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Who is Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi? IDF's top lawyer quits over probe into leak of detainee abuse video

Israel’s top military lawyer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned after admitting that she was responsible for leaking a video purportedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing Palestinian detainees during the Gaza conflict.

From NY to Mauritius: Indian-Origin CEO accused of masterminding $500 million BlackRock loan scam

A massive financial scandal has rocked the global private-credit market, with US investment giant BlackRock’s HPS Investment Partners and several major lenders reportedly trying to recover more than $500 million allegedly lost in a “breathtaking” loan fraud led by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.

'She is not Christian, has no plans to convert': JD Vance defends comments on wife Usha’s religion

US Vice President JD Vance has defended his recent remarks about his wife, Usha Vance’s religion, after facing criticism online for suggesting he would like her to convert to Christianity.

Who is Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer? Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed’s close aide sparks alarm with Bangladesh visit

A close associate of UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed recently visited several sensitive areas close to the border and delivered inflammatory speeches during his stay in Bangladesh this month, triggering tension, media reports said.

After 30 years, Trump brings back nuclear tests: Here’s why it’s raising global alarms

US President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, an attempt to keep pace with other nations, including China and Russia.

From underdog to potential first openly gay Dutch PM: Who is Rob Jetten?

At 38, Rob Jetten has catapulted from political obscurity to the center of Dutch power, challenging far-right leader Geert Wilders in an election too close to call. His cheerful energy, message of unity, and openly gay identity have made him a fresh symbol of progressive politics in an age of polarization.

‘I hope my Hindu-raised wife finds Christ someday’: US VP JD Vance’s remarks spark debate

US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that his wife, Usha Vance, who was raised in the Hindu faith, will “one day be moved” by the Christian gospel, and his remarks have sparked discussion amid increasing polarization over religion and immigration in America.

Trump claims he averted India-Pak war with ‘250% tariff threat’; says Modi is 'the nicest looking guy'

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for preventing a war between India and Pakistan earlier this year, saying he threatened to impose an “impossible” 250 percent tariff on both nations to stop further escalations, media reports said.

Donald Trump slashes tariffs on China by 10 percent after Xi Jinping meet, announces end to 'rare earth' war

Busan/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has lowered tariffs on Chinese imports by 10 percent and said he is likely to sign a trade deal with Beijing "pretty soon", media reports said.

Donald Trump orders testing of nuclear arms just minutes prior to meeting with Xi Jinping

Washington DC/IBNS: Just minutes prior to his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered the nuclear arms testing "on an equal basis", media reports said.

Massive blow for Indian professionals as US halts automatic work permit renewals

Washington DC/IBNS: In a move that would affect the Indians majorly, the United States has announced an interim rule to end the automatic renewal of work permits for migrants, media reports said.

Donald Trump, Xi Jinping set for high-stakes meeting today amid renewed trade tensions

After a six-year hiatus, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan.

'I want to go home but not under an illegitimate govt': Sheikh Hasina

Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that millions of Bangladeshis will boycott next year’s national election after her party, the Awami League, was barred from contesting, calling the decision “unjust and self-defeating.”

US: President Trump aide Harmeet Dhillon faces racist abuse from MAGA supporters over defence of immigrant truck drivers

An Indian-origin close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump is facing online racist abuse from far-right supporters after she urged restraint following rising hostility toward Sikh and Indian-origin truck drivers after two members of the community were involved in separate road mishaps.

Drop charges against outspoken journalist: Human Rights Watch tells Pakistan

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan, is scheduled to indict Matiullah Jan, a journalist who has long reported on police abuse, on October 31, 2025, on apparent politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said today.

Afghan national arrested in UK after stabbing in London leaves 1 dead

An Afghan national was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a dog walker to death and injured two others in west London, media reports said on Wednesday.

Brazil: Police launch massive crackdown against  organised crime in Rio, 64 dead

At least 64 people were killed and more than 80 others arrested after police launched a large-scale operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Indian-origin woman murdered in Canada, police searching for suspect Manpreet Singh

The Canadian Police have issued an arrest warrant for an Indian-origin man after a woman was found dead at a park in the Lincoln area.

Who is Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli? Indian national arrested in US for stabbing two teens with fork midflight 

An Indian student has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two teens with a metal fork while on board a Lufthansa flight from Chicago, US, to Germany.

UN human rights investigators claim Russian Army is committing 'murder' in Ukraine

Drones operated by Russian forces have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian civilians, causing deaths, injuries and large-scale destruction, independent UN human rights investigators said on Monday.

Indian-origin woman raped in UK in 'racially aggravated attack', police release CCTV image of suspect

A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was allegedly raped in the UK's West Midlands, police said.

Muhammad Yunus sparks row by gifting Pakistan general a map showing India’s Northeast as part of Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh diplomatic row after reportedly gifting a controversial artwork titled “Art of Triumph” to Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during the latter’s recent visit to Dhaka.

Pakistan: Eight people, including 7 Levis personnel, injured in bomb blast in Balochistan

Eight people, including seven Levies Force personnel, were hurt after a bomb blast when their convoy was targeted in Balochistan’s Turbat region in Pakistan on Monday.

After Pakistan visit, Bangladesh set to welcome Zakir Naik

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik will visit Bangladesh for a month-long trip, his first trip to the South Asian nation where his Peace TV was banned during former PM Sheikh Hasina's regime.

Three Chinese citizens, who were allegedly buying Uranium, have been arrested in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, media reports said.

Three Chinese citizens, who were allegedly buying Uranium, have been arrested in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, media reports said.

UK Police arrest man over ‘racially aggravated’ rape of Punjabi-origin woman in Walsall

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the racially aggravated rape of a 20-year-old Indian-origin woman in Walsall, northern England, on Saturday evening, media reports said.

Trump announces up to 100% tariff on pharma imports from Oct. 1; Indian firms likely hit

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to impose tariff of up to 100% on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports from October 1, a move likely to hit Indian drugmakers.

UNGA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stuns Muslim world, says guaranteeing Israel's security is key to peace

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday stunned delegates at the United Nations General Assembly by saying that guaranteeing Israel’s security was a key condition for lasting peace in the Middle East.

UK: Indian-origin man gets life term for killing his mother over remote control

An Indian-origin man, who killed his mother at her home in the British city of Birmingham, has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 15 years.

UK: Indian-origin man gets life term for killing his mother over remote control

An Indian-origin man, who killed his mother at her home in the British city of Birmingham, has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 15 years.