Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead
Jun 11, 2026, at 03:54 pm
Three Indian seafarers who went missing after a US military strike on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
Anti-immigration protests hit Belfast after knife attack
Jun 10, 2026, at 10:13 am
Large-scale anti-immigration protests erupted across Belfast on Tuesday after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Northern Ireland.
Middle East on Edge: Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire, Tel Aviv responds
Jun 08, 2026, at 09:31 am
Iran on Sunday launched a volley of missiles at Israel for the first time in nearly two months, putting a fragile ceasefire under renewed strain and raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
Jun 07, 2026, at 06:28 pm
A former tech engineer has left many social media users surprised after he gave up a lucrative career to run a modest Hokkien Mee stall with his girlfriend in Singapore.
Israel, Lebanon agree to new ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's rejection clouds deal
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:48 pm
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire framework aimed at halting months of cross-border fighting, but uncertainty remains after Hezbollah reportedly rejected the proposal and Israel signalled it would continue military operations despite the announcement.
British Sikh man jailed for life over fatal stabbing of student in UK's Southampton
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:51 pm
A 23-year-old British Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, media reports said.
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:23 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and has been increasingly active in the country’s political affairs, even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
US strikes Iranian radar, drone control sites in explosive weekend operation
Jun 01, 2026, at 10:29 am
The United States on Sunday said it conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar installations and command-and-control sites used for drones in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, Iran, over the weekend.
What is Yolka? Viral video claims Russian forces using new handheld anti-drone system
May 31, 2026, at 08:48 pm
Russian forces are deploying a new handheld anti-drone system called “Yolka,” adding a fresh dimension to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
France: Over 200 injured, 780 arrested after PSG victory celebrations erupt into violence
May 31, 2026, at 06:57 pm
At least 219 people were injured and hundreds arrested after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into violence across France, according to media reports.
Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand control over Gaza to 70%
May 28, 2026, at 11:21 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed the Israeli military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, signalling a major escalation despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
Mojtaba Khamenei warns of bid to bring Iran 'to its knees' amid fresh missile escalation
May 28, 2026, at 09:41 pm
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilise the Islamic Republic, urging Iranians to remain united as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated.
Iran claims draft deal with US could reopen Strait of Hormuz, White House calls it 'fabrication'
May 27, 2026, at 11:06 pm
Iran on Wednesday claimed that a draft framework agreement with the United States could lead to the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and restoration of commercial shipping within a month.
Hamas’ new armed wing chief Mohammed Odeh ‘killed’ in Israeli strike: Reports
May 27, 2026, at 09:53 am
Israel has said it targeted Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas’ armed wing, in a strike in Gaza, media reports said.
Violence and sexual assault: Inside the massive child abuse scandal rocking France
May 26, 2026, at 08:21 pm
In a shocking incident, Paris police are investigating more than 100 allegations of physical violence, mistreatment, and sexual assault against young children in nurseries, daycare centers, and primary schools across the city, media reports said.
US military conducts new strikes on South Iran amid ceasefire: Reports
May 26, 2026, at 09:27 am
The United States military said it carried out “self-defense strikes” on Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two nations, according to media reports.
Russia's Oreshnik missile sparks global alarm after huge attack on Ukraine
May 25, 2026, at 10:51 am
Global leaders have strongly condemned Russia’s latest large-scale strikes on Ukraine, which involved around 90 missiles—including a hypersonic ballistic missile—and approximately 60 drones.
Caught on camera: Plane ploughs into paraglider—What happens next is unbelievable
May 25, 2026, at 10:10 am
A terrifying mid-air collision was captured on camera when a small aircraft struck a paraglider’s canopy, sending a woman spiralling out of control through the sky before she miraculously managed to land safely.
Kyiv under fire: Russia launches one of biggest attacks yet with ‘Oreshnik’ missile
May 24, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, striking Kyiv and several other cities overnight with a barrage of missiles and drones, including its new “Oreshnik” hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports.
Iran executes two Kurds over alleged ‘separatist’ links, sparks outrage
May 22, 2026, at 09:51 am
Iran has executed two men convicted of armed rebellion and alleged membership in militant groups, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East as the regional conflict continues to intensify.
$29 billion and counting: US report says 42 aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
May 20, 2026, at 07:33 pm
A report by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) says at least 42 American military aircraft were lost or damaged during the war in Iran, including advanced fighter jets, surveillance aircraft and uncrewed systems.
May 20, 2026, at 04:52 pm
Oslo/IBNS: Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after she drew international attention by questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Norway.
Middle East tensions explode again as drone hits near UAE nuclear facility, no injuries
May 18, 2026, at 12:43 am
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to a fire that broke out in an external electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region, following a reported drone strike—an incident that has heightened tensions across the region.
Who is Al-Saadi? Iraqi national arrested in US over Iran-backed terror charges
May 17, 2026, at 06:45 pm
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the arrest of alleged terror commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national charged with six terrorism-related offenses for his alleged role as an operative of Kata’ib Hizballah and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Midair horror: Passenger bites crew member, forces Qantas flight diversion
May 17, 2026, at 04:02 pm
A passenger aboard a Qantas flight has been banned from future travel with the airline after allegedly biting a flight attendant midair, forcing the aircraft to divert during its journey from Australia to the United States.
Netherlands returns 1,000-year-old Chola-era copper plates to India during Modi visit
May 17, 2026, at 12:54 am
In a significant act of cultural restitution, the Netherlands formally returned a set of 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the EU nation.
Modi in The Hague: Indian diaspora is a ‘living bridge’ between India and Netherlands
May 16, 2026, at 08:50 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the Indian community in the Netherlands as a “living bridge of friendship” between the two countries, as he addressed members of the diaspora in The Hague.
London Horror: Ex-Imam jailed for life for abusing girls as young as 12
May 16, 2026, at 06:11 pm
London/IBNS: Abdul Halim Khan, 54, a former imam from Bethnal Green in East London, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years after a jury convicted him of 21 sexual offences against seven women and girls.
May 16, 2026, at 05:09 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday announced that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, chief of Hamas’s military wing, was killed in an airstrike carried out in Gaza City.
Trump announces killing of ISIS No. 2 Abu-Bilal in joint US-Nigeria operation
May 16, 2026, at 02:35 pm
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that American and Nigerian forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader of the Islamic State group and its reported second-in-command globally.