Italy's ruling party proposes nationwide ban on burqa, face coverings in public
Oct 09, 2025, at 12:17 am
Italy’s ruling Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d’Italia) party on Wednesday introduced legislation seeking to ban the burqa and niqab in all public spaces, as part of a broader effort to combat what it described as “cultural separatism” linked to Islam.
Oct 09, 2025, at 12:07 am
Harvard Economics Professor and former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has assessed the impact of the tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, concluding that their overall effect has been negative.
Vegetarian passenger dies choking on Qatar Airways flight after being told to ‘eat around the meat’
Oct 08, 2025, at 04:55 pm
An 85-year-old American cardiologist died after allegedly choking on a meal served on a Qatar Airways flight, with his family claiming he was denied the vegetarian food he had pre-booked.
Diwali now state holiday in California, Indian-American Hindu community thanks Governor Newsom
Oct 08, 2025, at 01:12 pm
Sacramento/IBNS: The Indian-American Hindu groups have thanked California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing a bill into a law marking Diwali as a state holiday, media reports said.
Houthi rebels detain 10 more UN personnel in Yemen, Guterres condemns
Oct 08, 2025, at 10:04 am
Houthi rebels have detained 10 more UN personnel in Yemen, bringing the total number to 54 since 2021.
Pakistan: Terrorists set Qazi Court building on fire in Balochistan, kidnap judge
Oct 07, 2025, at 05:27 pm
Unknown attackers targeted a Qazi Court in Pakistan's Balochistan area and kidnapped the judge before setting the building on fire, media reports said on Tuesday.
US: Florida teen arrested for asking ChatGPT on school device 'how to kill my friend'
Oct 07, 2025, at 02:58 pm
A Florida middle school student was arrested after allegedly asking ChatGPT how to kill a friend during class, local media reported.
Oct 07, 2025, at 01:38 pm
At least six people were injured after Jaffar Express was targeted by an IED blast in Pakistan's Sultankot area, close to the Sindh-Balochistan border on Tuesday.
Taliban rejects Trump’s demand to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
Oct 07, 2025, at 10:44 am
A Taliban leader has rejected US President Donald Trump's push to 'take back' the strategically crucial Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
US: Texas man arrested for killing Indian student Chandrashekar Pole at Fort Worth gas station
Oct 07, 2025, at 10:14 am
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Indian-origin student Chandrashekar Pole at a gas station in Fort Worth, Texas, authorities said.
Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt to end Gaza war
Oct 07, 2025, at 09:25 am
Israel and Hamas began indirect talks on Monday, aiming to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Pakistan, US enter new phase of strategic partnership with $500 million rare earth deal
Oct 06, 2025, at 11:20 pm
Pakistan and the United States have entered a new phase of economic and strategic cooperation, advancing towards the implementation of an agreement to export rare earth minerals, a move that could significantly reshape Pakistan’s position in the global critical minerals market, Dawn reported.
Pakistan: Civil society activists voice concern over surge in 'honour-killing' cases
Oct 06, 2025, at 07:13 pm
Civil society and rights activists in Pakistan have voiced their concerns over the rise in 'honour-killing' cases in Sindh, blaming improper implementation of the existing law as the cause behind the surge.
Terrorists attack a Pakistani police checkpost in KP, leaving cop dead
Oct 06, 2025, at 06:47 pm
A police checkpoint was attacked by suspected terrorists in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, leaving a cop dead and a Frontier Constabulary (FC) official injured on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Afghan cleric shot dead in Peshawar
Oct 06, 2025, at 06:32 pm
Unidentified gunmen shot dead an Afghan cleric in Pakistan's Peshawar city recently, media reports said.
Pakistan: Protest in Turbat marks ninth year of Shabir Baloch’s disappearance
Oct 06, 2025, at 06:14 pm
Nine years since Shabir Baloch, the former information secretary of the Baloch Students Organization (Azad), went missing, a seminar and rally were held in Pakistan's Turbat region on Saturday, demanding his release.
Chinese woman develops kidney disease after monthly hair dyeing inspired by her favourite pop star
Oct 06, 2025, at 01:13 pm
A Chinese woman has been diagnosed with a kidney disease, which has been linked to dying her hair every month to follow the style of her favourite star.
Oct 06, 2025, at 12:41 pm
An Indian-origin motel manager was shot dead at point-blank range in Pittsburgh on Friday after stepping outside to check on a disturbance, police said.
Move fast or massive bloodshed will follow: Trump's stern message to Israel, Hamas on Gaza plan
Oct 06, 2025, at 11:29 am
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel and Hamas to move quickly toward finalising a Gaza peace plan, warning that any delay could lead to “massive bloodshed.”
Indian-origin man extradited to Canada after arrest in the US over an assault case
Oct 05, 2025, at 08:15 pm
York Regional Police have said an Indian-origin person was arrested in Texas City in the US in connection with the December 2021 attack on Elnaz Hajtamiri in the City of Richmond Hill.
Pakistan: Seminary student dies in mortar shell explosion
Oct 05, 2025, at 08:04 pm
An unexploded mortar shell went off in the field in Pakistan's Fazalabad Bala village on Saturday, which left a seminary student dead.
UK mosque set on fire with two people inside; police probe suspected hate crime
Oct 05, 2025, at 07:40 pm
A mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, was set on fire late Saturday while two people were still inside, in what police are investigating as a suspected hate crime, authorities said.
Pakistan panel disposes of 113 missing persons cases in September: Report
Oct 05, 2025, at 06:39 pm
Pakistan’s Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (CoIED) has disposed of 113 cases of missing persons in September, according to its latest monthly report.
Oct 05, 2025, at 04:09 pm
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has alleged that she was subjected to harsh treatment while in Israeli custody following her arrest during a flotilla mission attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Oct 05, 2025, at 03:06 pm
New York: Global streaming giant Netflix is facing turbulence after Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged his followers to boycott the platform, triggering a sharp decline in its stock value.
Israel pauses Gaza bombing as Trump pushes 20-point peace deal, Hamas accepts proposal in principle
Oct 05, 2025, at 01:06 pm
Israel has temporarily halted bombing in the Gaza Strip to give way for the implementation of a hostage-release and 20-point peace plan, according to US President Donald Trump, who announced the move on Truth Social.
Thirty injured as Russia strikes railway station in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, says President Zelenskyy
Oct 05, 2025, at 12:05 pm
At least 30 people were injured after Russian forces launched aerial strikes on a railway station in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.
Oct 04, 2025, at 10:58 pm
Barack and Michelle Obama celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on Friday (US time), with the former US president sharing a tender message for his wife that captured both love and admiration.
Antonio Guterres ‘encouraged’ after Hamas indicates willingness to release Israeli hostages
Oct 04, 2025, at 06:30 pm
The leadership of Hamas said late on Friday it was willing to release Israeli hostages in response to the United States peace deal proposal for ending the war in Gaza, provided further negotiations take place through mediators on a number of key details.
Bangladesh interim govt faces international criticisms over human rights violations
Oct 04, 2025, at 05:52 pm
Human rights activists and experts from South Asia and Europe recently expressed concern over the widespread violations of human rights in Bangladesh under the tenure of interim chief Muhammad Yunus.