Pakistani court indicts former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi over 'un-Islamic' nikah case
Jan 17, 2024, at 10:34 pm
A court in Pakistan indicted the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a case of solemnising their marriage against Islamic laws, media reports said.
Blast in Pakistan's Quetta leaves nine people, including children, injured
Jan 17, 2024, at 09:07 pm
Nine people, including a traffic policeman and three children, were injured after a blast rocked Pakistan's Quetta region on Wednesday.
Unknown people attack training center in Pakistan, no injury reported
Jan 17, 2024, at 08:55 pm
Unknown attackers targeted the premises of Government Model High School in Pakistan's Kharan region during a training session for polling staff on Monday.
Jan 17, 2024, at 03:07 pm
Iran on Tuesday claimed it conducted missile and drone attacks which destroyed two strongholds of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl in the border town of Panjgur in Pakistan's Balochistan region, prompting protest from the neighbouring nation.
Canada minister announces better evaluation of housing affordability, immigration challenges
Jan 17, 2024, at 04:53 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has announced plans to closely examine the issue of housing affordability and immigration for the influx of international students and other non-permanent residents entering the country.
World Economic Forum unveils Global Government Technology Centre Berlin
Jan 16, 2024, at 11:22 pm
The World Economic Forum and GovTech Campus Deutschland, with the support of the City of Berlin and the German federal government, have announced the establishment of the Global Government Technology Centre Berlin (GGTC Berlin).
Pakistan: Police thwart late-night attack on Pezu police station in Lakki Marwat
Jan 16, 2024, at 11:18 pm
Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region thwarted a late-night attack on the Pezu police station in Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday.
Jan 16, 2024, at 11:10 pm
Nepal’s People’s Socialist Party leader Ram Ashish Yadav said people in the country's Janakpur region are enthusiastic about the Pran Pratishtha at Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:56 pm
Washington/IBNS/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump has convincingly won the Iowa caucuses in the first Republican contest of the US President elections which will be held in November this year, media reports said.
Donald Trump sweeps Iowa caucuses, Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws candidature after disappointing show
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:38 pm
Indian-origin businessman and politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday withdrew his candidature from the US presidential race after his disappointing show in the Iowa caucuses that were clinched by former President Donald Trump.
Iran hits Israeli 'espionage headquarters in Erbil, US condemns 'reckless' strike
Jan 16, 2024, at 03:09 pm
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Tuesday confirmed it targeted an 'Israeli' espionage headquarters in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region with ballistic missiles.
US says Houthi ballistic missile hits cargo ship, no injuries
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:48 pm
The US on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) said 'Iranian-backed' Houthi militants have fired a ballistic missile from Yemen which hit an American-owned Cargo ship, escalating the ongoing tension in the region.
Houthi rebels strike US cargo vessel with anti-ship ballistic missile in south of Red Sea
Jan 16, 2024, at 06:44 am
Houthi rebels in Yemen hit a US cargo vessel with a missile, said the US military, raising concerns for the unstable region amid the series of attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea region by the militant group since the Israel-Hamas War started on October 7.
US Air Force officer Madison Marsh crowned Miss America 2024
Jan 16, 2024, at 05:59 am
Orlando: A 22-year-old US Air Force second lieutenant won the Miss America 2024 pageant, making history as the first-ever active-duty Air Force officer to hold the national title, media reports said.
Civilian workers on Canadian military bases in Ontario, Quebec strike over wages, job security
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:41 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Nearly 500 workers started a strike over wages and job security on Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec.
Vietnam, Indonesia, Tajikistan adhere to 'One China' policy
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:29 am
Beijing: Indonesia, Vietnam, and Tajikistan remain committed to the One China principle, recognising Beijing as the only legitimate government of the entire Chinese territory, their foreign ministries said on Monday following elections in Taiwan.
Jan 16, 2024, at 12:52 am
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Taiwan's newly elected President Lai Ching-te and said the election reflected the strength of the robust democratic system and electoral process of the region.
Jan 15, 2024, at 10:41 pm
Taiwan lost a diplomatic ally after the Pacific Island nation of Nauru on Monday (January 15, 2024) announced it was severing diplomatic relations with the region.
Jan 15, 2024, at 09:45 pm
Sri Lanka's opposition leader Sajith Premadasa recently raised alarm regarding the online loan mafia operating in the country and even charging interest as high as 300, media reports said.
Khalistan used as a shield by asylum seekers entering the US illegally
Jan 15, 2024, at 08:14 pm
In a startling revelation, an investigation by the Gujarat Police has uncovered a shocking scheme involving individuals from Punjab being instructed to identify themselves as pro-Khalistan activists to seek asylum in the United States. This revelation comes weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying both Punjabi and Gujarati passengers, was grounded in France and subsequently sent back to India.
US shoots down anti-ship cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled region in Yemen
Jan 15, 2024, at 02:57 pm
US fighter aircraft on Sunday shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired at a US Navy destroyer from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen, U.S. Central Command said.
Egg prices touch 400 PKR per dozen in Lahore as Pakistan's struggle to contain inflation continues
Jan 15, 2024, at 05:01 am
Prices of daily commodities are burning the pockets of consumers in inflation-hit Pakistan where they are now paying 400 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) to buy a dozen eggs in Lahore city.
Jan 15, 2024, at 04:44 am
Washington: President Joe Biden has said that the United States does not support the declaration of independence by Taiwan after the country's voters snubbed China and gave the ruling party a third presidential term, media reports said.
China's export drops for first time in seven years
Jan 15, 2024, at 04:03 am
China's exports are witnessing a downfall for the first time since 2016 after demand for Chinese-made goods slowed down, media reports said.
Jan 15, 2024, at 12:32 am
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a jolt when pro-Indian key opposition party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the crucial mayoral elections of Male.
Israel won't follow court order on Gaza ceasefire: Benjamin Netanyahu
Jan 14, 2024, at 11:46 pm
Tel Aviv: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a bold statement on Saturday that the country will continue its campaign against Hamas until it achieves victory on the Palestinian militant group, underscoring that no external entities, including the World Court, can stop its counter-offensive, media reports said.
Yemen's Houthi rebels warn of 'strong, effective' retaliation against US strikes
Jan 14, 2024, at 09:59 pm
Sanna (Yemen): The Houthi militia have warned of a "strong and effective response" following the recent U.S. strike in Yemen, Reuters reported.
US sends 'private message' to Iran about Houthi strikes; says 'we're well prepared'
Jan 14, 2024, at 09:34 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that his administration had privately sent a message to Iran regarding attacks by Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in the Red Sea.
5 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed in clash in Pakistan
Jan 14, 2024, at 05:12 pm
Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: Five soldiers and three terrorists were killed in a clash in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, an army statement said.
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te vows to protect island from China's threats
Jan 14, 2024, at 07:11 am
Taipei: Taiwan's newly elected head of state, Lai Ching-te, said on Saturday he was committed to protecting the island from alleged threats and intimidation from mainland China.