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Activists condemn Pakistan's decades-long suppression of the Baloch people during BNM event in Berlin

Activists condemn Pakistan's decades-long suppression of the Baloch people during BNM event in Berlin

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, to mark Baloch Martyrs’ Day, drawing political activists, human rights advocates, and members of the Baloch diaspora from several countries.

IBNSNov 10, 2025
US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown, restore federal services

US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown, restore federal services

Washington/IBNS: After a gruelling 40 days of halted services, delayed aid, and widespread disruption, the U.S. Senate on Sunday took a crucial step toward reopening the federal government.

IBNSNov 10, 2025
BBC top brass fall! Tim Davie, Deborah Turness quit amid Trump documentary firestorm

BBC top brass fall! Tim Davie, Deborah Turness quit amid Trump documentary firestorm

London/IBNS: BBC has faced a crisis with two of its senior executives resigning after a controversy broke out over a leaked internal memo that revealed editorial lapses in a Panorama documentary, media reports said.

IBNSNov 10, 2025
Tragedy in US: Speeding car ploughs into a crowd outside a bar in Tampa, four killed

Tragedy in US: Speeding car ploughs into a crowd outside a bar in Tampa, four killed

At least four people were killed and 11 others injured after a speeding vehicle crashed into a crowded bar in Tampa’s Ybor City early Saturday, police said.

IBNSNov 10, 2025
Nepal: Bodies of two missing Indian tourists recovered

Nepal: Bodies of two missing Indian tourists recovered

The bodies of two Indian tourists, who went missing on October 20, have been recovered from Nepal's Manang district, local media reports said.

IBNSNov 10, 2025
Bangladesh busts massive Pakistan shipment hiding 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds

Bangladesh busts massive Pakistan shipment hiding 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds

Bangladeshi customs officials have seized a 32-tonne shipment from Pakistan after it was found to contain 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds, local media reported.

IBNSNov 09, 2025
From Blacklist to White House: Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in US to meet Donald Trump

From Blacklist to White House: Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in US to meet Donald Trump

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was recently removed by the US from the  “terrorist” sanctions list, arrived in Washington DC on Saturday.

IBNSNov 09, 2025
From army chief to defence supremo: Pakistan’s big power move for Asim Munir

From army chief to defence supremo: Pakistan’s big power move for Asim Munir

In a major development that could reshape Pakistan’s military hierarchy, the country on Saturday reportedly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, paving the way for Army Chief General Asim Munir to assume the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a powerful position designed to unify command among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

IBNSNov 09, 2025
Meet Patna-born Dr. Anjani Sinha, the new US envoy to Singapore

Meet Patna-born Dr. Anjani Sinha, the new US envoy to Singapore

In a move reflecting Washington’s renewed focus on Asia, US President Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Anjani Sinha, a Bihar-born medical and business professional of Indian origin, as the new American Ambassador to Singapore.

IBNSNov 09, 2025
'If a war breaks out...': Taliban warns Pakistan after Istanbul peace talks end in deadlock

'If a war breaks out...': Taliban warns Pakistan after Istanbul peace talks end in deadlock

Kabul/IBNS: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, cautioning Islamabad against “testing the patience” of Kabul after the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough on the issue of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.

IBNSNov 08, 2025
Mamdani’s New York victory sparks concern in Israel over shifting US sentiments

Mamdani’s New York victory sparks concern in Israel over shifting US sentiments

Jerusalem/IBNS: The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has sparked unease across Israel, as political leaders and citizens grapple with the implications of a U.S. political shift that may signal waning support for Israel among American voters.

IBNSNov 08, 2025
How a 1:30 pm call from 'top official in India' saved Hasina's life, reveals new book

How a 1:30 pm call from 'top official in India' saved Hasina's life, reveals new book

New Delhi/IBNS: A forthcoming book has unveiled a gripping new account of how a single phone call from India altered the course of Bangladesh’s modern political history — and ultimately saved Sheikh Hasina’s life.

IBNSNov 08, 2025
Global wake-up call in Brazil: Guterres pushes for immediate clean energy transformation

Global wake-up call in Brazil: Guterres pushes for immediate clean energy transformation

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is continuing his campaign to accelerate the global switch from fossil fuels to clean energy – “the cheapest source of new electricity in nearly every country.”

IBNSNov 08, 2025
Trump-era directive flags diabetes, obesity as possible grounds for US visa denial

Trump-era directive flags diabetes, obesity as possible grounds for US visa denial

Foreign nationals applying for visas to live in the United States could face rejection if they suffer from certain chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease, under a new Trump administration directive issued on Thursday.

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism, anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism, anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

New Delhi/IBNS: Calling India a "steadfast ally", ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday voiced concern over rising extremism under Muhammad Yunus’ interim government, warning that it could damage Dhaka’s long-standing relationship with New Delhi.

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Outrage in universities as Bangladesh govt scraps music, PE teachers amid Islamist pressure

Outrage in universities as Bangladesh govt scraps music, PE teachers amid Islamist pressure

Students and teachers from four major public universities in Bangladesh on Thursday protested the interim government’s decision to discontinue music and physical education (PE) teacher positions in government primary schools.

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Jakarta mosque blast injures 54: Here’s what we know so far

Jakarta mosque blast injures 54: Here’s what we know so far

At least 54 people were injured after an explosion occurred inside a mosque located on a naval compound in North Jakarta on Friday, according to media reports.

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Pakistan's 'Nepal Moment'? PoK on boil again as Gen Z takes to streets against govt

Pakistan's 'Nepal Moment'? PoK on boil again as Gen Z takes to streets against govt

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is in turmoil once again — its second major wave of unrest in just a month — this time driven by students and Gen Z activists.

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Trump claims ‘more nations are lining up’ after Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords

Trump claims ‘more nations are lining up’ after Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, calling it “a major step forward in building bridges across the world.”

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa? UN Security Council has just removed terror-related sanctions against Syrian President

Who is Ahmed al-Sharaa? UN Security Council has just removed terror-related sanctions against Syrian President

The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to remove Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from sanctions measures, targeting members and supporters of terrorist groups ISIL and Al-Qaida.

IBNSNov 07, 2025
Fans beware! Fake Labubu dolls in Sweden found to contain hazardous chemical

Fans beware! Fake Labubu dolls in Sweden found to contain hazardous chemical

Authorities in Sweden have issued a health warning after thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls were found to contain dangerously high levels of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a toxic chemical used to soften plastics, media reports said.

IBNSNov 06, 2025
Zohran Mamdani names all-female transition team as he readies to become New York’s first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani names all-female transition team as he readies to become New York’s first Muslim mayor

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled an all-female transition team on Wednesday, as he prepares to take office on January 1, 2026, marking a historic new chapter for the city.

IBNSNov 06, 2025
Elon Musk’s $1 trillion moment? Tesla shareholders to decide his path to trillionaire status

Elon Musk’s $1 trillion moment? Tesla shareholders to decide his path to trillionaire status

Texas/IBNS: Tesla shareholders are poised to vote on Thursday on an extraordinary compensation package for CEO Elon Musk — a proposal that could make him the world’s first trillionaire.

IBNSNov 06, 2025
'We got our a**es handed to us!': Vivek Ramaswamy’s blunt message after Democrats' sweep

'We got our a**es handed to us!': Vivek Ramaswamy’s blunt message after Democrats' sweep

Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has delivered a blunt message to his party after Democrats swept key races in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, including Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory as mayor of New York City.

IBNSNov 05, 2025
Yunus govt bows to Islamist pressure, music and physical education axed from Bangladesh schools

Yunus govt bows to Islamist pressure, music and physical education axed from Bangladesh schools

Dhaka/IBNS: Bowing down to the Islamists, the Yunus government in Bangladesh has scrapped the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools, media reports said.

IBNSNov 05, 2025
Bangladesh temporarily blocks controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s visit ahead of elections. Here’s why?

Bangladesh temporarily blocks controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s visit ahead of elections. Here’s why?

Bangladesh has temporarily barred Indian-born Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country amid discussions over a possible visit later this month, local media reported on Tuesday.

IBNSNov 05, 2025
New York elects Zohran Mamdani as next Mayor: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s reaction breaks the internet

New York elects Zohran Mamdani as next Mayor: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s reaction breaks the internet

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday congratulated India-American Zohran Mamdani over his 'spectacular' victory in the New York Mayor election.

IBNSNov 05, 2025
Mira Nair reacts to son Zohran Mamdani’s NYC victory with an Instagram reshare

Mira Nair reacts to son Zohran Mamdani’s NYC victory with an Instagram reshare

New York/IBNS: Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, mother of newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, celebrated her son’s victory on Tuesday by resharing filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s Instagram post lauding the milestone.

IBNSNov 05, 2025
Who is Rama Duwaji? Zohran Mamdani's pro-Palestine artist wife set to be first Gen Z New York City First Lady

Who is Rama Duwaji? Zohran Mamdani's pro-Palestine artist wife set to be first Gen Z New York City First Lady

While Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani's victory is widely celebrated, the silent support system behind his extensive campaign in the form of his artist wife Rama Duwaji remained unheard.

IBNSNov 05, 2025
Meet Ghazala Hashmi, first India-American Muslim to be elected as Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Meet Ghazala Hashmi, first India-American Muslim to be elected as Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Amid the celebration of Zohran Mamdani's New York City Mayoral election, Indian-origin Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won Virginia Lieutenant Governor's race, going past Republican candidate John Reid, media reports said.

IBNSNov 05, 2025

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