Vladimir Putin takes oath for his fifth term as Russia's President, vows to defend country
Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russia's leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration ceremony Tuesday.
Israel says it is controlling Gaza side of Rafah crossing
Israel on Tuesday said its troops captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing on the Egypt border, a crucial gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid.
Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, hostage release deal amid ongoing conflict with Israel
Hamas has said it has informed Qatari and Egyptian mediators that it has accepted the proposal for the implementation of a new Gaza ceasefire.
Qantas agrees to pay USD 66.1 million fine in Ghost flight scandal
Australian airline major Qantas has agreed to pay AUD 100 million (USD 66.1 million) penalty to settle a legal case where it was accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had cancelled.
Three Israeli soldiers die following rocket attack claimed by Hamas
Israeli authorities have shut down the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas members fired rockets from within the strip, media reports said.
Warren Buffett says AI scams could become industry, draws parallels with dangers of nuclear weapons
American businessman and investor Warren Buffett opines that in the future, fraudulent activities could develop into a full-fledged industry, based on his recent encounter with Artificial Intelligence, media reports said.
Israeli Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's operation amid ongoing conflict with Hamas
The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously voted to shut down the operations of Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.
Australian MP alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, investigation ongoing
An Australian MP has claimed she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon town recently.
IDF says Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade commander killed during airstrike in Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday (April 5, 2024) claimed senior commander of the Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade Aiman Zaarab during an airstrike in Rafah.
An Instagram post by a social media influencer was enough to get her killed in one of the shocking incidents unveiled in Ecuador.
Australia: 'Radicalised' teenager with knife shot dead by cops
Sydney/IBNS: Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalised" 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a person in Perth, media reports said Sunday.
UN chief Antonio Guterres demands better protection for environment journalists
Friday marks World Press Freedom Day and UN Secretary-General António Guterres is highlighting an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which has made the profession increasingly dangerous.
UN rights chief Volker Türk urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill
As protests continue in Georgia over a proposed draft law on curbing foreign influence, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk on Thursday urged the authorities to shelve the controversial bill and engage in dialogue.
10,000 people feared buried under the rubble in Gaza, says UN humanitarian
More than 10,000 people are believed buried under the rubble in Gaza after nearly seven months of devastating conflict, UN humanitarians said on Thursday, citing the enclave’s health authorities.
General Assembly discusses Palestine's failed UN membership bid
Palestine’s recent attempt to become a full member of the United Nations was the focus of discussion in the General Assembly on Wednesday.