US ambassador advises staff to leave Israel 'immediately' amid rising Iran tensions: Report
Feb 27, 2026, at 10:33 pm
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff to consider leaving Israel immediately amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.
Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghan forces strike border — tensions on the brink of war!
Feb 27, 2026, at 10:55 am
Kabul/Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night, according to media reports.
Ottawa says India no longer linked to violent crime in Canada, ahead of Carney visit
Feb 27, 2026, at 02:51 am
Ottawa: Canada has indicated it no longer believes India is connected to violent crimes on Canadian soil, marking a significant diplomatic shift before Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit.
Feb 27, 2026, at 12:02 am
A Canadian man detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says he was shocked to find himself held in a US immigration facility after believing the agency targeted only “criminals and murderers", as his family presses legal efforts for his release.
Feb 26, 2026, at 11:28 pm
Afghanistan has launched offensive operations against Pakistan military positions along the border, the Taliban’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday, describing the move as retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghan territory.
US deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel for first time amid fears of war with Iran
Feb 26, 2026, at 10:47 pm
The United States has deployed advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Israel for the first time, marking a major escalation in its military posture as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to relocate to Australia amid growing Kiwi exodus
Feb 26, 2026, at 09:32 pm
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming one of the most high-profile figures to join a growing wave of New Zealanders moving across the Tasman.
Violent clashes erupt in Dutch village as protests against planned asylum centre turn chaotic
Feb 26, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Clashes broke out in the Dutch village of Bleskensgraaf on Tuesday evening after a demonstration against a proposed asylum seekers’ centre escalated into violence.
Canada: Nearly half of Toronto-Area immigrant agencies expect programme closures
Feb 26, 2026, at 10:20 am
Toronto: Nearly half of immigrant settlement service organisations in the Greater Toronto Area say they may be forced to close programmes as federal funding reductions strain resources that help newcomers settle in Canada, reported The Canadian Press.
Canada signs defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
Feb 26, 2026, at 09:03 am
Ottawa: Canada and South Korea on Wednesday formalised a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and industrial ties as Ottawa pushes to diversify its trade and security relationships beyond established partners.
Iran ready for war or peace ahead of Geneva nuclear talks, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Feb 25, 2026, at 09:02 pm
Ahead of a fresh round of nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for both war and peace, warning that any military confrontation could trigger a devastating regional conflict.
WHO: Attacks on Ukraine’s health care surged 20 percent in 2025
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:41 pm
As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024.
‘Pakistan PM would’ve died if...’: Trump reignites Operation Sindoor claims in SOTU speech
Feb 25, 2026, at 02:13 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with an extraordinary claim about India-Pakistan military tensions, asserting that Pakistan’s prime minister would have died without his intervention.
India-US trade deal at risk? Trump imposes massive 126% duty on solar imports
Feb 25, 2026, at 01:33 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has imposed preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India, raising concerns over the India-US trade deal, media reports said.
Trump claims Pakistan PM told him he prevented 35 million deaths by stopping India-Pakistan conflict
Feb 25, 2026, at 10:05 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed he had ended the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025.
Canada: Foreign Minister Anand silent on cancelling Mexico trips as fights restart
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:58 am
Canadian airlines have resumed flights to popular Mexican destinations like Puerto Vallarta after a brief suspension due to cartel-related violence.
Canada to revoke citizenship of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney visit
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:08 am
Canada has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to India, according to multiple media reports.
After 16 years, London eatery closes as Indian-origin owner alleges repeated attacks by Pakistanis
Feb 24, 2026, at 05:51 pm
An Indian-origin entrepreneur in London has announced that he will shut down his restaurant after 16 years in business, citing rising costs, repeated disturbances and alleged attacks by Pakistanis.
Viral Irish food bank image triggers racist remarks against Indians
Feb 24, 2026, at 04:33 pm
A wave of racist comments, targeting Indians, surfaced on social media following the publication of a photograph showing a queue outside a food bank in Ireland, media reports said.
Netherlands’ first openly gay PM Rob Jetten takes oath. Meet his partner Nicolás Keenan
Feb 24, 2026, at 11:31 am
Amsterdam/IBNS: Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten took oath on Monday and is set to head a new Dutch government, media reports said.
Who is Avtar Singh? Abducted Sikh man found dead near US lake
Feb 24, 2026, at 09:23 am
American authorities on Monday said they have recovered the body of Sikh man named Avtar Singh near Lake Berryessa in the USA.
Carney to visit India, Australia and Japan to deepen trade and security ties
Feb 24, 2026, at 03:40 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7 as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment, and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, his office announced Friday.
Bangladesh army reshuffled days after Tarique Rahman took office as Prime Minister
Feb 23, 2026, at 11:04 pm
Just days after Tarique Rahman assumed office as Bangladesh’s new prime minister, the country’s military underwent a significant top-level reshuffle, including the appointment of a new Chief of General Staff (CGS) and changes across key strategic and intelligence positions, media reports said.
Muhammad Yunus returns to work at his NGO after 18-month stint leading Bangladesh interim govt
Feb 23, 2026, at 10:22 pm
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has returned to work at his non-profit organisation after stepping down as chief adviser to the Bangladesh interim government, a position he held for nearly 18 months.
Pakistan: 14 workers kidnapped in coordinated armed raids in Balochistan
Feb 23, 2026, at 09:07 pm
Armed men abducted 14 construction workers, who were working on a government project and at a crushing plant at two different places in Khuzdar and Barkhan districts of Balochistan, Pakistan, media reports said.
Trump attacks Supreme Court over tariff ruling, claims verdict gave him 'more power'
Feb 23, 2026, at 08:59 pm
US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, denouncing last week’s ruling that struck down key elements of his administration’s global tariffs as “ridiculous” and “dumb.”
Major rejig in Bangladesh Army as Tarique Rahman holds office, defence advisor in India recalled
Feb 23, 2026, at 04:45 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has initiated a far-reaching reshuffle of its senior military leadership, reassigning key operational and intelligence roles days after Tarique Rahman assumed office as Prime Minister.
Canada: Ontario invests $345M in Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
Feb 23, 2026, at 04:05 pm
Toronto: Canada on Sunday marked Human Trafficking Awareness Day by investing in a $345 million Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, which they described as the largest investment of its kind in Canada.
Bangladesh President Shahbuddin accuses Yunus govt of plot to remove him
Feb 23, 2026, at 03:41 pm
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has alleged that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus attempted to sideline the presidency and made multiple efforts to remove him from office after assuming power following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.
Nepal horror: 17 dead after bus plunges 300 metres into Trishuli River
Feb 23, 2026, at 03:31 pm
At least 17 people, including two foreigners, died after a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River in the Charaundi region of Nepal on Monday, media reports said.