US House deals blow to Trump, passes measure seeking troop withdrawal from Iran
Jun 04, 2026, at 09:29 pm
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump despite the measure being largely symbolic.
Jun 04, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has dismissed remarks made by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the murder of political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi, saying the issue is not one for Dhaka to address.
Jun 04, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: The Lahore High Court has upheld the death sentences of two men convicted of gang-raping a French-Pakistani woman in front of her three children after her vehicle ran out of fuel on a motorway near Lahore in 2020.
China using online job platforms to target military, government insiders, Five Eyes agencies warn
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:35 am
Chinese intelligence services are using professional networking websites and online job platforms such as LinkedIn to target current and former government and military personnel, according to a joint warning issued by intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance.
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:28 am
Ottawa: Canada will extend key tariff measures on steel and aluminium imports for another year, as the government seeks to protect domestic producers and workers from global trade distortions and excess manufacturing capacity.
Embarrassment for Pakistan Embassy as Japan flags illegal mosque construction in Kawagoe
Jun 04, 2026, at 12:16 am
Pakistan’s Embassy in Japan has clarified that it has no involvement in a mosque construction project in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, after local authorities raised concerns that the structure was built without the necessary approvals under Japanese planning laws.
Mosque opened by Pakistani ambassador lands in legal trouble in Japan
Jun 03, 2026, at 10:18 am
A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's envoy to Japan has sparked a diplomatic controversy after Japanese authorities declared that the structure was built illegally without the required permissions.
Ceasefire put to test: US conducts self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:11 am
The U.S. military on Tuesday said it had struck multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and carried out self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island in response to what it described as attempted Iranian attacks across the Middle East on June 2.
South Korea to boost Canadian crude and LNG imports as energy ties deepen
Jun 03, 2026, at 01:16 am
Ottawa: South Korea plans to significantly increase imports of Canadian crude oil in the coming years and will facilitate preferential tariff treatment for those imports under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Carney vows "decisive action" as Canada launches council to combact antisemitism
Jun 03, 2026, at 12:15 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced a new federal advisory council to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate responding to a sharp rise in anti-Jewish incidents across Canada.
British Sikh man jailed for life over fatal stabbing of student in UK's Southampton
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:51 pm
A 23-year-old British Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, media reports said.
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:23 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and has been increasingly active in the country’s political affairs, even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
What is Operation Checkmate? 30 Indians among illegal truck drivers arrested in US
Jun 02, 2026, at 03:39 pm
About 30 Indian nationals arrested for living and working illegally in the United States are set to be deported, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
'You're f***ing crazy': Trump blasts Netanyahu over Israel's escalation in Lebanon
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:57 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump is reportedly furious with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's latest escalation against Lebanon, which has threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran, media reports said.
Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, claims ChatGPT put children at risk
Jun 02, 2026, at 09:55 am
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public—including children—while concealing serious risks, suppressing internal safety concerns, and misleading consumers about the product's capabilities and potential dangers.
What began as a domestic dispute ended in six deaths in US: Iowa community in shock
Jun 02, 2026, at 09:23 am
At least six people were killed in a series of shootings across multiple locations in Muscatine, Iowa, US, in what authorities believe was a domestic-related incident, police said on Tuesday.
Marvel-style algorithm? Chinese firm's AI could flag critics before they speak
Jun 01, 2026, at 11:30 pm
A Chinese technology company that markets surveillance and censorship software is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to predict which citizens may criticise the government in the future, according to leaked company documents reviewed by The New York Times.
Just married, then disaster: Indian-origin pilot killed in US helicopter crash
Jun 01, 2026, at 10:26 pm
An Indian-origin pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in the US state of Georgia just hours after marrying his longtime partner and setting off for their honeymoon.
US strikes Iranian radar, drone control sites in explosive weekend operation
Jun 01, 2026, at 10:29 am
The United States on Sunday said it conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar installations and command-and-control sites used for drones in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, Iran, over the weekend.
What is Yolka? Viral video claims Russian forces using new handheld anti-drone system
May 31, 2026, at 08:48 pm
Russian forces are deploying a new handheld anti-drone system called “Yolka,” adding a fresh dimension to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
France: Over 200 injured, 780 arrested after PSG victory celebrations erupt into violence
May 31, 2026, at 06:57 pm
At least 219 people were injured and hundreds arrested after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into violence across France, according to media reports.
Canada Post's losses deepen as postal giant faces pressure to reinvent Itself
May 31, 2026, at 01:50 am
For generations, Canadians relied on Canada Post to deliver everything from letters and bills to parcels across one of the world's largest countries. Today, however, the state-owned postal operator is confronting a stark reality: fewer letters, fiercer competition and mounting financial losses.
US uncovers Iranian fraud network that allegedly scammed American companies
May 30, 2026, at 04:09 pm
The United States has announced fresh measures to dismantle a sophisticated Iranian procurement network accused of impersonating and defrauding American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for Iran’s military and defense sector.
May 30, 2026, at 02:10 pm
A 27-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the US for paying human traffickers to assault a minor girl, US Attorney's Office in Nebraska said on Saturday.
'Trade is a priority': Top US official on India deal
May 30, 2026, at 09:06 am
A senior US official has said that President Donald Trump has made it clear that trade remains a top priority for Washington, with further meetings expected in the coming weeks to advance and finalise a trade agreement with India.
Trump signals 'final decision' on Iran deal as Hormuz tensions rise
May 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is preparing to take a “final determination” on a potential peace arrangement involving Iran, amid escalating tensions over nuclear concerns and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
8 pct of Americans lack health insurance, new study reveals
May 29, 2026, at 04:06 pm
The United States remains one of the few developed countries where a significant share of the population lacks health insurance coverage, with around 27 million Americans — nearly 8 per cent of the population — currently uninsured, according to a new study.
May 29, 2026, at 11:28 am
New York/IBNS: Eid celebrations in New York City turned into a fashion statement this year as Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a thobe inspired by English football club Arsenal’s jersey while offering prayers on Thursday.
Indian MMA aspirant dies in horror bear attack at remote Canada worksite
May 29, 2026, at 10:45 am
An aspiring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from the southern Indian state of Kerala was killed in a rare bear attack in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, on May 8, according to reports.
Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand control over Gaza to 70%
May 28, 2026, at 11:21 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed the Israeli military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, signalling a major escalation despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with Hamas.