Trying to stop a crime, he lost his life: Hindu man crushed at Bangladesh fuel station
Jan 17, 2026, at 05:33 pm
A Hindu man was crushed to death after he tried to stop a vehicle that was trying to leave a petrol pump in Bangladesh's Rajbari district without paying the fuel price, media reports said.
‘Democratic Iran will look East’: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi signals stronger ties with India
Jan 17, 2026, at 04:10 pm
Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, on Friday said a democratic Iran would prioritise closer and cooperative relations with India, highlighting shared values and long-standing cultural links between the two nations.
Airspace Alert: EU warns airlines to steer clear of Iran as war fears grow
Jan 17, 2026, at 10:51 am
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid escalating regional tensions and concerns over potential U.S. military action against Iran.
Jan 17, 2026, at 09:26 am
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued its first statement after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, clarifying that the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred.
Carney, Xi announce new Canada–China strategic partnership during Beijing talks
Jan 17, 2026, at 01:07 am
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as the two leaders announced a new Canada–China strategic partnership amid shifting global economic and security conditions.
Donald Trump escalates Greenland bid with tariff threats, raising tensions with Denmark
Jan 16, 2026, at 11:35 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that countries opposing his plans to acquire Greenland could face tariffs, escalating tensions over Washington’s renewed push to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Another attack? Hindu teacher’s home burnt in Bangladesh amid minority violence fears
Jan 16, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Unknown miscreants set the house of a Hindu teacher in Bangladesh on fire in the country's Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet district, media reports said.
Kandahar vs Kabul: Inside the power struggle tearing apart Taliban’s top leadership
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:40 pm
A rare leaked audio recording has lifted the veil on deepening divisions within Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership, revealing fears of internal collapse voiced by the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Hindus attacked: UK MP sounds alarm over ‘disastrous’ Bangladesh crisis
Jan 16, 2026, at 01:01 pm
British lawmaker Bob Blackman has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, citing a sharp rise in violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in the months following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5, 2024.
Europe scrambles troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover push triggers Arctic power showdown
Jan 16, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Germany on Thursday sent troops to join a mission to Greenland, as European efforts mounted to support Denmark in the face of US demands for control over the Arctic territory.
Nobel drama: Venezuelan leader presents Peace Prize to Trump
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:52 am
Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during their meeting in the White House on Thursday.
Iran protests turn fatal for Canadian citizen, Foreign Minister confirms
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:03 am
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that a Canadian national has died at the hands of Iranian authorities amid ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran.
Jan 16, 2026, at 09:07 am
Amid mounting pressure from the United States to assert control over Greenland, Germany on Thursday deployed troops to the Arctic region, signalling European support for Denmark.
Carney meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang as Canada seeks to revive ties with Beijing
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:58 am
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday during his first official visit to China, marking the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
US redeploys carrier strike group to Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
Jan 15, 2026, at 11:07 pm
The Pentagon has begun redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran, US-based network News Nation reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Why are progressive voices silent on Iran’s massacre while they rally for Palestine?
Jan 15, 2026, at 03:10 pm
Nationwide anti-government protests in Iran have entered their third week, emerging from economic grievances to sustained calls for systemic change and an end to theocratic rule.
Trump administration halts visa processing for 75 nations – Pakistan, Bangladesh among worst hit
Jan 15, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, a senior US official confirmed on Wednesday.
Carney in China as Canada seeks to reset ties and diversify trade beyond US
Jan 15, 2026, at 03:10 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night, beginning a four-day visit aimed at repairing strained ties between Canada and China.
Sikh community protest leads to rescue of Pak minor from alleged grooming gang in London
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:41 pm
A 16-year-old girl was rescued in Hounslow, West London, after members of the Sikh community staged a large protest outside a residential property where she was allegedly being held, following claims of sexual exploitation and grooming.
Iran warns neighbours against hosting US bases as Trump hints at intervention amid deadly protests
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:27 pm
Iran has warned neighbouring countries hosting US troops that American military bases would be targeted if Washington launches strikes against Tehran, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s threats to intervene in Iran’s unrest.
Donald Trump says US control of Greenland is ‘vital’ for Golden Dome missile shield
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:15 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said American control of Greenland was “vital” for national security, linking the Arctic island directly to his proposed Golden Dome air and missile defence system.
‘Billed for gas we never get’: Hazara women protest winter shortages in Pakistan's Quetta
Jan 14, 2026, at 06:29 pm
A large number of women from Pakistan’s Hazara community staged a sit-in near the regional headquarters of the Southern Gas Company (SGC) in Quetta on Tuesday, protesting prolonged gas shortages and alleged overcharging during the winter season.
‘Failed for 40 years’: Indian envoy blasts Canada over terror networks operating on its soil
Jan 14, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: In a blunt and at times confrontational interview on Canada’s public broadcaster CBC, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, accused Ottawa of failing for over four decades to act against extremist groups operating from its territory.
'A big problem': Trump furious as Greenland 'chooses' Denmark over US
Jan 14, 2026, at 04:04 pm
Washington/Nuuk/IBNS: Greenland has flatly rejected any possibility of joining the United States, sending a strong political message to Washington amid repeated annexation threats by US President Donald Trump.
Jan 14, 2026, at 02:47 pm
The trial of three men — including one Indian national and two men of Indian origin — is underway in a Canadian court in connection with the 2022 murder of an elderly couple in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Horror on the tracks: Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, 22 dead
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:05 am
At least 22 people were killed and several others injured after a massive construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, media reports said on Tuesday.
Trump administration cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood, labels key chapters terrorist
Jan 14, 2026, at 09:09 am
The United States on Tuesday imposed terrorist designations on the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, citing alleged links to terrorism, including support for Hamas.
Canada rolls out mandatory warning labels on packaged foods
Jan 14, 2026, at 03:33 am
Canadians shopping for packaged foods will now see mandatory warning symbols on some products indicating high levels of saturated fat, sodium or sugar, following new federal labelling rules that came into effect this month.
Indian-origin man arrested in Canada’s largest gold heist at Toronto Airport
Jan 14, 2026, at 01:09 am
Toronto: Canadian police recently arrested a man at Toronto's Pearson Airport linked to the country's largest gold heist, as described by the police.
Jan 13, 2026, at 10:46 pm
Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States over possible new military strikes on Iran, calling such threats “categorically unacceptable” and accusing Washington of subversive external interference in Tehran’s internal affairs.