Nov 14, 2025, at 09:44 am
More than nine in 10 children in Gaza are displaying signs of aggressive behaviour linked to more than two years of war between Hamas and Israel, welfare agencies have reported.
Ukraine rocked again: Russia launches massive strikes on Kyiv, 16 injured
Nov 14, 2025, at 09:10 am
At least 16 people were injured after Russia carried out a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine's Kyiv city early Thursday, with drone and missile strikes hitting multiple parts of the capital, according to local media reports.
Nov 13, 2025, at 12:23 am
In a major political flashpoint, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released a set of emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming they raise “serious questions” about U.S. President Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse and trafficking of minors.
'How many wives?' Trump asks Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in historic White House meeting
Nov 12, 2025, at 11:41 pm
In a moment few could have predicted, US President Donald Trump on Monday hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, marking the first-ever official visit by a Syrian head of state to the United States since Syria gained independence from France in 1946.
Virgin Atlantic passenger who threatened to gang-rape and kill flight attendant has term tripled
Nov 12, 2025, at 11:15 pm
London/IBNS: A British man who threatened to gang-rape and murder an air stewardess on a Virgin Atlantic flight has had his sentence tripled after a court found his original punishment too lenient.
Watch: Tesla’s self-driving tech saves driver from 75 mph head-on collision — Elon Musk reacts!
Nov 12, 2025, at 04:00 pm
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has shared a video on X showing a Tesla vehicle narrowly avoiding a head-on collision, crediting the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for the quick response.
Turkish military cargo plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia
Nov 11, 2025, at 10:29 pm
A Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane carrying 20 passengers and crew members crashed in Georgia while returning from Azerbaijan, Turkey’s defence ministry confirmed on Tuesday.
UN report warns refugee camps could become uninhabitable by 2050 amid rising extreme weather
Nov 11, 2025, at 05:19 pm
At least 117 million people have been displaced by war, violence and persecution, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday, while highlighting how much their plight is tied to the growing climate crisis.
After Delhi blast, Islamabad hit by suicide explosion — 12 killed outside court
Nov 11, 2025, at 03:33 pm
At least 12 people were killed and around 20 others injured in a suspected suicide blast outside the Judicial Complex in Islamabad on Tuesday, a day after a separate car explosion in neighbouring nation India's New Delhi left eight people dead.
Nov 10, 2025, at 10:08 pm
An Indian man has been sentenced to jail in the United Kingdom for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl during a British Airways flight from Mumbai to London, according to media reports.
Countdown to another Iran-Israel war? Tehran readies to 'fire 2,000 missiles in one go'
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:52 pm
Jerusalem/IBNS: A renewed Iran-Israel war may be just a matter of time, according to a report published by The New York Times on Sunday.
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:17 pm
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, to mark Baloch Martyrs’ Day, drawing political activists, human rights advocates, and members of the Baloch diaspora from several countries.
Christians in Bangladesh 'anxious' after bomb attacks on churches, catholic school
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:14 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Amid growing concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, the country’s Christian community has been left deeply alarmed after three crude bomb attacks targeted two Catholic churches and a Christian school over the past few weeks, according to a report by AFP.
US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown, restore federal services
Nov 10, 2025, at 03:45 pm
Washington/IBNS: After a gruelling 40 days of halted services, delayed aid, and widespread disruption, the U.S. Senate on Sunday took a crucial step toward reopening the federal government.
BBC top brass fall! Tim Davie, Deborah Turness quit amid Trump documentary firestorm
Nov 10, 2025, at 03:08 pm
London/IBNS: BBC has faced a crisis with two of its senior executives resigning after a controversy broke out over a leaked internal memo that revealed editorial lapses in a Panorama documentary, media reports said.
Tragedy in US: Speeding car ploughs into a crowd outside a bar in Tampa, four killed
Nov 10, 2025, at 10:40 am
At least four people were killed and 11 others injured after a speeding vehicle crashed into a crowded bar in Tampa’s Ybor City early Saturday, police said.
Nepal: Bodies of two missing Indian tourists recovered
Nov 10, 2025, at 09:02 am
The bodies of two Indian tourists, who went missing on October 20, have been recovered from Nepal's Manang district, local media reports said.
Bangladesh busts massive Pakistan shipment hiding 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds
Nov 09, 2025, at 11:00 pm
Bangladeshi customs officials have seized a 32-tonne shipment from Pakistan after it was found to contain 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds, local media reported.
From Blacklist to White House: Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in US to meet Donald Trump
Nov 09, 2025, at 06:28 pm
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was recently removed by the US from the “terrorist” sanctions list, arrived in Washington DC on Saturday.
From army chief to defence supremo: Pakistan’s big power move for Asim Munir
Nov 09, 2025, at 12:55 pm
In a major development that could reshape Pakistan’s military hierarchy, the country on Saturday reportedly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, paving the way for Army Chief General Asim Munir to assume the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a powerful position designed to unify command among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Meet Patna-born Dr. Anjani Sinha, the new US envoy to Singapore
Nov 09, 2025, at 12:15 pm
In a move reflecting Washington’s renewed focus on Asia, US President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Anjani Sinha, a Bihar-born medical and business professional of Indian origin, as the new American Ambassador to Singapore.
'If a war breaks out...': Taliban warns Pakistan after Istanbul peace talks end in deadlock
Nov 09, 2025, at 02:33 am
Kabul/IBNS: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, cautioning Islamabad against “testing the patience” of Kabul after the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough on the issue of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.
Mamdani’s New York victory sparks concern in Israel over shifting US sentiments
Nov 08, 2025, at 08:44 pm
Jerusalem/IBNS: The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has sparked unease across Israel, as political leaders and citizens grapple with the implications of a U.S. political shift that may signal waning support for Israel among American voters.
How a 1:30 pm call from 'top official in India' saved Hasina's life, reveals new book
Nov 08, 2025, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A forthcoming book has unveiled a gripping new account of how a single phone call from India altered the course of Bangladesh’s modern political history — and ultimately saved Sheikh Hasina’s life.
Global wake-up call in Brazil: Guterres pushes for immediate clean energy transformation
Nov 08, 2025, at 07:59 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is continuing his campaign to accelerate the global switch from fossil fuels to clean energy – “the cheapest source of new electricity in nearly every country.”
Trump-era directive flags diabetes, obesity as possible grounds for US visa denial
Nov 07, 2025, at 11:18 pm
Foreign nationals applying for visas to live in the United States could face rejection if they suffer from certain chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease, under a new Trump administration directive issued on Thursday.
Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism, anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
Nov 07, 2025, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Calling India a "steadfast ally", ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday voiced concern over rising extremism under Muhammad Yunus’ interim government, warning that it could damage Dhaka’s long-standing relationship with New Delhi.
Outrage in universities as Bangladesh govt scraps music, PE teachers amid Islamist pressure
Nov 07, 2025, at 04:33 pm
Students and teachers from four major public universities in Bangladesh on Thursday protested the interim government’s decision to discontinue music and physical education (PE) teacher positions in government primary schools.
Jakarta mosque blast injures 54: Here’s what we know so far
Nov 07, 2025, at 03:27 pm
At least 54 people were injured after an explosion occurred inside a mosque located on a naval compound in North Jakarta on Friday, according to media reports.
Pakistan's 'Nepal Moment'? PoK on boil again as Gen Z takes to streets against govt
Nov 07, 2025, at 03:22 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is in turmoil once again — its second major wave of unrest in just a month — this time driven by students and Gen Z activists.