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.
May 11, 2026, at 05:27 pm
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir has threatened India, saying any future “misadventure” against Pakistan will result in “extremely far-reaching and painful” consequences for the enemy.
Totally unacceptable: Trump rejects Iran’s peace plan in explosive showdown
May 11, 2026, at 09:22 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling Tehran’s terms “totally unacceptable.” His remarks have raised concerns over a possible renewed escalation in the region after weeks of diplomatic efforts.
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.
Pakistan rail chaos as all train services from Quetta abruptly suspended
May 10, 2026, at 07:20 pm
Train services from the Quetta region to various parts of Pakistan have been suspended due to “unavoidable circumstances,” according to media reports on Sunday.
Indian techie Chiranjeevi Kolla,37, dies after battling Valley Fever for a month in US
May 10, 2026, at 06:57 pm
An Indian tech professional has died in the United States after battling Valley Fever, a rare fungal infection that led to respiratory failure.
Terrifying night in Pakistan: Suicide attack destroys police station, kills 15
May 10, 2026, at 06:27 pm
At least 15 Pakistani police personnel were killed on Saturday after a suicide attack rocked the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district, according to media reports.
May 10, 2026, at 05:28 pm
Videos showing renowned Pakistani Hindu Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist Sheema Kirmani allegedly being manhandled by veiled Karachi policewomen have gone viral, sparking outrage and raising fresh concerns over the silencing of women’s activism in Pakistan.
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 03:18 pm
The US Department of Justice has announced denaturalisation actions against 12 individuals in various US district courts, including an Indian national accused of serious financial fraud and misrepresentation during the naturalisation process.
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.
Carney says Canada must shift from US ‘reliance’ to economic ‘resilience’
May 10, 2026, at 05:11 am
Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday said Canada must reduce its dependence on the United States and build a more resilient economy amid growing global instability and shifting trade dynamics.
Bangladesh Jamaat chief urges India to protect minorities after BJP forms govt in Bengal
May 09, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said he will urge the Indian government to ensure that no individual or community is targeted or harmed on the basis of religion, caste, or ethnicity.
Pakistan cracks down as 8 TikTokers arrested over gun videos
May 09, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Pakistani police have arrested eight TikTokers from different parts of Swabi district this week for allegedly displaying weapons on social media, according to media reports.
Major scandal rocks Sri Lanka: Senior Buddhist monk arrested over child abuse allegations
May 09, 2026, at 05:09 pm
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a senior Buddhist monk for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl, according to media reports.
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.
Canada: Teen arrested after alleged anti-Semitic attacks near Toronto synagogue
May 09, 2026, at 03:42 am
Toronto/Canada: Toronto Police Service said Friday that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two suspected hate-motivated assaults targeting visibly identifiable members of the Jewish community in Toronto.
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.
May 08, 2026, at 11:21 am
Washington, D.C./IBNS: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has welcomed a baby girl earlier this month, sharing the happy news with followers on social media.
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.
Canada monitoring three people after Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to Antarctic cruise ship
May 08, 2026, at 04:25 am
Ottawa: Canada said it is monitoring three people in Canada following an outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the crusie ship MV Hondius as authorities coordinate with international partners to contain potential spread of the disease.
AirAsia signs historic 150-aircraft deal for Canada-assembled Airbus A220s
May 08, 2026, at 03:27 am
Ottawa/Canada: AirAsia has agreed to purchase 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft in what Canada described as the largest order ever placed for a Canadian-designed and manufactured aircraft.
Shivon Zilis opens up on 'complicated' relationship with Elon Musk during OpenAI trial
May 07, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Shivon Zilis, the mother of four children with Elon Musk, gave rare insight into their personal relationship while testifying in Musk’s legal battle against OpenAI.
Ted Turner: Media maverick who founded CNN and changed global TV news forever
May 07, 2026, at 04:52 pm
One of the most influential figures in modern broadcasting, Ted Turner, who transformed television news by launching the world’s first 24-hour news channel, has died aged 87.
US to close Peshawar consulate—What’s behind the sudden move?
May 06, 2026, at 02:49 pm
The U.S. Department of State on Tuesday announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and the need for efficient resource management.
US Horror: Dallas mall shooting leaves 2 dead, suspect confesses after chase
May 06, 2026, at 01:08 pm
At least two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting incident at a shopping mall north of Dallas, US, on Tuesday, police said.
Donald Trump temporarily pauses 'Project Freedom' on Pakistan's request
May 06, 2026, at 09:52 am
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom,” a US military initiative aimed at guiding stranded commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada names Louise Arbour as next governor general
May 06, 2026, at 04:26 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced the appointment of Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general, following approval by King Charles III.
US KC-135 'flying gas station' sends 7700 emergency code near Iran before disappearing over Qatar
May 05, 2026, at 09:53 pm
A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a key US Air Force aerial refuelling aircraft often called a “flying gas station,” triggered concern after issuing a “7700” transponder code—signalling a general in-flight emergency—while flying over the Persian Gulf near Iranian airspace, according to Flightradar24 data.
Under heavy fire: 2 U.S. destroyers brave Iranian onslaught in Strait of Hormuz showdown
May 05, 2026, at 10:12 am
Two U.S. Navy destroyers successfully transited the strategic Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf despite coming under what American media described as coordinated Iranian fire.