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Multiple dead as a small private plane crashes into US' California neighbourhood

A private plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood in the US state of California on Thursday early morning, leaving multiple people on board dead, media reports said.

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington DC

Washington DC: Two staffers from the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC were fatally shot on Wednesday evening near 3rd and F Streets in the Northwest area, close to the Capital Jewish Museum, the FBI’s local field office, and the US Attorney’s office, according to reports.

Chicago-based activist Elias Rodriguez suspect in shooting of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC

Washington DC: Washington Police has identified 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago as the suspect in the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, where two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed at close range on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington DC

Washington DC: Two staffers from the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC were fatally shot on Wednesday evening near 3rd and F Streets in the Northwest area, close to the Capital Jewish Museum, the FBI’s local field office, and the US Attorney’s office, according to reports.

Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service launched in Bangladesh

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellite internet service has been launched in Bangladesh, promising to offer unlimited data and with speeds of up to 300 Mbps.

Organised crime groups increasingly embedded in gold supply chain, says UN report

The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across supply chains as organised crime groups infiltrate the mining industry.

LeT co-founder Amir Hamza injured, undergoing treatment in Pakistani hospital

Co-founder of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT), Amir Hamza, was critically injured at his residence in Lahore and currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, media report said.

LeT co-founder Amir Hamza injured, undergoing treatment in Pakistani hospital

Co-founder of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT), Amir Hamza, was critically injured at his residence in Lahore and currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, media report said.

Pakistan: Bomb blast targets school bus in Balochistan, 3 children die

At least five people, including three children, died after a blast rocked a school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Wednesday.

US: Indian national pleads guilty in visa fraud

An Indian national, residing in New York, pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to staging armed robberies in furtherance of a visa fraud conspiracy.

Trump reveals plan to create USD 175 billion 'Golden Dome' system

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to create a sophisticated new missile defence shield that will be able to intercept threats from space.

Pak Army Chief Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal rank despite 'Operation Sindoor' blow

New Delhi/IBNS: Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has been promoted to the topmost military rank of Field Marshal, which is an honour awarded only on the rarest of occasions and on achieving a stellar operational record in the armed forces.

French President Macron turns down Yunus meet amid Bangladesh push for global visibility

French President Emmanuel Macron has declined a request for a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, marking a diplomatic setback for Dhaka’s interim administration.

Jaffar Express Hijacking in Pakistan: BLA releases 35-minute new chilling video

The Balochistan Liberation Army's media wing Hakkal has revealed a 35-minute-long chilling video documenting the hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Balochistan region in March.

China fast-tracks work on Pakistan’s Mohmand Dam on Swat River after India suspends Indus Waters Treaty

Beijing: China has said it will step up construction on a major hydropower project in Pakistan, as the country grapples with growing challenges in its agriculture and industry following India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Bangladesh: Actress Nusraat Faria, who played Sheikh Hasina onscreen, gets bail

Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria was released from prison on bail on Tuesday, a day after she was sent to jail in an attempted murder case.

Bangladeshi singer Noble arrested on rape charge

Popular Bangladeshi singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, who gained immense popularity in the bordering Indian state of West Bengal, has been arrested from Dhaka in a rape case.

Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire: Putin describes telephone conversation with Trump as 'highly constructive'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday described his telephone conversation with his American counterpart over the Ukraine ceasefire issue as 'highly constructive'.

Russia bans 'undesirable organisation' Amnesty International

The Russian authorities on Monday banned Amnesty International as an “undesirable organisation”, thereby criminalising its activities and any association with the organisation in the country.

Russia must end war it started: Zelenskyy writes on X after speaking with Trump, European leaders

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had a telephone conversation with American counterpart Donald Trump and other European leaders over the issue of ceasefire, on Tuesday said Russia must end the war it started.

'Ready to engage with Ukrainian side for peace agreement': Putin after call with Donald Trump

Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he spoke to US President Donald Trump for two hours and that Moscow is ready to engage with the Ukrainian side for peace agreements.

'Russia, Ukraine will immediately start negotiations for ceasefire': Donald Trump after call with Putin

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations towards a ceasefire following his two-hour call with President Vladimir Putin.

'Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places': Joe Biden on cancer diagnosis

Former US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden on Monday shared a message of gratitude to the public a day after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis.

Pakistan: Blast leaves two dead in Balochistan

A blast ripped through a marketplace in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah district in Pakistan on Sunday, leaving two people dead and 11 others injured.

Panchen Lama should be released immediately: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday asked China to immediately release Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, who was allegedly abducted by China 30 years ago.

US Senators demand China to release Panchen Lama

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently demanded that China immediately release Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama.

Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan's market leaves 2 dead

A blast ripped through a marketplace in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah district in Pakistan on Sunday, leaving two people dead and 11 others injured.

Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who portrayed Sheikh Hasina on screen, arrested in murder case

Dhaka/IBNS: Popular Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who portrayed the country's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on screen, was on Sunday arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka in connection with a murder case, media reports said.

Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who played ousted PM Sheikh Hasina onscreen, sent to jail

Popular Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, who was arrested from Dhaka airport while she was heading to Thailand, has been sent to jail  for her alleged involvement in an attempted murder case linked to anti-government protests last year.

Ex-US President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, a statement from his personal office confirmed on Sunday.