Trump administration cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood, labels key chapters terrorist
Jan 14, 2026, at 09:09 am
The United States on Tuesday imposed terrorist designations on the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, citing alleged links to terrorism, including support for Hamas.
Canada rolls out mandatory warning labels on packaged foods
Jan 14, 2026, at 03:33 am
Canadians shopping for packaged foods will now see mandatory warning symbols on some products indicating high levels of saturated fat, sodium or sugar, following new federal labelling rules that came into effect this month.
Indian-origin man arrested in Canada’s largest gold heist at Toronto Airport
Jan 14, 2026, at 01:09 am
Toronto: Canadian police recently arrested a man at Toronto's Pearson Airport linked to the country's largest gold heist, as described by the police.
Jan 13, 2026, at 10:46 pm
Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States over possible new military strikes on Iran, calling such threats “categorically unacceptable” and accusing Washington of subversive external interference in Tehran’s internal affairs.
Ukraine-Russia war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams’ ‘heroic work’
Jan 13, 2026, at 07:11 pm
Amid ongoing and intensifying Russian attacks across Ukraine, the UN on Tuesday launched a $2.3 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026 to support 4.1 million of the country’s most vulnerable people.
China rekindles border tensions with Shaksgam Valley claim, India pushes back strongly
Jan 13, 2026, at 04:49 pm
China has once again stirred diplomatic tensions with India by reiterating its controversial claim over the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.
Turkey eyes entry into Pakistan-Saudi defence bloc: Why India is watching this ‘Muslim NATO’ warily
Jan 13, 2026, at 03:51 pm
Turkey is in advanced negotiations to join a defence partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, according to a Bloomberg report.
Who was Proloy Chaki? Arrested Hindu leader of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League dies in jail custody
Jan 13, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Noted Bangladeshi Hindu musician and Awami League leader Proloy Chaki died in jail custody at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, media reports said.
Lashkar-e-Taiba rift deepens as operatives turn against Pakistan army and ISI
Jan 13, 2026, at 02:56 pm
Lashkar-e-Taiba, long regarded as Pakistan’s most reliable militant proxy, is facing an unprecedented internal rebellion that could destabilise the country further, according to Indian intelligence assessments.
Iran on the brink: Protests spark global concerns of a regime-toppling upheaval
Jan 13, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Iran appears to be edging closer to a political upheaval that could redraw the global map.
Iran protest death toll hits 648 as rights groups warn of executions
Jan 13, 2026, at 09:08 am
Sixteen days into the new wave of anti-government nationwide protests in Iran, at least 648 protesters, including nine children under the age of 18, have been killed, and thousands injured, said Iran Human Rights.
Iran set to hang 26-year-old protester in first reported execution linked to anti-Khamenei uprising
Jan 13, 2026, at 01:15 am
Tehran/IBNS: Iranian authorities are reportedly preparing to carry out what could become the first reported hanging execution connected to the ongoing anti-Khamenei protests.
Cuba denies US talks after Trump urges Havana to ‘make a deal’ or face consequences
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Cuba on Monday dismissed suggestions of any diplomatic engagement with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump claimed Washington was in talks with Havana and urged the communist-led island nation to “make a deal” or face severe consequences.
Hindu auto driver beaten to death in Bangladesh as fresh wave of attacks on minorities intensifies
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:15 pm
Chittagong/IBNS: A 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver, identified as Samir Das, was brutally beaten to death in Bangladesh, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting minority communities, according to local media reports.
Canada's British Columbia Premier visits India to deepen trade ties amid US tariffs
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Premier of British Columbia, Canada, David Eby led a trade mission to India on Monday aimed at deepening its trade relations with the country.
'Not to be messed with': Venezuelan guard’s harrowing account from US operation Absolute Resolve
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:02 pm
A Venezuelan security guard who survived the fierce United States military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro has shared a vivid and unsettling account of what he described as a “massacre” during Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3.
Malaysia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok after AI used to create sexualised images
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:30 am
Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative artificial intelligence tool developed by xAI, amid global backlash over its alleged misuse to create and publish sexualised images.
544 Dead, thousands jailed: Trump says Iran wants talks as protests explode
Jan 12, 2026, at 09:26 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran’s leadership has sought talks with Washington amid his warnings of possible military action in response to Tehran’s ongoing crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
US military breach? Chinese national faces charges after alleged base photography
Jan 12, 2026, at 12:06 am
The United States Department of Justice has filed a criminal complaint against Qilin Wu, a 35-year-old Chinese national, accusing him of unauthorised photography of a sensitive military installation in the state of Missouri, U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price announced.
Pakistan: Afghan journalist detained in Islamabad, sparks fears of forced deportation
Jan 11, 2026, at 11:37 pm
Pakistani police have detained an Afghan journalist in Islamabad, raising concerns over the safety of exiled reporters and the risk of possible forced deportation, according to media reports.
Dramatic scenes in London as protester climbs Iranian Embassy, rips down flag
Jan 11, 2026, at 04:55 pm
A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy in London as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside, chanting anti-government slogans, media reports said.
Thousands protest ICE shooting in Minneapolis as leaders urge calm amid nationwide demonstrations
Jan 11, 2026, at 10:45 am
Thousands of people marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, as Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful amid rising tensions.
US launches fresh strikes on ISIS in Syria after deadly Palmyra ambush
Jan 11, 2026, at 09:43 am
The United States has carried out another round of large-scale retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, following last month’s ambush in Palmyra that killed two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter, AP reported.
Jan 10, 2026, at 07:05 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to escalate their demonstrations by taking control of city centres, as nationwide unrest and an internet blackout entered their third week.
Missile fired in north Arabian Sea: Pakistan Navy test fires LY-80 surface-to-air missile
Jan 10, 2026, at 06:49 pm
The Pakistan Navy on Saturday test-fired a surface-to-air missile during a military exercise in the north Arabian Sea, according to local media reports quoting the armed forces’ media wing.
Nobel drama: Trump ready to accept Peace Prize from Machado, committee says ‘not possible’
Jan 10, 2026, at 06:25 pm
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a clarification stating that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be “shared, revoked, or transferred,” after US President Donald Trump said he was ready to accept the laureate if Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado offered it to him.
'Lured, beaten, poisoned': Another Hindu youth brutally murdered in Bangladesh
Jan 10, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh has claimed another life. A Hindu man identified as Joy Mahapatro was killed on Thursday in Sunamganj district, according to his family.
'Easy way or hard way': Trump doubles down on controversial push to acquire Greenland
Jan 10, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump escalated his provocative rhetoric about Greenland on Friday, suggesting the United States may act forcefully to secure control of the autonomous Arctic island if diplomatic efforts fail.
Will US ever order Putin’s 'capture' like Maduro? Trump's straight reply
Jan 10, 2026, at 02:28 pm
Washington/IBNS: A week after the dramatic US operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolas Maduro, global attention has shifted to America’s stance on Russia.
Hindu tenant farmer shot dead in Pakistan’s Sindh, sparks massive protests
Jan 10, 2026, at 10:14 am
A Hindu tenant farmer was shot dead near Talhar in Pakistan’s Badin district of Sindh, triggering widespread protests by members of the minority community who demanded justice for the killing, media reports said.