US: Shooting in Fort Worth leaves three people dead
At least three people died and eight others were wounded as a gunfight erupted in the US city of Fort Worth on Monday, media reports said.
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US: One person dies during fireworks explosion in Texas
Texas: At least one person died and four others were hurt after a fireworks explosion occurred in the US state of Texas on Tuesday.
Six injured in Afghanistan road mishap
Bamyan: At least six people were injured in a traffic mishap that took place on Kabul-Bamyan highway in Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Canada Revenue Agency to issue one-time grocery rebate payments to eligible citizens on July 5
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be issuing to eligible Canadians the long-promised one-time grocery rebate payments on July 5.
US no longer considers Khalistani groups as 'protesters', FBI plans criminal action on San Francisco consulate attack
New Delhi/IBNS: The US will no longer consider the Khalistani groups as 'protesters' and as a result, the recent attacks on Indian missions, including the latest incident in which sympathisers tried to set ablaze the Indian consulate in San Francisco, will fall under the purview of a criminal act.
SCO Summit 2023: Uzbekistan President proposes ‘adequate response to the challenges of radicalization among youth’
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Tuesday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting where he addressed important issues related to long-term sustainable development in the SCO region for increasing inter-regional trade, the Green Agenda and cooperation in the sphere of tourism among others.
New guidance to protect children from ‘aggressive’ food marketing
The World Health Organization (WHO) released on Monday fresh guidance on shaping policies to best protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing.
Russia denounces terrorism as five Ukrainian drones attack Moscow
Moscow: Five Ukrainian drones were shot down over the New Moscow region in Russia on Tuesday morning with no casualties reported, causing disruptions at the Vnukovo airport for almost three hours.
Taliban now bans women's beauty salons
The Taliban government of Afghanistan continued to shock the world as it has now issued a verbal decree to ban women's beauty salons in Kabul and other provinces across the country.
Pro-democracy campaigner Nathan Law fears for safety after Hong Kong police issues arrest warrants against eight overseas activists
A pro-democracy leader, who fled Hong Kong, has said his life became more dangerous as a bounty was offered for his arrest, media reports said.
US looking into restricting China's access to cloud computing Companies
Washington: The United States is planning to restrict Chinese company's access to US cloud computing services in coming weeks, with Microsoft and Amazon possibly subject to restrictions, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
Bus from US overturns in Mexico, 8 killed
Mexico City: At least eight people were killed and another 30 injured on Monday when a passenger bus traveling from the United States overturned on the Zacatecas-Saltillo highway in central Mexico.
US: Four killed in Philadelphia shooting
At least four people were killed and two others hurt in a shooting incident in the US city of Philadelphia on Monday.
US college professor fired for allegedly asking female students to remove their shirts
New York: A college professor in the USA has been removed from the USA after he allegedly asked female students to remove their shirts.
US Republic delegation arrives in Taiwan
Taipei: The US Republican delegation led by Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern has arrived in Taiwan for a five-day visit to hold meetings with the island's leadership and discuss bilateral relations, the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Taliban using school buildings as military outposts in Panjshir: Residents
Residents of Panjshir province in Afghanistan have complained that several school buildings are currently being used by the Taliban as military outposts.
Sabita Thanwani Murder: Boyfriend admits killing psychology student in university halls
London: A man has admitted to killing an Indian-origin psychology student at her City University halls in central London, media reports said.
France Riot: Grandmother of deceased teen urges calm as violence continues
The grandmother of the 17-year-old teen who was shot dead in a Paris suburb, an episode which triggered violent riots in the country, has called for an end to the violence.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit China this week
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to China this week to discuss a range of issues, including global challenges, with Chinese officials, the US Department of the Treasury informs.
Bhutan: Japanese technology implemented in Thimpu to treat wastewater
Thimphu is witnessing the implementation of Japanese technology- Johkasou wastewater treatment- to treat wastewater in the Bhutanese city.
Pakistan witnessing rise in drug abuse
The police, the Anti-Narcotics Force and the Excise, Taxation and Anti-Narcotics Department are probably not operating at their pick potential as is evident from the rising drug abuse among the youth, media reports said.
Pakistan: Acute water shortage bothering people of Karachi
Acute water shortage in Pakistan's Karachi has left people suffering hard even at a time when the city was celebrating Eidul Azha.
Afghanistan ranked as least positive country in world: Study
A survey has shown that nearly one year after the Islamic Emirate returned to power in Afghanistan, 'life was worse for Afghans than at any point in the past decade -- or for anyone else on the planet'.
US: CBP officers seize nearly 900,000 fentanyl pills in one event
California: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa port of entry’s cargo facility intercepted a narcotics smuggling attempt of nearly 900,000 fentanyl pills that were concealed inside of porcelain sinks.
Croatia: One killed, 4 injured in shooting incident
Zagreb: A 45-year-old woman was killed and four people were seriously injured in a shooting incident in Sisak, a city in central Croatia, on Saturday night, local police announced on Sunday.
US: Mass shooting in Baltimore leaves two people dead
Baltimore/US: At least two people were killed in a mass shooting at a Baltimore block party in the USA, media reports said.
Sri Lanka: Navy arrests suspect over smuggling kendu leaves
Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy said it apprehended a suspect with 1,947 kg smuggled kendu leaves on the western coast of the South Asian country on Sunday morning.
Swiss police detain 7 people during riots in Lausanne
Bern: Swiss police have detained seven people, including six minors, during nightly riots in the city of Lausanne after over 100 rioters attacked shops and police officers, the 20 Minutes newspaper reported on Sunday, citing police.
Pakistan: Probe ordered into Chaman jailbreak, jailer, other officials suspended
Police in Pakistan's Balochistan region have ordered a combing operation for the arrest of 13 prisoners who escaped from a district jail in Cha­m­an on the first day of Eid.
France riots: 719 arrested on fifth night of unrest following Nahel's death, protesters ram car into Mayor's house
Paris/IBNS: Riots across France continued on the fifth night despite heavy security deployment following the unrest that broke out after a 17-year-old was shot dead by the police.