Germany: Knife attack during festival in Solingen leaves three people dead
At least three people died and four others were injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, media reports said.
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Sikh community outraged by confiscation of Saroops in Qatar
The Sikh community around the world is reeling from an incident that has caused profound distress and outrage.
Germany: Knife attack during festival in Solingen leaves three people killed
At least three people died and four others were injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, media reports said.
Botswana: 2492-carat diamond, believed to be world's second-largest, found by Canadian firm
Canadian firm Lucara Diamond has announced the world's second-largest diamond was found in a mine in Botswana recently, probably the biggest found in this century.
I promise to be a president for all Americans, says Kamala Harris accepting presidential nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday formally accepted the Democratic nomination for the upcoming presidential race and vowed to be the president for all Americans.
Singapore authorities investigate Bangladeshi national for preaching illegal sermon at Tuas dormitory
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi national believed to have alleged terror links, who has now entered the country's territory and preached to migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory here on Aug 9 without a permit, media reports said.
Singapore authorities investigating Bangladeshi national for preaching illegal sermon at Tuas dormitory
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi national believed to have alleged terror links, who has now entered the country's territory and preached to migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory here on Aug 9 without a permit, media reports said.
Bangladesh's interim govt revokes Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday after she fled to India following massive student protests earlier this month, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Postponed HSC examination called off amid protests by students who demanded walkover
Dhaka/IBNS: The HSC and equivalent examinations, which were postponed, in Bangladesh have been called off amid protests from the students who demanded that they have to be qualified without any test, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Postponed HSC examination called off amid protests
Dhaka/IBNS: The HSC and equivalent examinations, which were postponed, in Bangladesh have been called off amid protests from the students, media reports said.
Taiwan responds after detecting nine Chinese naval vessels and eight military aircraft around its territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has said nine Chinese naval vessels and eight military aircraft were tracked around the region between 6 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 18) and 6 a.m. on Monday, media reports said.
Maria Branyas Morera: World's oldest person dies at 117 in Spain
Maria Branyas Morera, who is the oldest person on earth, has died at a nursing home in Spain, her official X page confirmed.
Twenty-eight Pakistani pilgrims die in Iran bus mishap
At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims died and 23 others were injured in a bus accident in Iran’s Yazd city on Tuesday.
We are ready for President Kamala Harris: Barack Obama
Cheering for Kamala Harris and urging his supporters to vote for her, former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday also slammed Republican nominee Donald Trump and said he will never lose his sleep thinking about the plight of Americans.
Singapore witnessing spike in burglaries, Chinese link suspected
Singapore Police have said foreign syndicates, involving Chinese nationals, are appearing to be involved in the recent spate of housebreaking cases in Singapore’s private residential estates, media reports said.
Pakistan: Man decides to end his life after failing to pay Rs. 28,300 utility bills
Burdened by hefty electricity bills, a Pakistani man decided to end his life by jumping in front of a train, media reports said.
Pakistan carries out training launch of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile
Pakistan on Tuesday carried out the training launch of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile, media reports said.
Sindh’s sinking future: Pakistan land grabs and mining crisis unveiled
The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted a critical webinar on “Forced Land Grabbing & Karoonjhar Mining in Sindh,” drawing attention to alarming trends of land seizure and environmental degradation in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
Israel-Gaza conflict: IDF rescues bodies of six hostages who were in Hamas captivity
The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday said the bodies of six hostages, who were taken into custody during the October 7 attack, have been recovered during an oversight military operation in Khan Younis.
Republican candidate Donald Trump ready to offer a Cabinet slot or advisory role to Musk if re-elected to power, Space X chief gives his reply on X
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he is ready to offer tech entrepreneur Elon Musk a cabinet or an advisory role if he is voted to power to the White House for the second term.
Pakistan: Balochistan's young doctors oppose contractual jobs
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) has rejected the Pakistan government's decision to make appointments to the health department on a contractual basis.
Pakistan: Balochistan's young doctor's oppose contractual jobs
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) has rejected the Pakistan government's decision to make appointments to the health department on a contractual basis.
Five people, including three children, die in Pakistan after consuming toxic milk
Pakistan: Five, including three children, die after consuming toxic milk
UN says killing of human aid workers reaching record highs
With the number of aid workers killed in the line of duty reaching record highs, the UN and partners are demanding greater accountability as countries commemorate World Humanitarian Day on Monday.
USA: Baltimore shooting leaves one person dead, several injured
At least one person died and seven others were injured in a shooting incident in the US state of Baltimore on Sunday.
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus vows to hold free and fair elections after reforming judiciary, media
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday vowed to conduct a free and fair participatory election in the country after key institutes like Election Commission, judiciary, civil administration, security forces and media were reformed.
Tel Aviv blast leaves one dead, investigation ongoing
Police are investigating the explosion which killed a person and left another injured in Tel Aviv city of Israel on Sunday.
Blast in Peshawar leaves five people including two cops, injured
A blast in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Friday left at least five people, including two cops, injured, media reports said.
Germany: Twenty hurt after Ferris wheel at music festival catches fire
At least 20 people were injured after a Ferris wheel at a music festival caught fire in Germany on Saturday, media reports said.
UK government planning to treat extreme misogyny as terrorism
The UK government is planning to treat extreme misogyny as terrorism, a move which is seen as a step taken to tackle the radicalisation of young men online.