‘Deeply concerning’: UK MP Priti Patel flags surge in attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Jan 10, 2026, at 09:12 am
UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Priti Patel has described the recent spike in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh as “deeply concerning and worrying”.
Canada to Invest $244.2M in Defence Industry Assist Program to boost homegrown military technology
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will invest $244.2 million in the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program to launch the Defence Industry Assist initiative, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on Friday.
‘Worst criminal of humanity’: Pak Defence Minister wants US to ‘kidnap’ Netanyahu
Jan 09, 2026, at 09:25 pm
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked controversy by saying that the United States should “kidnap” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if it truly believes in humanity, drawing a parallel with the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces.
UAE cuts off UK University scholarships over fears of 'Islamist Radicalisation'
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:31 pm
The United Arab Emirates has restricted government funding for its citizens seeking to study at UK universities, signalling a growing strain in relations between the two countries.
US Muslim-majority city renames street to honour ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:14 pm
Michigan/IBNS: In a symbolic gesture of recognition, the first Muslim-majority city in the United States has renamed one of its streets in honour of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Iran erupts: Women burn Khamenei’s posters to light cigarettes as protests rock the regime
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:59 pm
Tehran/IBNS: In a bold act of defiance, Iranian women were seen burning posters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to light cigarettes, as part of growing protests against the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment.
US Commerce Secretary blames India for trade deal failure: 'Modi didn’t call Trump'
Jan 09, 2026, at 01:27 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed that the proposed India–US trade deal could not be finalised because Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a call to US President Donald Trump.
‘Shoot first’ order? Denmark confirms Greenland defence directive as US takeover talk grows
Jan 09, 2026, at 10:19 am
Denmark’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its soldiers are authorised to open fire without awaiting orders if any foreign force — including US troops — attempts to seize Greenland by force, according to media reports.
Iran: Anti-Khamenei protests intensify amid economic crisis
Jan 09, 2026, at 09:11 am
Mass anti-government protests against Iran’s Islamic regime, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, have intensified in Tehran and several other cities, marking one of the largest displays of dissent against the clerical establishment in recent years.
Carney holds talks With German Chancellor on Ukraine, Arctic security
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:08 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, discussing Artic security, Ukraine and opportunities to deepen bilateral trade and investment.
Is Pakistan facing a silent Gen Z revolution? PhD student's op-ed takedown fuels youth anger
Jan 08, 2026, at 11:55 pm
A fiery now-deleted op-ed by Pakistani PhD student Zorain Nizamani, the son of actors Fazila Qazi and Qaiser Khan Nizamani, has captured the nation’s attention, exposing the growing divide between the country’s ruling elite and its younger generation.
Trump defends ICE officer after Minneapolis woman’s killing, protests erupt nationwide
Jan 08, 2026, at 10:28 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, saying the victim was responsible for the incident because she allegedly tried to run over the officer.
Jan 08, 2026, at 09:09 pm
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday rejected US allegations of narcotics trafficking, democratic backsliding and human rights abuses, calling them “falsehoods” used to justify external pressure on the country, media reports said.
Bangladesh police arrest prime accused in Dipu Das lyniching case
Jan 08, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh police have arrested the prime accused in the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Das, confirming that he incited the mob responsible for the brutal killing.
Who was Renee Nicole Good — a poet and mother of three killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting
Jan 08, 2026, at 05:26 pm
Minneapolis/IBNS: A quiet Minneapolis neighbourhood was shaken on Wednesday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good just a few blocks from her home.
US to control Venezuela’s oil exports indefinitely as Trump moves to reshape energy strategy
Jan 08, 2026, at 03:33 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Trump administration has announced plans to take control of future Venezuelan oil sales and hold the proceeds in US-based accounts, signalling a major shift in Washington’s strategy toward the crisis-hit South American nation.
Trump backs bill threatening 500% tariffs on India over Russian oil trade
Jan 08, 2026, at 02:39 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at Russia’s trade partners, including India, China and Brazil, over their purchases of Russian oil.
Canadian PM Carney to travel to China and Davos on trade push
Jan 08, 2026, at 02:56 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China and Switzerland later this month as part of efforts to diversify Canada’s trade and strengthen economic resilience, his office said Friday.
Germany breaks silence, questions legality of US operation that captured Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
Jan 08, 2026, at 12:19 am
Berlin/IBNS/DPA: The German government on Wednesday criticized the US intervention in Venezuela, four days after special forces captured the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores spectacularly, drawing international condemnation.
Donald Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, claims tariff threat forced France to hike drug prices
Jan 07, 2026, at 11:11 pm
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked French President Emmanuel Macron while claiming that he coerced France into sharply raising its prescription drug prices by threatening steep tariffs on French imports.
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Sea after a two-week pursuit
Jan 07, 2026, at 09:27 pm
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Sea after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, despite reported efforts by Moscow to protect it with naval escorts.
Bangladesh weighs JF-17 fighter jet deal with Pakistan as defence ties reset—What it means for India
Jan 07, 2026, at 08:06 pm
Bangladesh is actively assessing the possible acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan following high-level air force talks in Islamabad.
European allies draw up contingency plan as Trump rekindles Greenland takeover threat
Jan 07, 2026, at 07:18 pm
Paris/Berlin/IBNS: European allies, including France and Germany, are quietly working on a coordinated response plan amid renewed concerns that the United States could act on President Donald Trump’s stated ambition to take control of Greenland.
'Maza na karaya toh…': Pakistan army spokesman’s mocking threat rekindles tensions with India
Jan 07, 2026, at 04:41 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has once again triggered controversy after issuing a mocking and unprovoked remark aimed at India during a recent press conference.
Crypto, covert ops, execution: Iran executes alleged Mossad agent
Jan 07, 2026, at 04:41 pm
The Iranian government has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, media reports said.
From Caracas to Puttaparthi: Captured Venezuela leader Maduro’s deep faith in Indian godman Sai Baba
Jan 07, 2026, at 03:11 pm
Following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces, attention has shifted beyond geopolitics to an unusual and deeply personal aspect of his life—his long-standing devotion to Indian spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba.
Jan 07, 2026, at 03:06 pm
Three Indian nationals, including two teachers based in Mumbai, were arrested at Colombo International Airport in Sri Lanka for allegedly possessing 50 kg of cannabis, valued at LKR 500 million (over ₹14.5 crore), media reports said on Tuesday.
Trump says Venezuela to deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to US — Proceeds ‘under my control’
Jan 07, 2026, at 10:44 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the 'interim government' in Venezuela will sell 30 million to 50 million barrels of "high quality" oil to the US at its market price.
Fleeing a mob, he jumped into a canal—Another Hindu businessman dies in Bangladesh
Jan 07, 2026, at 10:03 am
A Hindu businessman died in Bangladesh’s Naogaon district after jumping into a canal while trying to escape a mob that was allegedly chasing him on suspicion of theft, media reports said on Wednesday.
'Come get me': Colombian President Gustavo Petro dares Trump after US operation in Venezuela
Jan 06, 2026, at 11:19 pm
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has openly challenged US President Donald Trump following a US military operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, sharply escalating diplomatic tensions in the region.