Middle East on edge: Iran shuts airspace after massive strikes on its cities
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Iran has shut down its airspace for civilian flights following joint “pre-emptive strikes” by Israel and the United States on Tehran, sharply escalating tensions in the region.
Explosions rock Tehran: India issues safety advisory for its citizens
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:15 pm
The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory for its citizens, directing them to exercise 'utmost caution' and remain vigilant amid rising tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran.
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:03 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran’s military, warning it to surrender or “face certain death,” as he confirmed the United States’ involvement in ongoing strikes on the country.
Trump confirms US role as Israel launches major strike on Iran
Feb 28, 2026, at 01:40 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Israel and the United States jointly launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early Saturday morning, marking a sharp escalation in tensions in the Middle East, media reports said.
Israel launches ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran; explosions rock Tehran
Feb 28, 2026, at 12:52 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz said the country launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early Saturday morning, media reports said.
Feb 28, 2026, at 09:24 am
US President Donald Trump has praised his relationship with Pakistan and commended the country’s leadership amid escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
Canadian real estate slumps as Bank of Canada holds key rate steady
Feb 28, 2026, at 03:31 am
Toronto: Canada’s housing market opened 2026 on a sobering note, with home sales and prices declining even as the Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark interest rate, underscoring persistent weakness across the real estate sector.
Canada's Mark Carney arrives in India to reset ties, boost economic partnership
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:12 am
Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday to begin a four-day official visit aimed at reviving economic ties and stabilising diplomatic relations with India following months of strain under the Trudeau government.
US ambassador advises staff to leave Israel 'immediately' amid rising Iran tensions: Report
Feb 27, 2026, at 10:33 pm
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff to consider leaving Israel immediately amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.
Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghan forces strike border — tensions on the brink of war!
Feb 27, 2026, at 10:55 am
Kabul/Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night, according to media reports.
Ottawa says India no longer linked to violent crime in Canada, ahead of Carney visit
Feb 27, 2026, at 02:51 am
Ottawa: Canada has indicated it no longer believes India is connected to violent crimes on Canadian soil, marking a significant diplomatic shift before Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit.
Feb 27, 2026, at 12:02 am
A Canadian man detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says he was shocked to find himself held in a US immigration facility after believing the agency targeted only “criminals and murderers", as his family presses legal efforts for his release.
Feb 26, 2026, at 11:28 pm
Afghanistan has launched offensive operations against Pakistan military positions along the border, the Taliban’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday, describing the move as retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghan territory.
US deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel for first time amid fears of war with Iran
Feb 26, 2026, at 10:47 pm
The United States has deployed advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Israel for the first time, marking a major escalation in its military posture as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to relocate to Australia amid growing Kiwi exodus
Feb 26, 2026, at 09:32 pm
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming one of the most high-profile figures to join a growing wave of New Zealanders moving across the Tasman.
Violent clashes erupt in Dutch village as protests against planned asylum centre turn chaotic
Feb 26, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Clashes broke out in the Dutch village of Bleskensgraaf on Tuesday evening after a demonstration against a proposed asylum seekers’ centre escalated into violence.
Canada: Nearly half of Toronto-Area immigrant agencies expect programme closures
Feb 26, 2026, at 10:20 am
Toronto: Nearly half of immigrant settlement service organisations in the Greater Toronto Area say they may be forced to close programmes as federal funding reductions strain resources that help newcomers settle in Canada, reported The Canadian Press.
Canada signs defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
Feb 26, 2026, at 09:03 am
Ottawa: Canada and South Korea on Wednesday formalised a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and industrial ties as Ottawa pushes to diversify its trade and security relationships beyond established partners.
Iran ready for war or peace ahead of Geneva nuclear talks, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Feb 25, 2026, at 09:02 pm
Ahead of a fresh round of nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for both war and peace, warning that any military confrontation could trigger a devastating regional conflict.
WHO: Attacks on Ukraine’s health care surged 20 percent in 2025
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:41 pm
As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024.
‘Pakistan PM would’ve died if...’: Trump reignites Operation Sindoor claims in SOTU speech
Feb 25, 2026, at 02:13 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with an extraordinary claim about India-Pakistan military tensions, asserting that Pakistan’s prime minister would have died without his intervention.
India-US trade deal at risk? Trump imposes massive 126% duty on solar imports
Feb 25, 2026, at 01:33 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has imposed preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India, raising concerns over the India-US trade deal, media reports said.
Trump claims Pakistan PM told him he prevented 35 million deaths by stopping India-Pakistan conflict
Feb 25, 2026, at 10:05 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed he had ended the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025.
Canada: Foreign Minister Anand silent on cancelling Mexico trips as fights restart
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:58 am
Canadian airlines have resumed flights to popular Mexican destinations like Puerto Vallarta after a brief suspension due to cartel-related violence.
Canada to revoke citizenship of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney visit
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:08 am
Canada has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to India, according to multiple media reports.
After 16 years, London eatery closes as Indian-origin owner alleges repeated attacks by Pakistanis
Feb 24, 2026, at 05:51 pm
An Indian-origin entrepreneur in London has announced that he will shut down his restaurant after 16 years in business, citing rising costs, repeated disturbances and alleged attacks by Pakistanis.
Viral Irish food bank image triggers racist remarks against Indians
Feb 24, 2026, at 04:33 pm
A wave of racist comments, targeting Indians, surfaced on social media following the publication of a photograph showing a queue outside a food bank in Ireland, media reports said.
Netherlands’ first openly gay PM Rob Jetten takes oath. Meet his partner Nicolás Keenan
Feb 24, 2026, at 11:31 am
Amsterdam/IBNS: Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten took oath on Monday and is set to head a new Dutch government, media reports said.
Who is Avtar Singh? Abducted Sikh man found dead near US lake
Feb 24, 2026, at 09:23 am
American authorities on Monday said they have recovered the body of Sikh man named Avtar Singh near Lake Berryessa in the USA.
Carney to visit India, Australia and Japan to deepen trade and security ties
Feb 24, 2026, at 03:40 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7 as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment, and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, his office announced Friday.