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Bangladesh: Local Awami League leaders organise flash procession in Khulna

Bangladesh: Local Awami League leaders organise flash procession in Khulna

Local Awami League leaders and activists organised a flash procession in Bangladesh's Khulna area on Sunday, marking the first such event in the region since the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led regime amid severe protests against her government on August 5, 2024.

IBNSApr 21, 2025
Pope Francis dies at 88, world leaders mourn

Pope Francis dies at 88, world leaders mourn

Pope Francis, the religious leader of the 1.4 billion Catholic population across the globe, died at the age of 88, leaving his followers deeply saddened.

IBNSApr 21, 2025
Hindu Temple vandalised in Canada with pro-Khalistan graffiti

Hindu Temple vandalised in Canada with pro-Khalistan graffiti

A Hindu temple in Canada's Surrey city was vandalised with pro-Khalistan graffiti, a day after a similar incident occurred at a gurdwara in Vancouver city, media reports said.

IBNSApr 21, 2025
Pope Francis, first Latin-American head of Catholic church, dies at 88

Pope Francis, first Latin-American head of Catholic church, dies at 88

Vatican City/IBNS: Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City state, died at the age of 88 on Monday.

IBNSApr 21, 2025
Yemen: Houthis claim  latest US airstrikes in Sanaa leave 12 dead

Yemen: Houthis claim latest US airstrikes in Sanaa leave 12 dead

The Houthi-controlled health authorities said at least 12 people died and 30 others were hurt after US airstrikes hit a crowded market in Yemen's capital Sanaa, on Sunday.

IBNSApr 21, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims Russian attacks are ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims Russian attacks are ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said Russia continued to fight on several fronts on the border between the two nations despite President Vladimir Putin announcing a 30-day Easter ceasefire.

IBNSApr 20, 2025
Canada: Gurdwara vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti in Vancouver

Canada: Gurdwara vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti in Vancouver

A gurdwara or Sikh temple in Canada's Vancouver city was desecrated with pro-Khalistani graffiti on Saturday, prompting the police to investigate the incident.

IBNSApr 20, 2025
Thailand authorities arrest Chinese national over Bangkok skyscraper collapse

Thailand authorities arrest Chinese national over Bangkok skyscraper collapse

The Thai authorities have arrested the Chinese executive of the construction company that was building the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, which collapsed after strong tremors jolted the nation late in March, leaving several people dead.

IBNSApr 20, 2025
Hindu Minister Kheeal Das Kohistani attacked by unknown miscreants in Pakistan

Hindu Minister Kheeal Das Kohistani attacked by unknown miscreants in Pakistan

A Hindu state minister in Pakistan was attacked by unknown miscreants in the country's Thatta city when he was on his way to Jhok Sharif to attend an event.

IBNSApr 20, 2025
Bangladesh requests Interpol red notice for  ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh requests Interpol red notice for ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina

The National Central Bureau (NCB) of Bangladesh Police has submitted a request to Interpol seeking a "red notice" against ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and 11 others.

IBNSApr 20, 2025
Zambia: Indian national caught at airport while attempting to smuggle USD2.8 million foreign currency, gold

Zambia: Indian national caught at airport while attempting to smuggle USD2.8 million foreign currency, gold

An Indian national was arrested at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Zambia when he was attempting to smuggle foreign currency and suspected gold to Dubai, officials said on Sunday.

IBNSApr 20, 2025
Russian Prez Putin announces Easter truce in Ukraine as US warns it may pull out of peace talks

Russian Prez Putin announces Easter truce in Ukraine as US warns it may pull out of peace talks

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday declared a temporary truce in the conflict in Ukraine, timed to coincide with Orthodox Easter, and called on Kyiv to observe the same, according to Reuters.

IBNSApr 19, 2025
Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar meets top Taliban leaders during visit to Afghanistan, discusses 'terrorism'

Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar meets top Taliban leaders during visit to Afghanistan, discusses 'terrorism'

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said both Afghanistan and Pakistan have assured each other that their soil will not be used for terror activities.

IBNSApr 19, 2025
Sri Lanka: Gunman opens fire at church ahead of Easter Bombing anniversary

Sri Lanka: Gunman opens fire at church ahead of Easter Bombing anniversary

A gunman opened fire at a church located close to Manampitiya region in Sri Lanka on Friday.

IBNSApr 19, 2025
US advises citizens to reconsider travelling to Bangladesh amid civil unrest, terrorism risks

US advises citizens to reconsider travelling to Bangladesh amid civil unrest, terrorism risks

The US has issued a travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging citizens to reconsider their travel plans to the South Asian country amid risks of civil unrest, crime, and terrorism.

IBNSApr 19, 2025
Trump says US will 'take a pass' on Russia-Ukraine peace talks if parties make it difficult

Trump says US will 'take a pass' on Russia-Ukraine peace talks if parties make it difficult

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump said Washington will "take a pass" on helping Russia and Ukraine achieve a peace deal if one of the two parties "makes it very difficult".

IBNSApr 19, 2025
Canada: 21-year-old Indian student dies after stray bullet hits her in Hamilton

Canada: 21-year-old Indian student dies after stray bullet hits her in Hamilton

An Indian student died after a stray bullet hit her when she was waiting at a bus stop in the Canadian port city of Hamilton recently.

IBNSApr 19, 2025
Pakistan: Ahmadi man killed by suspected TLP members in Karachi

Pakistan: Ahmadi man killed by suspected TLP members in Karachi

An Ahmadi man was allegedly killed after several suspected workers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) stormed a place of worship belonging to the community in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
Hindu man allegedly abducted, beaten to death in Bangladesh

Hindu man allegedly abducted, beaten to death in Bangladesh

A Hindu man was allegedly abducted and beaten to death in Bangladesh's Dinajpur region, media reports said, an episode once again highlighting the growing atrocities faced by minorities in the South Asian country since the fall of the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, 2024.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills one on Good Friday

Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills one on Good Friday

A least one person died and several others were injured after Russia launched missiles on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk asks cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong to have a child

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk asks cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong to have a child

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has asked cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong if she would have a child with him, media reports said.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
American national attempts to hijack plane, co-passenger fatally shoots him

American national attempts to hijack plane, co-passenger fatally shoots him

A knife-wielding US citizen was shot dead by co-passenger after he attempted to hijack a Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday, media reports said.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
Indian-descent doctor convicted of committing healthcare fraud in USA

Indian-descent doctor convicted of committing healthcare fraud in USA

An Indian-descent doctor has been convicted for his participation in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and to unlawfully distribute controlled substances, said the US Department of Justice on Friday.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
USA: Two die, five injured in Florida State University shooting

USA: Two die, five injured in Florida State University shooting

At least two people died and five others were injured in a mass shooting incident at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, USA, on Thursday.

IBNSApr 18, 2025
USA: Mass shooting incident at Florida State University leaves six injured

USA: Mass shooting incident at Florida State University leaves six injured

At least six people were injured in a mass shooting incident at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA, on Thursday.

IBNSApr 17, 2025
Hindus and Muslims are different: Pakistan Army chief backs two-nation theory

Hindus and Muslims are different: Pakistan Army chief backs two-nation theory

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has backed the "two-nation theory" stating the forefathers who favoured the bifurcation of India in 1947 had realised the distinction between Hindus and Muslims, media reports said.

IBNSApr 17, 2025
Hindus and Muslims are different: Pakistan Army chief backs two-nation theory

Hindus and Muslims are different: Pakistan Army chief backs two-nation theory

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir has backed the "two-nation theory" stating the forefathers who favoured the bifurcation of India in 1947 had realised the distinction between Hindus and Muslims, media reports said.

IBNSApr 17, 2025
'Harvard teaches hate, stupidity; should no longer receive federal funds': Donald Trump

'Harvard teaches hate, stupidity; should no longer receive federal funds': Donald Trump

Washington DC/IBNS: After Harvard University refused to abide by his demands, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he would stop all federal funding to the elite institution.

IBNSApr 16, 2025
'Harvard teaches hate, stupidity; should no longer receive federal funds': Donald Trump

'Harvard teaches hate, stupidity; should no longer receive federal funds': Donald Trump

Washington DC/IBNS: After Harvard University refused to abide by his demands, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he would stop all federal funding to the elite institution.

IBNSApr 16, 2025
Donald Trump says his administration will offer money, plane tickets to illegal immigrants willing to self-deport

Donald Trump says his administration will offer money, plane tickets to illegal immigrants willing to self-deport

Washington DC/IBNS: In a bid to encourage self-deportation of undocumented immigrants, US President Donald Trump has revealed that his administration would offer financial support, including stipends and plane tickets, to those who agree to leave the country on their own.

IBNSApr 16, 2025

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