Ex-Russian Transport Minister commits suicide hours after Vladimir Putin fires him
Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit committed suicide on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin fired him from the job, media reports said.
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Texas flood: 27 campers, counsellors die, confirms Camp Mystic
Twenty-seven campers and counsellors, who went to participate in a camp that was hit by a flash flood in the US state of Texas, have died, the organisers of the event confirmed on Monday.
Uyghurs rally outside White House to mark Urumchi massacre anniversary
Dozens of Uyghurs, East Turkistanis, and American allies recently demonstrated outside the White House to mark the 16th anniversary of the July 5, 2009 Urumchi Massacre.
Israel-Gaza crisis: IDF eliminates Hamas north Gaza naval chief
The Israel Defense Forces on Monday confirmed eliminating Hamas' naval commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh in northern Gaza.
Marco Rubio, Obama wish Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday wished Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and said he continues to inspire people by embodying a message of unity, peace, and compassion.
Trump warns of imposing additional 10 percent tariffs on nations 'aligning' with BRICS
US President Donald Trump threatened to put an additional 10 per cent tariff on any country that aligns with the anti-American policies of BRICS, further causing uncertainty in the global trade scenario.
I think it's ridiculous to start a third party: Trump slams Musk
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Tesla chief Elon Musk's plan to launch his party 'ridiculous', further deepening the feud with his former close ally.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel-Iran conflict began
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran broke out.
Elon Musk launches 'America Party', claims 'to give you back your freedom'
SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk, who is a former ally of President Donald Trump, said on Saturday that he launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country's "one-party system."
Pakistan: Authorities seize 13 illegally kept lions, arrest five individuals days after Lahore attack
Pakistani authorities have seized 13 illegally kept lions and arrested five individuals for violating wildlife regulations.
US: 24 die after flash flood hits Kerr County
At least 24 people died after a severe flash flood hit Kerr County in the US state of Texas on Friday.
Abu Dhabi tests first driverless air taxi
The sky above Abu Dhabi witnessed an unusual scene when electric taxi flew over the city, giving a glimpse of the future transport system in the Middle East nation.
Indian-origin man jailed for life in London for raping a child
A 24-year-old Indian-origin man was jailed for life following a significant Met Police investigation into an attempted rape and rape of a child in London.
Microsoft shuts down Pakistani operations after 25 years, ex-President Alvi expresses concern
Tech giant Microsoft on Friday announced shutting down its office in Pakistan, ending its 25-year journey in the country.
July 4 celebration: Trump signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law, days after it was narrowly passed by the Congress.
Masood Azhar may be in Afghanistan, will arrest him if India shares info that he is in Pak: Bilawal Bhutto
Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has claimed Islamabad does not know where Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar is, adding that Islamabad would be "happy to" arrest him if India can provide information on his whereabouts in his country.
Ukraine conflict: Russia launches major attack on Kyiv, 23 injured
Tension gripped Kyiv on Friday after Russia attacked the Ukrainian city with a record 550 drones and 11 missiles.
President Trump announces White House to host UFC event to mark 250th American Independence Day
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to host a UFC event at the White House grounds to mark the 250th anniversary of the country next year.
UN chief ‘appalled’ by worsening Gaza crisis
The UN Secretary-General is “appalled” by the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as civilians face yet another wave of mass displacement with few safe places to go.
New UN report shows shelter and safety elude Afghan women returnees from Iran and Pakistan
As returns of Afghan refugees and those living in refugee-like conditions from Iran and Pakistan increase – many forcibly – women and girls are arriving in a country where their rights, safety, and futures face severe threats, according to a new UN-led report.
Afghanistan's Taliban regime rejects its involvement in disappearance of Afghan-American citizen
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has denied involvement in the disappearance of Afghan-American citizen Mahmood Shah Habibi.
Pakistan had 30-45 seconds to respond: Shehbaz Sharif's aide on India's BrahMos attack during Op. Sindoor
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's close aide Rana Sanullah has said his country had only "30-45 seconds" to determine, whether India's BrahMos attack during Operation Sindoor carried a nuclear warhead, and respond.
Indian-origin man Ishaan Sharma attempts to 'choke' fellow passenger mid-flight in US, arrested
An Indian origin man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a fellow passenger and attempted to 'choke' him during a mid-flight brawl on a Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Miami this week.
Russia recognises Taliban-run government in Afghanistan
Russia has become the first nation in the world to officially recognise the Taliban-run government in Afghanistan, the group which forcefully took control over the South Asian country in 2021 by dethroning the previous regime.
In a big victory for Donald Trump, his 'One Big Beautiful Bill' clears US Congress
In a major political victory for US President Donald Trump, the Congress narrowly passed his flagship tax and spending bill on Thursday, which is considered a boost to fund his policies including his anti-immigration drive.
Pakistan: Blast in Bajaur leaves five, including an assistant commissioner, dead
At least five people, including an assistant commissioner, were killed and 11 others were injured after a blast rocked a government vehicle in Pakistan's Bajaur district on Wednesday.
Israel agrees to '60-day' Gaza ceasefire deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said Israel agreed to reach a '60-day' Gaza ceasefire deal, a move that would put a temporary end to the conflict that has been going on since October 7 2023.
Contempt case: Court sentences former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison
A court on Wednesday sentenced Bangladesh's ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison in a contempt of court case, media reports said.
Two Chinese nationals charged with espionage, attempting to recruit spies in US Navy
Two Chinese nationals have been charged in the USA for acting as agents of the Chinese government without prior notification to the Attorney General, the Department of Justice said on Wednesday.
'We will not accept intimidation': Zohran Mamdani counters Donald Trump's 'arrest' threat
New York/IBNS: New York's Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has strongly reacted to US President Donald Trump's threat to arrest the 33-year-old Indian-origin nominee over the immigration issue.