Derek Chauvin, convict in George Floyd murder case, stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, a former police officer who was convicted for murdering George Floyd, was injured in a stabbing incident at a federal prison in the US state of Arizona on Friday.
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Twenty-four hostages released on first day of Israel-Hamas truce
Twenty-four hostages, including 13 Israeli nationals, have been released as a part of the temporary truce reached between Israel and Hamas, media reports said.
Israeli army withdraws from Gaza's largest hospital
Gaza/IBNS/UNI: The Israeli army Friday withdrew from the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza after raiding the premises for over a week, a Palestinian security source said.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X.
With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal
New Delhi/IBNS: With just a few hours left in the release of 13 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as part of a four-day truce deal, Israel said it is completely prepared to receive them.
Pakistan: Protest held in Sukkur over 'police brutality'
A large number of people recently protested at Sukkur Civil Hospital in Pakistan's Sukkur city against police officials at C-Section police station and accused them of causing the death of a father of three children.
Pakistan: Balochistan Minister says 10 lakh undocumented immigrants will be repatriated by end of January 2024
Balochistan Caretaker Minister for Information Jan Achakzai has said 10 lakh undocumented immigrants will soon be repatriated from the country by the end of January 2024.
Ensure safety and efficient resettlement of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, urges US to Pakistan
The US government has asked Pakistan to ensure safety and efficient resettlement of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman killing: Bangladesh to make fresh appeal to Canada for deportation of Noor Chaudhury
A top Bangladeshi official has said his nation will make a fresh appeal to Canada for the deportation of the convicted killer of 'Father of the Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman-Noor Chaudhury.
US: Teen stabbed to death during fight outside axe-throwing bar in New York
A 17-year-old was stabbed to death during a fight with another group outside a lower Manhattan axe-throwing bar in New York on Thursday.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Four-day truce begins
The truce between Israel and Hamas members appears to be taking effect after more than a month-long conflict which has left at least 14,500 people dead, as claimed by Palestinians.
Ireland: Violent clashes erupt in Dublin after stabbing of five people including children
Violent clashes broke out between protesters and police in Dublin on Thursday after a knife attack in the city left five people, including three children, injured, media reports said.
NATO preparing for high-intensity conflict in Europe, says Czech Prez
Moscow: Czech President Petr Pavel said that all NATO members, including the Czech Republic, consider Russia the greatest military threat and are preparing for a potential high-intensity conflict in Europe.
United Airlines pilot suspended after social media post describing Hamas terrorists as 'brave people'
New York: A United Airlines pilot was temporarily removed from work for his online comments on the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The comment was flagged as ‘disturbing’ as Ibrahim R Mossallam, responsible for the safety of passengers while working as a pilot, called the Hamas terrorists “brave people”.
Pakistan: IED blast in KP leaves soldier dead
Peshawar: An improvised explosive device blast in North Waziristan has left one Pakistani soldier dead, media reports said on Thursday.
China-Nepal border witnessing a spike in gold smuggling
Border crossings between Nepal and China have become hubs for gold smuggling and illegal transactions, media reports said.
Mosques shuttered, razed, altered in Muslim areas in China, claims HRW
The Chinese government is significantly reducing the number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces under its “mosque consolidation” policy, in violation of the right to freedom of religion, Human Rights Watch said today.
Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 14,532
Gaza/UNI: The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 14,532 since the outbreak of the Hamas-Israel conflict on Oct. 7, the Hamas-run government media office said on Wednesday.
Hostage release will not take place before Friday, says top Israeli official
A top official of PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said the release of the first group of 50 Israeli abductees as a part of the hostage deal would take place on Friday (November 24, 2023) and not on Thursday (November 23, 2023) as was previously thought.
2 die as car explodes near US-Canada border, triggers massive security alert
At least two persons died after a car exploded at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire will not start 'before Friday': Reports
Gaza/UNI: There will be no ceasefire under the deal between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas "before Friday," an Israeli official said on Thursday.
2 killed in vehicle explosion on Rainbow Bridge near Niagra Falls on US-Canada Border; terrorism angle suspected
New York: Border crossings between the US and Canada near Niagara Falls were shut down on Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, prompting actions by terrorism investigators, media reports said.
China calls for end to hostilities, immediate ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations: China has urged the international community to step up efforts to implement an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza and the realization of a ceasefire, Beijing's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun said on Wednesday.
Israel-Hamas war: Russia welcomes four day truce; 50 Israeli hostages to be released
Gaza/IBNS: A humanitarian pause between Israel and Hamas may start at 04:30 GMT on Thursday, the i24 broadcaster reported.
Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with provincial govt
Toronto/IBNS: A new tentative deal between the Ontario Government with English-language public elementary teachers had been reached averting a possible strike, Education Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed it in a social media post on Tuesday.
Hong Kong: Police arrested four Pakistani nationals for entering city unlawfully
Hong Kong Police have arrested four persons over suspicion of entering the city illegally on Monday, media reports said.
China: Police arrest Chinese video game live-streaming platform DouYu CEO Chen Shaojie
Police have arrested the CEO of a prominent Chinese video game live-streaming platform DouYu, media reports said.
Some Pakistani civil society activists demand Pakistan to stop forceful deportation of Afghanistan refugees
Some civil society activists are demanding Pakistan stop the forceful deportation of Afghan refugees from the south Asian nation.
Pakistan: Three die in IED blast in Balochistan
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted on the roadside exploded in Pakistan's Hoshab area in Balochistan on Sunday which left at least three people dead, media reports said on Wednesday.