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.
UN study finds AI systems reproduce human bias, including sexism, racism across 133 models
Jun 24, 2026, at 06:05 pm
With the widespread use of generative AI, a UN report which studied 133 AI systems found that 44 per cent demonstrated gender bias, while more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias.
19 million barrels flow through Strait of Hormuz, Trump declares oil prices are falling
Jun 24, 2026, at 10:06 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that a record 19 million barrels of oil had flowed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 22, adding that the development would help lower oil prices.
Jun 24, 2026, at 09:21 am
The Republican-controlled US Senate on Tuesday backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military actions against Iran, according to media reports.
More than half of Canadians would relocate to affordable cities for homeownership, survey shows
Jun 24, 2026, at 02:30 am
Toronto: As homeownership remains out of reach for many residents of Canada's largest cities, a growing number of Canadians are to relocate to one of the country's most affordable housing markets if job opportunities allowed.
US eases Iran oil sanctions, allows dollar trade in major policy shift
Jun 23, 2026, at 10:46 pm
The United States has announced a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iran's oil sector, permitting dollar-denominated transactions for the first time in more than four decades as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement.
Night of chaos in France: Arrests, stabbings and panic at nationwide music festival
Jun 23, 2026, at 07:11 pm
At least 240 people were arrested, and multiple violent incidents were reported during France’s Fête de la Musique, the nationwide street music festival held on Sunday (June 21, 2026), according to media reports.
Did Tesla's driving system fail? Fatal Texas crash triggers federal probe
Jun 23, 2026, at 03:07 pm
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into a June 19 crash in Texas in which a Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a house, killing a woman, media reports said.
‘Romanch’s Law’: NYC Bill named after Indian tourist killed in horse carriage accident
Jun 23, 2026, at 02:21 pm
The New York City Council bill seeking to ban horse-drawn carriages, commonly known as Ryder’s Law, will now be renamed after Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who recently died following a fall from a horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park.
Inside White House UFC event attack plot: FBI nabs two more suspects
Jun 23, 2026, at 09:22 am
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Canada launches nuclear strategy, eyes new reactors and uranium growth
Jun 23, 2026, at 05:01 am
Ottawa: Canada on Monday unveiled a national nuclear energy strategy aimed at expanding reactor development, increasing uranium production and doubling the sector's workforce by 2050 as the country seeks to meet rising electricity and clean energy goals.
Canada PM Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court
Jun 23, 2026, at 02:44 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.
Indians among 13 killed in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas complex
Jun 22, 2026, at 10:50 pm
At least 13 people, including Indian and Pakistani nationals, were killed and 66 others injured after a massive explosion struck Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex, one of the world's largest energy facilities, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Jun 22, 2026, at 03:35 pm
London/IBNS: Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he will step down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid mounting unrest within the Labour Party.
'You won't make it back to your f***ing country': Trump's fresh threat to Iran clouds peace talks
Jun 22, 2026, at 01:48 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: In a development that could potentially complicate ongoing United States-Iran peace efforts, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, threatening renewed military action if Iran attempts to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
Massive explosion rocks Qatar gas hub, 54 injured and 18 missing
Jun 22, 2026, at 09:26 am
An explosion rocked a factory in Qatar on Sunday, injuring 54 people and leaving 18 others missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry.
JD Vance names “most important people” in his life — One Indian, one Pakistani
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:37 pm
US Vice President JD Vance has humorously revealed the names of an Indian and a Pakistani whom he considers among the most important people in his life, identifying one as Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Bangladesh: Imam arrested for 'raping' minor in mosque
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:06 pm
An imam has been arrested in Bangladesh's Mymensingh region after allegations that a minor girl was rape inside his mosque, media reports said.
Bangladeshi Gen Z woman’s 'kick them out to India' remark on Hindus goes viral
Jun 21, 2026, at 07:10 pm
Anti-Hindu sentiment has surfaced sharply among sections of Gen Z in Bangladesh following widespread protests by minority communities over the desecration of an image of Lord Ram in the Muslim-majority nation.
"Focus on your own popularity": Meloni fires back at Trump in explosive war of words
Jun 21, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he publicly questioned her popularity and claimed she repeatedly sought a photograph with him, escalating an unusually personal dispute between the two leaders.
'Hellish' NY boarding school accused of forcing kids to dig graves, eat vomit
Jun 21, 2026, at 03:12 pm
A former student of the now-defunct Family Foundation School in New York has alleged that troubled students were subjected to severe abuse, including strip searches, confinement in closets, and being forced to dig their own graves while at the institution.
US, Iran begin fresh talks in Switzerland amid Hormuz tensions, Lebanon violence
Jun 21, 2026, at 12:23 pm
The United States and Iran are set to begin a new round of high-stakes negotiations in Switzerland on Saturday, as President Donald Trump warned that Washington could impose tolls on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz if the talks fail to produce a final agreement.
Pakistan terror shock: Twin bombings strike within minutes, seven dead
Jun 20, 2026, at 04:40 pm
At least seven people were killed and three others injured after two explosions rocked Marka Bera, a semi-tribal mountainous area in the Wazir subdivision of Pakistan's Bannu district on Saturday, media reports said.
What happened after Iranian female singer performed without a Hijab will shock you
Jun 20, 2026, at 03:38 pm
An Iranian court has sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab during a concert that was livestreamed on Ahmadi's YouTube channel in 2024.
‘Pakistan doesn’t have press freedom’: JD Vance’s remark adds to Islamabad’s Iran deal embarrassment
Jun 20, 2026, at 03:00 pm
US Vice President JD Vance has said that differences in press freedom standards between the United States and countries involved in mediating the US-Iran agreement contributed to the delay in releasing the deal’s details.
Jun 20, 2026, at 02:42 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus took to the streets of Dhaka on Friday, raising slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” and demanding action over the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram.
UK train horror: Driver killed, dozens injured after passenger trains crash near Bedford
Jun 20, 2026, at 09:25 am
At least one person was killed and several others injured after two trains collided near Bedford in the UK on Friday, authorities confirmed.
Most Canadians say more support needed to prepare young people for jobs, survey finds
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:45 am
Toronto: A majority of Canadians believe young adults are not receiving enough support to prepare for the workforce, according to a new national survey released as the federal government ramps up efforts to address skilled labour shortages.
Canada imposes 10% tariff on imported canned vegetables to protect domestic industry
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:15 am
Ottawa: Canada will impose a 10% surtax on most imported canned vegetables for up to 200 days as the government seeks to protect domestic producers from a surge in foreign shipments that it says threatens the country's processing industry.
Trump names Modi, Xi as world leaders he most admires, calls Indian PM 'a very tough cookie'
Jun 19, 2026, at 11:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has identified Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping as the world leaders he most admires, describing Modi as "a very tough cookie" and Xi as "all business".