Austria bans headscarves in schools for girls under 14, faces strong criticism
Vienna/IBNS: Austria has approved a controversial new law banning girls under the age of 14 from wearing headscarves in both public and private schools.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
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Bangladesh: Two interim government representatives quit, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan to contest general polls
Two student representatives in Bangladesh’s interim government, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan and Mahfuz Alam, have resigned from their positions, according to media reports.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
Indian-origin millionaire arrested in California for alleged arson attempt at winery
Indian-origin millionaire Vikram Beri was arrested in California after allegedly attempting to set fire to a winery and crashing his Tesla while trying to flee, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
Awkward diplomatic moment as Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif gatecrashes into Putin–Erdogan meeting
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward diplomatic moment during his visit to Turkmenistan on Thursday for an international forum marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
House Democrats drop new Epstein estate photos featuring Donald Trump, Bill Clinton
A batch of newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate—featuring US President Donald Trump and ex-President Bill Clinton, as well as Britain’s former Prince Andrew—was made public on Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
Trump’s ‘Core-5’ gambit? Buzz over new power grouping with India and global giants
Speculation is swirling in Washington and global capitals after reports suggested that US President Donald Trump is exploring a powerful new geopolitical grouping called the “C5” or “Core Five.”
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
US: Donald Trump clears USD 686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan amid trade tension with India
The US administration, under President Donald Trump, has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million, according to media reports citing a letter from the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to Congress on December 8.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
From crypto genius to jail: Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in stunning Terraform scam verdict
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for fraud and market manipulation linked to the collapse of his crypto empire.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
England: Over 600 items, including Indian artefacts, stolen in museum burglary
More than 600 items, including artefacts linked to India’s colonial past, were stolen during a burglary at a museum in Bristol, England.
IBNS•Dec 12, 2025
Donald Trump unveils ‘Trump Gold Card’ visa to retain skilled global talent
US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative, the “Trump Gold Card”, designed to end what he called a “ridiculous” system that forces highly skilled foreign graduates to leave the United States after completing their studies.
IBNS•Dec 11, 2025
Trump launches 'Gold Card' to let skilled foreign graduates, including Indians, stay and work in US
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative called the “Trump Gold Card”, claiming it will end the “ridiculous” situation that forces highly skilled international students—particularly from India and China—to leave the United States after completing their degrees at top universities.
IBNS•Dec 11, 2025
Canada unveils $1.7B plan to recruit top global researchers
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will spend $1.7 billion over 12 years to attract more than 1,000 leading international and expatriate researchers, the federal government announced Monday in Montréal.
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
Canada adds four groups to national terrorist list, cites online radicalisation threat
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government has added four organisations to Canada’s list of terrorist entities, a move officials say will strengthen efforts to counter online radicalisation and violent extremism, particularly among young people.
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
Pakistan’s bid for a South Asian bloc without India gains attention — But experts say it’s doomed to fail
Pakistan is attempting to craft a new regional architecture—one that pointedly excludes India.
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
Astoria goodbye! Zohran Mamdani set to move into NYC Mayor’s historic mansion
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he will shift to the historic Manhattan structure, Gracie Mansion, that has served as the official residence for most New York City mayors since World War II.
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
Not all cultures are equal: Indian-American influencer Priya Patel's remarks on 'immigration' draw online criticisms
Indian-American influencer Priya Patel has sparked controversy after posting a video online urging the U.S. government to restrict immigration from “third world” countries, claiming that “not all cultures are equal.”
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
Pak Army general sparks fury! Viral wink at female journalist while mocking Imran Khan sets internet ablaze
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has triggered widespread outrage after he was seen winking at a female journalist during a press conference, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
US tightens social media rules, several Indians now face H-1B visa appointment delay
The US State Department’s newly expanded social media vetting policy has triggered widespread disruptions, with visa interview appointments for several Indian H-1B applicants now being postponed to 2026.
IBNS•Dec 10, 2025
NY mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion; cites family safety, focus on ‘affordability agenda’
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he and his wife, Rama, will relocate to Gracie Mansion once he assumes office in January, saying the decision was driven by security considerations and his resolve to stay focused on delivering his “affordability agenda” for the city.
IBNS•Dec 09, 2025
Experts believe Bangladesh is failing to protect children from violence, abuse
Experts believe that Bangladesh, the country witnessing political turmoil since the July-August 2024 uprising, still lacks an effective protective shield for children at the family and community levels.
IBNS•Dec 09, 2025
For the first time ever! China’s trade surplus smashes $1 trillion mark
China, the world's second-largest economy, registered its trade surplus reaching a landmark $1 trillion in November for the first time ever.
IBNS•Dec 09, 2025
Terror on the brink? Pakistani immigrant nabbed in US with guns, shocking attack plot
A Pakistani immigrant, who is a former student of the University of Delware, was arrested after a handgun, ammunition and written plans for an attack were recovered from his possession.
IBNS•Dec 09, 2025
‘They’re dumping!’ Trump sounds alarm on Indian rice, hints at fresh tariffs
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing tariffs on Indian rice, accusing New Delhi of dumping the commodity in the United States.
IBNS•Dec 09, 2025
Canada creates new permanent residency pathway for 5000 foreign doctors
Toronto/IBNS: Canada is introducing new measures to support its healthcare system by creating a faster and simpler path to permanent residency for international doctors already working in the country.
IBNS•Dec 08, 2025
One Thai soldier, four Cambodian civilians killed as Thailand-Cambodia border clashes reignite
Bangkok/IBNS: Tensions on the Thailand–Cambodia border surged once more on Monday, as Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian positions amid fresh accusations and counteraccusations of aggression.
IBNS•Dec 08, 2025
Horror in Pakistan: Mother, daughter stabbed to death in brutal 'honour’ attack in Katachi
A Pakistani woman and her daughter were stabbed to death in Gizri area of Karachi in the name of 'honour' on Friday, media reports said.
IBNS•Dec 08, 2025
Shot dead on duty! 24-year-old ambulance driver killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan, locals erupt in protest
The youth driver of an ambulance died after unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway service road near Hund Badrai Bridge in Pakistan.
IBNS•Dec 08, 2025
Donald Trump sounds alarm on Netflix-Warner Bros merger — ‘This could be a problem!’
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), warning that the deal “could be a problem” due to the streaming giant’s already “very large market share.”
IBNS•Dec 08, 2025
Crackdown at the border! US announces USD 5,000 penalty for undocumented immigrants
The US government has announced a penalty of USD 5,000 for undocumented immigrants aged 14 or older. The penalty has been imposed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
IBNS•Dec 08, 2025
Pakistani security forces thwart attack on Jaffar Express
Pakistani security forces have foiled an attempt to target Jaffar Express by recovering a bomb planted on a railway track in Nasirabad district in Pakistan on Saturday.
IBNS•Dec 07, 2025
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