Yemen: One dies in US airstrike on residential building in Sanaa
At least one person died and 15 others were injured after a US airstrike targeted a residential building in Yemen's capital Sanaa, media reports said.
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Gaza: Israel strikes Nasser Hospital, senior Hamas leader dies
The Israel Defence Forces on Monday said a senior Hamas leader and his aide died during a strike conducted on Nasser Hospital in the Khan Younis region of the southern Gaza Strip.
UN Advocacy Officer warns about severe risk posed by China’s Metok dam to Tibet's environment
Phuntsok Tobgyal, UN Advocacy Officer at the Office of Tibet in Geneva, has raised serious concerns over the risks posed by the planned construction of the Medog (Metok) Dam on Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo River.
USA: New Mexico park mass shooting leaves three people dead, two arrested
Police said two people have been arrested over the mass shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, on Friday which left at least three people dead, media reports said.
Ex-US Attorney Jessica Aber, who resigned after Donald Trump's inauguration, found dead in Alexandria residence
Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber, who quit after President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term, was found dead at her residence in Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday.
UNICEF urges Taliban to lift ban on girl's education amid beginning of new academic session in Afghanistan
The United Nations children's agency has urged Taliban rulers of Afghanistan to lift the ban on girls' education, a decision that has hit the future of millions of children in the country.
Gaza: Senior Hamas leader Salah al-Bardawil dies in Israeli airstrike
A senior Hamas leader died during a pre-dawn strike conducted by Israeli forces in southern Gaza, further escalating tension in the region.
USA: Indian-origin mother arrested for allegedly murdering 11-year-old son after Disneyland visit
An Indian-origin mother in the USA has been charged with the alleged murder of her 11-year-old son after a three-day vacation to Disneyland during a custody visit, officials said.
Pakistani TikToker arrested on blasphemy charges
Pakistani police have arrested a Tiktoker on allegations of blasphemy from the country's Muzaffargarh district, media reports said.
Iceland's Children's Affairs Minister resigns after admitting she had a child with a teen 30 years ago
Iceland's Minister for Education and Children’s Affairs, Asthildur Loa Thorsdottir, has resigned from her position after admitting that she had a relationship with a 15-year-old which resulted in the birth of her child more than 30 years ago.
IHCNBT urges Narendra Modi to confer Bharat Ratna on Dalai Lama
The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has unanimously urged PM Narendra Modi to confer Bharat Ratna on the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
Donald Trump revokes security clearances of ex-Vice President Kamala Harris, others
US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former US Vice-President and political rival Kamala Harris former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and several members of the Biden administration.
Israel says Hamas Military Intelligence chief Osama Tabash eliminated
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday said Hamas's Military Intelligence chief Osama Tabash was killed during an airstrike on the Gaza Strip.
London: Heathrow Airport resumes operation after substation fire causes power disruption
London's Heathrow Airport has resumed operation after an 18-hour shutdown due to power loss caused by a nearby substation fire that triggered massive disruption in the city.
'Our hope is we can rebuild ties': India after Mark Carney replaces Justin Trudeau as Canada PM
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, India Friday blamed Justin Trudeau for "the downturn in India-Canada relations" owing to the "licence given to extremists" in the country.
Donald Trump awards Boeing with major contract to develop next-generation F-47 fighter jet for Air Force
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump Friday announced that his administration has awarded Boeing with a major contract to develop a high-tech next-generation F-47 fighter plane for the Air Force.
UN reports record high 8938 migrants died in 2024
At least 8,938 migrants died worldwide in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record, according to new data collected by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Afghanistan: Taliban frees American national George Glezmann after remaining in captivity for over two years
Afghanistan's Taliban administration has freed American national George Glezmann after staying in captivity in the war-torn South Asian country for over two years.
Bangladesh: US Department of State condemns any instance of violence, intolerance against minority communities
The US Department of State has expressed concern over the growing violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.
Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, hears Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council on Wednesday heard gruesome testimony of torture, rape and execution of Ukrainian detainees and soldiers allegedly committed by Russian forces, as a high-level independent probe into Russia’s full-scale invasion delivered its latest mandated report in Geneva.
London fire that caused massive power outages, forced Heathrow to close, brought under control
The London Fire Brigade on Friday said the blaze at an electric substation in the city that forced Heathrow Airport to close and disrupted flight service has been brought under control.
Bangladesh interim government not planning to ban Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said his administration is not planning to ban ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League.
Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri won't be deported from US over alleged Hamas link, orders judge
Washington DC/IBNS: A judge in the United States on Thursday ordered against the deportation of Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri, who has been arrested in the country over his alleged link to Palestinian terror group Hamas, media reports said.
Donald Trump signs order to start dismantling US Education Department
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order to facilitate dismantling of the US Education Department, in a step towards fulfilling the conservatives' long-standing demand to free schools from the federal government, media reports said.
Massive fire breaks out at London electric substation, Heathrow Airport closed
London's Heathrow Airport was shut down till midnight on Friday after a massive fire broke out at a nearby substation which supplies electricity to it.
Finland is world's happiest country, India slightly improves its happiness quotient with 118th position
Finland has maintained its rank bagging the top spot of being the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, as per the latest annual World Happiness Report.
Indian researcher in US detained, faces deportation over alleged link to Hamas
Washington DC/IBNS: An Indian student has been detained and subjected to deportation in the United States over an alleged link to the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas as the Trump administration's effort to deport pro-Palestine activists intensifies, media reports said.
Donald Trump will back Volodymyr Zelenskyy get more air defence from Europe: White House
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has pledged to support Ukraine with more air defence equipment from Europe as Kyiv's forces battle Russia, the White House said Wednesday.
Always feel at home, says Tulsi Gabbard on India visit
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expressed her deep admiration for India and described it as a nation where she “always feels at home.”
Bangladesh: Security officials arrest Rohingya armed group commander Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi
Bangladeshi security officials have arrested the top leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegally entering, sabotaging and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation which is facing political instability since the exit of former PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5 last year.