US funding cuts spell ‘death sentence’ for millions, alerts WFP
Apr 09, 2025, at 06:09 pm
The World Food Programme (WFP) has voiced deep concern over news that the United States has ended funding for life-saving emergency food assistance in 14 countries.
20 elderly patients die after fire breaks out at nursing home in China
Apr 09, 2025, at 06:06 pm
At least twenty people died after a fire erupted at a nursing home where several elderly people were present in China's Hebei Province, media reports said.
China hits back with 84 percent tariffs on all US imports following Trump's 104 percent duty
Apr 09, 2025, at 06:01 pm
The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said an 84 percent tariff will be imposed on all US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 percent announced previously by the country, CNA reported.
'Nobody wins' trade wars, says Antonio Guterres on US tariffs
Apr 09, 2025, at 05:20 pm
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that when it comes to trade wars, “nobody wins” and “everybody tends to lose.”
US: Mass Shooting in Virginia leaves three persons dead
Apr 09, 2025, at 04:55 pm
At least three people were killed and three others were injured in a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County, in northeastern Virginia on Tuesday, media reports said.
Pakistan: After Bangladesh, mob attacks KFC outlet in Karachi
Apr 09, 2025, at 03:50 pm
At least ten activists of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were arrested after a mob ransacked an international fast-food chain outlet in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area, media reports said.
Apr 09, 2025, at 01:54 pm
Beijing/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's trade war and imposition of 104 percent tariff on Beijing has brought China close to India in a massive bilateral development between the two Asian giants.
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda, says UNHCR
Apr 09, 2025, at 11:57 am
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.
Kosovo’s inclusive and peaceful recent election marks progress, but challenges remain
Apr 09, 2025, at 11:36 am
Kosovo’s recent parliamentary election – conducted peacefully and inclusively – marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN’s top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women’s representation.
US imposes 104 percent tariff on Chinese goods
Apr 09, 2025, at 09:33 am
The United States has officially imposed a massive 104 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, triggering tension in the already deteriorated relationship between the world's two largest economies.
After end of deadline, White House confirms 104 percent tariffs on China: Reports
Apr 08, 2025, at 11:52 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Following up on his threat, US President Donald Trump has imposed "additional 50 percent tariffs" on China starting Wednesday, media reports said.
I am coming, says ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, vowing to 'return' to Bangladesh
Apr 08, 2025, at 03:45 pm
Ousted former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, has assured her Awami League party members that she will return to her country and investigate the allegations of attacks and torture on her party members.
'Be strong, courteous and patient': Donald Trump tells Americans as US stocks tumble
Apr 08, 2025, at 01:36 am
Washington DC/IBNS: As US stock markets tumbled along with those of Asia and Europe after Donald Trump's sweeping tariff orders, the Republican President has urged Americans to be 'courageous and patient'.
Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump at White House for Gaza talks, tariff reprieve
Apr 08, 2025, at 12:50 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, becoming the first leader to personally plead for a reprieve from sweeping US tariffs.
Donald Trump announces additional 50 percent tariff on China as trade war escalates
Apr 07, 2025, at 11:52 pm
Washington/IBNS: Donald Trump has announced an additional 50 percent tariff on China after Beijing imposed a retaliatory 34 percent tariff on the United States, following the US President's sweeping reciprocal tariff order.
Tibetan religious leader dies in Chinese 'custody'
Apr 07, 2025, at 06:43 pm
The Central Tibetan Administration on Monday alleged thatTulku Hungkar Dorje, the throne holder of Lungngon monastery in Gade County, Golog, in Tibet’s province of Amdo, has died after he went missing for several days.
US: Chinese woman detained over expired visa commits suicide at Arizona Patrol Station
Apr 07, 2025, at 03:50 pm
A Chinese woman, who was recently detained by border patrol officers for overstaying her visa, allegedly committed suicide at the US Border Patrol station in Arizona, claimed US Representative Pramila Jayapal.
Taliban hands over Afghanistan's strategically crucial Bagram Air Base to USA
Apr 07, 2025, at 03:19 pm
The Taliban regime has handed over the strategically crucial Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to the USA, media reports said.
Apr 07, 2025, at 03:00 pm
In what is seen as a significant message to the wounded Hindu community under the shadow of Khalistan upsurge during the time of Justin Trudeau, Canadian PM Mark Carney visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto on Saturday to join the Hindus as they celebrated the festival of Ram Navami. The temple was a scene of Khalistani vandalism last year.
Saudi authorities impose temporary visa ban on 14 nations including India ahead of Hajj
Apr 07, 2025, at 09:18 am
Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, ahead of the upcoming Hajj season.
Three Philippine nationals arrested in China over espionage charges
Apr 06, 2025, at 11:44 pm
Chinese authorities have detained three people from the Philippines over charges of spying, media reports said.
CIB report identifies Chinese man as suspect behind MacKay Memorial Hospital ransomware attack
Apr 06, 2025, at 11:21 pm
The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has revealed that it identified a 20-year-old Chinese man as the suspect behind the hacking and attempted extortion of MacKay Memorial Hospital.
Apr 06, 2025, at 10:50 pm
Former World Uyghur Congress(WUC) chief Dolkun Isa joined the protest close to the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo city to mark the 35th anniversary of the Baren Massacre.
Canada: Man arrested after he barricades himself inside parliament
Apr 06, 2025, at 08:08 pm
The Canada Police have arrested a person who had entered the country's Parliament on Saturday and barricaded themselves inside the building, forcing it to be under a hours-long lockdown.
Apr 06, 2025, at 05:32 pm
The mural of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, which was blotted with black ink by miscreants, has been restored in Bangladesh's Kushtia district, media reports said on Sunday.
Thousands hit streets across US to protest against Donald Trump's 'divisive policies'
Apr 06, 2025, at 10:35 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across major US cities on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump's divisive policies.
World Uyghur Congress marks 35th anniversary of Baren Uprising
Apr 06, 2025, at 12:40 am
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on April 5 marked the 35th anniversary of the Baren Uprising, honouring the memory of the three thousand Uyghurs who lost their lives under the brutal repression of the Chinese government in Akto County, East Turkistan.
Trump’s sweeping 10% tariff takes effect, higher duties on 57 nations to follow: Report
Apr 05, 2025, at 11:42 pm
Washington DC: Customs officials across the US began collecting a 10% tariff on all imports from a wide range of countries on Saturday, marking the implementation of President Donald Trump's sweeping trade policy, according to a Reuters report.
President Donald Trump announces 75-day additional deadline to find non-Chinese buyer
Apr 05, 2025, at 05:59 pm
US President Donald Trump has given an additional 75-day period to TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in America.
Myanmar: Military Junta 'continues attacks' despite ceasefire declaration following deadly
Apr 05, 2025, at 05:53 pm
Myanmar's anti-regime forces claimed that despite declaring a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday following the deadly earthquake that hit the nation recently, the country's military junta has not stopped carrying out air and ground attacks.