Russia-Ukraine War enters 4th year: A lowdown of key events
Feb 24, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday said he was willing to give up his position if that would bring peace to Ukraine, a day before Russia's full-scale invasion of his country marked its third anniversary.
Friedrich Merz of Germany's Conservative Alliance claims victory, far-right AfD finishes second
Feb 24, 2025, at 12:31 am
Berlin/IBNS: As polls closed in for Germany's crucial parliamentary elections, exit polls revealed a win for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is at the number two position.
Volodymyr Zeleskyy says he can give up presidency if that brings peace to Ukraine
Feb 23, 2025, at 10:55 pm
Kyiv/IBNS: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday said he was willing to give up his position if that would bring peace to Ukraine, media reports said.
Russia launches 267 drone attacks against Ukraine ahead of third anniversary of war
Feb 23, 2025, at 08:47 pm
Russia launched 267 drones against Ukraine, just a day before the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion launched in 2022.
Feb 23, 2025, at 06:52 pm
Thousands of people gathered at the Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium to attend the funeral ceremony of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed five months ago in an Israeli strike.
Germany votes in high-stakes election as economic woes and migration debates dominate
Feb 23, 2025, at 03:15 pm
Berlin: Germans are casting their votes in a pivotal election shaped by economic difficulties and security concerns, with migration emerging as a key issue following a series of deadly attacks.
France: Authorities call 'knife attack' in Mulhouse a 'terror act'
Feb 23, 2025, at 10:22 am
Authorities have described the knife attack in a French town that left at least one person dead and several others wounded as a 'terror attack'.
Israel PM's office indefinitely suspends release of Palestinian prisoners
Feb 23, 2025, at 09:23 am
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced his government will delay the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas guarantees the next handover of hostages.
Hamas militant falls to his death in East Jerusalem week after release
Feb 23, 2025, at 03:19 am
Na'il Abid, a Hamas militant recently released under a hostage exchange agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, has died after falling from the rooftop of his residence in the Issawiya neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, according to local media reports.
1 killed, 2 cops injured in France knife attack; Macron calls it ‘Islamist terror act’
Feb 23, 2025, at 12:05 am
Strasbourg: One person was killed, and two police officers sustained serious injuries in a knife attack in eastern France on Saturday during a demonstration, AFP reported, citing the local prosecutor.
Hamas frees five hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Feb 22, 2025, at 06:00 pm
Hamas on Saturday freed five hostages and it is set to release another from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as a part of the ongoing ceasefire deal on Saturday.
Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief
Feb 22, 2025, at 09:16 am
Indian-origin Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday when he was seen taking the oath by placing his hand on the holy Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita.
Israel: Three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam in suspected terror attack
Feb 21, 2025, at 09:23 am
At least three empty buses exploded in Israel's Bat Yam city on Thursday with police describing the incident as a possible terror attack.
IDF claims senior Hamas commander killed in airstrike in Lebanon
Feb 17, 2025, at 11:51 pm
Israel Defense Forces on Monday said a Hamas commander was killed during a airstrike in Lebanon.
French man confesses killing teen girl since he was 'angry' after losing Fortnite game
Feb 17, 2025, at 12:56 pm
A 23-year-old French man has confessed to having killed a teen schoolgirl since he was 'angry' over losing a game of Fornite, a popular online video game.
Antonio Guterres welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Feb 17, 2025, at 09:27 am
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the latest round of hostage releases in Gaza and the continued implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Feb 16, 2025, at 08:59 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammed Yunus, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to introduce his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country, media reports said.
Zelenskyy says European Army needs to be created to counter Russia
Feb 16, 2025, at 08:02 pm
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy said there is a need to create a European Army to counter Russia's military build-up.
Austria knife attack leaves teen dead, five injured
Feb 16, 2025, at 05:49 pm
A 14-year-old died and five others were injured in a knife attack incident in the Austrian city of Villach on Saturday.
World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa
Feb 16, 2025, at 04:58 pm
Muhsin Hendricks, who was considered as the world's “first openly gay imam”, was shot dead close to Gqeberha city in South Africa on Saturday.
Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Feb 15, 2025, at 03:34 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three new Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking the sixth change since the Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect on January 19.
Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog IAEA
Feb 15, 2025, at 12:15 am
Ukrainian authorities said on Friday a Russian drone strike with a high explosive warhead struck the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, damaging a protective shield which was built following the 1986 disaster in order to prevent further radiation leaks.
Israel receives list of three hostages to be released by Hamas tomorrow
Feb 14, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Israel has received the names of three more hostages who will be released by Hamas on Saturday, the sixth exchange that will take place since the ceasefire deal began on January 19.
Feb 14, 2025, at 02:48 pm
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said a Russian drone has hit the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Germany: Car hits crowd in Munich, injuring 15; driver detained
Feb 13, 2025, at 07:37 pm
Munich (Germany): A car plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring several people, police reported on Thursday.
Feb 13, 2025, at 12:43 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Wednesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin and both leaders agreed to immediately start talks to end the Ukraine war.
Turkey issues fake alcohol warning after over 100 die from poisoning
Feb 12, 2025, at 05:13 pm
The Turkish authorities have issued a notice asking tourists to avoid bootleg alcohol after more than 100 people died following consumption of illicit booze in Turkey since the beginning of the new year.
Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return all hostages by Saturday noon: Benjamin Netanyahu
Feb 12, 2025, at 12:23 am
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Tuesday threatened to end the ceasefire and resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if no hostages were released this weekend, media reports said.
Pakistan: Two Hindu community members gunned down, CM condemns
Feb 11, 2025, at 06:30 pm
Unknown armed men gunned down three persons, including two members belonging to the Hindu community, in Pakistan's Turbat and Buleda areas in Kech district, media reports said on Tuesday.
South Korea: Teacher stabs to death 8-year-old student
Feb 11, 2025, at 06:18 pm
A South Korean teacher stabbed to death a minor student at an elementary school in the central city of Daejeon on Monday, media reports said.