Will respond if Iran initiates new escalation: Israel

IANS | October 26, 2024 9:43 AM

Tel Aviv, Oct 26 (IANS) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday the successful completion of "precise and targeted strikes" against multiple military targets in Iran that posed an immediate threat to Israel.

Pakistan religious leader writes letter to President Zardari, expresses concern at Zakir Naik's 'anti-Christian' remarks

IANS | October 25, 2024 7:00 AM

Sahiwal (Pakistan), Oct 25 (IANS) Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, Reverend Azad Marshall, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his recent visit to the country as a state guest.

Turkish intelligence 'neutralises' wanted PKK militant in Iraq

IANS | October 24, 2024 11:32 PM

Ankara, Oct 24 (IANS) Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) "neutralised" a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in an operation in northern Iraq, the media reported on Thursday, quoting anonymous Turkish security sources.

Bangladesh interim govt bans student wing of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's party

IANS | October 24, 2024 7:38 AM

Dhaka, Oct 24 (IANS) The Bangladesh interim government has banned Bangladesh Chatra League, the student organisation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League, after a demand by a student group that led the July-August uprising under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009.