Seven-year-old girl dies in stabbing incident in Croatia's elementary school
A knife attack incident in a school in the Croatian capital city of Zagreb left a seven-year-old girl dead and five others injured on Friday.
IBNS•Dec 21, 2024
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Australian police search for three involved in suspected synagogue fire, PM Albanese condemns
The Australian police are searching for three people for their suspected role in setting a synagogue on fire in Melbourne.
IBNS•Dec 06, 2024
Protect Hindu community members: US Congressman urges Bangladeshi interim government amid rise in attacks on minority communities
US Congressman Brad Sherman recently issued a statement where he urged the interim government of Bangladesh to protect Hindus amid rising protests by the community members over the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das.
IBNS•Dec 06, 2024
Bangladeshi currency notes won't feature Bangabandhu's images any more: Reports
Bangladesh has started printing new currency notes which will not feature the image of the country's founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
IBNS•Dec 06, 2024
'Will appoint new PM in coming days': French President Emmanuel Macron after Michel Barnier's ouster
Paris/IBNS: French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to appoint a new Prime Minister of the country after his last pick Michel Barnier was on Thursday ousted in a no-confidence vote, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 06, 2024
Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, reveals UN report
Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite persistent economic and geopolitical challenges, a UN report revealed on Thursday.
IBNS•Dec 06, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing in Manhattan: NYPD issues photos of suspect, probe on
The New York Police Department has released images of a man who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the Manhattan region of the US city.
IBNS•Dec 06, 2024
French government led by Michel Barnier collapses in no-confidence vote deepening political crisis
Paris/IBNS: The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote deepening the political instability in the country, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 05, 2024
UK issues travel advisory for Bangladesh, warns terrorists may carry out attacks
The United Kingdom on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens where it directed them not to visit Bangladesh as "terrorists were likely to carry out attacks" in the South Asian nation.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
UK issues travel advisory for Bangladesh visit, warns terrorist may carry out attacks in the country
The United Kingdom on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens where it directed them not to visit Bangladesh as "terrorists were likely to carry out attacks" in the South Asian nation.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
Bangladesh court sends 15-year-old Hindu boy to the Juvenile Detention Centre for hurting religious sentiments on social media
A Bangladesh court on Wednesday sent a 15-year-old Hindu boy to the Juvenile Detention Centre after he was arrested on charges of hurting religious sentiments on social media.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
Nepal signs BRI Cooperation Framework with China during PM KP Oli's official visit to Beijing
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Oli has signed the BRI Cooperation Framework during his ongoing visit to China, the agreement which will pave the way for the execution of BRI projects in the Himalayan nation.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump nominates private astronaut Jared Isaacman next NASA chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated businessman and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk Jared Isaacman as the next NASA chief.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead outside New York hotel in targeted attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning in an apparent targeted attack as he was on his way to attend the company’s annual investor conference, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
Bangladesh: Hindu businesses, houses attacked by mob in Sunamganj over alleged Facebook post
A mob vandalised Hindu businesses and houses in Bangladesh's Sunamganj amid allegation that a community member hurt Muslim sentiments by posting a derogatory image on Facebook, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
Pakistan: Patients suffer amid strike observed in Multan hospital
Hundreds of patients were left without treatment after a strike was observed at Nishtar Hospital in Pakistan's Multan city recently.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment vote a day after martial law move
A day after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law and later lifted it, opposition coalition members on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach him.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
Bangladeshi official says 700 prisoners, who escaped during uprising, remain at large
A Bangladeshi official on Tuesday said more than 700 convicts remain unaccounted for following the recent uprising in Bangladesh which led to the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
I am deeply concerned: UK MP Priti Patel reacts to recent violence in Bangladesh
British MP Priti Patel has expressed her concern over the recent violence in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das and the targeting of the minority community in the country since the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
Joe Biden announces $1 billion humanitarian assistance for 31 African countries during his visit to Angola
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and affected communities in 31 African countries.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
South Korean president lifts martial law order hours after imposing it
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol withdrew the martial law declared by him after facing a strong rebuke from the National Assembly amid widespread protests on Tuesday.
IBNS•Dec 04, 2024
South Korean President declares emergency martial law citing opposition of being 'anti-state forces'
Seoul/IBNS: South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, as he accused the opposition of being "anti-state forces intent on overthrowing the regime" amid a massive dispute in the country's parliament over a budget bill.
IBNS•Dec 03, 2024
Pakistan: Anti-state activities claimed 245 lives in November
245 individuals, including 68 security personnel and 50 civilians, died after Pakistan witnessed a month of anti-state violence in November, official data showed.
IBNS•Dec 03, 2024
Tripura's Bangladesh mission suspends service a day after breaching of premises
The Bangladesh's Assistant High Commission in Agartala, which is located in the North-Eastern state of Tripura, has decided to suspend consular service until further notice after its premises was breached by a group of people who were protesting against the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in the neighbouring nation.
IBNS•Dec 03, 2024
Hindus demonstrate in Canada against atrocities faced by community members in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Hindus in Montreal recently took out a rally in the Canadian city to show solidarity with ISKCON, the religious outfit that has been targeted by alleged Islamists in Bangladesh in recent times.
IBNS•Dec 03, 2024
All hell to pay, Trump demands immediate release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday warned that those responsible for holding the hostages will face massive repercussions if captives are not released by the time he assumes office.
IBNS•Dec 03, 2024
Appalling and apocalyptic, says UN Deputy Secretary-General about situation in Gaza
Describing the situation in Gaza as “appalling and apocalyptic” the UN Deputy Secretary-General on Monday called on world leaders to act decisively to alleviate suffering and prevent the further devastation of the enclave.
IBNS•Dec 03, 2024
UK MP expresses concerns over human rights abuses of minority religious groups in Pakistan
A prominent UK MP has expressed concerns over the widespread human rights abuses and forced conversations on the minority community members in Pakistan.
IBNS•Dec 02, 2024
Pakistan: Robbers shot dead a trader in Karachi whose marriage was fixed on December 12
Suspected robbers shot dead a trader, who was scheduled to get married on December 12, in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 02, 2024
Lithuania expels three staff members of Chinese mission, Beijing counters
Lithuania has declared three staff members of China’s diplomatic mission as persona non grata, earning condemnation from Beijing.
IBNS•Dec 02, 2024
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