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'Hamas chief and mass murderer Yahya Sinwar eliminated': Israel

Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Thursday confirmed that its military executed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar during an operation in Gaza, whom the country accuses of being the mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attack, media reports said.

Xi Jinping's forceful diplomacy: China’s Cross-Border Villages in Bhutan

New Delhi/IBNS: In 2016, China began constructing a village on territory traditionally recognized as part of Bhutan.

Weak policing, polls uncertainty pose high risk to Bangladesh's economy, says World Bank

Dhaka/IBNS: The World Bank (WB) has identified three major risks to Bangladesh’s economy and development: law and order concerns, uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election, and weaknesses in the financial sector.

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza operation? Israel Army 'checking' to verify

Jerusalem/IBNS: The Israeli military Thursday said that it was trying to confirm whether its troops have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an operation in the Gaza Strip that it said had targeted three militants, media reports said.

Meghan Markle makes appearance without engagement ring, sparks speculations of divorce from Harry

London/IBNS: The UK Royal family is once again in the news after Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle was seen making an appearance without her engagement ring at a solo event in California recently, fuelling divorce speculations.

Canada: Toronto city presents gender-diverse initiative for trans, non-binary youth

Toronto/IBNS: The City of Toronto Tuesday presented its first coordinated initiative for gender-diverse youth in Toronto Access Plan for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee.

Another Pakistan International Airline crew member goes missing in Canada

Islamabad/IBNS: Another cabin crew member of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gone missing during duty after arriving in Canada, reports the Dawn.

Bangladesh's GDP growth to decelerate to 4%: World Bank

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's post-Covid recovery remains hampered by high inflation, a balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and limited job opportunities for its youth, particularly women and educated individuals, according to the World Bank's latest biannual report released on Tuesday (Oct. 15).

Redefining diversity: Indian community in the UK sets new benchmark for success

London/IBNS: A new report by the Policy Exchange think tank, released on Monday (Oct. 14), highlights the Indian ethnic group as the most prominent among professional workers in the United Kingdom.

Wanted to see India cooperating with Canada: US on New Delhi-Ottawa tussle over Nijjar killing

Washington/IBNS: The United States has expressed its wish to see "India cooperating with Canada" in the investigation into New Delhi agents' alleged involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

US lawmaker, scholars criticize use of CCP's propaganda books in American universities

New York/IBNS: In recent years, growing concerns have emerged over the presence of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda in American universities.

CCP pushes to falsify the history of 'Humanistic Buddhism'

Beijing/IBNS: On September 21 and 22, 2024, Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple hosted a national forum on the “theory and practice of humanistic Buddhism.”

Strengthening Vietnam-China relations: Embracing a wolf in cute panda's attire

Hanoi/IBNS: Vietnam’s national identity has been deeply shaped by its long history of resisting Chinese domination.

Bishnoi Gang is connected to agents of India govt: Canada police's claim

Ottawa/IBNS: The Canada Police has referred to the Bishnoi Gang in making another unsubstantiated allegation against India which it claimed to be using "criminals" in targeting the South Asian community, particularly pro-Khalistani elements in the country.

Canada PM Trudeau repeats charge against India amid soaring bilateral tension over Khalistani row

Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his charge against Indian diplomats whom the country has accused of playing a role behind the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, escalating bilateral tension.

Bangladeshi Islamists could fuel radicalization in Southeast Asia challenging Jemaah Islamiyah’s disbandment

Dhaka/IBNS: Southeast Asia’s one of the most significant and influential Salafi-jihadist groups, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)—known for its role in the 2002 Bali bombings—recently declared its disbandment, reports said.

China's economic and political ties with Nepal affecting lives of Tibetan refugee community

Kathmandu/IBNS: China's growing influence in Nepal is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it has evolved into a critical human rights issue, directly impacting the Tibetan refugee community, according to an article published on online magazine Bitter Winter.

Hezbollah drone attack on military base kills four Israeli soldiers

At least four Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed and 58 others were wounded by a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base near Binyamina in north-central Israel on Sunday night, according to Times of Israel and IDF.

Hamas scrapped 9/11-style bombing on Israel before launching Oct 7 attack, say reports

According to international media reports, including sources like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, Hamas had initially planned the October 7, 2023, assault for the previous year, according to an NDTV report.

Iran warns oil-rich US allies in Gulf against helping Israel: Report

Iran has issued a stern warning to its Arab neighbours and U.S. allies in the Gulf, threatening severe retaliation if their territories or airspace are used to assist Israel in any potential strikes against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Pakistan: Gunmen attack coal mines in Balochistan, 20 miners dead

At least 20 people died after unknown armed men attacked coal mines belonging to a local company in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Friday.

Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, India expresses 'concern'

Dhaka/IBNS: A Goddess Kali crown, which was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Satkhira's Shyamnagar, media reports said.

Middle East Conflict: Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to UNIFIL, the mission operating along the Security Council-mandated “Blue Line” of separation between the two countries which they patrol.

Stabbing incident in Israel leaves six people injured

At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident in Israel's  Hadera city on Wednesday.

Pakistan's 'state guest' Zakir Naik expresses dissatisfaction after PIA charges him for extra luggage

Lauding India, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik expressed dissatisfaction after  Pakistan International Airlines charged him for extra luggage during his visit to the country.

Security forces foil terror attack in Pakistan, one FC official dies

A Frontier Corps (FC) official died on Wednesday and 13 others were injured when security forces foiled a suicide attack in Zoab region, media reports said.

Middle East crisis: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine eliminated

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that his country eliminated projected new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine.

Afghan national arrested in USA for plotting an election-day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS

The US Justice Department today announced charges against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza, say UN humanitarians

UN humanitarians in Lebanon on Tuesday described the massive challenge of trying to reach some 1.2 million people who have fled heavy Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders, driven by the fear that what happened in Gaza may befall them, too.

Bangladeshi diaspora members protest against Muhammad Yunus government in Geneva

The Bangladeshi diaspora members recently demonstrated against interim government chief Muhammad Yunus-led government in Geneva over the troubling political developments in the country.