OHCHR demands immediate revocation of new Taliban ‘virtue and vice’ order targeting women
Aug 28, 2024, at 03:41 pm
A new morality law enacted by the Taliban in Afghanistan, cements policies that “completely erase” women’s presence in public, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday, calling for it to be immediately revoked.
Balochistan’s cry for freedom: A struggle against oppression by Pakistan
Aug 28, 2024, at 01:17 am
The recent surge in violence across Balochistan, where over 70 lives have been lost in just a few days, underscores a grim reality: the people of this resource-rich yet impoverished province in southwestern Pakistan are being pushed to the edge by a state that has failed them.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv will respond after Russia launches fresh strikes
Aug 27, 2024, at 09:07 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said Kyiv would respond after the country was hit by a fresh round of Russian strikes overnight.
Pakistan: 40 people die in separate attacks by gunmen across Balochistan
Aug 27, 2024, at 01:09 am
In separate shooting and grenade attack incidents at least 40 people were killed in Balochistan while 21 terrorists were also eliminated, media reports said on Monday.
Bangladesh's interim government suspends two diplomats serving in India
Aug 26, 2024, at 11:06 pm
The interim government in Bangladesh has relieved two of its diplomats, who were serving in India, from their duties, media reports said.
One tourist dies after ice cave partially collapses in Iceland
Aug 26, 2024, at 10:41 pm
Police on Monday said at least one person died and two others went missing after an ice cave partially collapsed when tourists were visiting Breidamerkurjokull glacier in Iceland.
Pakistan: 23 passengers offloaded from vehicles then shot dead by terrorists in Balochistan
Aug 26, 2024, at 10:18 pm
At least 23 passengers were offloaded from buses and trucks in Balochistan's Musakhel area which left at least 23 people dead, media reports said.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon ‘not the end of the story’
Aug 26, 2024, at 10:12 pm
In his strong message, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said the strikes conducted by his army in southern Lebanon were not “the end of the story".
Volodymr Zelenskyy claims Ukraine hit by over 100 Russian missiles, drones
Aug 26, 2024, at 10:08 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky on Monday said Russia targeted his nation by launching more than 100 missiles and about 100 drones overnight.
Pakistan plans to introduce polymer plastic currency notes soon
Aug 26, 2024, at 03:48 pm
Pakistan, a country battling a tough financial crisis, is planning to introduce plastic currency in the country as an experiment.
Bangladesh: 50 hurt after Paramilitary personnel, students clash in Dhaka
Aug 26, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Violence returned to Bangladesh on Sunday night when clashes broke out between students and paramilitary force (Ansar) members in the capital Dhaka.
Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft and eight vessels around its territory
Aug 26, 2024, at 02:37 am
Taiwan detected 12 Chinese aircraft and eight vessels around its territory until 6 am on Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said.
Pakistan: 11 dead after bus overturns on Makran coastal highway
Aug 25, 2024, at 11:18 pm
A bus overturned in Pakistan which left at least 11 people dead and 35 others injured.
Sheikh Hasina ouster: Ex-Bangladesh Textile Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi arrested in Dhaka
Aug 25, 2024, at 10:55 pm
Former Bangladeshi Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, who was part of the ousted Awami League government, has been arrested in Dhaka, media reports said on Sunday.
France: Key suspect in synagogue blast detained
Aug 25, 2024, at 09:53 pm
French police have arrested a person who is suspected of setting on fire and causing an explosion outside a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte.
Pakistan: Bus crash leaves 25 dead
Aug 25, 2024, at 09:42 pm
A bus, which was travelling from Kahuta to Rawalpindi, in Pakistan fell into a ditch leaving at least 25 people dead, media reports said.
German knife attack: Police arrest key suspect from refugee shelter, ISIS claims responsibility
Aug 25, 2024, at 08:45 pm
German police have arrested a man who is suspected of killing three people and injuring another eight in a stabbing incident during a festival in Solingen city, media reports said.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested over allegations of lax app moderation
Aug 25, 2024, at 07:37 pm
Paris, France: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court on Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offences connected to his messaging app, according to an AFP report.
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire as Middle East tension escalates
Aug 25, 2024, at 07:09 pm
Escalating the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and Israel have announced large-scale military operations against each other, media reports said Sunday.
Hezbollah announces large-scale attack, Israel begins preemptive strikes in response
Aug 25, 2024, at 04:15 pm
Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and Israel have announced large-scale military operations against each other, media reports said Sunday.
Pakistan: Four gas company employees abducted
Aug 25, 2024, at 04:45 am
Unknown people have abducted four employees of Sui Northern Gas company in Pakistan's Bakakhel area with their vehicle.
Pakistan: Employees of Balochistan university protests against non-payment of salary
Aug 25, 2024, at 04:42 am
Hundreds of employees of the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (Buitems) recently took out a procession in Pakistan's Quetta city after their salaries were not paid for several months.
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan leaves two children, one woman dead
Aug 24, 2024, at 11:17 pm
At least two children and a woman died after 13 others were hurt after a blast rocked a market area in Pishin district in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Saturday.
Sikh community outraged by confiscation of Saroops in Qatar
Aug 24, 2024, at 04:09 pm
The Sikh community around the world is reeling from an incident that has caused profound distress and outrage.
Germany: Knife attack during festival in Solingen leaves three people dead
Aug 24, 2024, at 03:45 pm
At least three people died and four others were injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, media reports said.
Botswana: 2492-carat diamond, believed to be world's second-largest, found by Canadian firm
Aug 23, 2024, at 11:57 pm
Canadian firm Lucara Diamond has announced the world's second-largest diamond was found in a mine in Botswana recently, probably the biggest found in this century.
I promise to be a president for all Americans, says Kamala Harris accepting presidential nomination
Aug 23, 2024, at 03:00 pm
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday formally accepted the Democratic nomination for the upcoming presidential race and vowed to be the president for all Americans.
Aug 23, 2024, at 06:32 am
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi national believed to have alleged terror links, who has now entered the country's territory and preached to migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory here on Aug 9 without a permit, media reports said.
Bangladesh's interim govt revokes Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport
Aug 23, 2024, at 06:15 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday after she fled to India following massive student protests earlier this month, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Postponed HSC examination called off amid protests by students who demanded walkover
Aug 22, 2024, at 08:57 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: The HSC and equivalent examinations in Bangladesh, which were postponed earlier, have been called off completely amid protests from a section of students who demanded that they have to be qualified without any test, media reports said. However, Anti-Discrimination Movement student leaders said the decision taken after the protest by a group is illogical and should be reversed.