Jan 25, 2025, at 07:01 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stressed on 'America First' policy of his government during his interaction with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
UN raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
Jan 25, 2025, at 04:37 pm
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed grave concerns over escalating violence in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank, condemning the use of “unlawful lethal force” by Israeli security forces.
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Lagos following mid-air jolt, six hurt
Jan 25, 2025, at 04:19 pm
At least four passengers and two crew members were injured after a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia made a sudden in-flight movement, media reports said.
Gaza truce: Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas
Jan 25, 2025, at 03:09 pm
Four female Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and handed over to Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
US Senate votes to appoint Pete Hegseth as new US Defence Secretary
Jan 25, 2025, at 02:52 pm
The US Senate on Friday confirmed the appointment of Pete Hegseth as the new US Defence Secretary, media reports said.
Jan 25, 2025, at 02:00 pm
Sri Lankan Criminal Investigation Department on Saturday arrested former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa over corruption charges.
'We'll get it permanently fixed': Donald Trump tours California to inspect LA fire destruction
Jan 25, 2025, at 11:34 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: US president Donald Trump on Friday toured California to inspect the damage caused by the wildfire in Los Angeles setting aside his differences with Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump pulls security details for former key health official Anthony Fauci
Jan 25, 2025, at 10:35 am
Less than a week after his inauguration, US President Donald Trump has removed the security protection for former top US health official Anthony Fauci, media reports said.
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for persecution of women, girls in Afghanistan
Jan 25, 2025, at 10:01 am
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has applied for arrest warrants for two senior Taliban officials over gender-based persecution in Afghanistan.
Gaza ceasefire: Israel receives names of four female hostages to be freed by Hamas on Saturday
Jan 25, 2025, at 09:43 am
Israel has confirmed the names of four hostages who the Hamas group will release as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal on Saturday.
Vladimir Putin says he is ready for talks with Donald Trump on Ukraine war
Jan 25, 2025, at 01:13 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine and called him a "smart" leader.
Bangladesh: 80 shrines, Sufi centres attacked in past six months, claims Global Sufi Organisation
Jan 24, 2025, at 04:57 pm
Unknown attackers destroyed more than 80 shrines and Sufi centres in Bangladesh in the past six months, coinciding with the period when Muhammad Yunus-led government took charge of the South Asian nation following the collapse of former PM Sheikh Hasina and her regime, media reports said.
Jan 24, 2025, at 03:02 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration has arrested 500 illegal immigrants and deported hundreds using military aircraft days after the US president promised a crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately if Saudi Arabia cuts down oil prices: Donald Trump
Jan 24, 2025, at 12:30 pm
Washington/IBNS: US president Donald Trump has said the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will immediately stop if Saudi Arabia and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cuts down the oil prices, media reports said.
Two Indian-origin nationals among five charged for robbery in USA
Jan 24, 2025, at 10:15 am
At least two Indian nationals were charged in the USA for carrying out a robbery at gunpoint at the home of a small business owner in Orange County, New York.
Jan 24, 2025, at 09:37 am
A British teenager, who killed three young girls who were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in the English town of Southport, was jailed for 52 years on Thursday, officials said.
Jan 24, 2025, at 01:15 am
Seattle/IBNS: A federal judge in Seattle Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."
'Come make your product in America or pay tariff': Donald Trump's message at Davos
Jan 24, 2025, at 12:44 am
Washington DC/Davos: US President Donald Trump today issued a blunt warning to the global leaders in a video message at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland's Davos on Thursday asking them to make their products in the United States or pay tariffs.
New fire erupts in Los Angeles, forces evacuation of tens of thousands
Jan 23, 2025, at 11:05 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: A new fire in Los Angeles county has forced tens of thousands to be evacuated barely days after the most populous city of California in the United States suffered a massive wildfire.
'Stop this ridiculous war now or face tariffs': Donald Trump tells Vladimir Putin
Jan 23, 2025, at 12:03 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Wednesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of tariff hikes and more sanctions if he fails to strike a deal to end the Ukraine war "now".
Jan 22, 2025, at 03:29 pm
Independent UN human rights experts have called on Thailand to immediately stop the deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, citing serious concerns over potential torture and inhumane treatment.
Israel: US green card holder accused of stabbing four people in Tel Aviv
Jan 22, 2025, at 01:57 pm
A US green card holder stabbed and wounded four people in Israel's Tel Aviv city on Tuesday, media reports said.
I don't want to stop, but also want competent people: Donald Trump on H-1B visa
Jan 22, 2025, at 01:37 pm
Washington D.C./IBNS: US president Donald Trump on Tuesday said he doesn't intend to stop H-1B visa but batted in favour of hiring competent people across all industries.
Birthright order: Attorney Generals of 22 states sue Donald Trump
Jan 22, 2025, at 10:01 am
Attorney Generals of 22 states sued US President Donald Trump in two federal district courts on Tuesday to challenge his executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Jan 22, 2025, at 09:05 am
Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held the first QUAD meeting where the leaders sent a veiled strong message to China by saying that they are commitment to strengthening a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
66 killed as fire engulfs hotel at a ski resort in Turkey
Jan 21, 2025, at 09:12 pm
At least 66 people were killed as a massive fire engulfed an 11-storey hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday.
Jan 21, 2025, at 07:01 pm
The University of Karachi in Pakistan has issued a new dress code for students where they are directed not to wear provocative, offensive, or distracting attire.
Jan 21, 2025, at 04:01 pm
A social media influencer, who was charged for her involvement in the 2021 Capitol attack, has said she felt honoured after Donald Trump granted her pardon.
Jan 21, 2025, at 02:33 pm
US President Donald Trump, whose inauguration event was held on Monday, has signed an executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship in the U.S.
Reality TV star Vicky Pattison to release own deepfake pornography to create awareness
Jan 21, 2025, at 01:52 pm
British reality TV star Vicky Pattison will release her own deepfake pornography to social media as a part of a Channel 4 documentary in a bid to explore the issue and the way it adversely affects women and girls.