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Myanmar: Military Junta 'continues attacks' despite ceasefire declaration following deadly

Myanmar's anti-regime forces claimed that despite declaring a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday following the deadly earthquake that hit the nation recently, the country's military junta has not stopped carrying out air and ground attacks.

Israel Defense Forces say Hamas Psychological Terror Operative eliminated

The Israel Defense Forces on Friday said it has eliminated Hamas' military wing's psychological terror operative Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Bardawil.

Indian national stabbed to death in Canada, suspect taken into custody

An Indian national has been stabbed to death in Canada's Rockland area near Ottawa, confirmed the embassy on Saturday.

'China played it wrong, they panicked': Donald Trump slams Beijing's 34 pct tariff move

Washington DC/IBNS: Responding to China's decision to impose an additional 34 percent tariff on all US goods, US President Donald Trump Friday said Beijing "played it wrong" and that "they cannot afford to do it."

China imposes additional 34 percent tariffs on all imported US products from April 10

The Chinese government on Friday imposed an additional 34 percent tariffs on all imported U.S. products starting April 10, days after Washington announced reciprocal tariffs, media reports said.

UN confirms 280,000 Gazans displaced since intensification of hostilities

The United Nations on Friday said 280,000 Gazas are estimated to have been newly displaced since the intensification of hostilities began in the region on March 18.

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva says US tariffs pose 'Significant Risk' To global outlook

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the recently imposed US tariffs pose a significant risk to the global outlook.

Pakistan recorded spike in terror activities in March, reveals think tank data

Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies released its data on Thursday, which showed the South Asian country witnessed a spike in terrorist violence and security operations in March.

DonaldTrump-led administration imposes 37 percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh

The Trump administration has imposed a 37% tariff on imports from Bangladesh as part of the "Reciprocal Tariffs" policy announced on Wednesday.

Modi a great friend of mine but not treating US right: Donald Trump announcing reciprocal tariffs on India

New Delhi/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi his "great friend" but that did not make him refrain from complaining against the popular global leader over the tariffs imposed by the South Asian country on Washington's exports.

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs from baseline 10 pc to higher; 26 pc on India imports, 36 pc on China

Triggering almost a global trade war, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced tariffs of at least 10 percent on almost all goods from other countries, plus even higher rates for many nations, including friends, but deemed to be “worst offenders”.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman shares Ghibli-style image with his son

Going with the trend, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared a Ghibli-style image of himself and his son on X.

Elon Musk to soon step down from his government role, Donald Trump tells cabinet: Report

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has told his Cabinet members and close aides that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role, Politico reported on Wednesday.

Trump to announce sweeping tariffs on global trade partners today, calls it 'Liberation Day' for America

Washington DC/IBNS: President Donald Trump proclaimed Wednesday as "Liberation Day" in the United States as he is set to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs that would escalate a trade war with global partners.

China carries out war games around Taiwan, escalates tension in region

China conducted two-day war games around Taiwan, potentially escalating tension in the region, media reports said.

Myanmar's military Junata 'fires' shots at Chinese earthquake aid convoy after it fails to stop

Myanmar's military Junta fired at a Chinese convoy that was carrying earthquake relief aid to the quake-hit areas in the civil-war-ravaged country on Tuesday.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari admitted to Karachi hospital after health deteriorates

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi after his health deteriorated, media reports said.

Musk warns scammer, who stole personal information of 400K Americans, will be arrested

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has said an alleged scammer who stole and sold the personal information of 400,000 Americans is facing an imminent arrest.

European travellers will need to obtain ETA to visit UK from today

The British government has made changes in the longstanding travel rules by which European visitors will need to get an online entry permit to visit the UK from Wednesday.

UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.

Pakistan: Police official injured in gun attack

A gun attack in Pakistan's Dhoda area on Tuesday left at least one police official injured, media reports said.

Bangladesh authorities demolish 1971 Liberation War mural in Lalmonirhat

The mural at the iconic Liberation War Memorial Stage in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat City, was demolished at the instruction of the local authorities, media reports said.

Israel Defense Forces says senior Hezbollah official Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir eliminated

Israel on Tuesday confirmed the killing of senior Hezbollah leader Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir in the Dahieh area of Lebanon.

Taiwan handed over F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US

The Taiwanese Military of National Defence has thanked the US for the delivery of the first long-awaited F-16.

Pakistani advocacy group nominates Imran Khan for Nobel Peace Prize

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to human rights and democracy, advocacy group Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), affiliated with Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum, announced in an X post.

Yunus government has systematically stifled free press in Bangladesh: Exiled Journalist Sumi Khan

An exiled Bangladeshi journalist has claimed the current interim government of the country has systematically stifled the free press in Bangladesh since reports of attacks on Hindu minorities, Awami League members and supporters started to draw international attention following the collapse of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024.

Red Cross 'outraged' by deaths of eight medics in Gaza

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Sunday said it is outraged at the deaths of eight medics from Palestine Red Crescent Society, killed on duty in Gaza.

CAR ambush leaves Kenyan peacekeeper dead, Antonio Guterres condemns

The United Nations has condemned the killing of a Kenyan peacekeeper in an ambush carried out against the patrol in the Central African Republic.

Information blackout: Myanmar Junta blocks international journalists from entering quake-hit areas

Myanmar's military junta has blocked international journalists from accessing earthquake-hit areas of the country, creating an information blackout.

'The city is dangerous': Indian origin techie claims to be shot twice near San Francisco hotel in US

Washington/IBNS: An Indian origin tech CEO has claimed to be shot twice near his hotel in San Francisco, the United States in the wee hours on Sunday, media reports said.