pursue a nuclear weapon if the country strikes at Iran’s nuclear facilities.
US reacts to Elon Musk's X post on India's permanent UNSC seat
Apr 18, 2024, at 06:14 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States has reacted to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's remarks backing a permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat for India.
Apr 18, 2024, at 07:11 am
TikTok allegedly instructed its staff to send information related to American users to its Beijing-based parent company, according to a recent report.
How a single Israeli strike on a Gaza IVF centre took away 5,000 lives: Report
Apr 18, 2024, at 06:10 am
Gaza: An Israeli air strike on Gaza's largest fertility clinic last December dealt a massive blow to the hopes of infertile couples as the explosion resulted in the destruction of over 4,000 embryos along with 1,000 specimens of sperm and unfertilized eggs, reported Reuters.
Pakistan bans X over alleged 'misuse'
Apr 18, 2024, at 12:38 am
Pakistan's Interior Ministry on Wednesday informed the Islamabad High Court that imposing a ban on social media platform X, which is owned by Tesla boss Elon Musk, became necessary after it failed to address concerns regarding its misuse.