1 killed, 2 cops injured in France knife attack; Macron calls it ‘Islamist terror act’
Feb 23, 2025, at 12:05 am
Strasbourg: One person was killed, and two police officers sustained serious injuries in a knife attack in eastern France on Saturday during a demonstration, AFP reported, citing the local prosecutor.
Hamas frees five hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Feb 22, 2025, at 06:00 pm
Hamas on Saturday freed five hostages and it is set to release another from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a part of the ongoing ceasefire deal on Saturday.
Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief
Feb 22, 2025, at 09:16 am
Indian-origin Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday when he was seen taking the oath by placing his hand on the holy Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita.
Israel: Three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam in suspected terror attack
Feb 21, 2025, at 09:23 am
At least three empty buses exploded in Israel's Bat Yam city on Thursday with police describing the incident as a possible terror attack.
IDF claims senior Hamas commander killed in airstrike in Lebanon
Feb 17, 2025, at 11:51 pm
Israel Defense Forces on Monday said a Hamas commander was killed during a airstrike in Lebanon.
French man confesses killing teen girl since he was 'angry' after losing Fortnite game
Feb 17, 2025, at 12:56 pm
A 23-year-old French man has confessed to having killed a teen schoolgirl since he was 'angry' over losing a game of Fornite, a popular online video game.
Antonio Guterres welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Feb 17, 2025, at 09:27 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the latest round of hostage releases in Gaza and the continued implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Feb 16, 2025, at 08:59 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammed Yunus, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to introduce his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country, media reports said.
Zelenskyy says European Army needs to be created to counter Russia
Feb 16, 2025, at 08:02 pm
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy said there is a need to create a European Army to counter Russia's military build-up.
Austria knife attack leaves teen dead, five injured
Feb 16, 2025, at 05:49 pm
A 14-year-old died and five others were injured in a knife attack incident in the Austrian city of Villach on Saturday.
World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa
Feb 16, 2025, at 04:58 pm
Muhsin Hendricks, who was considered as the world's “first openly gay imam”, was shot dead close to Gqeberha city in South Africa on Saturday.
Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Feb 15, 2025, at 03:34 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three new Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking the sixth change since the Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect on January 19.
Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog IAEA
Feb 15, 2025, at 12:15 am
Ukrainian authorities said on Friday a Russian drone strike with a high explosive warhead struck the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, damaging a protective shield which was built following the 1986 disaster in order to prevent further radiation leaks.
Israel receives list of three hostages to be released by Hamas tomorrow
Feb 14, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Israel has received the names of three more hostages who will be released by Hamas on Saturday, the sixth exchange that will take place since the ceasefire deal began on January 19.
Feb 14, 2025, at 02:48 pm
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a Russian drone has hit the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Germany: Car hits crowd in Munich, injuring 15; driver detained
Feb 13, 2025, at 07:37 pm
Munich (Germany): A car plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring several people, police reported on Thursday.
Feb 13, 2025, at 12:43 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Wednesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin and both leaders agreed to immediately start talks to end the Ukraine war.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Australia: Chinese DeepSeek AI bot banned from government devices citing security risks
Feb 05, 2025, at 04:19 pm
Australia has become the latest nation to ban the use Chinese AI chatbot created by DeepSeek citing security risks.
Donald Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza, Hamas calls his plan 'absurd'
Feb 05, 2025, at 02:09 pm
President Donald Trump has said the USA will 'take over' war-hit Gaza and create a "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere, a comment that created confusion and drew criticism of Hamas and ally Saudi Arabia.
Gun attack in Sweden's adult school: Death toll touches 11
Feb 05, 2025, at 12:51 pm
A shooting incident at an education centre in Sweden's Orebro city on Tuesday left at least 11 people, including the suspected gunman, dead, with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describing it as 'worst mass shooting' witnessed by the country in its history.
Shooting in Sweden education centre kills 10 including suspected assailant
Feb 05, 2025, at 12:38 am
Around 10 people were killed in a shooting that took place at an education centre in central Sweden on Tuesday, including the suspected assailant, media reports said.