Gaza truce: Hamas warns it will postpone next hostage release, claims Israel violated ceasefire
Feb 11, 2025, at 10:38 am
Hamas has warned it plans to delay the next stage of hostage release 'until further notice' by claiming that Israel was violating the ongoing hostage ceasefire deal that came into effect on January 19.
Palestinians will have no right to return under Gaza takeover plan: Donald Trump
Feb 11, 2025, at 01:35 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians would have no right to return to war-hit Gaza under his 'takeover' plan.
Thousands protest against China's planned 'mega embassy' in London
Feb 10, 2025, at 06:26 pm
A large protest was held in London city recently against China's planned “mega-embassy” at the former Royal Mint Court, media reports said.
Monkeys blamed for countrywide massive power cut in Sri Lanka
Feb 10, 2025, at 05:17 pm
Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Ministry on Monday said a group of monkeys entered the Panadura Power Station and interfered with the power grids during a scuffle which led to the islandwide power outage, media reports said.
US to participate in Asia's premier aerospace show Aero India 2025
Feb 10, 2025, at 04:54 pm
For the 15th time, the United States will participate in Aero India 2025 — Asia’s premier aerospace and defence trade show exhibition.
Feb 10, 2025, at 10:22 am
A British MP has demanded that the signage written in English and Bengali at a London railway station should only be written only in 'English'.
Operation Devil Hunt: Over 1300 arrested as Bangladesh government launches sweeping crackdown
Feb 10, 2025, at 09:29 am
Bangladesh authorities have arrested over 1300 people during a joint forces operation launched to tackle the latest wave of violence across the country which saw attackers vandalising the family residence of Founding Father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka and other properties belonging to Awami League.
Pakistan: Two policemen die during Bannu checkpost attack
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:58 pm
At least two policemen died after suspected terrorists attacked their police post in the Fatehkhel area of Bannu district in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
Taiwan detects Chinese balloons around its territory
Feb 09, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Taiwan's Defence Ministry has said it detected six Chinese balloons close to its territory recently.
Pakistan court rejects bail of doctor accused of blasphemy
Feb 09, 2025, at 10:23 pm
A Pakistani court has rejected the bail of a doctor who was arrested on charges of desecration of Holy Quran in Hayatabad Township in January.
One dies after landslide hits China, 28 missing
Feb 09, 2025, at 07:54 pm
At least one person died and 28 others remained missing after a landslide hit south-western China on Saturday.
Thailand: Five persons released from Hamas captivity return home
Feb 09, 2025, at 06:11 pm
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport witnessed an unusual emotional moment when five Thai nationals, who were released by Hamas from their captivity recently as part of the Gaza truce, returned to Thailand where they were welcomed by their relatives on Sunday.
Pakistan: Security forces allegedly kidnap Baloch youth from Karachi
Feb 08, 2025, at 07:04 pm
Pakistani security forces have allegedly kidnapped a Baloch youth in Karachi city and shifted him to an undisclosed location, media reports said.
Feb 08, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Human Rights Watch reacted to the recent vandalisation of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka and said 'lawlessness' was not justified.
Feb 08, 2025, at 05:28 pm
Bangladesh Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to 'immediately restore complete law and order and to ensure there will be no further attacks on properties' belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina's family or any members of her Awami League.
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages under ongoing Gaza truce
Feb 08, 2025, at 04:35 pm
Hamas on Saturday released three hostages who remained in their captivity since the October 7 attacks, marking the latest development in the Gaza ceasefire deal which was reached on January 19.
International Criminal Court condemns Donald Trump's sanctions
Feb 08, 2025, at 03:00 pm
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump imposing punitive sanctions, countering that the order sought to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.”
Hamas to release three more hostages today amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Feb 08, 2025, at 09:21 am
Hamas has shared the names of the three new hostages who would be freed on Saturday in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners who Israel currently holds.
Former Google software engineer faces charges of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms
Feb 07, 2025, at 06:45 pm
A former Google software engineer is facing indictment and espionage charges for stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets with the aim of benefiting two Chinese firms for which he was secretly working.
US lawmakers introduce bill to ban use of DeepSeek AI bot on government devices
Feb 07, 2025, at 05:00 pm
US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the use of Chinese company DeepSeek-built AI bot on government devices amid national security concerns.
Feb 07, 2025, at 04:26 pm
The detective branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Thursday detained Bangladeshi actress Sohana Saba, hours after her colleague Meher Afroz Shaon was arrested on charges of conspiring against the state.
Federal judge blocks Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship, Indians in USA get relief
Feb 07, 2025, at 02:07 pm
A second US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, an order he had passed on the first day after assuming power on January 20.
Donald Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court for targeting Israel
Feb 07, 2025, at 12:28 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court for targeting the United States and its allies, such as Israel, Reuters quoted a White House official.
Bangladeshi actor Meher Afroz Shaon arrested on charges of conspiracy against state
Feb 07, 2025, at 12:17 am
Dhaka/IBNS: The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested actor Meher Afroz Shaon on charges of conspiring against the state.
Trump administration reveals USAID's ‘ridiculous’ funding of overseas projects
Feb 06, 2025, at 08:11 pm
Washington DC: The Trump administration revealed details of controversial projects funded by USAID, emphasising what it termed "ridiculous" allocations.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
Feb 06, 2025, at 05:12 pm
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, media reports said.
Bangladesh protesters vandalise Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's residence in Dhaka before setting it on fire
Feb 06, 2025, at 12:43 am
Dhaka/IBNS: A mob vandalised and set ablaze the residence of Bangladesh's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Police official shot dead in Quetta
Feb 05, 2025, at 07:01 pm
Unknown gunmen shot dead the assistant superintendent of Quetta district jail in Pakistan on Tuesday.
US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong amid Trump tariffs
Feb 05, 2025, at 05:10 pm
The US Postal Service has suspended accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice, escalating further tension between the world's two most powerful economies.
Australia: Chinese DeepSeek AI bot banned from government devices citing security risks
Feb 05, 2025, at 04:19 pm
Australia has become the latest nation to ban the use Chinese AI chatbot created by DeepSeek citing security risks.