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.
US: Teacher jailed 15 years for sexual abuse of student she tutored, recording encounters
May 01, 2026, at 04:33 pm
A US teacher who admitted to having sexual relations with a student she was tutoring at her home, and recording the encounters, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to media reports.
May 01, 2026, at 02:39 pm
An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh has died by suicide in the US, with reports suggesting he had been facing financial difficulties.
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.
Canada unveils $6 billion skilled trades program to address labor shortages
May 01, 2026, at 12:18 pm
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a C$6 billion ($4.4 billion) national programme aimed at expanding the country’s skilled trades workforce as demand for labour grows across construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.
Carney appoints Jonathan Wilkinson as ambassador to European Union
May 01, 2026, at 12:02 pm
Ottawa: Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney announced former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union, on Thursday.
US releases CCTV footage: White House dinner shooter storms security, opens fire
May 01, 2026, at 09:36 am
The United States has released new CCTV footage capturing the moment suspect Cole Tomas Allen allegedly launched an attack during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25.
From TACO to NACHO: Trump’s new nickname explodes amid Hormuz tensions
May 01, 2026, at 12:19 am
US President Donald Trump has been hit with a new viral nickname—“NACHO”, short for “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens”—as commentary grows around tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz and shifting geopolitical messaging.
JPMorgan executive accused of drugging, sexually exploiting junior colleague in shocking lawsuit
Apr 30, 2026, at 11:45 pm
A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, Lorna Hajdini, has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing, racially harassing, and coercing a junior male colleague, according to a complaint filed in New York County Supreme Court.
Apr 30, 2026, at 04:58 pm
Pakistan has activated multiple overland trade corridors linking its ports to Iran, introducing a significant development in regional trade dynamics amid ongoing tensions over maritime restrictions.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% amid Middle East conflict and inflation risks
Apr 30, 2026, at 05:23 am
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, citing global uncertainty driven by the Middle East conflict and evolving US trade policy.
Apr 29, 2026, at 04:58 pm
An Indian national has been arrested in San Antonio, US, for allegedly assaulting a woman and her three-year-old girl in a park on April 18, officials said.
You’d be speaking French: King Charles III jokes with Trump in viral White House moment
Apr 29, 2026, at 12:08 pm
King Charles III, on a state visit to the United States, lightened the mood at a White House dinner on Tuesday by joking that without Britain, Americans might be speaking French.
Donald Trump’s face, gold signature to appear in new US passports—Here’s why
Apr 29, 2026, at 09:45 am
The US government will soon issue specially designed passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump, according to media reports citing a State Department official.
Carney to attend European summit in Armenia, push security ties and global investment
Apr 29, 2026, at 02:20 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Yerevan, Armenia, from May 2 to 4 to attend the European Political Community Summit, marking the first time a non-European leader has been invited to the gathering.
White House dinner shooting suspect posted anti-Trump rants, Hitler comparisons: Report
Apr 28, 2026, at 10:04 pm
As investigators piece together the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the social media activity of suspect Cole Tomas Allen has come under intense scrutiny.
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.
Buddhist monks on Thailand trip arrested with 110 kg of cannabis at Sri Lanka Airport
Apr 28, 2026, at 06:45 pm
At least 22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110 kg (242 lbs) of cannabis — illegal in the country — hidden in their luggage.
Apr 28, 2026, at 09:46 am
Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
Iran mocks Trump with viral Lego video, says “he’s dreaming he defeated us”
Apr 28, 2026, at 09:20 am
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he has defeated Iran in the ongoing conflict, but Tehran has responded with yet another Lego-style satirical video on X, mocking the American leader and suggesting that he is merely “dreaming.”
Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder to boost awareness and preparedness
Apr 28, 2026, at 05:15 am
Ottawa: Canada launches national Flood Risk Finder, a national platform designed to give the public clear, accessible information on flood risks and hazards across the country.
Canada launches $25B sovereign wealth fund to drive economic growth
Apr 28, 2026, at 02:42 am
Ottawa: Canadain Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of the Canada Strong Fund, a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund aimed at financing major national projects and strengthening the country’s economic resilience.
Apr 28, 2026, at 01:00 am
The man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, has been formally arraigned in federal court on charges including attempted assassination of the US President Donald Trump and firearms offences, in a case that has shaken Washington’s political and media establishment.
Apr 27, 2026, at 11:15 pm
Within minutes of gunfire near the high-profile White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, social media platforms were flooded with speculation, conspiracy theories and unverified claims — many suggesting, without evidence, that the incident had been staged.
Apr 27, 2026, at 04:08 pm
An Indian student recently shared her experience of struggling to balance her work life and studies in Canada, reflecting the tough situation international students find themselves in foreign lands.
'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.
Apr 27, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Questions have emerged over why Kash Patel was not included in an alleged target list following a shooting incident during a White House Congressional Dinner, even as a video showing him on his phone during the episode circulated widely online.
Top LeT commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi gunned down in Pakistan—Mystery gunmen strike again
Apr 27, 2026, at 10:22 am
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to media reports.