Who was El Mencho? Mexico's most wanted drug lord, with USD 15 million bounty, killed
Feb 23, 2026, at 09:21 am
Mexico's most wanted man, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—known as "El Mencho" and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel—has been killed during a security operation, according to media reports.
US: Armed man tries to enter Mar-a-Lago, shot dead by Secret Service Agents
Feb 22, 2026, at 08:32 pm
An armed man was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents after unlawfully attempting to enter the premises of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
UK: Taxi driver jailed for nine years for raping sleeping passenger
Feb 22, 2026, at 08:06 pm
A 30-year-old taxi driver from Pencader, UK, has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of raping a passenger who had fallen asleep in his car, police said.
Canada eyes trade talks with US after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Feb 22, 2026, at 06:06 pm
Canada is shifting focus to renewed trade negotiations with the US following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Trump asks Netflix to drop ex-Obama official Susan Rice from board, warns of ‘consequences’
Feb 22, 2026, at 12:55 pm
US President Donald Trump has called on Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice, warning the streaming giant to “pay the consequences” after Rice suggested Democrats would act against corporations that align themselves with Trump.
Neal Katyal slams Trump’s 15% global tariff, says President cannot bypass Congress
Feb 22, 2026, at 11:45 am
Indian-American constitutional lawyer Neal Katyal has strongly criticised Donald Trump for imposing a 15% global tariff, arguing that the US President cannot bypass Congress when introducing sweeping trade measures.
Pakistan airstrikes kill dozens of Afghan civilians near border: Kabul
Feb 22, 2026, at 09:15 am
Dozens of Afghan civilians were killed and injured after the Pakistan Air Force carried out airstrikes on residential areas along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, an Afghan government spokesperson wrote on X, sharply escalating tensions between the two neighbours.
Trump raises global tariffs from 10% to 15% a day after US Supreme Court setback
Feb 22, 2026, at 02:07 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has increased global tariffs from 10 percent to 15 percent, a move announced just a day after the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to his trade policy.
Canada’s AI minister concludes India visit focused on digital partnerships
Feb 21, 2026, at 04:39 pm
New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, concluded a visit to India on Thursday aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies.
Who is Neal Katyal — the Indian-origin lawyer behind Trump's tariff setback in US Supreme Court
Feb 21, 2026, at 02:27 pm
The United States Supreme Court has delivered one of the most consequential legal setbacks of Donald Trump’s second presidential term by striking down his preferred tariff measures.
US Supreme Court shocks Donald Trump on tariffs — but India may still end up paying more
Feb 21, 2026, at 11:35 am
New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Uncertainty prevails over how much India will ultimately pay in tariffs to the United States after the Trump administration suffered a major setback from the US Supreme Court over its reciprocal tariff policy, media reports said.
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling to invest $141 million in Brampton expansion
Feb 21, 2026, at 09:37 am
Ontario: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. will invest $141 million to renovate and expand its flagship manufacturing, distribution and sales centre in Brampton, adding a new production line and creating construction jobs.
India envoy says Canada trade deal possible within one year ahead of the Carney visit
Feb 21, 2026, at 09:23 am
Ottawa: India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, said a comprehensive trade agreement between Ottawa and New Delhi could be finalised within the next 12 months, The Canadian Press reported.
Trump signs 10 percent global tariffs after SC rejects his global import taxes
Feb 21, 2026, at 09:15 am
US President Donald Trump has imposed a fresh 10 percent global tariff, replacing the sweeping duties that were struck down earlier by the US Supreme Court.
'Disaster for US workers': Donald Trump slams Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs
Feb 20, 2026, at 11:28 pm
US President Donald Trump strongly criticized the Supreme Court on Friday after the justices struck down his sweeping tariffs, calling the ruling “outrageous” and a setback for American economic security.
Trump considers limited strike on Iran amid naval buildup, as talks continue in Geneva
Feb 20, 2026, at 11:09 pm
US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he is considering a limited military strike on Iran, following a major naval deployment to the Middle East aimed at pressuring Tehran to reach an agreement on its nuclear program, media reports said.
Major setback for Trump! US Supreme Court invalidates tariffs, citing constitutional overreach
Feb 20, 2026, at 10:30 pm
In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Deadline naars: BLA releases dramatic footage of alleged captive Pakistani troops
Feb 20, 2026, at 05:54 pm
Rugged terrain, Armed guards: Inside the viral BLA hostage video showing seven abducted Pakistani soldiers
Trump says 200% tariff threat forced India-Pakistan ceasefire: ‘Nothing like money’
Feb 20, 2026, at 11:33 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his claim that he acted as a mediator between India and Pakistan during last year's military standoff, asserting that the threat of steep tariffs compelled both nations to resolve the conflict.
UN report raises alarm over possible ethnic cleansing in Gaza, West Bank
Feb 20, 2026, at 10:00 am
Increased Israeli attacks and the forced transfer of Palestinians have sparked concern over ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report issued on Thursday.
'We Are Taking Back Control': Canadian Finance Minister Champagne on CUSMA, Asian Trade Shift
Feb 20, 2026, at 06:04 am
Ottawa: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne declared that Canada is "taking back control of our Canadian economy" amid uncertainties surrounding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), emphasising diversification through strengthened ties with Asian trade partners.
Trump warns Iran to make 'meaningful deal' as US military buildup intensifies in Middle East
Feb 19, 2026, at 11:26 pm
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must agree to a “meaningful” deal amid a large-scale American military buildup in the Middle East, saying the United States may be forced to “take it further” if diplomacy fails, media reports said.
'Law must take its course': King Charles after brother Andrew's arrest in Epstein-linked probe
Feb 19, 2026, at 09:30 pm
The British royal family will offer its “wholehearted support and co-operation” to police as they investigate former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct in public office and his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles III said on Thursday.
Taliban legalises domestic violence in Afghanistan without 'serious injury'
Feb 19, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Kabul/IBNS: The Taliban has introduced a new penal code that effectively legalises domestic violence against women and children, provided the abuse does not result in “broken bones or open wounds”.
Former UK Prince Andrew arrested over 'misconduct' amid Epstein files row
Feb 19, 2026, at 05:18 pm
London/IBNS: Former UK royal Prince Andrew has been arrested at his temporary residence on the Sandringham estate amid an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office, according to reports.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life over failed martial law bid
Feb 19, 2026, at 03:45 pm
Seoul/IBNS: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his brief but dramatic imposition of martial law in December 2024, a move the court ruled amounted to rebellion against the state.
Canada: Industry leaders flag procurement hurdles in PM Carney's defence strategy
Feb 19, 2026, at 11:09 am
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently unveiled Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy, a bold initiative to ramp up domestic defence manufacturing and generate 125,000 jobs.
Fears of US–Iran war grow as military preparations accelerate: Report
Feb 19, 2026, at 12:04 am
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply, with senior officials and analysts warning that a large-scale military confrontation could erupt within days and stretch on for weeks, even as diplomatic talks continue, according to a report by digital media Axios.
'No reason to believe India changed stance': Russia rejects US claim on oil imports
Feb 18, 2026, at 11:36 pm
Russia on Wednesday dismissed the US’ assertion that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil, saying it has “no reason” to believe New Delhi has changed its position on energy purchases.
Bangladesh’s ‘engineer’ jibe: How Tarique Rahman became a meme after BNP’s election win
Feb 18, 2026, at 06:20 pm
In the aftermath of the Bangladesh general election, a new political jibe has taken hold on social media.