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Pakistan bans X over alleged 'misuse'

Pakistan's Interior Ministry on Wednesday informed the Islamabad High Court that imposing a ban on social media platform X, which is owned by Tesla boss Elon Musk, became necessary after it failed to address concerns regarding its misuse.

Man found dead inside Pakistani lock-up, autopsy report shows he was tortured

A person, who was found dead inside the lock-up in Pakistan's Karachi city, was tortured to death, as per the autopsy report.

Riyadh authorities arrested two Pakistani nationals over drug trafficking charges 

The Criminal Investigation and Search Department of the Riyadh Region Police have arrested two Pakistani nationals over drug trafficking charges.

Hike in petrol price challenged in Pakistani court

A petition has been filed in the  Lahore High Court (LHC) that challenged the recent hike in prices of petroleum products, media reports said.

Fire partially destroys old stock exchange building in Denmark

Fire engulfed the iconic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen in Denmark recently with videos showing blaze gutting the historic structure.

Twenty-one die due to rain-related incidents in Pakistan's KP

At least 21 people died due to various rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region recently, authorities said on Tuesday.

Bhutan invited to participate in 15th Toy Biz B2B International Exhibition in India

The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) has been invited through the Embassy of India, Thimphu to participate in the 15th Toy Biz B2B International Exhibition.

US Panel Chair accuses Chinese Communist Party of subverting UN and ‘get away murder in plain sight'

Washington/IBNS: Congressional-Executive Commission on China chair Rep. Chris Smith said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is “getting away with murder” as it expands its tentacles in international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) to shun criticism.

US plans to impose new sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel

The US on Tuesday (April 16, 2024) said it will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile and drone programme, against entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s Defence Ministry.

Canada: Tropical fish worth thousands of dollars stolen from Ottawa Valley restaurant

Ottawa/IBNS: The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a theft worth "several thousand" dollars of tropical fish that was reported to be stolen from an Upper Ottawa Valley restaurant last week.

Canada: Manitoba's new tax credit to benefit more homeowners

Winnipeg/IBNS: The Manitoba government’s $1,500 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit would provide relief for more homeowners, province's Premier Wab Kinew and Finance Minister Adrien Sala have jointly announced.

Australian government to grant permanent residency to French national who confronted Sydney shopping mall attacker

The Australian government has announced it will grant permanent residency to a French national who confronted the Sydney shopping mall attacker with a bollard.

Slain former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari takes oath as MP

Pakistan's slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Monday (April 15, 2024) took oath as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA).

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says Iran's attack will be met with a response

Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has warned that Iran's attack on his country will be 'met with a response'.

Australian autorities start investigating Sydney church stabbing incident as 'terrorist attack'

Australian Police on Monday declared the stabbing incident in a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act".

Australian bishop stabbed, two others injured inside Sydney church just days after mall massacre

An Australian bishop, famous on TikTok, was stabbed multiple times and at least two others were injured in Sydney during his sermon on Monday night.

Australian police say Sydney mall attacker Joel Cauchi was targeting women

Australian Police have said the man who stabbed to death six people in a shopping mall in Australia's Sydney city may have been targeting women.

Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension

Middle East Crisis:  Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension

G7 leaders react to attack on Israel, says Iran has further stepped toward the destabilization of the region

G7 leaders on Sunday (April 14, 2024) condemned in 'strongest terms' Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel, an episode escalating tension between the two countries.

Lone mugger loots worshippers in Karachi mosque

A lone mugger did not even spare mosque goers in Pakistan's Karachi city and robbed them, adding one more episode of troubles faced by people in the region which is witnessing an uptick in criminal activities in recent times.

Rain-related incidents leave 30 killed in Pakistan

At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents in the last 48 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.

Iran tells Turkey it will not carry out new attacks in case Israel gives no response

Tehran has assured Ankara that it will not carry out new strikes on Israel if there is no response from the Jewish state, a Turkish diplomatic source told Sputnik.

Uyghur Congress urges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to flag human rights violations to China in his upcoming visit

In a joint letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) urged him to raise the issue of the human rights situation and atrocities in Tibet, East Turkestan, Hong Kong, Southern Mongolia and China itself during his upcoming trip to China.

Indian national Sarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz shot dead in Pakistan

Unknown gunmen on Sunday (April 14, 2024) shot dead underworld don and alleged killer of Indian national Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan's Lahore city, media reports said.

FIR lodged against Pakistani online taxi driver for harassing foreigner

A First Information Report has been filed against an online taxi driver for allegedly harassing a foreigner.

Police identify Australian shopping mall attacker as Joel Cauchi

The Australian Police on Sunday (April 14, 2024) identified the Bondi Junction attacker in Australia's Sydney city as Joel Cauchi.

IDF says how Israel intercepted Iran's aerial attack

Escalating tension further, Iran on Saturday (April 13, 2024) launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria with Israel Defence Forces revealing the way the situation was tackled.

Indian student Chirag Antil shot dead in Vancouver

An Indian student has been shot dead inside his car in the Vancouver region of Canada, police said on Saturday (April 13, 2024).

Benjamin Netanyahu vows response against Iran's drone attack; Israel claims to have intercepted over 300 missiles

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday said that his country has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran for years and will "harm" anyone who harms them. 

UN calls for emergency meeting after Iran launches missile attacks Israel

The United Nations has called for an emergency meeting as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday in retaliation against a strike on its consular building in Syria.