Another attack? Hindu teacher’s home burnt in Bangladesh amid minority violence fears
Unknown miscreants set the house of a Hindu teacher in Bangladesh on fire in the country's Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet district, media reports said.
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Kandahar vs Kabul: Inside the power struggle tearing apart Taliban’s top leadership
A rare leaked audio recording has lifted the veil on deepening divisions within Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership, revealing fears of internal collapse voiced by the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Hindus attacked: UK MP sounds alarm over ‘disastrous’ Bangladesh crisis
British lawmaker Bob Blackman has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, citing a sharp rise in violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in the months following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5, 2024.
Europe scrambles troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover push triggers Arctic power showdown
Germany on Thursday sent troops to join a mission to Greenland, as European efforts mounted to support Denmark in the face of US demands for control over the Arctic territory.
Nobel drama: Venezuelan leader presents Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during their meeting in the White House on Thursday.
Iran protests turn fatal for Canadian citizen, Foreign Minister confirms
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that a Canadian national has died at the hands of Iranian authorities amid ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran.
Arctic tensions rise: Germany, France deploy small military contingents amid US pressure on Greenland
Amid mounting pressure from the United States to assert control over Greenland, Germany on Thursday deployed troops to the Arctic region, signalling European support for Denmark.
Carney meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang as Canada seeks to revive ties with Beijing
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday during his first official visit to China, marking the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
US redeploys carrier strike group to Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
The Pentagon has begun redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran, US-based network News Nation reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Why are progressive voices silent on Iran’s massacre while they rally for Palestine?
Nationwide anti-government protests in Iran have entered their third week, emerging from economic grievances to sustained calls for systemic change and an end to theocratic rule.
Trump administration halts visa processing for 75 nations – Pakistan, Bangladesh among worst hit
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, a senior US official confirmed on Wednesday.
Malaysia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok after AI used to create sexualised images
Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative artificial intelligence tool developed by xAI, amid global backlash over its alleged misuse to create and publish sexualised images.
544 Dead, thousands jailed: Trump says Iran wants talks as protests explode
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran’s leadership has sought talks with Washington amid his warnings of possible military action in response to Tehran’s ongoing crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
US military breach? Chinese national faces charges after alleged base photography
The United States Department of Justice has filed a criminal complaint against Qilin Wu, a 35-year-old Chinese national, accusing him of unauthorised photography of a sensitive military installation in the state of Missouri, U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price announced.
Pakistan: Afghan journalist detained in Islamabad, sparks fears of forced deportation
Pakistani police have detained an Afghan journalist in Islamabad, raising concerns over the safety of exiled reporters and the risk of possible forced deportation, according to media reports.
Dramatic scenes in London as protester climbs Iranian Embassy, rips down flag
A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy in London as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside, chanting anti-government slogans, media reports said.
Thousands protest ICE shooting in Minneapolis as leaders urge calm amid nationwide demonstrations
Thousands of people marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, as Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful amid rising tensions.
US launches fresh strikes on ISIS in Syria after deadly Palmyra ambush
The United States has carried out another round of large-scale retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, following last month’s ambush in Palmyra that killed two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter, AP reported.
Missile fired in north Arabian Sea: Pakistan Navy test fires LY-80 surface-to-air missile
The Pakistan Navy on Saturday test-fired a surface-to-air missile during a military exercise in the north Arabian Sea, according to local media reports quoting the armed forces’ media wing.
'Prepare to seize city centres': Ousted Shah’s son calls for escalation as Iran protests turn fiercer
Tehran/IBNS: Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to escalate their demonstrations by taking control of city centres, as nationwide unrest and an internet blackout entered their third week.
Nobel drama: Trump ready to accept Peace Prize from Machado, committee says ‘not possible’
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a clarification stating that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be “shared, revoked, or transferred,” after US President Donald Trump said he was ready to accept the laureate if Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado offered it to him.
'Lured, beaten, poisoned': Another Hindu youth brutally murdered in Bangladesh
Dhaka/IBNS: Violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh has claimed another life. A Hindu man identified as Joy Mahapatro was killed on Thursday in Sunamganj district, according to his family.
'Easy way or hard way': Trump doubles down on controversial push to acquire Greenland
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump escalated his provocative rhetoric about Greenland on Friday, suggesting the United States may act forcefully to secure control of the autonomous Arctic island if diplomatic efforts fail.
Will US ever order Putin’s 'capture' like Maduro? Trump's straight reply
Washington/IBNS: A week after the dramatic US operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolas Maduro, global attention has shifted to America’s stance on Russia.
Hindu tenant farmer shot dead in Pakistan’s Sindh, sparks massive protests
A Hindu tenant farmer was shot dead near Talhar in Pakistan’s Badin district of Sindh, triggering widespread protests by members of the minority community who demanded justice for the killing, media reports said.
‘Deeply concerning’: UK MP Priti Patel flags surge in attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Priti Patel has described the recent spike in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh as “deeply concerning and worrying”.
Canada to Invest $244.2M in Defence Industry Assist Program to boost homegrown military technology
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will invest $244.2 million in the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program to launch the Defence Industry Assist initiative, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on Friday.
‘Worst criminal of humanity’: Pak Defence Minister wants US to ‘kidnap’ Netanyahu
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked controversy by saying that the United States should “kidnap” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if it truly believes in humanity, drawing a parallel with the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces.
UAE cuts off UK University scholarships over fears of 'Islamist Radicalisation'
The United Arab Emirates has restricted government funding for its citizens seeking to study at UK universities, signalling a growing strain in relations between the two countries.
Iran erupts: Women burn Khamenei’s posters to light cigarettes as protests rock the regime
Tehran/IBNS: In a bold act of defiance, Iranian women were seen burning posters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to light cigarettes, as part of growing protests against the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment.