Taiwan handed over F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US
The Taiwanese Military of National Defence has thanked the US for the delivery of the first long-awaited F-16.
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Pakistani advocacy group nominates Imran Khan for Nobel Peace Prize
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to human rights and democracy, advocacy group Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), affiliated with Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum, announced in an X post.
Yunus government has systematically stifled free press in Bangladesh: Exiled Journalist Sumi Khan
An exiled Bangladeshi journalist has claimed the current interim government of the country has systematically stifled the free press in Bangladesh since reports of attacks on Hindu minorities, Awami League members and supporters started to draw international attention following the collapse of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024.
Red Cross 'outraged' by deaths of eight medics in Gaza
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Sunday said it is outraged at the deaths of eight medics from Palestine Red Crescent Society, killed on duty in Gaza.
CAR ambush leaves Kenyan peacekeeper dead, Antonio Guterres condemns
The United Nations has condemned the killing of a Kenyan peacekeeper in an ambush carried out against the patrol in the Central African Republic.
Information blackout: Myanmar Junta blocks international journalists from entering quake-hit areas
Myanmar's military junta has blocked international journalists from accessing earthquake-hit areas of the country, creating an information blackout.
'The city is dangerous': Indian origin techie claims to be shot twice near San Francisco hotel in US
Washington/IBNS: An Indian origin tech CEO has claimed to be shot twice near his hotel in San Francisco, the United States in the wee hours on Sunday, media reports said.
Trump administration to honour Bangladeshi women student protest leaders who led July uprising for 'bravery'
The US government will present Bangladeshi women student protest leaders who spearheaded the movement against former PM Sheikh Hasina last year that led to her ouster and the fall of her government, with the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award for their bravery and selflessness.
Thailand earthquake: Four Chinese nationals illegally enter collapsed Bangkok site to 'retrieve' documents, arrested
The Thailand Police have arrested four Chinese nationals for allegedly unlawfully entering the site where an underconstruction building had collapsed following a strong earthquake and attempting to retrieve documents in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Sunday.
Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang denied in-person family visit, claims her sister
Nadia Baloch, Mahrang Baloch's sister, has said the prominent Baloch activist has been denied proper medical attention in the hospital despite falling ill.
Trump threatens bombing if Iran fails to reach an agreement over its nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned he might order military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington DC over its nuclear programme.
US to enhance military ties with Philippines to counter 'China's aggression' in Indo-Pacific, says defence chief Hagseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Manila recently when he said the country will enhance military ties with Philippines to counter “China’s aggression” in the Indo-Pacific region.
Uyghur rapper serving prison term in China for composing lyrics deemed to promote 'extremism'
A Uyghur rapper is currently serving three years in prison after he was arrested in China over charges of writing lyrics that are deemed to promote “promoted extremism", Radio Free Asia reported quoting Chinese rights advocacy group Weiquanwang.
American national Faye Hall thanks Donald Trump after Afghanistan Taliban releases her from detention
The Afghanistan Taliban has released an American national who was held in their captivity for two months, confirmed Washington's former envoy to Kabul.
One died after small plane crashed into a residential building in Minneapolis suburb
At least one person died after a small plane crashed into a residential building in the Minneapolis suburb in the USA on Saturday.
US revokes over 300 students' visas over campus activism, asks them to self deport: Report
Washington/IBNS: The US Department of State has asked hundreds of international students studying in the country to self deport after revoking their F-1 visas (student visas) due to campus activism.
Czech government blocks Chinese satellite investment over espionage fear
The Czech government has blocked a Chinese company from investing in a satellite station amid concerns that it could possibly be used for spying, media reports said.
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus feels it is important to see China as a 'good friend'
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has said it is important for his country to see China as a 'good friend'.
US asks hundreds of international students to self deport over campus activism
Washington DC/IBNS: Hundreds of international students received mails from the United States Department of State (DOS) asking them for self deportation over their activism inside the campus, media reports said.
Pakistan: Grenade attack in Karachi leaves three cops, one passerby hurt
A grenade attack in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday left at least three policemen and a passerby injured, media reports said.
Indian fisherman dies by allegedly committing suicide in Pakistani prison
An Indian national died by allegedly committing suicide inside a Pakistani prison in Karachi city on Wednesday, media reporters said.
Philippines: Six Chinese nationals arrested over suspected espionage
Philippine authorities have arrested six Chinese nationals and a Filipino over suspected spying on U.S. and Philippine navy vessels at the entrance of Subic Bay, a location considered as strategically crucial.
Vladimir Putin says Russia won't interfere in Donald Trump's plans to 'take over' Greenland
Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow won't interfere in Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland as he visited Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, where he pledged to "strengthen Russia's global leadership in the Arctic".
Indra: India-Russia participate in six-day bilateral naval exercise
The 14th edition of the Indian - Russian bilateral naval exercise Indra began on Friday and will continue till April 2, the Ministry of Defence said.
Bangladesh-China ties: Muhammad Yunus discusses bilateral issues with Xi Jinping, asks to reduce interest rates for Chinese loans
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Friday met Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, in Beijing when they discussed issues related to bilateral ties, a step taken amid strained ties between Dhaka and New Delhi following the exit of ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024.
Israel-Gaza crisis: IDF eliminates Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou In northern Gaza
The Israel Defence Force on Friday confirmed that Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou was killed during an airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip.
Naked woman stabs, bites staff at US airport in a 'manic episode', video viral on internet
Dallas/IBNS: In a bizarre incident, a naked woman stabbed and bit staff at the Texas Airport in the United States, media reports said.
'Now it's our turn': Vladimir Putin accepts Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India
Moscow/New Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India as he has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to tour the South Asian country.
Trump downplays security breach after Atlantic editor mistakenly added to classified Signal chat
In an unusual security lapse, veteran US journalist Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that he was inadvertently added to a private group chat with senior Trump administration officials as they discussed plans to attack Yemen’s Houthis earlier this month, media reports said.
Amid outrage over US's plan to 'buy' Greenland, White House cancels Usha Vance's visit to Nuuk
Washington DC/IBNS: The US has cancelled the visit of Second Lady Usha Vance-led high-level delegation to Greenland amid outrage over Washington's plan to "buy" the country, media reports said.