China: Man executed for stabbing Japanese school boy to death
Apr 22, 2025, at 03:04 pm
China has executed a man who had fatally stabbed a 10-year-old Japanese boy last September, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Local Awami League leaders organise flash procession in Khulna
Apr 21, 2025, at 07:19 pm
Local Awami League leaders and activists organised a flash procession in Bangladesh's Khulna area on Sunday, marking the first such event in the region since the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led regime amid severe protests against her government on August 5, 2024.
Canada: Gurdwara vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti in Vancouver
Apr 20, 2025, at 06:59 pm
A gurdwara or Sikh temple in Canada's Vancouver city was desecrated with pro-Khalistani graffiti on Saturday, prompting the police to investigate the incident.
Thailand authorities arrest Chinese national over Bangkok skyscraper collapse
Apr 20, 2025, at 05:14 pm
The Thai authorities have arrested the Chinese executive of the construction company that was building the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, which collapsed after strong tremors jolted the nation late in March, leaving several people dead.
Hindu Minister Kheeal Das Kohistani attacked by unknown miscreants in Pakistan
Apr 20, 2025, at 05:08 pm
A Hindu state minister in Pakistan was attacked by unknown miscreants in the country's Thatta city when he was on his way to Jhok Sharif to attend an event.
Bangladesh requests Interpol red notice for ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina
Apr 20, 2025, at 02:45 pm
The National Central Bureau (NCB) of Bangladesh Police has submitted a request to Interpol seeking a "red notice" against ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and 11 others.
Apr 19, 2025, at 07:25 pm
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said both Afghanistan and Pakistan have assured each other that their soil will not be used for terror activities.
Sri Lanka: Gunman opens fire at church ahead of Easter Bombing anniversary
Apr 19, 2025, at 06:06 pm
A gunman opened fire at a church located close to Manampitiya region in Sri Lanka on Friday.
US advises citizens to reconsider travelling to Bangladesh amid civil unrest, terrorism risks
Apr 19, 2025, at 05:04 pm
The US has issued a travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging citizens to reconsider their travel plans to the South Asian country amid risks of civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.
Pakistan: Ahmadi man killed by suspected TLP members in Karachi
Apr 18, 2025, at 07:10 pm
An Ahmadi man was allegedly killed after several suspected workers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) stormed a place of worship belonging to the community in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday.
Hindu man allegedly abducted, beaten to death in Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2025, at 06:24 pm
A Hindu man was allegedly abducted and beaten to death in Bangladesh's Dinajpur region, media reports said, an episode once again highlighting the growing atrocities faced by minorities in the South Asian country since the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024.
Hindus and Muslims are different: Pakistan Army chief backs two-nation theory
Apr 17, 2025, at 02:04 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has backed the "two-nation theory" stating the forefathers who favoured the bifurcation of India in 1947 had realised the distinction between Hindus and Muslims, media reports said.
Pakistan: International fast food chain worker killed in Sheikhupura
Apr 16, 2025, at 07:50 pm
The Punjab Police have failed to protect outlets of international brands across the province, with religious fanatics recently attacking another fast food chain Sheikhupura.
Pakistan: Bomb blast in Balochistan leaves three cops dead
Apr 15, 2025, at 06:08 pm
At least three policemen died, and 16 others were injured after a blast targeted the vehicle of the Balochistan Constabulary on Pakistan's Mastung district on Tuesday.
Apr 15, 2025, at 10:51 am
Organizers were forced to cancel the Poila Baisakh, or Bengali New Year, event in Chittagong's DC Hill region in Bangladesh after unidentified people destroyed the stage and banners, disrupting the preparations for the annual celebration.
Canada: Baloch activists demonstrate in Toronto, demanding release of Mahrang Baloch
Apr 14, 2025, at 07:37 pm
The Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada recently demonstrated in the Canadian city of Toronto, demanding the immediate release of Mahrang Baloch and other leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina's niece Tulip Siddiq in corruption case
Apr 14, 2025, at 04:51 pm
A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant against ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina's niece and UK labour MP Tulip Siddiq over allegations that she received 7,200 sq ft plot of land in the South Asian country's capital city Dhaka.
Pakistan security forces allegedly abduct two Balochistan youth
Apr 14, 2025, at 12:48 am
Pakistan forces have allegedly kidnapped two persons, including a teenager, in Balochistan's Sui area, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Poila Baisakh celebration stage vandalised in Chittagong
Apr 14, 2025, at 12:34 am
Unknown miscreants vandalised the stage that was prepared for the Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year) celebration in Bangladesh's Chittagong region, media reports said on Sunday.
BNP leader Selima Rahman says Bangladesh Interim Government cannot remain in power for five years
Apr 13, 2025, at 04:27 pm
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Selima Rahman has said the interim government cannot remain in power for five years, urging the Muhammad Yunus-led administration to keep the promise to hold the national polls in December.
Iran: Suspect Baloch insurgents killed eight Pakistanis
Apr 13, 2025, at 02:58 pm
At least eight Pakistani nationals died after suspected Baloch insurgents attacked them in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday.
Apr 13, 2025, at 01:48 am
Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) members recently demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi over the suspicious death of prominent Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje under Chinese custody in Vietnam.
Apr 13, 2025, at 12:35 am
The World Uyghur Congress on Friday said its member Dilshat Reshit has been removed after Swedish authorities arrested him on charges of Chinese espionage.
Apr 12, 2025, at 04:49 pm
Two 'Poila Baisakh' (Bengali New Year) motifs, which were created by Dhaka University's Fine Arts faculty, have been set on fire with Bangladesh interim government member and director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki blaming former PM Sheikh Hasina's cohorts for the act.
Pakistan: Two more international fast food outlets attacked by mob in Larkana, Karachi
Apr 11, 2025, at 07:15 pm
A large number of suspected religious activists recently attacked branches of an international fast food chain in Larkana and Karachi regions of Pakistan, media reports said.
Trade War Escalates: China increases retaliatory tariffs on US goods from 84 percent to 125 percent
Apr 11, 2025, at 04:00 pm
China on Friday announced its decision to raise retaliatory tariffs on US imports from 84 percent to 125 percent, further escalating the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
After outreach to India, China seeks EU's support to tackle Trump's trade war
Apr 11, 2025, at 03:33 pm
Beijing/IBNS: Days after reaching out to India for support, Chinese President Xi Jinping has appealed to the European Union to stand together against the "unilateral bullying" by US President Donald Trump, who slapped 145 percent tariffs on the South Asian giant.
Zelenskyy claims 155 Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine
Apr 10, 2025, at 06:13 pm
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed 155 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in the ongoing war that commenced in 2022.
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.