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Israel raids Al Jazeera's West Bank bureau, hands out 45-day closure order

Israeli military raided the offices of news organisation Al Jazeera in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, on early Sunday morning during a live broadcast and ordered it to shut down for 45 days, media reports said.

Taiwanese man goes missing in Shanghai

The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) in Taiwan has directed the Chinese government to share information about a man who went missing after arriving in Shanghai.

22 killed as Israel hits Gaza school sheltering displaced people: Report

Gaza: At least 22 people were killed in a strike on a school sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza City on Saturday, Reuter reported.

Hindu community members demand extension of Durga Puja holidays in Bangladesh

The Hindu community members in Bangladesh recently took out a procession in Dhaka city when they demanded the authority to accept their eight-point demand and extend the Durga Puja holidays.

Pakistan reports yet another polio case

Pakistan has diagnosed yet another polio case, taking the total number of diagnosed cases in the country this year to 18.

Another mpox suspect arrives in Pakistan's Karachi airport

A passenger, who is suspected to be infected by mpox, landed at Pakistan's Jinnah International Airport on Thursday.

Six students arrested for torturing man to death in Dhaka Univeristy hall after suspecting him to be a thief

Six students have been arrested in connection with the murder of Masud Kamal Tofazzal in Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall of Dhaka University of Bangladesh, media reports said.

Israel claims to kill top Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon strikes

Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Friday announced it had killed Hezbollah's elite unit commander in a strike on southern Lebanon earlier in the day that according to officials left 12 dead and dozens wounded in the outfit's stronghold across Beirut.

Israel claims to have killed top Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon strikes

Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel Friday announced it had killed Hezbollah's elite unit commander in a strike on southern Lebanon earlier in the day that according to officials left 12 dead and dozens wounded in the outfit's stronghold across Beirut.

Swedish Uyghur Committee condemns alleged persecution by Chinese govt in East Turkistan

Shukur Samsak, the chairperson of the Swedish Uyghur Committee, has condemned the ongoing alleged persecution of the Uyghur people by the Chinese government in East Turkistan.

USA: More than 50 Burmese-Americans protest outside Chinese Embassy in Washington over Beijing's interference in Myanmar

Over 50 Burmese Americans protested outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC against Beijing's alleged interference in the internal affairs of Myanmar.

Canada's Liberal government to get confidence vote from Bloc MPs next week, says Quebecois leader Blanchet

Toronto/IBNS: Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-François Blanchet has told reporters that his MPs will vote in confidence for the Liberal government next week.

USA: More than 50 Burmese-Americans protest outside Chinese Embassy in Washington over Beijing's alleged interference

Over 50 Burmese Americans protested outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC against Beijing's alleged interference in the internal affairs of Myanmar.

Israeli warplanes bomb southern Lebanon amid calls for restraint

Beirut/Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel launched its most aggressive strikes on south Lebanon as warplanes carried out bombings late on Thursday escalating the ongoing conflict between the Jewish nation and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah amid calls for restraint by the United States and the UK.

India abstains on UN resolution calling for Israel's withdrawal from Palestine

New York/IBNS: India on Wednesday (Sept. 18) abstained from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months.

Canada to reduce study and work permits aiming to cut down temporary residents in country: Trudeau

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada is aiming to reduce the study and work permits in one step closer to cut down on the number of temporary residents in the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Canada to reduce study and work permits aiming to cut down temporary residents in country

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada is aiming to reduce the study and work permits in one step closer to cut down on the number of temporary residents in the country, media reports said.

Lebanon: Explosions in Hezbollah devices fuel fears of escalating conflict with Israel

Beirut/IBNS: On Wednesday, hand-held radios used by Hezbollah detonated across southern Lebanon, marking the deadliest day in the country since cross-border hostilities began between Hezbollah and Israel nearly a year ago. 

Canada: Calgary man guilty of sharing Islamic State recruitment videos on TikTok gets six years jail term

Calgary/IBNS: Zakarya Rida Hussein, a 20 year old Calgary man, allegedly guilty of sharing Islamic State recruitment videos and propaganda on TikTok will be sentenced to spend the next six years behind bars.

Day after pager explosion, walkie-talkies blow up in Hezbollah strongholds of Beirut; several casualties feared

Beirut/IBNS: A day after pagers exploded across Lebanon, killing nine people and injuring more than 2,800 others, walkie-talkie blasts were reported across Beirut in places regarded as the militant outfit Hezbollah stronghold, media reports said.

Have sex during work breaks: Russian president Vladmir Putin's unconventional strategy to address declining birth rate

Moscow/IBNS: Russian president Vladimir Putin has come out with an unconventional strategy to address the declining birth rate in his country, encouraging people to have sex during work breaks.

Bangladesh: Nothing wrong if new political parties are formed, says BNP leader Tarique Rahman

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi politician Tarique Rahman has said there is nothing wrong in moving towards forming new political parties in the country, which is presently under the interim government that was formed after the fall of Sheikh Hasina regime in the South Asian country.

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt grants magisterial powers to Army for internal security

Dhaka/IBNS: The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has granted magisterial powers to the army, significantly expanding its authority over internal security nationwide, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Police arrest 1971 war crimes advocacy group leader Shahriar Kabir

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh police have arrested Shahriar Kabir, a prominent leader of an advocacy group pushing for the trial of 1971 liberation war criminals, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

8 dead, 2700 injured as pager bombs explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.

8 dead, 2700 injured as pagers explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.

8 dead, 2700 injured as pages explode across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah

Beirut/IBNS: At least eight people died and 2700 others received injuries in Lebanon as pagers exploded in a synchronised manner that was set to target US-designated terror group Hezbollah, media reports said.

Canada: Indian origin man dies after drowning in lake while celebrating brother's birthday with friends

A man from the Indian city of Hyderabad died after drowning in a lake in Canada recently on a day when he was celebrating his brother's birthday.

Canada: Indian origin man dies after drowning in lake while celebrating brother's birthday with friends

A man from the Indian city of Hyderabad died after drowning in a lake in Canada recently on a day when he was celebrating his brother's birthday.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns Houthis will face 'heavy price' after missile lands in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Houthis will face a 'heavy price' after it fired a missile in his territory.