World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
Jun 15, 2026, at 10:40 am
World leaders on Monday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
‘Let the oil flow’: Trump claims historic Iran agreement to end conflict
Jun 15, 2026, at 09:40 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement aimed at ending hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
‘No judgment’: Trump slams Netanyahu over Beirut strike amid Iran deal push
Jun 15, 2026, at 12:14 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strike on Lebanon, saying the Israeli leader had shown poor judgment at a time when Washington was close to securing a peace deal with Iran.
Jun 14, 2026, at 11:25 pm
Former Bangladesh Police Inspector General Benazir Ahmed has been arrested in Dubai in connection with a corruption case filed by the Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission, years after he fled the country.
UK, Japan announce £18 billion investment package, deepen cooperation on technology and security
Jun 14, 2026, at 08:41 pm
London: Britain and Japan announced a series of investment and cooperation agreements worth more than £18 billion ($24.4 billion) on Sunday, deepening collaboration in clean energy, advanced technologies and defence ahead of the G7 summit in France.
Jun 14, 2026, at 06:46 pm
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence documents claiming that the United States funded more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine.
“Supportive boyfriend duties”: Justin Trudeau’s viral response to FIFA World Cup backlash
Jun 14, 2026, at 05:45 pm
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded sharply to criticism over his attendance at a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Paraguay, which led him to miss a key fixture featuring Canada.
Brazilian woman dies in bungee jump horror after staff 'forgot' to attach safety rope
Jun 14, 2026, at 02:15 pm
The excitement of bungee jumping turned into a horrifying tragedy for a 21-year-old Brazilian woman after she plunged more than 130 feet to her death when staff allegedly pushed her off a bridge without attaching the safety rope.
Trump says Middle East peace deal to be signed today, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen
Jun 14, 2026, at 11:53 am
US President Donald Trump has said that a long-awaited deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is expected to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “immediately” after the agreement is finalised.
Indian-origin man stabbed to death outside a London shop, probe underway
Jun 14, 2026, at 10:24 am
A 26-year-old Indian-origin man has been killed in a knife attack in Southall, west London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Modi-Trump meeting set for G7 sidelines as Hormuz crisis, global security take centre stage
Jun 14, 2026, at 04:50 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week, the White House has confirmed.
'Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately': Trump says Iran deal to be signed on June 14
Jun 14, 2026, at 04:37 am
US President Donald Trump has said that a long-anticipated agreement aimed at ending tensions in the Middle East is scheduled to be signed on Sunday (June 14), adding that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to global shipping immediately after the deal takes effect.
US strike kills notorious Venezuelan gang boss Niño Guerrero, Trump claims ‘justice delivered'
Jun 13, 2026, at 05:30 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday said American forces have killed an “infamous leader” of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group his administration has designated as a global terrorist organisation and transnational drug cartel.
Pakistan: Militant Commander killed in Bannu
Jun 13, 2026, at 04:41 pm
A suspected militant commander and two other individuals were killed in separate incidents in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Bannu district, according to media reports.
Indian-origin man jailed for 34 years in UK over horrific kidnap, torture and rape case
Jun 13, 2026, at 09:07 am
An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London.
Canada, Ontario commit C$12 million to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainability
Jun 13, 2026, at 01:41 am
Toronto: Canada and Ontario announced C$12 million in new funding on Friday to help farmers improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and strengthen the long-term resilience of agricultural operations.
Canada, Philippines sign defence agreements to deepen military cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Jun 12, 2026, at 11:55 pm
Ottawa: Canada and the Philippines signed two defence agreements on Thursday to expand military cooperation, improve interoperability and strengthen security ties amid growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX stock surge
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:36 pm
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX surged sharply on their first day of trading.
US and Iran 'closer than ever' to war-end deal, says Iranian Foreign Minister
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:07 pm
The United States and Iran are “never been closer” to reaching a deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Indian ships, calls it 'totally unacceptable'
Jun 12, 2026, at 09:31 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz and described the incident as "totally unacceptable."
Canada, UK and Australia launch peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians amid Middle East tensions
Jun 12, 2026, at 02:12 pm
London: Canada, Britain and Australia on Thursday announced a new international peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians as the three countries stepped up coordination on Middle East security, energy disruptions and broader geopolitical challenges.
Jun 12, 2026, at 02:03 pm
A Pakistani asylum seeker, who raped a young woman he met in a Nottinghamshire Park, has been jailed in the UK.
Canada unveils C$ 3 billion food security strategy to boost demestic production
Jun 12, 2026, at 01:34 pm
Ottawa: Canada on Thursday launched its first National Food Security Strategy, pledging more than C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next decade to strengthen domestic food production, increase grocery competition and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Trump claims US 'ended war with Iran', Tehran yet to confirm a deal
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:04 am
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has effectively ended its ongoing conflict with Iran, although Tehran has yet to confirm any such breakthrough.
Indian families fear for safety as Belfast riots turn violent, store set on fire
Jun 12, 2026, at 09:19 am
Members of the Indian community in Northern Ireland say they are living in fear following a wave of racially motivated anti-immigrant violence that swept through Belfast and neighbouring areas earlier this week.
Jun 11, 2026, at 11:47 pm
The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, reaching 1,569 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to reports.
'2 hellfire missiles into engine room': US admits striking third ship with Indian crew near Oman
Jun 11, 2026, at 08:48 pm
The United States has admitted firing two Hellfire missiles at a tanker carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, marking the third attack involving Indian seafarers in the Gulf this week and prompting a strong protest from New Delhi.
Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead
Jun 11, 2026, at 03:54 pm
Three Indian seafarers who went missing after a US military strike on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
US strikes Iran as Trump warns of escalation; Tehran hits back across region
Jun 11, 2026, at 12:09 am
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday targeting Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning that further attacks were likely as tensions in the Middle East spiraled sharply.
Mid-air disaster in Muzaffarabad: Pakistan Army helicopter crashes during take-off, no survivors
Jun 10, 2026, at 05:20 pm
A Pakistani Army helicopter crashed in the Muzaffarabad region on Wednesday during take-off due to a reported technical fault, leaving all personnel on board dead, according to media reports.