Pakistan: US Embassy in Islamabad issues security alert for its citizens amid TTP's threat
Feb 12, 2025, at 08:31 pm
The US Embassy in Islamabad has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in view of the perceived security threats.
Man guns down his girlfriend before killing himself in New York
Feb 12, 2025, at 06:50 pm
A 41-year-old man shot dead his girlfriend, 32, before pointing the gun towards himself in New York City on Tuesday.
Feb 12, 2025, at 05:51 pm
Bangladesh’s former Government led by ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and security and intelligence services, alongside violent elements associated with the Awami League party, systematically engaged in a range of serious human rights violations during last year’s student-led protests, a report by the UN Human Rights Office has found.
Turkey issues fake alcohol warning after over 100 die from poisoning
Feb 12, 2025, at 05:13 pm
The Turkish authorities have issued a notice asking tourists to avoid bootleg alcohol after more than 100 people died following consumption of illicit booze in Turkey since the beginning of the new year.
Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return all hostages by Saturday noon: Benjamin Netanyahu
Feb 12, 2025, at 12:23 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Tuesday threatened to end the ceasefire and resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if no hostages were released this weekend, media reports said.
Pakistan: Two Hindu community members gunned down, CM condemns
Feb 11, 2025, at 06:30 pm
Unknown armed men gunned down three persons, including two members belonging to the Hindu community, in Pakistan's Turbat and Buleda areas in Kech district, media reports said on Tuesday.
South Korea: Teacher stabs to death 8-year-old student
Feb 11, 2025, at 06:18 pm
A South Korean teacher stabbed to death a minor student at an elementary school in the central city of Daejeon on Monday, media reports said.
Bangladesh: 'Jihadists' attack stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's book at Dhaka book fair
Feb 11, 2025, at 03:22 pm
A group of madrasa students recently attacked a stall at the ongoing Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (book fair) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka for displaying a book written by exiled writer Taslima Nasreen.
USA: One died, four injured after two jets collide on airport runway in Arizona
Feb 11, 2025, at 01:27 pm
At least one person died and four others were injured after a Bombardier Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport and hit a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona on Monday.
Gaza truce: Hamas warns it will postpone next hostage release, claims Israel violated ceasefire
Feb 11, 2025, at 10:38 am
Hamas has warned it plans to delay the next stage of hostage release 'until further notice' by claiming that Israel was violating the ongoing hostage ceasefire deal that came into effect on January 19.
Palestinians will have no right to return under Gaza takeover plan: Donald Trump
Feb 11, 2025, at 01:35 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians would have no right to return to war-hit Gaza under his 'takeover' plan.
Thousands protest against China's planned 'mega embassy' in London
Feb 10, 2025, at 06:26 pm
A large protest was held in London city recently against China's planned “mega-embassy” at the former Royal Mint Court, media reports said.
Monkeys blamed for countrywide massive power cut in Sri Lanka
Feb 10, 2025, at 05:17 pm
Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Ministry on Monday said a group of monkeys entered the Panadura Power Station and interfered with the power grids during a scuffle which led to the islandwide power outage, media reports said.
US to participate in Asia's premier aerospace show Aero India 2025
Feb 10, 2025, at 04:54 pm
For the 15th time, the United States will participate in Aero India 2025 — Asia’s premier aerospace and defence trade show exhibition.
Feb 10, 2025, at 10:22 am
A British MP has demanded that the signage written in English and Bengali at a London railway station should only be written only in 'English'.
Operation Devil Hunt: Over 1300 arrested as Bangladesh government launches sweeping crackdown
Feb 10, 2025, at 09:29 am
Bangladesh authorities have arrested over 1300 people during a joint forces operation launched to tackle the latest wave of violence across the country which saw attackers vandalising the family residence of Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka and other properties belonging to Awami League.
Pakistan: Two policemen die during Bannu checkpost attack
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:58 pm
At least two policemen died after suspected terrorists attacked their police post in the Fatehkhel area of Bannu district in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
Taiwan detects Chinese balloons around its territory
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Taiwan's Defence Ministry has said it detected six Chinese balloons close to its territory recently.
Pakistan court rejects bail of doctor accused of blasphemy
Feb 09, 2025, at 10:23 pm
A Pakistani court has rejected the bail of a doctor who was arrested on charges of desecration of Holy Quran in Hayatabad Township in January.
One dies after landslide hits China, 28 missing
Feb 09, 2025, at 07:54 pm
At least one person died and 28 others remained missing after a landslide hit south-western China on Saturday.
Thailand: Five persons released from Hamas captivity return home
Feb 09, 2025, at 06:11 pm
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport witnessed an unusual emotional moment when five Thai nationals, who were released by Hamas from their captivity recently as part of the Gaza truce, returned to Thailand where they were welcomed by their relatives on Sunday.
Pakistan: Security forces allegedly kidnap Baloch youth from Karachi
Feb 08, 2025, at 07:04 pm
Pakistani security forces have allegedly kidnapped a Baloch youth in Karachi city and shifted him to an undisclosed location, media reports said.
Feb 08, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Human Rights Watch reacted to the recent vandalisation of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka and said 'lawlessness' was not justified.
Feb 08, 2025, at 05:28 pm
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to 'immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties' belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina's family or any members of her Awami League.
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages under ongoing Gaza truce
Feb 08, 2025, at 04:35 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three hostages who remained in their captivity since the October 7 attacks, marking the latest development in the Gaza ceasefire deal which was reached on January 19.
International Criminal Court condemns Donald Trump's sanctions
Feb 08, 2025, at 03:00 pm
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump imposing punitive sanctions, countering that the order sought to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.”
Hamas to release three more hostages today amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Feb 08, 2025, at 09:21 am
Hamas has shared the names of the three new hostages who would be freed on Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners who Israel currently holds.
Former Google software engineer faces charges of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms
Feb 07, 2025, at 06:45 pm
A former Google software engineer is facing indictment and espionage charges for stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets with the aim of benefiting two Chinese firms for which he was secretly working.
US lawmakers introduce bill to ban use of DeepSeek AI bot on government devices
Feb 07, 2025, at 05:00 pm
US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the use of Chinese company DeepSeek-built AI bot on government devices amid national security concerns.
Feb 07, 2025, at 04:26 pm
The detective branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Thursday detained Bangladeshi actress Sohana Saba, hours after her colleague Meher Afroz Shaon was arrested on charges of conspiring against the state.