Iran conflict: After Saudi, UAE considers ground deployment as push to reopen Hormuz intensifies
Apr 01, 2026, at 02:27 pm
Amid intensifying conflict in West Asia, the United Arab Emirates is reportedly preparing to take a more direct role in efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Who is Shelly Kittleson? American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
Apr 01, 2026, at 08:23 am
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has reportedly been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, according to media reports.
Canada ramps up investment in youth-focused crime prevention initiatives
Apr 01, 2026, at 04:20 am
Ottawa: Canada plans to invest up to C$157.5 million over the next three years to support community-based efforts aimed at preventing gun and gang violence, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said on Thursday.
Canada unveils $3.8B nature strategy to expand protected areas, boost conservation
Apr 01, 2026, at 03:56 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday unveiled a C$3.8 billion national strategy to expand protected areas, restore ecosystems and mobilise private investment in conservation.
'We won't be there long': Donald Trump says Iran war nearing end, signals US pullback from region
Mar 31, 2026, at 11:49 pm
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is approaching its end, indicating that American forces may soon withdraw from the region.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten major US tech firms with retaliatory strikes starting April 1
Mar 31, 2026, at 11:04 pm
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning, claiming it will target 18 major American technology and industrial companies, including Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Tesla and Boeing, starting April 1.
Mar 31, 2026, at 09:44 pm
In a newly released video by Press TV, Iran’s military showcased its combat readiness, declaring it is “prepared to confront and defeat American soldiers.”
‘Go get your own oil’: Trump signals hardline shift as Hormuz blockade deepens global fuel crisis
Mar 31, 2026, at 06:52 pm
As the geopolitical crisis in West Asia intensifies, the global energy landscape is being reshaped by a tightening chokehold over critical supply routes.
‘Unlawful attack’: HRW slams Pakistan over deadly Kabul airstrike
Mar 31, 2026, at 06:12 pm
A Pakistani airstrike on a drug treatment center in Afghanistan on March 16, 2026, was an unlawful attack and a possible war crime, Human Rights Watch said recently.
High-speed nightmare in US: Indian-origin man charged in crash that killed pregnant teen
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:38 pm
An Indian-origin man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after a high-speed police chase in Ohio ended in a fatal crash that killed a pregnant 17-year-old and her unborn child.
Trump signals exit from Iran war even as Strait of Hormuz remains shut: Report
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:06 pm
As the Iran conflict enters a critical phase, signals from Washington suggest a recalibration of military objectives.
Mystery death in Pakistan: JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother found dead
Mar 31, 2026, at 10:34 am
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s brother, Mohammad Tahir Anwar, has died in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances, according to media reports.
Trump shares Iran blasts video after fresh ‘blow up’ threat
Mar 31, 2026, at 09:31 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a video showing massive explosions in Iran, which media reports said occurred in the city of Isfahan.
Canada, Ontario strike housing deal with tax cuts, $8.8B infrastructure push
Mar 31, 2026, at 12:57 am
Ottawa: The province of Ontario and the federal government on Monday announced a new housing and infrastructure partnership that includes tax cuts and billions of dollars in funding aimed at boosting home construction and lowering costs.
‘Babies of slaves’: Donald Trump says birthright citizenship is being 'misused'
Mar 30, 2026, at 11:45 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday sharply criticised birthright citizenship, arguing that the constitutional provision was originally intended for the children of enslaved people rather than for those born to wealthy foreign nationals.
'Open Strait of Hormuz or face devastation': Donald Trump issues stark warning
Mar 30, 2026, at 11:17 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy key infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities, if a deal between Washington and Tehran is not reached soon.
UN diplomat quits, alleges nuclear strike scenario in Iran
Mar 30, 2026, at 10:22 pm
A diplomat affiliated with the United Nations has resigned from his role, alleging that the global body is preparing for a scenario involving the potential use of nuclear weapons in Iran.
Travel scam uncovered: Pilgrimage visa used as cover for an illegal immigration attempt in Pakistan
Mar 30, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded two passengers at Multan International Airport over allegations of attempting illegal immigration.
Mar 30, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar faced an embarrassing moment on Sunday after he slipped and briefly lost his balance on the red carpet while welcoming Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Islamabad.
Horror in Asadabad: One dead, 16 injured after alleged Pakistan shelling, claims Afghanistan
Mar 30, 2026, at 02:33 pm
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling on the outskirts of Asadabad city on Sunday, according to media reports.
“Vote Ford Out”: Thousands rally at Queen’s Park against Ontario premier
Mar 29, 2026, at 11:29 pm
A large crowd gathered outside Queen's Park in Toronto on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for a province-wide "Fight Ford" rally protesting Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent policies, as reported by CBC.
Mar 29, 2026, at 10:13 pm
A Pakistani court has upheld the validity of a marriage between a Christian woman and a Muslim man, rejecting the habeas corpus petition filed by her father seeking her recovery, media reports said.
“This is not our war,” German Chancellor Merz says as Trump faults Germany on Hormuz
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:45 pm
DPA/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the lack of help in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Big visa rule change: Your social media is now under watch!
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:33 pm
The United States will introduce new changes to its visa screening process starting March 30, requiring applicants in several non-immigrant visa categories—including H-1B and others—to undergo enhanced vetting of their social media activity.
13-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Germany; father detained
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Witten/Germany/DPA: A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the western German city of Witten, police said Saturday, adding that the boy’s father has been detained as the suspected attacker.
Shock in UK: Indian-origin man arrested after car ploughs into crowd, 7 injured
Mar 29, 2026, at 03:12 pm
An Indian-origin man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit seven people, leaving them injured, in Derby, England, police said on Sunday.
‘No Kings’ roar: Millions take to streets against Trump, Iran war across US, Europe
Mar 29, 2026, at 02:17 pm
Crowds took to the streets on Saturday to protest both the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s policies, participating in “No Kings” rallies across the United States and Europe, media reports said.
Israeli strike kills 3 journalists in Lebanon—IDF calls one ‘terrorist in disguise’
Mar 29, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Three Lebanese journalists were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to media reports on Sunday.
Shock attack! Iran hits Saudi air base, US soldiers wounded
Mar 29, 2026, at 01:28 pm
Multiple American service members were injured and several aircraft were damaged after Iran targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, according to individuals familiar with the matter who spoke to Air & Space Forces Magazine.
Iran alleges attacks on US 'hideouts' in Dubai, US calls claims false
Mar 29, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Tensions escalated further in the Middle East after Iran claimed it had carried out missile and drone strikes on alleged US military “hideouts” in Dubai, a claim swiftly denied by American officials, media reports said.