Not in New York: Statue of Liberty replica collapses in Brazilian city amid severe storm
Dramatic footage has gone viral on social media, capturing the moment Brazil’s Statue of Liberty replica was toppled during a heavy storm on Monday.
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60-year-old Indian woman, residing in US for 30 years, detained during final green card appointment
A 60-year-old Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during the final stage of her green card process, according to her family.
Not in New York: State of Liberty replica collapses in Brazilian city amid severe storm
Dramatic footage has gone viral on social media, capturing the moment Brazil’s Statue of Liberty replica was toppled during a heavy storm on Monday.
Taiwan says military can act instantly against surprise Chinese strike
Taipei/IBNS: Taiwan’s military is capable of responding immediately to any sudden Chinese attack, operating independently without waiting for instructions from senior command, the island’s defence ministry has said in a report submitted to lawmakers.
New Year’s Eve terror plot foiled: Pro-Palestine group members arrested in US
US authorities have arrested four members of a pro-Palestine group for allegedly plotting to attack two U.S. companies with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the upcoming New Year’s Eve, officials said.
High-stakes Bangladesh elections: US Embassy sounds alarm for Americans
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a nationwide security alert for its citizens ahead of Bangladesh’s national elections, scheduled to be held on February 12.
Chinese billionaire with over 100 US-born kids dreams of marrying his children into Elon Musk's family
A Chinese billionaire videogame executive who claims to have fathered more than 100 U.S.-born children through surrogacy reportedly dreams of one day marrying his children to those of American tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to expand his dynasty further.
Canada announces nearly $7M for energy modelling and innovation projects
Ottawa: The federal government announced nearly $7 million in funding to support energy modelling and innovation projects aimed at strengthening evidence-based decision-making and advancing Canada’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.
From Mumbai memorial to Bondi tragedy: Rabbi honouring 26/11 Mumbai victims killed in Sydney terror attack
Sydney/IBNS: A rabbi who recently helped organise a memorial for the Chabad emissaries killed in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks was among the 15 people killed in an antisemitic terror strike at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
From media mogul to prisoner: Jimmy Lai convicted in Hong Kong national security trial
A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media baron Jimmy Lai after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial National Security Law (NSL).
Survivor of Oct 7 Hamas attack hurt in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre
An Israeli man who survived the October 7 Hamas attack was among those injured during Sunday’s terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which left 16 people dead, Australian media reported.
Sydney turns red: Father–son duo behind Bondi Beach massacre, child among 16 dead
Australian police have identified the attackers behind the Sydney Bondi Beach massacre as a father and son, according to local media reports.
Unarmed hero at Bondi Beach: Fruitseller Ahmed al Ahmed snatches gun from shooter, saves lives
Dramatic footage of the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has gone viral, showing a bystander risking his life to disarm one of the shooters and potentially save several lives.
Sydney's Bondi Beach horror: Pakistani-origin man named as one of the key suspects
Australian authorities have identified one of the gunmen involved in the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach as Pakistani-origin Naveed Akram, according to media reports.
Bloodshed at Sydney's Bondi Beach: 10 killed as gunmen open fire during Jewish event
At least 10 people were killed and several others injured after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday, where a Jewish community event was scheduled to take place, authorities said.
Who is Raad Saad? IDF says senior Hamas leader behind October 7 attack killed
Israel on Saturday said it has eliminated senior Hamas commander Raad Saad, described by the IDF as one of the 'architects' of the October 7 attack.
Bulletproof vest, bold message: Zelenskyy stuns Russia with Kupiansk visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited Kupiansk, a frontline city that Russia had claimed to have captured last month, underscoring Kyiv’s defiance amid intensifying fighting.
'India is an important partner': US lawmakers push to scrap Trump’s 50% tariffs
Washington/IBNS: A group of US lawmakers has moved to dismantle President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff regime against India, introducing a House resolution that seeks to terminate the national emergency declaration used to justify steep import duties of up to 50 percent.
Tow-Truck feud turns violent in Canada: 3 Indian-origin men arrested
Three Indian-origin men have been arrested in Canada in connection with a tow-truck-related shooting incident in Brampton, Ontario, while police continue their search for a fourth suspect.
Sanskrit returns to Pakistan for the first time since Partition
For the first time since the Partition of the subcontinent in 1947, the study of Sanskrit has quietly returned to Pakistan, with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) introducing a formal course in the classical language.
Jemima Goldsmith accuses X of 'filtering' her posts on jailed ex-husband Imran Khan, appeals to Elon Musk
Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan’s ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has publicly accused X of restricting the visibility of her posts about Khan’s imprisonment.
G7+ group reaffirms support for Ukraine’s energy security
Ottawa/IBNS: The G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group met virtually Thursday to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s energy security and to condemn Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s power infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.