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Bangladesh: Police lathi-charge Hindu demonstrators who were protesting against  Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari's arrest

Bangladesh: Police lathi-charge Hindu demonstrators who were protesting against Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari's arrest

Police resorted to lathi-charge and allegedly used tear has to disperse the Hindu protesters who were demonstrating against the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari.

IBNSNov 26, 2024
Bangladesh: Court rejects Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari's bail plea, sends him to prison

Bangladesh: Court rejects Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari's bail plea, sends him to prison

A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday sent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari to prison after rejecting his bail plea, triggering protests from the monitory community and his followers.

IBNSNov 26, 2024
Israeli cabinet to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal amid ongoing Middle East crisis

Israeli cabinet to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal amid ongoing Middle East crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to convene a high-level security cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to approve a 60-day ceasefire deal with Lebanon's Hezbollah group.

IBNSNov 26, 2024
One woman was killed every 10 minutes by their partner or relatives across the world: UN report

One woman was killed every 10 minutes by their partner or relatives across the world: UN report

A new report released by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday showed that in 2023, 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman killed every 10 minutes.

IBNSNov 26, 2024
Bangladesh: ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, known for protesting anti-Hindu violence, arrested over sedition charges

Bangladesh: ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, known for protesting anti-Hindu violence, arrested over sedition charges

Bangladesh-based ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has been arrested over sedition charges at Dhaka airport as he was leaving the country, media reports said.

IBNSNov 25, 2024
Taiwan Defence Ministry says it spotted 25 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval ships around its region

Taiwan Defence Ministry says it spotted 25 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval ships around its region

Taiwan's Defence Ministry recently said it spotted 25 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships around its region.

IBNSNov 25, 2024
Bangladeshi interim government plans to import another 50,000 tonnes of rice from India

Bangladeshi interim government plans to import another 50,000 tonnes of rice from India

The Bangladeshi interim government is planning to import 50,000 tonnes of rice from India in its bid to increase the country's food stock.

IBNSNov 25, 2024
UAE arrest three over Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murder, Israel describes incident as 'antisemitic'

UAE arrest three over Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murder, Israel describes incident as 'antisemitic'

UAE authorities have arrested three people for their involvement in the murder of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the Gulf nation.

IBNSNov 25, 2024
Brazil: Bus plunges into ravine, 17 die

Brazil: Bus plunges into ravine, 17 die

At least 17 people died after a bus fell into a ravine in Brazil's Alagoas state on Sunday.

IBNSNov 25, 2024
China: Shanghai factory workers demonstrate over layoffs

China: Shanghai factory workers demonstrate over layoffs

A large number of automotive trim company workers in Shanghai city of China recently blocked a major highway in the city amid massive layoff threats, media reports said.

IBNSNov 24, 2024
Laos expresses sadness over the death of six foreign tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning, promises to bring perpetrators to justice

Laos expresses sadness over the death of six foreign tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning, promises to bring perpetrators to justice

The Laos government has expressed 'sadness' over the death of six tourists due to suspected methanol poisoning in the country.

IBNSNov 23, 2024
Lebanon: Israeli strike flattens multi-storey residential building in Beirut, 11 die

Lebanon: Israeli strike flattens multi-storey residential building in Beirut, 11 die

Israeli strike flattened a multi-storey residential building in central Beirut which left at least 11 people dead.

IBNSNov 23, 2024
UN humanitarian office says aid workers faced deadliest year ever in 2024

UN humanitarian office says aid workers faced deadliest year ever in 2024

The death toll of humanitarian workers in 2024 has become the “deadliest on record”, with 281 killed globally, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, reported on Friday.

IBNSNov 23, 2024
'Third World War has begun:' Ex-Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny

'Third World War has begun:' Ex-Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny

Former Ukraine military commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny has said that he believes World War III is underway, adding the direct involvement of Russian allies in the escalation indicates the same.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant

UK can arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits country based on ICC warrant

London/IBNS: The British government Friday indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested based on the International Criminal Court arrest warrant if he travels to the UK.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
London's Gatwick Airport:  South Terminal evacuated after discovery of  suspected prohibited item in luggage

London's Gatwick Airport: South Terminal evacuated after discovery of suspected prohibited item in luggage

A large part of the South Terminal of London's Gatwick Airport was evacuated following a 'security incident' on Friday.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
Laos: Six foreign tourists die due to suspected methanol poisoning

Laos: Six foreign tourists die due to suspected methanol poisoning

At least six foreign tourists have died due to suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, media reports said.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
USA: Indian-origin student Aryan Reddy dies after accidentally firing himself with a gun

USA: Indian-origin student Aryan Reddy dies after accidentally firing himself with a gun

An Indian-origin student died in the United States after he misfired his gun during birthday celebration.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Donald Trump picks 'smart and tough' Pam Bondi as new US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Washington D.C./IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked his loyalist Pam Bondi, describing her as "smart and tough", as the country's new Attorney General after controversial Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination for the post.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
Pakistan: 42 Shiites die after gunmen open fire on vehicle in Kurram

Pakistan: 42 Shiites die after gunmen open fire on vehicle in Kurram

At least 42 people, including women and children, died after gunmen opened fire on the vehicle in which they were travelling in Pakistan's Kurram district on Thursday.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general

Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general

US President Donald Trump on Friday named former Florida Attorney General and long-time ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general.

IBNSNov 22, 2024
Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General

Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General

Washington DC/IBNS: Scandal-hit Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to take over as the US attorney general in the new administration, pulled out of the confirmation process on Thursday.

IBNSNov 21, 2024
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes

The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

IBNSNov 21, 2024
International Criminal Court issues warrant to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes

International Criminal Court issues warrant to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes

The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

IBNSNov 21, 2024
Russia fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in first-known use, signalling warning to Kyiv and West

Russia fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in first-known use, signalling warning to Kyiv and West

Kyiv/Moscow: Russia has launched an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Ukraine, marking a major escalation a day after President Vladimir Putin altered Moscow's nuclear doctrine, media reports said.

IBNSNov 21, 2024
After US-supplied missile attack, Ukraine fires UK-made 'Storm Shadows' into Russia: Report

After US-supplied missile attack, Ukraine fires UK-made 'Storm Shadows' into Russia: Report

Kyiv/IBNS: After US-supplied long-range missiles, Ukraine has now fired British cruise missiles at military targets inside Russia for the first time, media reports said.

IBNSNov 20, 2024
Pakistan: TV journalist hurt after gunmen attack him in Karachi

Pakistan: TV journalist hurt after gunmen attack him in Karachi

A TV journalist was injured in an armed attack in Pakistan's Kaarchi city on Tuesday.

IBNSNov 20, 2024
Pakistan: 12 security personnel, six terrorists killed in Mali Khel area

Pakistan: 12 security personnel, six terrorists killed in Mali Khel area

At least 12 security personnel and six terrorists were killed after a checkpost was targeted in Pakistan's Mali Khel area, media reports said on Wednesday.

IBNSNov 20, 2024
Donald Trump appoints former WWE Entertainment CEO Linda McMohan to lead Department of Education

Donald Trump appoints former WWE Entertainment CEO Linda McMohan to lead Department of Education

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education.

IBNSNov 20, 2024
Ukraine-Russia conflict: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over threat of potential air attack

Ukraine-Russia conflict: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over threat of potential air attack

The US government on Wednesday said its embassy in Kyiv will remain shut on Wednesday after receiving information about a possible air attack in Ukraine.

IBNSNov 20, 2024

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