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Australia accuses China, voices concern over unsafe behaviour when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path

The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction' with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft.

Justice officer from DR Congo mission Major Ahlem Bouzi wins UN Trailblazer award

The UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Bouzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).

Farmers in Pakistan demonstrate against water shortage, demand action against corrupt officials

Farmers whose lands were located at the tail-end of Manharo minor (water channel) in Pakistan staged a sit-in to block Moro-Bandhi road outside a local press club near Bandhi on Monday in protest against what they described as ‘artificial’ shortage of irrigation water.

Pakistan Army alleges plot to kill Chinese engineers was hatched in Afghanistan

The Pakistan Army has alleged that the plot to kill Chinese engineers in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla region Mar 26 was hatched in Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin takes oath for his fifth term as Russia's President, vows to defend country

Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russia's leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration ceremony Tuesday.

Anti-Israeli protesters in New York stopped from marching to Met Gala event; vandalise WWI memorial, burn American fags

New York/IBNS: Anti-Israel protesters Monday vandalized a World War I memorial in New York's Central Park and burned an American flag after a mob of more than 1,000 marchers was stopped by cops from reaching the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is hosting the star-studded Met Gala event.

To combat antisemitism, Manitoba introduces mandatory holocaust education in its curriculum

Winnipeg/IBNS: The Manitoba government has announced that it would introduce holocaust education in its curriculum to combat antisemitism.

Teen married to 70-year-old man in Pakistan, several detained

Police have detained several people for their alleged involvement in solemnising the marriage of a teenage girl to a 70-year-old man in Pakistan.

Fata-KP merger: FQJ to hold ‘grand’ protest on May 8

Fata Qaumi Jirga (FQJ) has announced it will organise a 'grand protest' in Jamrud region of Pakistan on May 8 against the merger of tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Israel says it is controlling Gaza side of Rafah crossing

Israel on Tuesday said its troops captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah Crossing on the Egypt border, a crucial gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid.

Campaigners for Tibet, Xinjiang demonstrate in Paris as Xi Jinping visits France

Campaigners for  Tibet and Xinjiang recently demonstrated in Paris to voice their concern over human rights violations in these regions.

China: Knife attack in hospital leaves two dead, 21 injured

At least two people died and 21 others were injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China's Yunnan Province, media reports said on Tuesday.

Baloch Voice Association president Munier Mengal expresses concern over growing intervention of Chinese authorities in Balochistan

Baloch Voice Association (BVA) president Munier Mengal has expressed concern over the growing intervention of Chinese authorities in Balochistan.

Knife attack in Chinese hospital leaves 10 killed or injured

At least 10 people were killed or injured in a knife attack in a hospital in China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

Hamas accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal, hostage release deal amid ongoing conflict with Israel

Hamas has said it has informed Qatari and Egyptian mediators that it has accepted the proposal for the implementation of a new Gaza ceasefire.

Qantas agrees to pay USD 66.1 million fine in Ghost flight scandal

Australian airline major Qantas has agreed to pay AUD 100 million (USD 66.1 million) penalty to settle a legal case where it was accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had cancelled.

Three Israeli soldiers die following rocket attack claimed by Hamas

Israeli authorities have shut down the  Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas members fired rockets from within the strip, media reports said.

Pakistan: Milk prices likely to witness massive jump in Karachi

People in Karachi are expected to face more trouble and face the pocket pinch with milk prices escalating by Rs. 50 per litre.

Warren Buffett says AI scams could become industry, draws parallels with dangers of nuclear weapons

American businessman and investor Warren Buffett opines that in the future, fraudulent activities could develop into a full-fledged industry, based on his recent encounter with Artificial Intelligence, media reports said.

Israeli Cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera's operation amid ongoing conflict with Hamas

The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously voted to shut down the operations of Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.

Australian MP alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, investigation ongoing JEN Headline:

An Australian MP has claimed she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon town recently.

Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's 'black book' with 221 high profile names up for auction: Report

A "black book" allegedly related to the deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, said to contain the names and contact details of 221 people associated with him, is set to be auctioned, media reports said.

IDF says Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade commander killed during airstrike in Rafah

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday (April 5, 2024) claimed senior commander of the Islamic Jihad Rafah Brigade  Aiman Zaarab during an airstrike in Rafah.

Attackers trace Ecuadorian social media influencer from her Instagram post to publicly kill her in restaurant

An Instagram post by a social media influencer was enough to get her killed in one of the shocking incidents unveiled in Ecuador.

Australian: 'Radicalised' teenager with knife shot dead by cops

Sydney/IBNS: Western Australian police shot and killed a "radicalised" 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a person in Perth, media reports said Sunday.

No teacher to educate students in a Pakistani school for past four months, locals protest

The residents of  Ghar Shamozi area in Barang tehsil region of Pakistan recently staged a demonstration against lack of teachers in the local government middle school for boys.

Two explosions in Balochistan leave one dead, 20 injured

At least one person died and 20 others were injured in two explosions which hit  Duki district in northern Balochistan on Thursday.

BNM protests against state-sponsored oppression against Baloch people in South Korea

The South Korean chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) recently staged a protest at Biff Square in South Korea’s Busan when they demanded an end to the “state-sponsored” oppression against the Baloch people, media reports said.

Taiwan detects nine Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels close its nation

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has detected nine Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. Friday (May 3) and the same time Saturday (May 4), media reports said.

WUC welcomes communication sent by UN experts concerning arbitrary detention of Uyghur refugees in Thailand

The World Uyghur Congress on Wednesday welcomed the communication sent by UN experts concerning the arbitrary detention of at least 43 Uyghur refugees held in Thailand’s Immigration Facilities.