Pakistan: Over 200 students arrested by police over violent protests against alleged rape incident
Over 200 students were arrested by Rawalpindi police amid violent protests over the alleged rape of a student in Pakistani city of Lahore.
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UN Office on Drugs and Crime says potential cocaine production increased by 53 per cent in Colombia in 2023
Cultivation of coca bush in Colombia increased by 10 per cent in 2023 to 253,000 hectares, while potential cocaine production reached 2,664 metric tons, according to a new survey released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday.
Israel: PM Benjamin Netanyahu's residence targeted in drone attack from Lebanon, no casualty reported
The Prime Minister's Office has confirmed the private residence of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was targeted in a drone attack from Lebanon on Saturday.
Middle East Crisis: Israeli strike on Jabalia refugee camp leaves 33 people dead
An Israeli airstrike on Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip has led to the death of 33 Palestinians on Friday, media reports said.
Election may be held in Bangladesh in 2025, says Law Adviser Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh's Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the next Parliamentary election in the country may take place in 2025 after the completion of preparations which include forming the new Election Commission through a search committee.
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's autopsy showed he was killed by a gunshot to head
An official has confirmed that the autopsy conducted on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar showed he was killed by a gunshot to the head, media reports said.
Obamas to join Kamala Harris in her campaign for US presidential election
Washington DC/IBNS: In a historic show, former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will join Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris as the latter strives to take on Donald Trump in the upcoming polls scheduled to take place on November 5.
Hamas confirms its leader Yahya Sinwar's death, says it won't free hostages until Israel stops war on Gaza
Hamas Friday confirmed that its leader Yahya Sinwar, who was the architect of the group's cross-border raids on October 7, 2023, which became the deadliest day in Israel's history, was killed in combat action, media reports said.
Hamas confirms its leader Yahya Sinwar death, says it won't free hostages until Israel stops war on Gaza
Hamas Friday confirmed that its leader Yahya Sinwar, who was the architect of the group's cross-border raids on October 7, 2023, which became the deadliest day in Israel's history, was killed in combat action, media reports said.
Watchdog alerts public exposure to ‘chilling’ AI child sexual abuse images and videos has increased
AI-generated child sexual abuse content is increasingly being found on publicly accessible areas of the internet, exposing even more people to the harmful and horrific imagery, says the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
This is not the end of the war in Gaza, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after elimination of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu sent out a strong message after the 'elimination' of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and said the war in Gaza is 'not over yet'.
Middle East Crisis: IDF shares video footage showing 'last moments' of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar
The Israel Defense Forces has released drone footage which shows the 'last moments' of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar.
UN food assessment shows over 1.8 million in Gaza face extreme hunger
More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing “extremely critical” levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed and livelihoods decimated during the ongoing Israeli military offensive, a UN-backed food security assessment released on Thursday has revealed.
Pakistan is home to fake degree scams: Report
Islamabad/IBNS: Despite repeated claims of action by Pakistan's investigative agencies, the fake degree industry has continued to flourish and expand across the country, according to a report published in the Asian Lite Central News Hub.
Taiwan's MAC dismisses China's criticism of President Lai's National Day speech, warns against Hong Kong-style control
Taipei/IBNS: Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the primary agency responsible for cross-strait relations, rejected China's criticism of President Lai Ching-te's National Day speech and condemned Beijing for attempting to turn Taiwan into "another Hong Kong."
'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.