Pakistan: Two policemen die during Bannu checkpost attack
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:58 pm
At least two policemen died after suspected terrorists attacked their police post in the Fatehkhel area of Bannu district in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
Taiwan detects Chinese balloons around its territory
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Taiwan's Defence Ministry has said it detected six Chinese balloons close to its territory recently.
Pakistan court rejects bail of doctor accused of blasphemy
Feb 09, 2025, at 10:23 pm
A Pakistani court has rejected the bail of a doctor who was arrested on charges of desecration of Holy Quran in Hayatabad Township in January.
One dies after landslide hits China, 28 missing
Feb 09, 2025, at 07:54 pm
At least one person died and 28 others remained missing after a landslide hit south-western China on Saturday.
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.
Pakistan: Security forces allegedly kidnap Baloch youth from Karachi
Feb 08, 2025, at 07:04 pm
Pakistani security forces have allegedly kidnapped a Baloch youth in Karachi city and shifted him to an undisclosed location, media reports said.
Feb 08, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Human Rights Watch reacted to the recent vandalisation of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka and said 'lawlessness' was not justified.
Feb 08, 2025, at 05:28 pm
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to 'immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties' belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina's family or any members of her Awami League.
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.
International Criminal Court condemns Donald Trump's sanctions
Feb 08, 2025, at 03:00 pm
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump imposing punitive sanctions, countering that the order sought to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.”
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.
Former Google software engineer faces charges of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms
Feb 07, 2025, at 06:45 pm
A former Google software engineer is facing indictment and espionage charges for stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets with the aim of benefiting two Chinese firms for which he was secretly working.
US lawmakers introduce bill to ban use of DeepSeek AI bot on government devices
Feb 07, 2025, at 05:00 pm
US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the use of Chinese company DeepSeek-built AI bot on government devices amid national security concerns.
Feb 07, 2025, at 04:26 pm
The detective branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Thursday detained Bangladeshi actress Sohana Saba, hours after her colleague Meher Afroz Shaon was arrested on charges of conspiring against the state.
Federal judge blocks Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship, Indians in USA get relief
Feb 07, 2025, at 02:07 pm
A second US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, an order he had passed on the first day after assuming power on January 20.
Donald Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court for targeting Israel
Feb 07, 2025, at 12:28 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court for targeting the United States and its allies, such as Israel, Reuters quoted a White House official.
Bangladeshi actor Meher Afroz Shaon arrested on charges of conspiracy against state
Feb 07, 2025, at 12:17 am
Dhaka/IBNS: The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested actor Meher Afroz Shaon on charges of conspiring against the state.
Trump administration reveals USAID's ‘ridiculous’ funding of overseas projects
Feb 06, 2025, at 08:11 pm
Washington DC: The Trump administration revealed details of controversial projects funded by USAID, emphasising what it termed "ridiculous" allocations.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
Feb 06, 2025, at 05:12 pm
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, media reports said.
Bangladesh protesters vandalise Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka before setting it on fire
Feb 06, 2025, at 12:43 am
Dhaka/IBNS: A mob vandalised and set ablaze the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Police official shot dead in Quetta
Feb 05, 2025, at 07:01 pm
Unknown gunmen shot dead the assistant superintendent of Quetta district jail in Pakistan on Tuesday.
US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong amid Trump tariffs
Feb 05, 2025, at 05:10 pm
The US Postal Service has suspended accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice, escalating further tension between the world's two most powerful economies.
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.
Burj Khalifa: NASA astronaut shares stunning image of world's tallest building from space
Feb 04, 2025, at 03:21 pm
UAE's Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world and NASA astronaut Donald Roy Pettit recently shared a breathtaking image of the building from space, giving people a chance to see it from the top of the Earth.
Elon Musk claims DOGE employees are working 120 hours a week, internet users say this is 'crazy'
Feb 04, 2025, at 01:35 pm
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has claimed employees of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are working for 120 hours a week, triggering an online debate over work culture.
Twenty people, mostly women, die after car bomb hits Syria
Feb 04, 2025, at 12:51 pm
At least 20 people, mostly women, died after a car bomb blast rocked Syria's Manbij city on Monday, the deadliest attack since ex-President Bashar al-Assad's government toppled in December.
China counters Donald Trump with tariff on US goods and probe into Google
Feb 04, 2025, at 12:22 pm
Beijing/Washington DC/IBNS: China has hit back at US president Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on goods from Beijing with a counter tax and a probe into tech giant Google, media reports said.