Middle East: Mike Huckabee to be Donald Trump's envoy in Israel
US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the country's new envoy to Israel.
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Pakistan: Bride only survives after bus plunges into river, 26 dead
At least 26 people died after a passenger bus that was carrying wedding guests veered off the Thalichi Bridge and plunged into a river in Pakistan, media reports said on Wednesday.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sexual abuse scandal involving Church of England
London/IBNS: Church of England head Justin Welby on Wednesday resigned after he was held responsible for not taking action against attorney John Smyth, who is accused of sexually and physically abusing 100 boys and men for over five decades, media reports said.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, announces Donald Trump
US President-elect Donal Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Ryanair flight en route to Manchester makes emergency landing at London airport after passenger dies midair
A Ryanair flight en route to Manchester Airport from Albania's Tirana made an emergency landing at London Stansted on Sunday after a passenger died onboard, media reports said.
China: 35 people killed after car rams crowd in Zhuhai
At least 35 people died and 43 others were injured after a car rammed into people in Zhuhai city of China on Tuesday, media reports said n Tuesday.
Pakistan: Karachi airport bombing mastermind, that left two Chinese citizens dead, arrested
The mastermind behind the suicide bombing that took place close to the Karachi airport in Pakistan and left two Chinese citizens dead has been arrested, media reports said on Tuesday.
China: 35 people after car rams crowd in Zhuhai
At least 35 people died and 43 others were injured after a car rammed into people in Zhuhai city of China on Tuesday, media reports said n Tuesday.
Rising concerns over Khalistan referendum in New Zealand
As extremist groups prepare to host the Khalistan Referendum event in New Zealand, authorities and community leaders are expressing deep concerns over alarming displays by Khalistani extremists.
President-elect Donald Trump likely to name Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for policy
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed immigration hawk Stephen Miller as his Deputy Chief of Staff for policy, confirmed Vice President-elect JD Vance.
US President-elect Donald Trump may name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as new Secretary of State
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State, CNN reported on Tuesday.
UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China
London/IBNS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given his approval for the world's second 6th-generation fully-stealth fighter aircraft built for the strategically important project that is being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.
Israel Defense Forces releases video clips showing Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza
Israel Defense Forces has released video footage showing alleged Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza, media reports said.
Taliban to attend UN Climate Conference for first time after annexing Afghanistan
Kabul/IBNS: Afghanistan will be participating in the United Nations Climate Conference for the first time after it was taken over by the Taliban rule in 2021, media reports said.
Chinese woman dies after undergoing six cosmetic surgeries in 24 hours, family gets compensation
A Chinese woman died after undergoing six cosmetic surgeries in a span of 24 hours.
US: Man, who shared posts against Trump, kills wife, ex-partner and sons
An American man, who often wrote social media posts against US President-elect Donald Trump, killed his wife, ex-partner, and his two sons before turning the gun on himself in the US state of Minnesota, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Interim government inducts three new advisers
The Bangladeshi interim government has inducted three new advisers including film director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Donald Trump offers Elise Stefanik to become US envoy to UN
US President-elect Donald Trump has offered Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of US ambassador to the UN, media reports said.
Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin not to escalate war in Ukraine during telephonic conversation: Report
US President-elect Donald Trump asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the telephone that the ongoing war against Ukraine should not be escalated.
American mother sets Guinness World Record by donating 2,600 litres of breastmilk to help premature babies
An American woman has set a new Guinness World Record by donating 2,600 litres of breastmilk to help premature babies.
Britain's armed forces chief claims 1500 Russian troops killed or injured every day in October during war with Ukraine
The UK chief of defence staff Sir Tony Radakin has said Russian forces suffered an average of about 1,500 deaths and injuries on 'every single day' in October.
US: Couple brutally kills each other while child remains busy playing video game in another room
A married couple stabbed and shot each other which eventually killed them during a gruesome fight inside a Washington State home in the USA while their 11-year-old son was playing video game in the other room, media reports said.
Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Moscow; Russia intercepts over 70 drones amid rising tensions
Kyiv: Ukraine on Sunday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war’s onset in 2022, deploying at least 34 drones, which resulted in flight diversions from Moscow’s three main airports and left one person injured, Reuters reported.
Bangladesh govt seeks Interpol's assistance to repatriate Sheikh Hasina
The Bangladesh government is trying to seek Interpol's red notice to bring back those involved in the mass killings during July and August, including former PM Sheikh Hasina.
Pakistan: Several countries condemn Quetta railway station blast
Several countries, including the USA and the UK, condemned Saturday's suicide blast at a railway station in Pakistan's Quetta region which left at least 26 people dead.
Bangladesh: Police arrest 10 people belonging to ousted Awami League with Donald Trump's posters for sharing Sheikh Hasina's audio clip
Bangladeshi Police have detained 10 men from Dhaka for their alleged involvement in making viral an audio clip of former PM Sheikh Hasina with US President-elect Donald Trump's posters.
USA: Massive protests erupt across various cities against Donald Trump's recent victory in Presidential polls
Thousands of people marched in various cities across the US, including New York, to protest against Donald Trump's victory in the presidential polls.
Brampton Hindu Temple attack: Canadian Police arrest Khalistani protest organiser Inderjeet Gosal
Canadian Police have arrested a person on charges of being involved in the violent demonstration at a temple in Toronto's Brampton region where pro-Khalistan supporters attacked Hindu devotees last Sunday.
Donald Trump wins Arizona sweeping all 7 swing states in US presidential polls
Washington DC/IBNS: Republican candidate Donald Trump won Arizona on Saturday, clinching a clean sweep in all seven swing states in the recently concluded US Presidential elections.
Moscow summons Canada envoy to protest 'false accusations' of sabotage against NATO countries
Moscow/IBNS: Russia on Friday summoned Canada’s envoy in Moscow to protest what it described as “false accusations” that claimed Russia planned subversive mail-based attacks in Canada and NATO countries.