Nepal flash floods kill 359, over 1,300 missing; 288 Indians still unaccounted for
Aug 28, 2026, at 12:03 am
At least 359 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal, police said on Thursday, as rescue teams continued their search for survivors.
US reviews nearly 2 lakh tourist, business visas over suspected misrepresentation
Aug 27, 2026, at 09:28 pm
The US government is conducting a sweeping review of nearly 200,000 temporary visas, examining whether foreign nationals misrepresented their intentions when they entered the country, according to reports.
China warns barrier lake near Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72 hours
Aug 27, 2026, at 06:21 pm
China has warned that a barrier lake near the Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72 hours, adding a fresh threat to rescue operations after a devastating mudslide and flash flood killed hundreds and left more than a thousand people missing across the region.
US says China-linked hackers breached NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
Aug 27, 2026, at 03:12 pm
The United States law enforcement has seized internet domains that authorities say were used by China-linked hackers to target American government agencies and critical infrastructure, including NASA, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate.
300 Indians missing in Nepal flash floods, 160 dead: Foreign Minister reveals grim toll
Aug 27, 2026, at 10:36 am
New Delhi/Kathmandu/IBNS: At least 300 Indian pilgrims have been reported missing following the deadly flash floods that struck Nepal, the country's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said.
One in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with highly educated more likely to depart
Aug 27, 2026, at 05:50 am
Toronto: One in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years of landing, with highly educated newcomers, particularly those with doctorates, show a significantly higher likelihood of leaving, according to research based on Statistics Canada data.
France’s Karachi exit: Consulate to close after five decades in Pakistan
Aug 26, 2026, at 05:55 pm
The French Consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi city is permanently shutting its doors after 50 years of service.
Corruption in July Memorial Museum project rocks Bangladesh
Aug 26, 2026, at 01:10 pm
Dr Muhammad Yunus’s one-and-a-half-year rule is widely seen as one of the more turbulent phases in Bangladesh’s recent history.
US Sunday dinner turns deadly: 8, including children, killed as gunman opens fire
Aug 26, 2026, at 10:54 am
At least eight people were killed after a man opened fire inside a house during a Sunday dinner in Billings, Montana, in the US, according to media reports.
13 children die in Pakistan hospital blaze: What triggered the deadly fire?
Aug 26, 2026, at 10:09 am
At least 13 children, mostly newborns, died after a massive fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of a hospital in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Tuesday, according to media reports.
US Visa Shock: All immigrant applications halted as Trump tightens rules
Aug 26, 2026, at 09:15 am
The Donald Trump administration has paused US immigrant visa interviews worldwide as it moves to tighten screening of applicants and limit access to those deemed likely to rely on public assistance in the United States, media reports said.
Canada hits back at Trump with $20 billion tariffs on US goods
Aug 25, 2026, at 10:50 pm
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on around 700 US goods worth $20 billion as the trade war between the two neighbouring countries intensifies.
Kremlin has 'no idea': Mystery US military aircraft lands in Moscow, sparks speculation
Aug 25, 2026, at 06:43 pm
A US military aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, triggering speculation over the purpose of the unusual flight at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.
Iran vows retaliation as Trump administration unleashes new economic sanction on Tehran
Aug 25, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the expansion of US economic sanctions, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners will resist Washington’s pressure campaign.
Aug 25, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Cambridge University has appointed Farah Ahmed as an assistant research professor in its education faculty despite past writings in which she argued that Muslims should study engineering and computer technology to help develop weaponry for Jihad.
Horror in Pakistan: Five labourers shot dead by armed men in Balochistan
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:18 pm
Armed men targeted and killed at least five labourers in Pakistan’s Pishin district on Monday, according to media reports.
US lifts terrorism designation on Syria, removes HTS from sanctions list. All details here
Aug 25, 2026, at 03:05 pm
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation as Washington moves to ease restrictions on the country.
US plans largest mass visa revocation targeting up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum: Officials
Aug 25, 2026, at 11:51 am
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, according to US officials and government documents.
Pakistani Army Officer seen hitting students, firing shots in air during protest; video goes viral
Aug 25, 2026, at 10:18 am
A Pakistani Army officer was caught on camera allegedly assaulting protesting students and firing shots into the air on Monday at Sarhad University’s Rawat campus in Islamabad, according to reports.
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:44 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for Ukraine as he participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Monday, marking Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day.
Carney announces $8 billion Quebec shipbuilding deal for six Coast Guard icebreakers
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:22 am
Quebec: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the "largest" shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history, with investment more than C$11 billion ($7.9 billion) to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard at Chantier Davie Canada Inc.
$10 million bounty on Trump's youngest son? Iran State TV airs chilling threat
Aug 25, 2026, at 12:17 am
Iranian state television has aired a chilling segment targeting US President Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump, claiming to reveal ways to reach him and offering a $10 million reward.
Help Iran, lose dollar access: US Treasury chief issues stark warning
Aug 24, 2026, at 11:38 pm
The US has stepped up pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that countries and entities helping Tehran launder money or generate revenue could be cut off from the US dollar system.
Trump escalates Canada trade war, threatens 50% auto tariffs from 2027
Aug 24, 2026, at 09:13 pm
US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to as high as 50% from January 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute with the country's northern neighbour.
US weighs new H-1B and OPT fees: Why Indian students and tech workers could bear the brunt
Aug 24, 2026, at 06:49 pm
Indian students and technology professionals hoping to study, work and build long-term careers in the United States could face another increase in immigration costs as the Donald Trump administration moves to tighten scrutiny of foreign workers and students.
Balen Shah’s 150-day reality check: How Nepal’s Gen Z hero lost his political shine
Aug 24, 2026, at 06:26 pm
When Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah entered Nepal’s prime ministerial office on March 27, he appeared to represent a decisive break from a political system dominated for years by familiar faces.
Aug 24, 2026, at 05:29 pm
An Indian-origin student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the US, died after the car she was travelling in plunged off a cliff into the Pacific Ocean along Santa Cruz's iconic West Cliff Drive.
Aug 24, 2026, at 05:06 pm
Three years after the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, a purported leaked audio recording has brought gangster Goldy Brar into focus, with Brar allegedly claiming that he orchestrated the assassination.
Religious cleric gunned down inside Pakistan mosque, attackers flee on motorbikes
Aug 24, 2026, at 04:48 pm
A Pakistani religious cleric was shot dead by four unidentified assailants at a local mosque in Pakistan, according to media reports.
'Let us work together': Indian envoy seeks stronger India-Bangladesh business ties
Aug 24, 2026, at 03:37 pm
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Monday called for stronger business-to-business ties between the two neighbouring countries, saying India and Bangladesh must work together to ensure peace and prosperity for future generations.