Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney general
US President Donald Trump on Friday named former Florida Attorney General and long-time ally Pam Bondi as his new attorney general.
IBNS•Nov 22, 2024
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Donald Trump-pick Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination as US Attorney General
Washington DC/IBNS: Scandal-hit Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to take over as the US attorney general in the new administration, pulled out of the confirmation process on Thursday.
IBNS•Nov 21, 2024
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes
The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
IBNS•Nov 21, 2024
International Criminal Court issues warrant to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu over war crimes
The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
IBNS•Nov 21, 2024
Russia fires Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in first-known use, signalling warning to Kyiv and West
Kyiv/Moscow: Russia has launched an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) at Ukraine, marking a major escalation a day after President Vladimir Putin altered Moscow's nuclear doctrine, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 21, 2024
After US-supplied missile attack, Ukraine fires UK-made 'Storm Shadows' into Russia: Report
Kyiv/IBNS: After US-supplied long-range missiles, Ukraine has now fired British cruise missiles at military targets inside Russia for the first time, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Pakistan: TV journalist hurt after gunmen attack him in Karachi
A TV journalist was injured in an armed attack in Pakistan's Kaarchi city on Tuesday.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Pakistan: 12 security personnel, six terrorists killed in Mali Khel area
At least 12 security personnel and six terrorists were killed after a checkpost was targeted in Pakistan's Mali Khel area, media reports said on Wednesday.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Donald Trump appoints former WWE Entertainment CEO Linda McMohan to lead Department of Education
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Ukraine-Russia conflict: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over threat of potential air attack
The US government on Wednesday said its embassy in Kyiv will remain shut on Wednesday after receiving information about a possible air attack in Ukraine.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Ukraine fires US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia for the first time since Biden's approval: Reports
Ukraine has fired US-supplied long-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time since Washington permitted Kyiv to conduct such attacks, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Germany: Berlin Police Chief advises Jewish, LGBTQ+ people to avoid 'Arab neighbourhoods '
Berlin: Police Chie fof Germany's capital, Berlin, Barbara Slowik has admitted that certain parts of the city are unsafe for Jewish or LGBTQ+ individuals, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Forty-five activists sentenced in Hong Kong under controversial National Security Law
The Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has expressed grave concern over the sentencing of 45 opposition activists in Hong Kong to up to 10 years in prison under China’s National Security Law, highlighting the potential erosion of fundamental freedoms in the region.
IBNS•Nov 20, 2024
Ukraine hits Russia with Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missile after Joe Biden's approval
Ukraine carried out its first attack in the border regions with Russia using Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
Ukraine hits Russia in a first Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missile attack with Joe Biden's approval
Ukraine carried out its first attack in the border regions with Russia using Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
Balochistan National Party leader shot dead in Pakistan
A Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal)party leader was shot dead in Pakistan's Khuzdar region on Monday.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
Ex-Canadian PM Stephen Harper urges Canada to stop cultivating divisive Khalistanis, Jihadists
In a candid critique that has reignited debates over Canada’s immigration and foreign policy, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper called on the nation to cease harboring divisive groups such as Khalistanis and jihadists.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
Pakistan: Unknown gunmen kidnap seven policemen
Unknown armed men kidnapped seven policemen from the Rocha Check Post in Pakistan on Monday.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
UK: 35-year-old doctor, who was distressed seeing wealthy customers euthanising pets to save money, commits suicide
A veterinary doctor recently committed suicide with drugs used to euthanise pets after he became distressed by unnecessary requests made by wealthy customers to put their pets down rather than paying to treat them.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
Three die after homeless man goes on stabbing spree in New York
At least three people died after a man went on a stabbing spree across the Manhattan region of New York during broad daylight on Monday.
IBNS•Nov 19, 2024
More than 40 US lawmakers ask Biden to seek Imran Khan's release from prison
More than 40 US lawmakers have called on outgoing President Joe Biden to press the Pakistani government to ensure the release of former PM Imran Khan and other 'political prisoners' before the end of his tenure.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
USA: Flight evacuated after passenger's cellphone battery caught fire
Passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency exit after a smartphone battery of a co-traveller caught fire and damaged a seat in the US state of Denver.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
USA: Flight evacuated after passenger's cellphone battery catches fire
Passengers of a Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency exit after a smartphone battery of a co-traveller caught fire and damaged a seat in the US state of Denver.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
Pakistani TV host Mathira Mohammad's private videos goes viral, she calls them 'fake'
Pakistani TV host and influencer Mathira Mohammad has said people are circulating fake online stuff by misusing her name and pictures after her alleged private video went viral.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
Middle East crisis: IDF confirms 'elimination' of Hezbollah media chief Mohammed Afif
Israel Defense Forces on Monday confirmed the 'elimination' of Hezbollah's media chief Mohammed Afif during a strike in central Beirut.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
Pakistan: Four arrested for allegedly murdering woman on suspicion of committing witchcraft
Pakistan police have arrested a woman and her three accomplices for allegedly killing her pregnant daughter-in-law over suspicion of witchcraft.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
Joe Biden allows Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles inside Russia
President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to fire into Russian territory, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 18, 2024
Israel: Flares fired at Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea, three people arrested
At least three people were arrested after a pair of flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on Sunday, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 17, 2024
Dhaka plans to seek former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India, says Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh Interim Government Chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said Dhaka plans to demand the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India.
IBNS•Nov 17, 2024
Pakistani religious body declares use of VPN as against Islamic law
A key religious body in Pakistan has declared using virtual private networks to access blocked content on the internet as against Shariah (Islamic Law).
IBNS•Nov 17, 2024
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