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Sri Lanka: UK woman arrested for deadly drug smuggling

Sri Lanka: UK woman arrested for deadly drug smuggling

A former British flight attendant is facing up to 25 years in prison after she was arrested in Sri Lanka for allegedly smuggling over 101lbs(46kg) pounds of a dangerous synthetic drug called "kush."

IBNSMay 28, 2025
Bangladeshi SC acquits Islamist leader ATM Azharul Islam facing death sentence for 1971 war crimes

Bangladeshi SC acquits Islamist leader ATM Azharul Islam facing death sentence for 1971 war crimes

The Bangladeshi Supreme Court has acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who was facing a death sentence for a war crimes case related to the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.

IBNSMay 28, 2025
Car ploughs into pedestrians during Liverpool FC's parade, 47 injured

Car ploughs into pedestrians during Liverpool FC's parade, 47 injured

One person was arrested after a car ploughed into Liverpool fans during the iconic British football club's Premier League trophy parade in Liverpool city of England, on Monday evening, leaving at least 47 people, including four children, injured.

IBNSMay 27, 2025
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses willingness to talk with India to resolve disputes

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses willingness to talk with India to resolve disputes

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently touring Iran, on Monday expressed his willingness to talk with India to try to end the ongoing disputes between the two warring neighbours.

IBNSMay 27, 2025
'It's a bond of blood': Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali hails ties with India after meeting 'Op. Sindoor' delegation

'It's a bond of blood': Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali hails ties with India after meeting 'Op. Sindoor' delegation

Georgetown/IBNS: Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has hailed his country's ties with India calling it "bond of blood" after meeting a delegation from New Delhi on Operation Sindoor's global outreach bid.

IBNSMay 27, 2025
Iran summons French envoy over minister's remark on Panahi's Palme d'Or victory at Cannes

Iran summons French envoy over minister's remark on Panahi's Palme d'Or victory at Cannes

Iran has summoned the French envoy in Tehran to protest against the 'insulting' remarks made by Foreign Minister of France after noted Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won a top honour at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Israel strikes kill 54 in Gaza

Israel strikes kill 54 in Gaza

Two separate Israeli airstrikes in Gaza overnight left at least 54 Palestinians dead, media reports said.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Emotional overload: Kremlin reacts after Trump calls Putin 'crazy'

Emotional overload: Kremlin reacts after Trump calls Putin 'crazy'

The Kremlin on Monday reacted to US President Donald Trump's remark, where he claimed his Russian counterpart has 'gone crazy', and said it was perhaps due to an emotional overdose that he made such a comment.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on alcohol ahead of World Cup

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on alcohol ahead of World Cup

Saudi Arabia, the ultra-conservative Middle East nation, is now planning to legalise the use of alcohol in 600 tourist spots by keeping in mind the Football World Cup, which it will host in 2034.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Viral video shows Macron shoved in face by wife, French President says they were 'joking'

Viral video shows Macron shoved in face by wife, French President says they were 'joking'

A video has gone viral on social media where the French First Lady was caught on camera shoving her husband, Emmanuel Macron, in the face after they arrived in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, for an official visit.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Iran summons French envoy over minister's remark on Panahi's Palme d'Or victory at Cannes

Iran summons French envoy over minister's remark on Panahi's Palme d'Or victory at Cannes

Iran has summoned the French envoy in Tehran to protest against the 'insulting' remarks made by Foreign Minister of France after noted Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won a top honour at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Israel strikes kill 54 in Gaza

Israel strikes kill 54 in Gaza

Two separate Israeli airstrikes in Gaza overnight left at least 54 Palestinians dead, media reports said.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Emotional overload: Kremlin reacts after Trump calls Putin 'crazy'

Emotional overload: Kremlin reacts after Trump calls Putin 'crazy'

The Kremlin on Monday reacted to US President Donald Trump's remark, where he claimed his Russian counterpart has 'gone crazy', and said it was perhaps due to an emotional overdose that he made such a comment.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on alcohol ahead of World Cup

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on alcohol ahead of World Cup

Saudi Arabia, the ultra-conservative Middle East nation, is now planning to legalise the use of alcohol in 600 tourist spots by keeping in mind the Football World Cup, which it will host in 2034.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Viral video shows Macron shoved in face by wife, French President says they were 'joking'

Viral video shows Macron shoved in face by wife, French President says they were 'joking'

A video has gone viral on social media where the French First Lady was caught on camera shoving her husband, Emmanuel Macron, in the face after they arrived in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, for an official visit.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin 'crazy' after Moscow launched one of the biggest airstrikes on Ukraine since the war began in 2022.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin 'crazy' after Moscow launched one of the biggest airstrikes on Ukraine since the war began in 2022.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine

Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after Moscow intensifies attacks on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin 'crazy' after Moscow launched one of the biggest airstrikes on Ukraine since the war began in 2022.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
USA: Two Pakistani-origin men arrested over visa fraud in Texas

USA: Two Pakistani-origin men arrested over visa fraud in Texas

Two Pakistani-origin men have been arrested for allegedly running a multi-year immigration fraud and money laundering racket, which involved fake jobs and fraudulent visa applications.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills nine out of the doctor's ten children in Khan Younis

Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills nine out of the doctor's ten children in Khan Younis

At least nine out of the 10 children of a doctor who worked at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza Strip's Khan Younis city died after a suspected Israeli airstrike hit their home on Friday.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
USA: Two Pakistani-origin men arrested over visa fraud in Texas

USA: Two Pakistani-origin men arrested over visa fraud in Texas

Two Pakistani-origin men have been arrested for allegedly running a multi-year immigration fraud and money laundering racket, which involved fake jobs and fraudulent visa applications.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine

Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine

At least 14 people died after Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine, launched in a single night, triggering tension in the region, media reports said.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills nine out of the doctor's ten children in Khan Younis

Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills nine out of the doctor's ten children in Khan Younis

At least nine out of the 10 children of a doctor who worked at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza Strip's Khan Younis city died after a suspected Israeli airstrike hit their home on Friday.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Pakistan: Balochistan-based journalist shot dead at his home

Pakistan: Balochistan-based journalist shot dead at his home

A Balochistan-based journalist was shot down by unknown attackers after he resisted their attempt to kidnap him from his residence in Awaran district of Pakistan on Saturday.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
USA: Two Pakistani-origin men arrested over visa fraud in Texas

USA: Two Pakistani-origin men arrested over visa fraud in Texas

Two Pakistani-origin men have been arrested for allegedly running a multi-year immigration fraud and money laundering racket, which involved fake jobs and fraudulent visa applications.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine

Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine

At least 14 people died after Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine, launched in a single night, triggering tension in the region, media reports said.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Yunus is a militant leader, took control over Bangladesh with support of terrorists: Sheikh Hasina

Yunus is a militant leader, took control over Bangladesh with support of terrorists: Sheikh Hasina

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina described Muhammad Yunus a 'militant leader' and alleged that he 'sold the country' to the US.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills nine out of the doctor's ten children in Khan Younis

Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills nine out of the doctor's ten children in Khan Younis

At least nine out of the 10 children of a doctor who worked at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza Strip's Khan Younis city died after a suspected Israeli airstrike hit their home on Friday.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Pakistan: Balochistan-based journalist shot dead at his home

Pakistan: Balochistan-based journalist shot dead at his home

A Balochistan-based journalist was shot down by unknown attackers after he resisted their attempt to kidnap him from his residence in Awaran district of Pakistan on Saturday.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine

Russia launches major air attack on Ukraine

At least 14 people died after Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine, launched in a single night, triggering tension in the region, media reports said.

IBNSMay 25, 2025

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