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.
Mar 19, 2025, at 04:06 pm
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is long seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strongest political rival, was arrested on Wednesday as part of the country's corruption investigation.
Mar 19, 2025, at 01:51 pm
The White House on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump kept the 'promise' of ensuring the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Williams back to Earth after remaining stuck in space for nine months.
Mar 19, 2025, at 09:43 am
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has claimed his SpaceX had approached former President Joe Biden-led government to bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Williams from space but the offer was rejected due to 'political reasons'.
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.
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss ways to end Ukraine war in a two-hour call
Mar 18, 2025, at 11:56 pm
Washington DC/Moscow: Nearly three weeks after a disastrous meeting with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at the White House, US President Donald Trump Tuesday called his Russian counterpart in a fresh attempt to resolve the conflict.
Pakistan: Grenade lobbed in senior police official's residence in Balochistan, 5 injured
Mar 18, 2025, at 06:08 pm
At least five people, including children, were injured after grenades were lobbed at the house of a senior police official located in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: People loot computers, laptops during raid at fake Chinese-run call centre in Islamabad
Mar 18, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Pakistan's Islamabad city witnessed an unexpected heist after officials raided a fake call centre in the city's Sector F-11.
Houthis claim it conducted third attack on US warships in 48 hours spans
Mar 18, 2025, at 05:05 pm
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group on Tuesday claimed it conducted the third attack on US warships in a span of 48 hours, 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.
Muhammad Yunus says reforms should be completed before 'December polls'
Mar 17, 2025, at 06:41 pm
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has focussed on the urgency of implementing reforms since his administration has limited time before the possible general elections in December.
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.
Donald Trump shares link to Modi's interview with podcaster Fridman on Truth Social
Mar 17, 2025, at 02:47 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a link to Indian PM Narendra Modi's interview with AI researcher and popular American podcaster Lex Fridman on his Truth Social page.
New York Crime: Man set on fire in Times Square, suspect at large
Mar 17, 2025, at 10:51 am
A 45-year-old man suffered burn injuries after he was set on fire in New York's Times Square, media reports said.
BLA releases first video footage of attack on convoy carrying Pakistani soldiers
Mar 16, 2025, at 08:53 pm
The Balochistan Liberation Army on Sunday released a video of the targeted attack on a convoy that was carrying Pakistani soldiers, hours after the rebel group claimed 90 security personnel were killed in the incident.
Banned Lashkar-i-Islam group founder Mufti Munir Shakir dies in bomb blast in Pakistan
Mar 16, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Banned Lashkar-i-Islam group founder Mufti Munir Shakir was killed in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Saturday, media reports said.
BLA claims 90 Pakistani soldiers died as blast occurs close to their convoy in Balochistan
Mar 16, 2025, at 03:44 pm
The Balochistan Liberation Army, the group which was responsible for the hijacking of a passenger train last week, claimed 90 Pakistani soldiers died after a blast occurred close to a convoy in which the security personnel were travelling in Balochistan’s Noshki district on Sunday.
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.
US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis kill 31, warns Iran amid Red Sea tensions
Mar 16, 2025, at 01:00 pm
At least 31 people were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saturday in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, warning, “hell will rain down upon you” if they do not halt their campaign, Reuters reported.
Under what circumstances can a US green card be revoked?
Mar 16, 2025, at 12:15 am
The recent arrest of Palestinian activist and U.S. legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, who played a prominent role in last year's Columbia University protests over the war in Gaza, has prompted questions about the limits of a green card.
‘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.
Mar 15, 2025, at 11:27 pm
Washington: The Trump administration is considering imposing broad travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries as part of a new ban, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo.
Reasons to be optimistic about ceasefire deal: Kremlin
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:24 pm
By Voice Of America/IBNS
Senate averts government shutdown, overcomes Democratic opposition
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:19 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.
Pakistan security forces arrest 'possible' suicide bomber
Mar 15, 2025, at 05:52 pm
Pakistani security forces arrested a 'possible' suicide bomber and left another injured during a crossfire on Barki Road in Lahore on Friday.
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.
UN chief Antonio Guterres vows to prevent Rohingya suffering during Bangladesh visit
Mar 15, 2025, at 03:01 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to the Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, vowed to do everything in his power to prevent further hardship as drastic aid cuts threaten food supplies and other critical relief efforts.