Canada launches Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ to strengthen Arctic surveillance and sovereignty
Jun 30, 2026, at 02:34 am
Ottawa: The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has launched Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ, a year-round military operation across Canada's Arctic and northern regions, the government announced on Monday.
Jun 30, 2026, at 01:57 am
Ottawa: Canada is relaunching its greener homes retrofit programme for low- and middle-income households in four provinces, nearly two years after the previous initiative ran out of funding, reported CBC News on Monday.
Jun 30, 2026, at 12:26 am
China has reiterated its backing for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) in Bangladesh, while asserting that its cooperation with Dhaka is not directed against any third country and should remain free from external influence.
US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire Federal Agency heads, spares fed Governor
Jun 29, 2026, at 10:45 pm
In a landmark decision that significantly expands presidential authority, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump can remove the heads of most independent federal agencies without needing to show cause, overturning a decades-old legal precedent that had shielded such officials from political dismissal.
Germany horror: 5 die in brutal shooting in Stade, 2 suspects arrested
Jun 29, 2026, at 06:24 pm
At least five people died in a shooting incident in Stade city in Germany on Monday, media reports said.
Geo News goes dark for 15 days after controversial Muharram telecast
Jun 29, 2026, at 04:10 pm
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has suspended the broadcasting licence of Geo News for 15 days with immediate effect after the channel aired what the regulator described as a "religious visualisation" that was "liable to hurt the religious sentiments of viewers."
Israel strikes back: Top October 7 militant “eliminated” in precision operation
Jun 29, 2026, at 02:08 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said it has eliminated Islamic Jihad operative Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, who allegedly infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 attack.
Pakistan strikes terror hideouts near Afghan border after Karachi bloodshed, 29 killed
Jun 29, 2026, at 09:46 am
Pakistani security forces on Sunday launched an intelligence-based ground operation near the country's border with Afghanistan, followed by calibrated strikes on terrorist hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 militants, according to media reports.
Jun 28, 2026, at 11:06 pm
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who left the country on August 5, 2024 amid widespread student-led protests against her government, has said she plans to return to Bangladesh this year.
Tragic air disaster: Pilot, students and instructors killed in France plane crash
Jun 28, 2026, at 08:06 pm
At least 11 people on board died after a skydiving plane crashed in north-eastern France, media reports said on Sunday.
Shocking helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia leaves 14 dead in Ras Tanura
Jun 28, 2026, at 06:27 pm
At least 14 people have been killed after a Saudi Aramco-owned helicopter crashed in the city of Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, local media reported.
Who is Navdeep Boparai? Indian-origin man arrested in Canada over Ponzi-style investment fraud
Jun 28, 2026, at 03:28 pm
An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with an alleged $1.4 million Ponzi-style investment fraud scheme targeting elderly victims, police said.
US strikes Iran for second straight night after alleged Hormuz tanker attack, ceasefire teeters
Jun 28, 2026, at 10:27 am
The United States launched strikes on multiple targets inside Iran for a second consecutive night on Saturday after accusing Tehran of attacking a Panama-flagged oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining an already fragile ceasefire and raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
India strengthens Indian Ocean partnership as PM Modi hands over patrol vessel to Seychelles
Jun 28, 2026, at 12:46 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over a high-speed Fast Patrol Vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard, marking another milestone in India's strategic partnership with the island nation and strengthening maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
Pakistan: 4 killed as blasts, gunfire rock Rangers HQ in Karachi; suicide attack suspected
Jun 27, 2026, at 11:43 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: At least four people, including three personnel of the Sindh Rangers, were killed and three others injured after a suspected suicide attack targeted the Sindh Rangers headquarters in Pakistan's Karachi on Saturday.
LeT terror operatives attend Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral in Pakistan, video goes viral
Jun 27, 2026, at 02:51 pm
Several Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, including the outfit's deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, who is known for making provocative remarks against India, were reportedly seen attending the funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad, according to media reports.
Fresh setback for Gautam Adani? US judge asks DoJ to justify dropping criminal charges
Jun 27, 2026, at 11:24 am
Washington DC/IBNS: In a setback for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a U.S. judge on Friday directed the Department of Justice (DoJ) to justify its decision to drop all criminal charges against the Adani Group chairman, according to media reports.
Donald Trump gets a road named after him in India, says 'Thank You!'
Jun 27, 2026, at 09:55 am
US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed gratitude after a road in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad was named in his honour.
Iran 'hits' cargo ship, US hits back: Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates
Jun 27, 2026, at 09:18 am
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said American forces carried out military strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to Tehran's alleged attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Shock crash in Beijing: Plane slams into city’s tallest skyscraper
Jun 27, 2026, at 01:16 am
A small aircraft crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, triggering a large-scale evacuation and causing panic across the Chinese capital, according to media reports. Dramatic visuals of the incident have since gone viral on social media.
Carney to welcome Philippine President Marcos Jr. as Canada eyes stronger ASEAN partnership
Jun 27, 2026, at 12:28 am
Ottawa: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Vancouver from July 1 to 4, marking the first visit by a Philippine head of state to Canada in 11 years, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday.
Jun 27, 2026, at 12:12 am
Ottawa: Canada has launched an independent national design-and-build competition to rehabilitate and modernise 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the country's prime minister, after decades of deferred maintenance left the historic property unoccupied and in critical condition.
Trump accuses Iran of drone strike on cargo ship, calls it 'foolish' ceasefire violation
Jun 26, 2026, at 11:04 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the recently brokered ceasefire by launching drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming one cargo ship was struck while three other drones were intercepted by American forces.
Iran-US conflict: Cargo vessel hit near Strait of Hormuz, UN agency pauses evacuation operations
Jun 26, 2026, at 07:20 am
An Iranian drone struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a US official told CNN, in an incident that has once again raised concerns over peace and stability in the strategically vital region.
Canada announces C$5 Million in humanitarian aid for earthquake-hit Venezuela
Jun 26, 2026, at 05:11 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced an initial C$5 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
‘We have the right plan’: Carney defends government record, outlines next steps
Jun 26, 2026, at 03:02 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday defended his government's first-year record, saying Canada is becoming stronger, more independent and more resilient through investments in defence, housing, infrastructure and trade diversification.
Tensions rise in Bangladesh after Hindu youth detained over Facebook post; home, temples vandalised
Jun 25, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: A Hindu youth was taken into police custody in Bangladesh's Sunamganj district after allegations surfaced that he had posted comments deemed offensive to Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook, triggering protests and unrest in the area.
French woman, five children rescued after 12 years of captivity in Pakistan
Jun 25, 2026, at 01:45 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: A French woman and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held captive by her husband for more than a decade, media reports said.
Canada invites 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through express entry
Jun 25, 2026, at 01:38 am
Ottawa: Canada has invited 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through its latest Express Entry draw, as the federal government continues efforts to address labour shortages and support economic growth through immigration.
Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein tried to use details of his affairs to pressure him
Jun 24, 2026, at 11:42 pm
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told a US congressional panel that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have attempted to use details about his personal life to pressure him into renewing contact.