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Thailand: Mass shooting in food market in Bangkok leaves five dead, shooter commits suicide

A man shot dead five people and then killed himself in a mass shooting incident in Bangkok's Or Tor Kor market on Monday.

Three die after small plane crashes in US

A small plane crashed off Monterey city in the US on Saturday, leaving at least three people dead, media reports said.

Germany: Three die after train derails in Riedlingen

A regional express train with 100 passengers derailed in Germany, leaving at least three people dead on Sunday, media reports said.

Pakistani officials review security arrangements for Chinese engineers working in projects in Mansehra

The deputy commissioner and the district police officer in Pakistan's Mansehra reviewed the security arrangements for Chinese engineers currently working in two major hydel projects in the region.

Pakistan: Two quacks arrested for performing surgery on female patient

Two quacks, out of the four, who performed surgery on a female patient at a private hospital in Pakistan's Bahawalnagar three days ago, have been arrested.

Pakistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee continue protest in Islamabad, demands release of their leaders

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) activists, who are protesting demanding the release of their leaders, marked the 12-day of their sit-in in Islamabad on Sunday.

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's widow escaped Gaza using forged passport, remarried in Turkey: Report

Samar Muhammad Abu Zamar, the widow of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, reportedly escaped Gaza using a forged passport and has since remarried in Turkey, according to a report by Israeli outlet Ynet.

Hezbollah commander Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail eliminated in Lebanon: IDF

The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed eliminating Hezbollah commander Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail in the Bint Jbeil sector in Lebanon.

US: Stabbing attack in Michigan Walmart leaves 11 injured

At least 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack inside a Walmart in the US state of Michigan, officials said on Sunday.

Tyre fire forces evacuation of American Airlines flight at Denver airport

Denver (Colorado): A tyre fire forced an American Airlines flight to abort takeoff at Denver International Airport on Saturday, triggering a full-scale emergency evacuation.

Thailand, Cambodia are looking for an immediate ceasefire: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had a conversation with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand in an attempt to end the ongoing border clashes, which left 32 people dead so far.

Pakistani Tiktoker Samira Rajput found dead under mysterious circumstances, 2 detained

Pakistani police have detained two suspects over the death of TikToker Samira Rajput.

Israel-Palestine crisis: IDF eliminates Hamas counterintelligence directorate

The Israel Defense Forces on Friday confirmed eliminating the head of the counterintelligence directorate of Hamas in the north of the Gaza Strip.

UN Security Council meet behind closed doors to address Thailand-Cambodia border clashes, urges 'utmost restraint'

The UN Secretary-General has urged “utmost restraint” amid intensifying border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia as the Security Council met behind closed doors on Friday to address the most serious escalation between the two Southeast Asian neighbours in more than a decade.

Thailand declares martial law in bordering areas with Cambodia amid massive clashes

Thailand has declared martial law  in eight districts on the frontier with Cambodia amid border clashes, citing "Cambodia's use of force to enter Thai territory", media reports said.

Bangladesh: Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque arrested, sent to jail in July uprising murder case

Bangladesh's former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque was sent to jail by a Dhaka court after he was arrested in connection with the murder of teenager Abdul Kaiyum Ahad.

Astronomer HR Head Kristin Cabot resigns days after Coldplay's 'kiss cam' row

American tech firm Astronomer's Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, who was caught on Coldplay's 'kiss cam' embracing the company's former CEO, Andy Byron, has quit, media reports said.

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery for second consecutive day, thousands displaced

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery for the second consecutive day, marking the worst escalation of tension between the neighbours in more than a decade.

Macron announces France will recognise Palestinian state in September, Israel-US rejects

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced his nation will recognise a Palestinian state in September, an announcement that drew sharp criticism from the US and Israel.

Russian plane carrying almost 50 people crashes in country's far east, no survivors found

Moscow/IBNS: A Russian passenger plane carrying 49 people crashed in the eastern part of the country on Thursday, media reports said.

After decreeing women employees not to wear short dresses, Bangladesh Bank withdraws dress code directive

Dhaka/IBNS: The Bangladesh Bank has withdrawn its dress code directive after it controversially asked women employees not to wear short dresses during office hours.

China-born engineer pleads guilty to stealing US trade secrets

A China-born US researcher pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the U.S. government.

Tibet: China destroys 300 Buddhist stupas in Drakgo, Tibetans face crackdown

The Chinese authorities have razed down 300 Buddhist stupas and a revered Guru statue in the Drakgo (Ch: Luhuo) County,  Karze   (Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the traditional Tibet’s province of Kham last month, media reports said.

Pakistan: Terror attack at police checkpoint leaves six FC personnel injured in KP

A terrorist attack at a police checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district on Wednesday left at least six  Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel injured, media reports said.

ISKCON devotees chant 'Hare Krishna' outside KFC outlet in response to YouTuber's 'chicken eating' act

A group of ISKCON devotees were seen standing outside a KFC outlet and chanting 'Hare Krishna', just days after a YouTuber triggered a row by eating chicken inside a vegetarian restaurant run by the organisation in London.

'We stopped India-Pakistan war': Donald Trump reiterates 'ceasefire' claim

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has once again claimed he stopped the military conflict between India and Pakistan despite India's repeated decline of the White House's 'ceasefire' claim.

UN 'laments' US decision to withdraw from UNESCO

The United States announced on Tuesday that it will leave the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will take effect at the end of December 2026.

US decides to withdraw from UNESCO again

The United States on Tuesday announced it has decided to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the cultural arm of the United Nations.

Pakistan: DG Khan imposes travel ban to Balochistan at night

The district administration of Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan has imposed new security measures under which all traffic will be prohibited from travelling to the Balochistan region at night.

Pakistan: 'Honour killing' video of Balochistan couple triggers widespread condemnation, 14 arrested

Pakistani police have arrested 14 suspected people for allegedly killing a newlywed couple in broad daylight in the Balochistan area in the name of 'honour'.