CCP pushes to falsify the history of 'Humanistic Buddhism'
Beijing/IBNS: On September 21 and 22, 2024, Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple hosted a national forum on the “theory and practice of humanistic Buddhism.”
IBNS•Oct 15, 2024
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Strengthening Vietnam-China relations: Embracing a wolf in cute panda's attire
Hanoi/IBNS: Vietnam’s national identity has been deeply shaped by its long history of resisting Chinese domination.
IBNS•Oct 15, 2024
Bishnoi Gang is connected to agents of India govt: Canada police's claim
Ottawa/IBNS: The Canada Police has referred to the Bishnoi Gang in making another unsubstantiated allegation against India which it claimed to be using "criminals" in targeting the South Asian community, particularly pro-Khalistani elements in the country.
IBNS•Oct 15, 2024
Canada PM Trudeau repeats charge against India amid soaring bilateral tension over Khalistani row
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his charge against Indian diplomats whom the country has accused of playing a role behind the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, escalating bilateral tension.
IBNS•Oct 15, 2024
Bangladeshi Islamists could fuel radicalization in Southeast Asia challenging Jemaah Islamiyah’s disbandment
Dhaka/IBNS: Southeast Asia’s one of the most significant and influential Salafi-jihadist groups, Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)—known for its role in the 2002 Bali bombings—recently declared its disbandment, reports said.
IBNS•Oct 14, 2024
China's economic and political ties with Nepal affecting lives of Tibetan refugee community
Kathmandu/IBNS: China's growing influence in Nepal is no longer just a geopolitical concern; it has evolved into a critical human rights issue, directly impacting the Tibetan refugee community, according to an article published on online magazine Bitter Winter.
IBNS•Oct 14, 2024
Hezbollah drone attack on military base kills four Israeli soldiers
At least four Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed and 58 others were wounded by a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base near Binyamina in north-central Israel on Sunday night, according to Times of Israel and IDF.
IBNS•Oct 14, 2024
Hamas scrapped 9/11-style bombing on Israel before launching Oct 7 attack, say reports
According to international media reports, including sources like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, Hamas had initially planned the October 7, 2023, assault for the previous year, according to an NDTV report.
IBNS•Oct 13, 2024
Iran warns oil-rich US allies in Gulf against helping Israel: Report
Iran has issued a stern warning to its Arab neighbours and U.S. allies in the Gulf, threatening severe retaliation if their territories or airspace are used to assist Israel in any potential strikes against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
IBNS•Oct 12, 2024
Pakistan: Gunmen attack coal mines in Balochistan, 20 miners dead
At least 20 people died after unknown armed men attacked coal mines belonging to a local company in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Friday.
IBNS•Oct 11, 2024
Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, India expresses 'concern'
Dhaka/IBNS: A Goddess Kali crown, which was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Satkhira's Shyamnagar, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 11, 2024
Middle East Conflict: Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to UNIFIL, the mission operating along the Security Council-mandated “Blue Line” of separation between the two countries which they patrol.
IBNS•Oct 11, 2024
Stabbing incident in Israel leaves six people injured
At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident in Israel's Hadera city on Wednesday.
IBNS•Oct 09, 2024
Pakistan's 'state guest' Zakir Naik expresses dissatisfaction after PIA charges him for extra luggage
Lauding India, Islamic preacher Zakir Naik expressed dissatisfaction after Pakistan International Airlines charged him for extra luggage during his visit to the country.
IBNS•Oct 09, 2024
Security forces foil terror attack in Pakistan, one FC official dies
A Frontier Corps (FC) official died on Wednesday and 13 others were injured when security forces foiled a suicide attack in Zoab region, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 09, 2024
Middle East crisis: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine eliminated
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that his country eliminated projected new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine.
IBNS•Oct 09, 2024
Afghan national arrested in USA for plotting an election-day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS
The US Justice Department today announced charges against a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City for conspiring to conduct an Election Day terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
IBNS•Oct 09, 2024
Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza, say UN humanitarians
UN humanitarians in Lebanon on Tuesday described the massive challenge of trying to reach some 1.2 million people who have fled heavy Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders, driven by the fear that what happened in Gaza may befall them, too.
IBNS•Oct 09, 2024
Bangladeshi diaspora members protest against Muhammad Yunus government in Geneva
The Bangladeshi diaspora members recently demonstrated against interim government chief Muhammad Yunus-led government in Geneva over the troubling political developments in the country.
IBNS•Oct 08, 2024
Those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh should be held accountable: USA
The US government on Monday said those responsible for human rights violations in Bangladesh for the past few months should be held accountable.
IBNS•Oct 08, 2024
Canada: Sudbury Public Health plans campaign for flu, COVID vaccine
Toronto/IBNS: After the Nipissing Parry Sound District Health Unit, Sudbury Public Health and Districts was the latest to announce last week that a flu and COVID vaccine campaign rollout is under way to help reduce the risk of people contracting respiratory viruses this fall.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
US Embassy alerts its nationals in Pakistan over possible protests
The US Embassy and consulates in Pakistan recently cautioned its citizens over possible protests across various cities in the country between October 4 to 7.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
Qantas passengers left shocked after R-rated movie played across all inflight screens
Passengers, who were travelling on a Qantas flight from Australia to Japan, were left shocked when an inappropriate movie was played across all screens due to a technical glitch.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
People suffer slow internet speed across multiple cities in Pakistan amid PTI protest
People experienced slow internet speed across various cities in Pakistan mostly due to overloading, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
Pakistan: Roadside bomb leaves three security personnel dead
A roadside bomb blast in Pakistan's Kalat area on Saturday left at least three security personnel dead, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
Passengers left shocked after R-rated movie played across all inflight screens
Passengers, who were travelling on a Qantas flight from Australia to Japan, were left shocked when an inappropriate movie was played across all screens due to a technical glitch.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
Israel observes first anniversary of October 7 attacks as Middle East crisis continues
A large number of people gathered at the site of the Nova music festival to mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks when Hamas members targeted Israel and killed 1,200 people.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
Pakistan: Blast occurs close to Karachi airport, two Chinese nationals die
At least two Chinese nationals died and 10 others were injured after an explosion took place close to Pakistan's Jinnah International Airport on Sunday.
IBNS•Oct 07, 2024
Pakistan: Teacher shortage forces several government schools for girls to shut down in Shangla
Experts believe Pakistan's Shangla district may witness a decline in girl's education after several government schools shut down due to a lack of teachers.
IBNS•Oct 06, 2024
Pakistani customs officials arrest PIA air hostess, two passengers for smuggling iPhones
Pakistani customs officials have seized iPhones worth millions of rupees from a PIA air hostess and two passengers in Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 06, 2024
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