Russia unleashes massive missile barrage on Kyiv, killing one and injuring 16
Jul 19, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, claiming the assault killed at least one person and injured 16 others.
Two US soldiers killed, one missing as Iranian missile and drone barrage hits Jordan
Jul 18, 2026, at 11:27 pm
Two American service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted Jordan on Friday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday.
War tensions soar: Iran issues fresh threat as US continues military strikes
Jul 18, 2026, at 02:20 pm
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned Middle Eastern countries hosting US military bases to prepare for retaliation, saying they share responsibility for allowing their territory to be used as launch pads for attacks on Iran, further escalating tensions across the region.
US pounds Iran for seventh straight day; Middle East edges closer to wider war
Jul 18, 2026, at 09:50 am
The United States military has carried out its seventh consecutive day of strikes on Iran, with tensions continuing to escalate across the Middle East.
UK's only Hindu temple in Peterborough fights for survival after council sells site to Islamic group
Jul 16, 2026, at 12:00 am
A 40-year-old Hindu temple in the UK city of Peterborough is battling to save its home after the local council sold the complex housing the shrine to an Islamic organisation that plans to build a mosque and community centre on the site.
Riots break out across France following World Cup semi-final Loss to Spain; hundreds arrested
Jul 15, 2026, at 03:16 pm
Paris/IBNS: Violence erupted in several parts of France after the national team's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, with police making more than 160 arrests following clashes in Paris and Lyon.
‘Hunted’ by drones: UN reports worst month for civilians in Ukraine since 2022
Jul 15, 2026, at 09:58 am
Civilian casualties in Ukraine soared during the first half of 2026 amid escalating Russian attacks and intensifying use of deadly weapons, the UN human rights monitoring mission in the country, HRMMU, said on Tuesday.
US unleashes new wave of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits American bases
Jul 13, 2026, at 10:00 am
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday said it had completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions in an effort to degrade Tehran's ability to attack international shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bangkok eatery inferno kills 27, over 60 injured as diners flee for their lives
Jul 13, 2026, at 09:12 am
At least 27 people were killed and more than 60 others injured after a fire broke out at an eatery in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Monday, media reports said.
Ann Widdecombe murder mystery deepens: 28-year-old suspect held by UK Police
Jul 12, 2026, at 04:16 pm
British police on Sunday confirmed the arrest of a 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
Centuries-old bonfire tradition sparks outrage after replica mosque set ablaze in Northern Ireland
Jul 11, 2026, at 07:57 pm
A centuries-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has come under renewed scrutiny after a replica mosque was set alight during an annual loyalist celebration in County Tyrone, prompting a police investigation, political condemnation and renewed concerns over rising anti-Muslim sentiment.
Tragedy strikes Indian tourists in Vietnam: Boat capsizes near Phu Quoc Island, 15 dead
Jul 11, 2026, at 04:29 pm
At least 15 Indian tourists died after a boat carrying them capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, local media reports said
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man arrested after former UK Minister found dead
Jul 11, 2026, at 10:41 am
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious injuries at her home in south-west England.
Terrifying mid-air scare: Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out after window comes off
Jul 10, 2026, at 11:08 pm
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was forced to return shortly after take-off after a passenger window reportedly detached mid-air, nearly sucking a man out of the aircraft before fellow passengers pulled him back to safety.
Jul 10, 2026, at 04:01 pm
London/IBNS: A police officer was injured and four people were arrested after violent disorder broke out in London following France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Thursday night.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei buried at Iran's holiest shrine as Middle East crisis deepens
Jul 10, 2026, at 09:06 am
The body of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was laid to rest on Thursday at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, bringing to a close days of large-scale funeral and mourning ceremonies held across Iran and Iraq, media reports said.
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried in hometown Mashhad after six days of mourning
Jul 09, 2026, at 11:22 pm
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is set to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday, bringing to a close six days of funeral ceremonies held across Iran and Iraq.
'He asked how my Indian cooking was progressing': Scott Morrison after meeting PM Modi
Jul 09, 2026, at 01:40 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shared details of his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Melbourne, revealing that the Indian leader enquired about his well-known passion for Indian cuisine.
Panic in Manhattan: NYC high-rise evacuated after support columns buckle
Jul 08, 2026, at 10:30 am
A large number of people were evacuated from a high-rise building in Manhattan, New York City, after authorities declared the structure unstable following the buckling of support columns, according to media reports.
Third tanker hit in 24 hours in Strait of Hormuz; drone strike raises fresh shipping fears
Jul 07, 2026, at 10:10 pm
A third oil tanker has been struck within 24 hours while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), heightening concerns over security in one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.
Twin blasts rock Syria during Macron’s visit; 18 injured in explosions near Tourism Ministry
Jul 07, 2026, at 08:07 pm
At least 18 people were injured after two explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country.
World's most powerful passports revealed: Europe rules, India lags behind
Jul 05, 2026, at 12:26 pm
Europe continues to dominate the world's most powerful passports, with nine of the top 10 spots in the fifth edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026.
'Death threat' before Melbourne event? Australia probes online post targeting PM Modi ahead of visit
Jul 04, 2026, at 08:23 pm
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged online death threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to Melbourne on July 9, according to Australian media reports.
'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu fires back at media report on alleged Iran assassination plot
Jul 04, 2026, at 01:07 pm
The Israeli government has rejected a media report claiming that Israel may have considered targeting Iran's senior negotiators while the United States was engaged in sensitive diplomatic talks with Tehran.
Tragedy in Thailand: Child driver ploughs into Buddhist monks, leaving 8 dead
Jul 03, 2026, at 07:48 am
At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and 13 others injured after an 11-year-old boy, allegedly driving his parents' pickup truck, ploughed into a religious procession in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday, according to local media reports.
Workforce shake-up: Germany demands medical proof from day one of sick leave
Jul 02, 2026, at 11:35 pm
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition government have unveiled an extensive 34-measure reform package aimed at pulling Europe’s largest economy out of its prolonged stagnation and restoring growth momentum.
Jul 02, 2026, at 11:07 pm
Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to remain open until 05:00 on Monday, after the government announced a late relaxation of licensing laws to let football fans watch England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico to its conclusion.
Jul 01, 2026, at 11:58 pm
An Australian man was arrested in Pattaya City, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, on charges of strangling an 17-year-old girl to death and then stuffing her body in a suitcase, media reports said.
Germany horror: 5 die in brutal shooting in Stade, 2 suspects arrested
Jun 29, 2026, at 06:24 pm
At least five people died in a shooting incident in Stade city in Germany on Monday, media reports said.
Israel strikes back: Top October 7 militant “eliminated” in precision operation
Jun 29, 2026, at 02:08 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said it has eliminated Islamic Jihad operative Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, who allegedly infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 attack.