Dec 17, 2025, at 09:07 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened the Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by sending 'love and prayers' to Australians following the shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead.
Who is Bettina Anderson? Philanthropist engaged to Donald Trump Jr
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is engaged to Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist Bettina Anderson.
Bondi beach attack: Deceased shooter was a Hyderabad native, held Indian passport
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:06 pm
One of the two men behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday was originally from Hyderabad and continues to hold an Indian passport, Australian and Indian authorities have confirmed, NDTV reported.
60-year-old Indian woman, residing in US for 30 years, detained during final green card appointment
Dec 16, 2025, at 08:32 pm
A 60-year-old Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during the final stage of her green card process, according to her family.
Not in New York: Statue of Liberty replica collapses in Brazilian city amid severe storm
Dec 16, 2025, at 06:16 pm
Dramatic footage has gone viral on social media, capturing the moment Brazil’s Statue of Liberty replica was toppled during a heavy storm on Monday.
New Year’s Eve terror plot foiled: Pro-Palestine group members arrested in US
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:09 pm
US authorities have arrested four members of a pro-Palestine group for allegedly plotting to attack two U.S. companies with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the upcoming New Year’s Eve, officials said.
Taiwan says military can act instantly against surprise Chinese strike
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:06 pm
Taipei/IBNS: Taiwan’s military is capable of responding immediately to any sudden Chinese attack, operating independently without waiting for instructions from senior command, the island’s defence ministry has said in a report submitted to lawmakers.
High-stakes Bangladesh elections: US Embassy sounds alarm for Americans
Dec 16, 2025, at 02:49 pm
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a nationwide security alert for its citizens ahead of Bangladesh’s national elections, scheduled to be held on February 12.
Dec 16, 2025, at 09:54 am
A Chinese billionaire videogame executive who claims to have fathered more than 100 U.S.-born children through surrogacy reportedly dreams of one day marrying his children to those of American tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to expand his dynasty further.
Canada announces nearly $7M for energy modelling and innovation projects
Dec 16, 2025, at 01:26 am
Ottawa: The federal government announced nearly $7 million in funding to support energy modelling and innovation projects aimed at strengthening evidence-based decision-making and advancing Canada’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Dec 15, 2025, at 08:07 pm
Sydney/IBNS: A rabbi who recently helped organise a memorial for the Chabad emissaries killed in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks was among the 15 people killed in an antisemitic terror strike at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
From media mogul to prisoner: Jimmy Lai convicted in Hong Kong national security trial
Dec 15, 2025, at 02:58 pm
A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media baron Jimmy Lai after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial National Security Law (NSL).
Survivor of Oct 7 Hamas attack hurt in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre
Dec 15, 2025, at 10:33 am
An Israeli man who survived the October 7 Hamas attack was among those injured during Sunday’s terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which left 16 people dead, Australian media reported.
Sydney turns red: Father–son duo behind Bondi Beach massacre, child among 16 dead
Dec 15, 2025, at 09:54 am
Australian police have identified the attackers behind the Sydney Bondi Beach massacre as a father and son, according to local media reports.
Unarmed hero at Bondi Beach: Fruitseller Ahmed al Ahmed snatches gun from shooter, saves lives
Dec 14, 2025, at 08:59 pm
Dramatic footage of the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has gone viral, showing a bystander risking his life to disarm one of the shooters and potentially save several lives.
Sydney's Bondi Beach horror: Pakistani-origin man named as one of the key suspects
Dec 14, 2025, at 07:52 pm
Australian authorities have identified one of the gunmen involved in the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach as Pakistani-origin Naveed Akram, according to media reports.
Bloodshed at Sydney's Bondi Beach: 10 killed as gunmen open fire during Jewish event
Dec 14, 2025, at 03:53 pm
At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, where a Jewish community event was scheduled to take place, authorities said.
Who is Raad Saad? IDF says senior Hamas leader behind October 7 attack killed
Dec 14, 2025, at 02:08 pm
Israel on Saturday said it has eliminated senior Hamas commander Raad Saad, described by the IDF as one of the 'architects' of the October 7 attack.
Bulletproof vest, bold message: Zelenskyy stuns Russia with Kupiansk visit
Dec 13, 2025, at 05:36 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited Kupiansk, a frontline city that Russia had claimed to have captured last month, underscoring Kyiv’s defiance amid intensifying fighting.
'India is an important partner': US lawmakers push to scrap Trump’s 50% tariffs
Dec 13, 2025, at 03:18 pm
Washington/IBNS: A group of US lawmakers has moved to dismantle President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff regime against India, introducing a House resolution that seeks to terminate the national emergency declaration used to justify steep import duties of up to 50 percent.
Tow-Truck feud turns violent in Canada: 3 Indian-origin men arrested
Dec 13, 2025, at 03:04 pm
Three Indian-origin men have been arrested in Canada in connection with a tow-truck-related shooting incident in Brampton, Ontario, while police continue their search for a fourth suspect.
Sanskrit returns to Pakistan for the first time since Partition
Dec 13, 2025, at 09:08 am
For the first time since the Partition of the subcontinent in 1947, the study of Sanskrit has quietly returned to Pakistan, with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) introducing a formal course in the classical language.
Dec 13, 2025, at 12:08 am
Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan’s ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has publicly accused X of restricting the visibility of her posts about Khan’s imprisonment.
G7+ group reaffirms support for Ukraine’s energy security
Dec 12, 2025, at 11:37 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group met virtually Thursday to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s energy security and to condemn Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s power infrastructure.
House Democrats drop new Epstein estate photos featuring Donald Trump, Bill Clinton
Dec 12, 2025, at 10:52 pm
A batch of newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate—featuring US President Donald Trump and ex-President Bill Clinton, as well as Britain’s former Prince Andrew—was made public on Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
Awkward diplomatic moment as Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif gatecrashes into Putin–Erdogan meeting
Dec 12, 2025, at 09:56 pm
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward diplomatic moment during his visit to Turkmenistan on Thursday for an international forum marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality.
Indian-origin millionaire arrested in California for alleged arson attempt at winery
Dec 12, 2025, at 09:20 pm
Indian-origin millionaire Vikram Beri was arrested in California after allegedly attempting to set fire to a winery and crashing his Tesla while trying to flee, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Dec 12, 2025, at 08:11 pm
Two student representatives in Bangladesh’s interim government, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan and Mahfuz Alam, have resigned from their positions, according to media reports.
Austria bans headscarves in schools for girls under 14, faces strong criticism
Dec 12, 2025, at 05:06 pm
Vienna/IBNS: Austria has approved a controversial new law banning girls under the age of 14 from wearing headscarves in both public and private schools.
Trump’s ‘Core-5’ gambit? Buzz over new power grouping with India and global giants
Dec 12, 2025, at 04:10 pm
Speculation is swirling in Washington and global capitals after reports suggested that US President Donald Trump is exploring a powerful new geopolitical grouping called the “C5” or “Core Five.”