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Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief

Indian-origin Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday when he was seen taking the oath by placing his hand on the holy Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita.

Donald Trump's assistant Dan Scavino wishes new Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino welcomed India-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel by posting a 'Bollywood' style social media congratulatory meme on Thursday.

First Indian-origin chief Kash Patel says he will create transparent, accountable FBI

Indian-origin Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief Kash Patel on Friday vowed to recreate the crucial US agency into one that is 'transparent, accountable, and committed to justice'.

Donald Trump calls US funding to improve voter turnout in India 'kickback scheme'

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's funding to improve voter turnout in India "a kickback scheme", days after billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrapped the grant.

Pakistan: Two policemen die during attack on checkpost in Quetta

At least Pakistani security forces and four terrorists were killed during a heavy gun battle when a police post was attacked by suspected terrorists in Quetta city on Thursday, media reports said.

Israel: Three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam in suspected terror attack

At least three empty buses exploded in Israel's Bat Yam city on Thursday with police describing the incident as a possible terror attack.

Israel: Three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam in suspected terror attack

At least three empty buses exploded in Israel's Bat Yam city on Thursday with police describing the incident as a possible terror attack.

Pakistani couple arrested for 'murdering' 13-year-old domestic help for allegedly stealing chocolates

A Pakistani couple was arrested in Rawalpindi city for allegedly murdering a 13-year-old girl, who worked as a domestic help, over suspicion of stealing chocolates.

Pakistan: Seven passengers lined up, gunned down by unknown gunmen in Balochistan

Unidentified gunmen offloaded seven passengers from a bus and gunned them down in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Tuesday.

White House posts new video on social media showing chained, handcuffed illegal immigrants deported from USA

The White House has released a video which showed undocumented immigrants, in a shackled state being led to a deportation flight in the US city of Seattle, triggering a fresh controversy.

White House posts new video on social media showing chained, handicapped illegal immigrants deported from USA

The White House has released a video which showed undocumented immigrants, in a shackled state being led to a deportation flight in the US city of Seattle, triggering a fresh controversy.

'Why are we giving $21 million to India?': Donald Trump backs DOGE move of scrapping 'voter turnout' fund

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has backed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s decision to scrap the financial aid which was allocated to improve the voter turnout in India.

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vows to make political comeback in virtual address, says Yunus has no experience of running govt

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to return to her country to avenge the deaths of her Awami League cadres and some police officers during the political unrest in the South Asian nation.

'Having lots of fun together': Kate Middleton, her children draw portraits of each other

London/IBNS: The Princess of Wales and her children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis -shared a collection of four portraits they created of one another on Monday.

Today is the first step of long, difficult journey: US after Riyadh meeting with Russian delegates to end Ukraine war

Riyadh/IBNS: The much-anticipated meeting between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war concluded in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening (Riyadh time).

US, Russia to name teams for negotiating path to end Ukraine war

Washington DC/IBNS: Russia and the United States will name teams, who will negotiate how to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible, Washington DC said as the superpowers met on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activities around its territory

Taiwan recently reported heightened Chinese military activity with 41 aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship found operating around its territory.

Former US Navy Seal, who killed Osama Bin Laden, opens cannabis firm

A former US Navy Seal, who had killed former Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden, is gearing up to open his own cannabis firm.

Canada: Delta Air Lines flight flips upside down upon landing in Toronto Pearson Airport, 18 injured

At least 17 people, including children, were injured after a Delta Air Lines flight flipped upside down upon landing in Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday.

IDF claims senior Hamas commander killed in airstrike in Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces on Monday said a Hamas commander was killed during a airstrike in Lebanon.

French man confesses killing teen girl since he was 'angry' after losing Fortnite game

A 23-year-old French man has confessed to having killed a teen schoolgirl since he was 'angry' over losing a game of Fornite, a popular online video game.

Antonio Guterres welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire, hostage release

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the latest round of hostage releases in Gaza and the continued implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus invites Elon Musk’s Starlink in bid to gain diplomatic leverage

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammed Yunus, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to introduce his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country, media reports said.

Bangladesh’s interim govt invites Elon Musk’s Starlink in bid to gain diplomatic leverage

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammed Yunus, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to introduce his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country, media reports said.

Zelenskyy says European Army needs to be created to counter Russia

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy said there is a need to create a European Army to counter Russia's military build-up.

Austria knife attack leaves teen dead, five injured 

A 14-year-old died and five others were injured in a knife attack incident in the Austrian city of Villach on Saturday.

World's first openly gay imam shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, who was considered as the world's “first openly gay imam”, was shot dead close to Gqeberha city in South Africa on Saturday.

Bangladesh interim government removes Bangabandhu's name from national stadium

The National Sports Council on Saturday announced the renaming of Bangabandhu National Stadium as National Stadium, dropping the name of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from it, a move seen as a step taken by the interim government to end the legacy of Bangladesh's Founding Father.

Trump administration's cost-cutting unit DOGE halts $29m funding for ‘Strengthening political framework in Bangladesh’

Washington DC: As part of its cost-cutting drive to reduce the burden on US taxpayers, the Donald Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has terminated several overseas projects, including one in Bangladesh that has drawn attention.

'Whoa': Elon Musk responds to conservative influencer's claim that he is the father of her child

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally broken his silence over conservative influencer Ashley St Clair's claim that he is the father of her five-month-old baby.