Trump drops 20% Hormuz cargo fee plan, bets on Gulf investment deals instead
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:36 pm
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday scrapped his proposal to impose a 20 per cent reimbursement fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would instead be replaced by trade and investment agreements with Gulf nations.
Jul 14, 2026, at 06:07 pm
A 39-year-old Bangladesh-born man has appeared in a US court following his extradition from Brazil after being charged with involvement in a human trafficking and migrant smuggling operation, officials said.
Six civilians killed in Rawalakot as Pakistan forces open fire during clashes in PoK
Jul 14, 2026, at 05:23 pm
At least six civilians were killed after Pakistani security forces opened fire during clashes in Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to reports, as tensions in the region escalated amid growing public resentment against Islamabad.
US unleashes sea drones on Iran for first time as Trump announces 20 percent Hormuz cargo charge
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:12 am
A video released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) showed American forces using multiple one-way attack surface drones to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran.
Canada invests C$8 million in four Surrey businesses to counter tariff impacts
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:08 am
Surrey/British Columbia: Canada said on Monday it will invest more than C$8 million in four businesses in Surrey, British Columbia, to help them offset the impact of tariffs by expanding production, strengthening supply chains and entering new export markets.
Canada, Portugal sign search and rescue cooperation pact for North Atlantic
Jul 14, 2026, at 02:37 am
Ottawa: Canada and Portugal have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on aeronautical search and rescue operations in the North Atlantic, Canada's Department of National Defence said on Monday.
Trump announces 20% fee on cargo through Hormuz, declares US 'guardian' of strategic waterway
Jul 13, 2026, at 10:47 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States would impose a 20 per cent charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the fee would cover the costs of securing one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.
Jul 13, 2026, at 07:18 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: The death of a 25-year-old ride-sharing driver after he set himself on fire following an encounter with Kathmandu Metropolitan City police has reignited public outrage in Nepal, with hundreds of mostly young demonstrators returning to the streets to demand accountability from the administration led by Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah.
US unleashes new wave of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits American bases
Jul 13, 2026, at 10:00 am
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday said it had completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions in an effort to degrade Tehran's ability to attack international shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bangkok eatery inferno kills 27, over 60 injured as diners flee for their lives
Jul 13, 2026, at 09:12 am
At least 27 people were killed and more than 60 others injured after a fire broke out at an eatery in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Monday, media reports said.
Balochistan bloodshed: Gunmen shoot dead five workers from Pakistan's Punjab
Jul 12, 2026, at 10:40 pm
Gunmen shot dead five workers from Pakistan's Punjab province in Balochistan's Washuk district on Sunday, media reports said.
Martial Arts Centre under scanner: Bangladesh Police book 16 in suspected extremist outfit case
Jul 12, 2026, at 05:04 pm
Bangladesh police have filed an anti-terrorism case against 16 people, alleging that they formed a self-styled extremist organisation while operating under the guise of a martial arts training centre, local media reports said.
Ann Widdecombe murder mystery deepens: 28-year-old suspect held by UK Police
Jul 12, 2026, at 04:16 pm
British police on Sunday confirmed the arrest of a 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
Gunfire erupts at packed Toronto festival attended by 13,000, two dead
Jul 12, 2026, at 03:12 pm
At least two people were killed and six others injured after gunmen opened fire at a festival celebrating Latino culture in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, media reports said.
MEA condemns attack on vessel off Oman, says one of 11 Indian crew member missing
Jul 12, 2026, at 03:12 pm
New Delhi: India said one of 11 Indian crew members aboard a commercial vessel attacked off the coast of Oman remained missing after 10 others were rescued as New Delhi condemned the attack and called for an immediate de-escalation of regional tensions.
Republican Senator and top Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness
Jul 12, 2026, at 12:28 pm
Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close political ally of US President Donald Trump and one of the most influential voices on national security and foreign policy in the Senate, has died at the age of 71 after what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness," according to the New York Post.
Google executive shot dead by husband in US, son injured in Georgia domestic violence horror
Jul 12, 2026, at 11:33 am
An Indian-American senior technology executive at Google was allegedly shot dead by her husband at their home in the US state of Georgia, while their 23-year-old son was also injured in what police have described as a domestic violence incident, media reports said.
US pounds Iran after Tehran shuts Strait of Hormuz, Gulf put on high alert
Jul 12, 2026, at 09:29 am
The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran early Sunday after Tehran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice", dramatically escalating tensions in the Gulf and threatening global energy supplies.
Centuries-old bonfire tradition sparks outrage after replica mosque set ablaze in Northern Ireland
Jul 11, 2026, at 07:57 pm
A centuries-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has come under renewed scrutiny after a replica mosque was set alight during an annual loyalist celebration in County Tyrone, prompting a police investigation, political condemnation and renewed concerns over rising anti-Muslim sentiment.
Pakistan taps army chief Asim Munir for population control as govt elevates demographic crisis
Jul 11, 2026, at 07:16 pm
Pakistan has assigned another key responsibility to Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir by including him in a high-level committee tasked with addressing the country's rapidly growing population, the country's Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal said.
Tragedy strikes Indian tourists in Vietnam: Boat capsizes near Phu Quoc Island, 15 dead
Jul 11, 2026, at 04:29 pm
At least 15 Indian tourists died after a boat carrying them capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, local media reports said
World Cup fever turns fatal in Bangladesh as football-linked violence and accidents claim 12 lives
Jul 11, 2026, at 02:26 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Although Bangladesh is not competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the tournament has once again ignited intense enthusiasm across the country, where supporters of football powerhouses such as Argentina and Brazil traditionally celebrate matches with rallies, flag displays and public screenings.
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man arrested after former UK Minister found dead
Jul 11, 2026, at 10:41 am
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious injuries at her home in south-west England.
Jul 11, 2026, at 02:42 am
US President Donald Trump has said he instructed officials to launch an unprecedented military response against Iran if the Islamic Republic succeeds in assassinating him, claiming Tehran has targeted him for years.
Terrifying mid-air scare: Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out after window comes off
Jul 10, 2026, at 11:08 pm
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany was forced to return shortly after take-off after a passenger window reportedly detached mid-air, nearly sucking a man out of the aircraft before fellow passengers pulled him back to safety.
'Ceasefire is over': Trump says US-Iran talks continue but truce has ended
Jul 10, 2026, at 10:24 pm
US President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is "over", even as he confirmed that Washington has agreed to continue diplomatic talks at Tehran's request.
‘They may arrest or kill me’: Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh in December
Jul 10, 2026, at 05:55 pm
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced that she intends to return to Bangladesh around December, despite suspecting she could be arrested or even killed upon arrival.
Jul 10, 2026, at 04:01 pm
London/IBNS: A police officer was injured and four people were arrested after violent disorder broke out in London following France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Thursday night.
Jul 10, 2026, at 01:49 pm
Israel has shared new intelligence with the United States indicating that Iran recently devised a fresh plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The development comes amid renewed military tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Florida renames major airport after Donald Trump; President calls it a 'great honor'
Jul 10, 2026, at 09:59 am
An airport in South Florida has been officially renamed after US President Donald Trump, who described the move as a "great honour."