Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, hears Human Rights Council
Mar 21, 2025, at 06:01 pm
The Human Rights Council on Wednesday heard gruesome testimony of torture, rape and execution of Ukrainian detainees and soldiers allegedly committed by Russian forces, as a high-level independent probe into Russia’s full-scale invasion delivered its latest mandated report in Geneva.
London fire that caused massive power outages, forced Heathrow to close, brought under control
Mar 21, 2025, at 03:19 pm
The London Fire Brigade on Friday said the blaze at an electric substation in the city that forced Heathrow Airport to close and disrupted flight service has been brought under control.
Massive fire breaks out at London electric substation, Heathrow Airport closed
Mar 21, 2025, at 10:39 am
London's Heathrow Airport was shut down till midnight on Friday after a massive fire broke out at a nearby substation which supplies electricity to it.
Mar 21, 2025, at 01:21 am
Finland has maintained its rank as the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, as per the latest annual World Happiness Report.
No future for any separatism, says ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott on Khalistani extremism
Mar 19, 2025, at 04:34 pm
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott said there is no future for any kind of separatism in the world and people who are unhappy with the status quo should work within the system to make it better.
In call with Trump, Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days
Mar 19, 2025, at 01:40 am
President Vladimir Putin Tuesday backed Donald Trump's idea of halting strikes on energy infrastructure by Russia and Ukraine for 30 days and gave such an order to the military after a long phone call with the US President.
'Return to fighting in Gaza fully coordinated with Washington': Israel tells media
Mar 19, 2025, at 01:01 am
The Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer Tuesday said that the country's return to fighting in Gaza had been "fully coordinated with Washington", media reports said.
Israel conducts 'extensive' strikes on Gaza, 200 dead
Mar 18, 2025, at 10:48 am
The Israeli military on Tuesday said it conducted 'extensive strikes' in the Gaza Strip on terror targets belonging to Hamas, marking the biggest attack since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Vatican unveils first image of Pope Francis since he was hospitalised
Mar 17, 2025, at 05:34 pm
The Vatican on Sunday shared a picture of Pope Francis for the first time since he was hospitalised last month.
UN chief Antonio Guterres expresses solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition
Mar 16, 2025, at 02:31 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is currently visiting Bangladesh, underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates a period of significant transition and reform.
‘Sooner or later’ Russia must yield to peace: PM Starmer
Mar 15, 2025, at 11:38 pm
Britain’s leader encouraged his global counterparts to continue pushing for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine at the start of a virtual meeting Saturday intended to end the fighting between the two countries.
Reasons to be optimistic about ceasefire deal: Kremlin
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:24 pm
By Voice Of America/IBNS
US to expel South Africa ambassador as relations deteriorate
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:10 pm
By Voice Of America/IBNS
European Parliament condemns deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:02 pm
The European Parliament recently issued a resolution to condemn Thailand for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China recently.
UN says Iran using Nazer app, tech to monitor women not wearing hijab
Mar 15, 2025, at 05:24 pm
The Iranian Government has continued to ramp up efforts to restrict the rights of civilians, including young children, as part of a concerted effort to crush dissent, investigators mandated by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday.
G7 urges Russia to accept ceasefire or face further sanctions
Mar 14, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading democracies urged Russia on Friday to agree to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Putin expresses support for ceasefire but says details must be worked out
Mar 14, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for a U.S. ceasefire proposal to halt Russia’s war with Ukraine for 30 days, but he stressed that many details would have to be worked out and that any truce should pave the way to lasting peace.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing with colours trends on socials as India celebrates Holi
Mar 14, 2025, at 02:01 pm
Auckland/IBNS: The video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon playing with colours has resurfaced on social media as the festival of Holi is being celebrated in India on Friday.
Mar 14, 2025, at 09:29 am
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to the US-backed ceasefire deal was 'highly predictable and manipulative'.
'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal
Mar 13, 2025, at 08:58 pm
Moscow/IBNS: A top aide of Vladimir Putin Friday criticised the US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Kyiv, saying it would just be a "breather" for the Ukrainian military, media reports said.
Australia: Victoria state bans machete to reduce knife crime
Mar 13, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Australia's Victoria state has banned machetes in an attempt to lower 'knife crime' in the region, the premier said.
Court rejects Russian oligarch’s challenge to US efforts to confiscate yacht
Mar 13, 2025, at 03:34 pm
A federal court in New York has rejected a Russian businessman’s challenge to the U.S. government's efforts to confiscate a luxury superyacht that allegedly belongs to sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov.
Mar 12, 2025, at 04:38 pm
Russia has said it needs to be briefed by the USA about the outcomes of the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia before commenting on the proposed truce plan and whether it was accepted by Moscow.
Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid
Mar 12, 2025, at 09:47 am
European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.
British PM Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump discuss 'Ukraine' ahead of Jeddah meeting
Mar 11, 2025, at 06:57 pm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday held a telephone conversation with American President Donald Trump ahead of the US-Ukraine dialogue in Jeddah city in Saudi Arabia.
British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat
Mar 11, 2025, at 10:45 am
Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was “inclined” to support the deal. However, critics say the agreement could threaten the security of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the islands amid fears of China’s close ties with Mauritius.
UN chief Antonio Guterres alarmed at sudden spike in violence on Syrian coast
Mar 11, 2025, at 10:28 am
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm Monday at the sudden escalation of violence in Syria's coastal region, where security forces have clashed since Thursday with fighters loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad, killing hundreds of civilians.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles amid ongoing US-South Korea military drills
Mar 10, 2025, at 04:58 pm
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Monday, a day after South Korea and the USA began their annual military drill, media reports said.
British man arrested after climbing up Big Ben Tower With Palestinian flag
Mar 09, 2025, at 04:06 pm
Westminister Police in the UK have arrested a pro-Palestinian man who climbed to the top of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London and stayed there for 16 hours.
Mar 09, 2025, at 11:53 am
Massive clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad as well as revenge killings for two days left more than 1,000 people dead, media reports said on Sunday.