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.
Trump claims ‘more nations are lining up’ after Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords
Nov 07, 2025, at 09:22 am
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, calling it “a major step forward in building bridges across the world.”
Nov 07, 2025, at 08:29 am
The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to remove Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from sanctions measures, targeting members and supporters of terrorist groups ISIL and Al-Qaida.
Fans beware! Fake Labubu dolls in Sweden found to contain hazardous chemical
Nov 06, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Authorities in Sweden have issued a health warning after thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls were found to contain dangerously high levels of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a toxic chemical used to soften plastics, media reports said.
Nov 06, 2025, at 10:49 pm
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled an all-female transition team on Wednesday, as he prepares to take office on January 1, 2026, marking a historic new chapter for the city.
Elon Musk’s $1 trillion moment? Tesla shareholders to decide his path to trillionaire status
Nov 06, 2025, at 07:17 pm
Texas/IBNS: Tesla shareholders are poised to vote on Thursday on an extraordinary compensation package for CEO Elon Musk — a proposal that could make him the world’s first trillionaire.
'We got our a**es handed to us!': Vivek Ramaswamy’s blunt message after Democrats' sweep
Nov 05, 2025, at 11:22 pm
Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has delivered a blunt message to his party after Democrats swept key races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, including Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory as mayor of New York City.
Yunus govt bows to Islamist pressure, music and physical education axed from Bangladesh schools
Nov 05, 2025, at 04:08 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bowing down to the Islamists, the Yunus government in Bangladesh has scrapped the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools, media reports said.
Nov 05, 2025, at 03:28 pm
Bangladesh has temporarily barred Indian-born Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country amid discussions over a possible visit later this month, local media reported on Tuesday.
Nov 05, 2025, at 02:50 pm
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday congratulated India-American Zohran Mamdani over his 'spectacular' victory in the New York Mayor election.
Nov 05, 2025, at 02:18 pm
While Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani's victory is widely celebrated, the silent support system behind his extensive campaign in the form of his artist wife Rama Duwaji remained unheard.
Mira Nair reacts to son Zohran Mamdani’s NYC victory with an Instagram reshare
Nov 05, 2025, at 02:10 pm
New York/IBNS: Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, mother of newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, celebrated her son’s victory on Tuesday by resharing filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s Instagram post lauding the milestone.
Meet Ghazala Hashmi, first India-American Muslim to be elected as Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Nov 05, 2025, at 01:21 pm
Amid the celebration of Zohran Mamdani's New York City Mayoral election, Indian-origin Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won Virginia Lieutenant Governor's race, going past Republican candidate John Reid, media reports said.
Nov 05, 2025, at 12:48 pm
From quoting India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's quote to playing Bollywood song 'Dhoom Machale', New York City Mayoral election winner Zohran Mamdani invoked his origin in his victory speech.
Horror in the air: UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville minutes after takeoff, 7 dead
Nov 05, 2025, at 09:32 am
At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport in the US on Tuesday, officials said.
Nov 05, 2025, at 08:59 am
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected as the first Indian-American Muslim mayor of New York City on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who had been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Setback for Trump: Abigail Spanberger becomes first woman Governor of Virginia
Nov 05, 2025, at 08:18 am
In a historic victory ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Democrat Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first woman governor of Virginia, ending Republican Glenn Youngkin’s four-year tenure.
Trump calls Zohran Mamdani a ‘Jew hater’ ahead of New York mayoral vote
Nov 04, 2025, at 11:45 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate vying to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, calling him a “Jew hater” and urging Jewish voters not to support him.