Convicted German neo-Nazi expresses remorse during confidante's trial in court
Berlin/DPA: Convicted German far-right terrorist Beate Zschäpe expressed remorse for her actions on Wednesday as she appeared at the trial of an alleged confidante.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington
Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington, D.C., on December 5 to represent Canada at the Final Draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the federal government announced Tuesday.
Germany arrests two Iraqi nationals over suspected Islamic State links
Two suspected members of the Islamic State terrorist militia have been arrested in western Germany, authorities said on Wednesday.
Spanish tourist stabbed at Berlin Holocaust Memorial testifies in terror trial
A Spanish tourist who was left with life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial earlier this year testified in court on Wednesday.
Japanese MP sparks debate by opposing expansion of Muslim burial sites
Tokyo/IBNS: A Japanese lawmaker has ignited fresh controversy after publicly rejecting proposals to expand Muslim burial grounds in the country, highlighting ongoing tensions between Japan’s traditional practices and the demands of its increasingly diverse population.
'Radicalised Islamist' Asim Munir yearns for war with India as Imran Khan pushes for peace: Ex-Pak PM's sister
Islamabad/IBNS: Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has accused Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir of seeking confrontation with India while her brother advocates a more conciliatory approach.
Illegal entry to deadly crash: Indian-origin man charged with homicide after fatal semi-truck crash in Oregon, DHS says
An Indian-origin man who authorities say entered the United States illegally has been charged with homicide and reckless endangering following a fatal crash involving a semi-truck in Deschutes County, Oregon, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Abdul Qadir Mumin: The jihadi mastermind who fled MI5 and revived ISIS in the Horn of Africa
The story of Abdul Qadir Mumin charts a trajectory that has become disturbingly familiar in the global evolution of jihadist militancy: a soft-spoken preacher in a Western capital who transforms into the architect of a resurgent extremist network thousands of miles away.
Million-dollar medical fraud busted: Indian national sentenced in US
An Indian national convicted of health care fraud was sentenced on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd.
Imran Khan ‘mentally tortured’, says sister after rare jail meeting amid rumour storm
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is alive but “being mentally tortured”, his sister Dr Uzma Khanum said Tuesday evening after a rare 20-minute meeting inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.
Where is Imran Khan? Jailed ex-Pak PM's supporters protest in Islamabad, Rawalpindi; Section 144 imposed
Islamabad/IBNS: Amid growing alarm over jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s health, his supporters are staging mass protests in Islamabad and Rawalpindi despite a ban on public gatherings in the twin cities.
Landmines kill more people than ever in 4 years — Why global agreements are failing?
Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Geneva on Monday.
Sexploitation footage: Over 120,000 home cameras hacked in South Korea, four arrested
At least four people have been arrested over allegedly hacking more than 120,000 internet protocol (IP) surveillance cameras installed in homes and businesses for creating and producing large-scale sexually exploitative videos.
Canada, British Columbia launch joint crackdown on extortion and organised crime
Surrey/B.C./IBNS: The federal government and the province of British Columbia announced new coordinated measures to combat a rise in extortion targeting residents and businesses across the Lower Mainland.
Ottawa announces $20M for skilled trades training to support housing and infrastructure goals
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government is investing nearly $20 million to expand training for skilled trades workers as Canada races to build major infrastructure and millions of new homes, Labour Secretary of State John Zerucelli announced Wednesday.
Austrian influencer found stuffed in suitcase: Ex-boyfriend makes stunning confession
The body of an Austrian influencer, who recently went missing, was found inside a suitcase and buried in a Slovenian forest, media reports said.
Love in Canberra! Australian PM Albanese ties the knot with Jodie Haydon
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon on Saturday, becoming the first sitting leader in the country to wed while in office.
Operation Sagar Bandhu: India sends NDRF teams, 21 tonnes of aid to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka
Colombo/IBNS: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday transported 21 tonnes of relief supplies, more than 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, and eight tonnes of specialised equipment to Sri Lanka to support thousands displaced by severe flooding.
US: National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, dies, announces Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that one of the National Guard members, who was shot by a gunman in Washington DC, close to the White House, has died.
Horror in Hong Kong: Deadly fire disaster leaves 94 dead and a city in shock
The death toll in the Hong Kong high-rise housing complex blaze, one of the deadliest recorded in the region in recent times, has touched 94, media reports said.
Gunfire near White House: Two National Guard soldiers shot as Afghan national suspect arrested
Two National Guard soldiers were critically injured on Wednesday after they were shot by a gunman, identified as an Afghan national, less than two blocks from the White House, authorities said.
Horror in Hong Kong: Death toll hits 44 as massive blaze continues, hundreds missing
The death toll from a massive fire that swept through residential apartments in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has climbed to 44, with around 270 people still unaccounted for, authorities said on Thursday.
USCIS unveils major change hours after Afghan national shoots two National Guard members near White House
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday announced it is suspending all immigration processing for Afghan nationals following a shooting near the White House that left two National Guard soldiers critically injured.
Washington National Guard shooter had past service with US-backed Afghan forces: Sources
Washington/IBNS: A 29-year-old Afghan man arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House had previously served alongside US forces, sources said.
A generation in crisis: 4.6 million Ukrainian children face education barriers in year 4 of Russian invasion
This year alone, 4.6 million children in Ukraine are struggling to access education as they endure a fourth academic year under full-scale war.
Death toll jumps to 55 as firefighters battle last of Hong Kong public housing fires
Hong Kong/IBNS: Fire crews in Hong Kong were still battling a massive blaze on Thursday after a high-rise housing complex went up in flames, killing at least 55 people and leaving hundreds more missing, authorities said.
Nepal features disputed areas with India on new Rs 100 notes, revives 2020 row
Kathmandu/IBNS: Nepal’s central bank on Thursday introduced newly redesigned Rs 100 banknotes featuring an updated national map that includes Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura—territories that India has consistently asserted are part of its domain.
Canada lifts visa requirement for Qatari citizens
Ottawa: Canada lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar, the federal government announced Tuesday, allowing Qatari nationals to travel to Canada for business or tourism without a visa.
36 dead, hundreds evacuated as deadly blaze engulfs Hong Kong high-rises
A devastating fire tore through seven high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, claiming 36 lives and leaving 279 people reported missing, media reports said.
7 Hong Kong towers ablaze: 13 dead in city’s worst high-rise fire in years
A devastating fire tore through seven high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, killing 13 people, injuring more than a dozen others, and forcing hundreds to flee as towering flames lit up the night sky, media reports said.