Netherlands returns 1,000-year-old Chola-era copper plates to India during Modi visit
May 17, 2026, at 12:54 am
In a significant act of cultural restitution, the Netherlands formally returned a set of 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the EU nation.
Modi in The Hague: Indian diaspora is a ‘living bridge’ between India and Netherlands
May 16, 2026, at 08:50 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the Indian community in the Netherlands as a “living bridge of friendship” between the two countries, as he addressed members of the diaspora in The Hague.
London Horror: Ex-Imam jailed for life for abusing girls as young as 12
May 16, 2026, at 06:11 pm
London/IBNS: Abdul Halim Khan, 54, a former imam from Bethnal Green in East London, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years after a jury convicted him of 21 sexual offences against seven women and girls.
May 16, 2026, at 05:09 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday announced that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, chief of Hamas’s military wing, was killed in an airstrike carried out in Gaza City.
Trump announces killing of ISIS No. 2 Abu-Bilal in joint US-Nigeria operation
May 16, 2026, at 02:35 pm
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that American and Nigerian forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader of the Islamic State group and its reported second-in-command globally.
'No military solution against Iran': Tehran sends strong message during India visit
May 15, 2026, at 09:25 pm
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently visiting New Delhi for the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave, said Iran has “every reason” not to trust the United States, while insisting that Washington can trust Tehran “without a doubt”.
Indian cargo vessel sinks off Oman after suspected drone strike; Delhi calls attack ‘unacceptable’
May 14, 2026, at 06:16 pm
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel from Gujarat sank off the coast of Oman after being struck by a suspected drone or missile, prompting a strong response from the Government of India and raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region.
Canada: Judge rules approval of Alberta separation petition was ‘unreasonable’
May 14, 2026, at 03:51 am
A judge has ruled that Elections Alberta acted unreasonably when it approved a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada, according to court documents reported by Canadian media outlets.
Putin unleashes ‘Satan 2’: Russia tests ICBM with 35,000 km range
May 13, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Russia has successfully test-fired the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a nuclear-capable system described by the nation as the most powerful missile systems in the world.
Canada FM Anand says country has met NATO’s 2% defence spending target in talks with Rutte
May 12, 2026, at 03:00 am
Brussels: Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Mark Rutte, on Monday to discuss Canada’s defence commitments to NATO, with talks focused on Arctic security, military spending and support for Ukraine.
Who is Erfan Shakourzadeh? Iran executes young aerospace engineer over alleged US-Mossad spy links
May 11, 2026, at 06:05 pm
The Iranian government has executed Erfan Shakourzadeh after accusing him of espionage and collaboration with US intelligence agencies and Israel’s Mossad, according to media reports.
Germany unmoved by Putin comments on Ukraine mediation role for Schröder
May 10, 2026, at 08:23 pm
Berlin on Sunday reacted sceptically to Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine and proposing former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, saying Moscow had shown no credible shift in its position.
Merz says NATO unity remains strong despite US troop pullback plans
May 10, 2026, at 03:51 pm
Stockholm: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remains positive on NATO’s future during a visit to Sweden on Saturday, despite mounting strains with the United States and plans to withdraw American troops from Germany.
May 10, 2026, at 10:16 am
Iran has congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the birth of her daughter, while also using the occasion to criticise her over the February 28 strike on a school in Minab that reportedly killed more than 150 people, many of them children.
Britain stunned as first openly gay surrogate father charged in rape, trafficking case
May 09, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, of Southwood Chase in Danbury — known as one of Britain’s first openly gay fathers through surrogacy — and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32, have been charged with rape and human trafficking offences, according to media reports.
May 08, 2026, at 02:45 pm
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier was caught on camera smoking and placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon, prompting the Israeli military to launch an investigation after the image went viral online.
Australia arrests two ISIS-linked women in shocking Syria slavery case
May 08, 2026, at 09:52 am
Australian police on Friday said two women allegedly linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group have been charged with 'crimes against humanity offences' for acts allegedly committed in Syria.
Massive blast at fireworks factory in China leaves 21 dead, dozens injured
May 05, 2026, at 09:24 am
At least 21 people were killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, according to media reports.
What happened in Morocco? Two US troops go missing amid military exercises, rescue op underway
May 04, 2026, at 07:50 am
Two US service members, who had travelled to Morocco to participate in joint military exercises, have gone missing near the coastal city of Tan-Tan, officials said on Sunday.
Shocking UK blast: Man and woman found dead after house explosion in Bristol
May 03, 2026, at 10:11 pm
A man and a woman were found dead after an explosion tore through a house in Bristol, UK, on Sunday morning, police said.
Madness in Seoul: Pokémon event cancelled in South Korea after 40,000 people assemble in forest
May 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm
A Pokémon-themed promotional event in Seoul was abruptly cancelled after an estimated 40,000 people gathered at Seoul Forest in the Seongsu-dong area, triggering serious safety concerns.
Israel sent secret laser shield to UAE during Iran attacks: Report
May 01, 2026, at 11:50 pm
Israel did not just deploy its famed Iron Dome system to help the United Arab Emirates during Iran’s missile and drone attacks — it also sent an advanced laser weapon, according to a report by the Financial Times.
May 01, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May.
Indian-born population tops Australia’s foreign-born list, overtaking England after a century
May 01, 2026, at 01:53 pm
A major demographic shift has emerged in Australia, with people born in India becoming the country’s largest foreign-born group, surpassing those born in England for the first time in modern records.
UAE leaves OPEC, OPEC+ amid global energy crisis
Apr 28, 2026, at 07:10 pm
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its withdrawal from both OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant development in global energy dynamics amid ongoing disruptions in oil supply.
'One equals four': Iran issues ‘quadruple strike’ warning to Gulf nations after Trump's threats
Apr 27, 2026, at 03:39 pm
Iran has issued a strong warning to neighbouring Gulf countries, cautioning them against supporting the United States amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran sets conditions for US talks—Peace first, Strait of Hormuz next, nuclear issue last
Apr 27, 2026, at 03:14 pm
Iran has outlined a three-stage framework for potential negotiations with the United States, placing the end of the ongoing conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of any discussion on its nuclear programme.
Middle East tension: IDF eliminates 3 Hamas operatives, including the October 7 infiltrator
Apr 26, 2026, at 04:39 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed the elimination of three Hamas operatives, including one who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023 attack.
German Navy to deploy minehunter to Mediterranean amid possible Hormuz mission
Apr 26, 2026, at 04:29 pm
The German Navy plans to deploy a minehunting vessel to the Mediterranean in the coming days for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.
UK couple who won a house 60 years ago just hit the lottery again
Apr 26, 2026, at 03:23 pm
A British couple who won a house in a sweepstakes 60 years ago have struck luck again—this time by winning the lottery, according to media reports.