Pakistan: Two shot dead by unknown gunmen in Noshki
Nov 08, 2024, at 11:18 pm
At least two people, including a nephew of BNP-Mengal’s central leader, died after armed men shot them in Pakistan's Noshki area on Wednesday.
Looming famine in Rakhine signals wider crisis in Myanmar, shows UN report
Nov 08, 2024, at 09:17 pm
Up to two million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state face the dire prospect of famine, amid a broader economic collapse and worsening humanitarian crisis triggered by the military’s 2021 overthrow of the democratically elected government.
Trump can't sack me, not permitted under law: US Fed chief Jerome Powel stands his ground
Nov 08, 2024, at 06:36 pm
Washington, D.C./IBNS: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Thursday (Nov. 7) that he would not step down early if President-elect Donald Trump attempted to remove him from office, clarifying that he is legally protected from such removal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops
Nov 08, 2024, at 03:59 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday confirmed his country's forces were involved in a fight with North Korean troops deployed in Russia recently.
Nov 08, 2024, at 03:09 pm
Authorities said Israeli football fans were attacked by suspected pro-Palestine supporters in the Dutch city of Amsterdam on Friday, forcing officials to send planes to evacuate the affected citizens.
'We must accept the choice the country made,' Joe Biden says after US election results
Nov 08, 2024, at 07:19 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Thursday said the country has chosen its leader and that in a democracy, the will of the people always prevails.
Khalistan rally falls flat in Auckland in front of Sikh unity
Nov 08, 2024, at 04:54 am
A pro-Khalistan protest in Auckland on Saturday turned out to be a near no-show, as just about everyone from New Zealand’s Sikh community showed no interest in the demonstration.
Nov 07, 2024, at 09:56 pm
Moscow/IBNS: In the wake of the United States presidential election results, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement recognizing the significance of the event and reiterating the Kremlin's stance on its relationship with the US.
Who is Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, an Indian-origin Trump-loyalist likely to be picked as CIA chief?
Nov 07, 2024, at 09:06 pm
Indian-origin American Attorney and former US government official Kashyap 'Kash' Patel, who is known as a loyalist of President-elect Donald Trump, is likely to be picked as the new chief of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as the Republican-era returns in the White House.
Nov 07, 2024, at 06:39 pm
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the 2024 US presidential election, despite widespread concern that Trump’s administration may reconsider the United States' continued support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia.
Australia plans to ban social media for children under 16
Nov 07, 2024, at 06:00 pm
Canberra/IBNS: The Australian government is set to put a 'world-leading' social media ban on children who are under the age of 16.
Nov 07, 2024, at 04:39 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: "The light of America's promise will always burn bright," said Democrat candidate Kamala Harris accepting her defeat in the US Presidential elections that defied the exit polls in handing over a stormy comeback to former US President Donald Trump into the White House.
Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to concede the US Presidential race
Nov 07, 2024, at 07:28 am
Phoenix/IBNS: US Vice President and Democrat nominee Kamala Harris Wednesday called her rival candidate Donald Trump to concede the polls and congratulate him for winning the 2024 Presidential race, media reports said.
Nov 07, 2024, at 04:26 am
Phoenix/IBNS: Donald Trump, who had a career spanning from being a business tycoon to a TV personality, has won back the White House once again in a historic US election, becoming not just the 47th American President but also the oldest POTUS to hold the office during his inauguration.
Pakistan: Teachers decide to shut down 22,000 primary schools to press for their demands
Nov 07, 2024, at 12:06 am
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa All-Primary Teachers Association (APTA) has announced 22,000 boys and girls primary schools across the Pakistani province will remain shut from Wednesday until further notice.
Donald Trump wins presidential elections in USA scripting a historic Republican comeback
Nov 06, 2024, at 11:16 pm
Four years after his exit, Donald Trump is returning as POTUS for his second term after the Republicans swept the Presidential polls, crashing hopes of Democrat nominee Kamala Harris to become the country's first female head of state.
Nov 06, 2024, at 10:34 pm
Donald Trump, who is all set to return to power for his second term after scripting a strong victory in the US polls, on Wednesday described tech entrepreneur Elon Musk as a 'new star' while giving his victory speech to supporters.
Canada: Drug super lab busted during massive police raid
Nov 06, 2024, at 08:16 pm
Canadian law enforcement made a significant breakthrough in the fight against transnational organized crime today, dismantling what authorities have described as the largest and most sophisticated drug ‘super lab’ in the country.
Nov 06, 2024, at 07:43 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: Scripting a historic return to the White House after a gap of four years, Republican candidate Donald Trump called the US Presidential election result "unprecedented and powerful" with a promise to usher in the "golden age of America" and enforce a stricter border control.
Donald Trump set for a comeback as US President, wins key swing states
Nov 06, 2024, at 07:04 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: Republican candidate Donald Trump is set to return as the US President as he is marching towards the majority mark of 270 electoral votes, dashing Vice President Kamala Harris' hope to become the first woman, Black, and Asian-American to lead the nation.
Middle East conflict: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant
Nov 06, 2024, at 02:51 pm
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant amid the ongoing war against Hamas and Hezbollah.
US polls: Donald Trump takes early lead, Kamala Harris faces tough task
Nov 06, 2024, at 02:27 pm
The counting of votes for the American Presidential polls is currently ongoing with former President Donald Trump making early gains over her Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump takes huge lead as counting begins in US elections, Kamala Harris faces uphill battle
Nov 06, 2024, at 02:06 pm
Phoenix/IBNS: As counting has begun in the historic US presidential elections, Republican candidate Donald Trump is leading in 172 electoral votes while Democrat nominee Kamala Harris has been able to take a lead in 81, according to CNN network.
'If I lose an election and it is fair, I will acknowledge it': Donald Trump
Nov 06, 2024, at 07:32 am
Former US President Donald Trump Tuesday said he is "very confident" about winning back the White House after casting his vote in Florida in one of the most hard-fought elections.
Election results out for US's New Hampshire Hamlet, it's a tie between Harris and Trump
Nov 06, 2024, at 05:14 am
Dixville Notch, US/IBNS: The results in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch are already out on Tuesday and it's a tie between Democrat candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
America votes in historic elections billed as a down-to-the-wire contest between Trump and Harris
Nov 06, 2024, at 04:39 am
Phoenix/IBNS: As the countdown to the most-anticipated US elections ends, Americans queue up on Tuesday to decide who between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat nominee Kamala Harris would occupy the White House next four years, in one of the most hard-fought polls.
Pakistan: Two Chinese nationals hurt in shooting incident in Karachi
Nov 05, 2024, at 11:37 pm
At least two Chinese nationals were injured after a security guard shot at them in Pakistan's Karachi city.
Nov 05, 2024, at 11:10 pm
An American techie, who was recently laid off from her organisation, chose to pursue an alternative career of shucking oysters for partygoers at lavish events.
Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump: America votes to elect new President today
Nov 05, 2024, at 11:03 pm
After electrifying campaign sessions, 244 million American voters will cast their votes on Tuesday to elect either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next President.
Nov 05, 2024, at 07:55 pm
American federal agents have arrested a man on charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.