Turkey tourist spot horror: Rock spire collapses in Cappadocia; 3 dead, 5 injured
At least three people have died and five others were injured after a massive rock formation collapsed at a popular tourist destination in Turkey, according to Mirror.
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Sheikh Hasina’s ouster was planned days in advance, claims Yunus aide
Bangladesh’s political transition in August 2024 may have involved behind-the-scenes discussions about a successor to Sheikh Hasina before she left the country, according to claims by Shafiqul Alam, the former press secretary to interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus.
Pakistan’s airspace U-turn: Bans Taiwanese airlines in support of 'One-China' policy, then reverses decision
Pakistan has reversed its decision to restrict Taiwanese airlines from using its airspace, restoring overflight permissions to the island’s two major carriers just hours after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif publicly defended the move as consistent with Beijing’s One-China policy.
Ex-Bangladesh Air Force officer linked to Sheikh Hasina-fleeing video found dead ahead of her possible return
Dhaka/IBNS: A former Bangladesh Air Force officer reportedly linked to footage of Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country in August 2024 has been found dead in a river in Dhaka, with his family alleging that he was murdered.
13 killed as Russian drone strikes Ukraine railway station; Zelenskyy demands tougher sanctions
Kyiv/IBNS: At least 13 people were killed and 10 others injured after a Russian drone struck a railway station in Ukraine on Thursday morning, media reports said.
Who will rule Israel? Netanyahu leads election but falls short of majority
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leading his rival in the country's election but remains short of a majority, with partial results pointing to a potentially hung parliament, media reports said.
US ready to strike Iran within 96 hours of Trump’s order: Report
US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump, CNN reported, citing two US officials.
Deadly train collision shocks Spain: 30 dead, rescue operation underway
At least 30 people were killed after two high-speed trains carrying around 500 passengers collided in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday, triggering a major rescue operation and sending shockwaves across the country.
10 die after two high-speed trains collide in Spain: What do we know so far
At least 10 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday, with government officials warning that the death toll could rise significantly.
Exit poll shows Israel election fails to produce clear winner as Netanyahu falls short of majority
Israel's election has failed to produce a clear winner, with exit polls showing neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, securing enough seats to command a parliamentary majority.
Canada, UAE sign trade deal negotiated in record 47 days and launch strategic partnership
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a trade agreement negotiated in a record 47 days on Tuesday and launched a Strategic Partnership during a visit to Ottawa by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Israel election sees record 66.7% turnout as shekel surges against dollar, euro
Israel recorded its highest voter turnout since data collection began in 1973, with 66.7% of eligible voters casting their ballots by 6 pm as the country voted in a crucial general election, media reports said.
Flavio Bolsonaro ‘flees’ Brazil after election defeat, passport seizure order: Report
Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, left Brazil hours after losing the presidential election and being ordered to surrender his passports, according to a report by Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, which cited allies of the conservative senator.
Saudi Arabia offers Houthis $1 billion through Iran-mediated deal to halt attacks: Report
Saudi Arabia has offered a $1 billion financial package to Yemen’s Houthi rebels through an Iran-mediated arrangement to secure a ceasefire and stop attacks on the kingdom, according to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom.
Netanyahu faces biggest election test after October 7 attacks; can Trump’s ally cling to power?
Jerusalem/IBNS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tough electoral battle as the country votes on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and the subsequent wars in Gaza and Iran, media reports said.
‘Stop baseless allegations’: Afghanistan hits back at Pakistan over terrorism claims, cites 1,119 civilian casualties
The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan’s allegations over cross-border militancy, urging Islamabad to address its domestic security challenges through diplomacy and engagement rather than making what Kabul describes as baseless accusations.
‘Brazil is no one's backyard’: Lula's blunt message to Trump after historic fourth-term win
Brasilia/IBNS: Leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asserted Brazil's national sovereignty in an apparent swipe at the United States after winning a fourth, non-consecutive term as President, declaring that the Latin American nation would not be treated as anyone's backyard.
History made at 80: Lula wins fourth term as Brazil President, defeats Flávio Bolsonaro
Brasilia/IBNS: Leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has scripted history by winning a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazil's President, defeating far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, media reports said.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles near Mecca, Medina; shrapnel falls in western regions
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence agency said on Saturday that shrapnel from two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fell in the western regions of Mecca and Medina after the projectiles were intercepted.
‘Impossible without my intervention’: Melania Trump announces Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky
US First Lady Melania Trump has announced that she secured a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the embattled Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with the agreement scheduled to take effect on October 29, 2026.
Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against her father
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has said she is “deeply distressed” after reports emerged that Philippine authorities are investigating allegations involving her father, Thomas Markle Sr., over the alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
Deadly mid-air collision: Four pilots killed as two military aircraft crash in Philippines
Manila/IBNS: Four pilots were killed after two military aircraft collided mid-air during a training session at an air base in the Philippines on Friday, media reports said.
‘Another little Epic Fury’: Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as fresh US strikes loom
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch fresh strikes on Iran, invoking ‘Operation Epic Fury’, the military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Tehran in February this year, media reports said.
Paris shooting: Gunman kills one, injures four in suspected Islamophobic attack
A gunman suspected of being driven by Islamophobic hatred went on a shooting spree in the town of Trappes, west of Paris, on Friday, killing one person and injuring four others, including a 12-year-old girl, media reports said.
Eiffel Tower women staff row: BAPS monk blames ‘miscommunication’, denies delegation's role
New Delhi/IBNS: BAPS monk Brahmavichari Swami has claimed that the September 5 incident in which women employees were allegedly sidelined during a visit by the Hindu organisation's delegation to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was the result of a "miscommunication" and not a request from the delegation, media reports said.
Canada, Turkiye Launch Strategic Partnership and Begin Free Trade Talks During Carney's Ankara Visit
Ankara: Canada and Turkiye launched a Strategic Partnership and began free trade negotiations on Thursday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, according to a statement from Carney's office.
Canada, Ontario announce $9 Billion plan to shield steel, auto jobs from U.S. tariffs
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada and Ontario announced a C$9 billion joint action plan on Wednesday to protect jobs in steel and autos hit by U.S. tariffs and to open up the Ring of Fire mining region.
Nobel-cited Princeton PhD sends out 2,300 job applications, still has no steady job
A Princeton PhD whose research the Nobel committee reportedly cited has applied for more than 2,300 jobs in about two years without landing a steady one, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Dammam airport attack: Indian killed, two compatriots injured as Saudi Arabia faces fresh strikes
Riyadh/IBNS: An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, while eight others were injured, including two Indians, media reports said on Thursday.
‘Among others’: Macron takes swipe at Trump over France unrest, calls foreign leaders’ remarks ‘stupid’
Paris/IBNS: French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders, including those "on the other side of the Atlantic", for allegedly exploiting the volatile situation in France for political gains, media reports said.