Canada FM Anita Anand to visit Oman, Qatar amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
May 13, 2026, at 12:22 am
Brussels: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to Oman and Qatar from May 12 to 15 to discuss trade, security and regional developments, including efforts to maintain commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
'Bing, Bing, Gone': Trump shares AI-generated images of US striking Iran as ceasefire tensions rise
May 12, 2026, at 10:38 pm
US President Donald Trump posted a series of AI-generated images showing fictional American military strikes against Iran, as uncertainty deepened over the fragile ceasefire in the region.
Deadly blast rips through Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat, 9 killed, including two cops
May 12, 2026, at 06:44 pm
At least nine people, including two traffic police personnel, were killed in a powerful blast that rocked Serai Naurang tehsil in Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026, at 03:49 pm
Nearly one-third of Americans believe that at least one of the three attempts on US President Donald Trump’s life over the last two years was staged, according to a new survey.
Pakistan breaks silence on secret Iranian aircraft claims, slams US report as ‘misleading’
May 12, 2026, at 02:55 pm
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan has dismissed a report by US media outlet CBS News claiming that Islamabad allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airbases during its role as a mediator in the Middle East conflict.
Major US move: 12 Iran-linked entities blacklisted over China oil sales
May 12, 2026, at 10:07 am
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 12 individuals and entities for their roles in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China.
Did Pakistan quietly shield Iranian planes from America? Report sparks questions
May 12, 2026, at 09:12 am
Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields during the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington, reportedly shielding them from possible American airstrikes, according to media reports.
Canada announces new sanctions over alleged human rights violations in Ukraine war
May 12, 2026, at 03:42 am
Brussels: Canada on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of involvement in alleged human rights violations linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, including the deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied territories.
Canada FM Anand says country has met NATO’s 2% defence spending target in talks with Rutte
May 12, 2026, at 03:00 am
Brussels: Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Mark Rutte, on Monday to discuss Canada’s defence commitments to NATO, with talks focused on Arctic security, military spending and support for Ukraine.
Who is Erfan Shakourzadeh? Iran executes young aerospace engineer over alleged US-Mossad spy links
May 11, 2026, at 06:05 pm
The Iranian government has executed Erfan Shakourzadeh after accusing him of espionage and collaboration with US intelligence agencies and Israel’s Mossad, according to media reports.
May 11, 2026, at 05:27 pm
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir has threatened India, saying any future “misadventure” against Pakistan will result in “extremely far-reaching and painful” consequences for the enemy.
Totally unacceptable: Trump rejects Iran’s peace plan in explosive showdown
May 11, 2026, at 09:22 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling Tehran’s terms “totally unacceptable.” His remarks have raised concerns over a possible renewed escalation in the region after weeks of diplomatic efforts.
Germany unmoved by Putin comments on Ukraine mediation role for Schröder
May 10, 2026, at 08:23 pm
Berlin on Sunday reacted sceptically to Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine and proposing former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, saying Moscow had shown no credible shift in its position.
Pakistan rail chaos as all train services from Quetta abruptly suspended
May 10, 2026, at 07:20 pm
Train services from the Quetta region to various parts of Pakistan have been suspended due to “unavoidable circumstances,” according to media reports on Sunday.
Indian techie Chiranjeevi Kolla,37, dies after battling Valley Fever for a month in US
May 10, 2026, at 06:57 pm
An Indian tech professional has died in the United States after battling Valley Fever, a rare fungal infection that led to respiratory failure.
Terrifying night in Pakistan: Suicide attack destroys police station, kills 15
May 10, 2026, at 06:27 pm
At least 15 Pakistani police personnel were killed on Saturday after a suicide attack rocked the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district, according to media reports.
May 10, 2026, at 05:28 pm
Videos showing renowned Pakistani Hindu Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist Sheema Kirmani allegedly being manhandled by veiled Karachi policewomen have gone viral, sparking outrage and raising fresh concerns over the silencing of women’s activism in Pakistan.
Merz says NATO unity remains strong despite US troop pullback plans
May 10, 2026, at 03:51 pm
Stockholm: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remains positive on NATO’s future during a visit to Sweden on Saturday, despite mounting strains with the United States and plans to withdraw American troops from Germany.
May 10, 2026, at 03:18 pm
The US Department of Justice has announced denaturalisation actions against 12 individuals in various US district courts, including an Indian national accused of serious financial fraud and misrepresentation during the naturalisation process.
May 10, 2026, at 10:16 am
Iran has congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the birth of her daughter, while also using the occasion to criticise her over the February 28 strike on a school in Minab that reportedly killed more than 150 people, many of them children.
Carney says Canada must shift from US ‘reliance’ to economic ‘resilience’
May 10, 2026, at 05:11 am
Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday said Canada must reduce its dependence on the United States and build a more resilient economy amid growing global instability and shifting trade dynamics.
Bangladesh Jamaat chief urges India to protect minorities after BJP forms govt in Bengal
May 09, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said he will urge the Indian government to ensure that no individual or community is targeted or harmed on the basis of religion, caste, or ethnicity.
Pakistan cracks down as 8 TikTokers arrested over gun videos
May 09, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Pakistani police have arrested eight TikTokers from different parts of Swabi district this week for allegedly displaying weapons on social media, according to media reports.
Major scandal rocks Sri Lanka: Senior Buddhist monk arrested over child abuse allegations
May 09, 2026, at 05:09 pm
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a senior Buddhist monk for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl, according to media reports.
Britain stunned as first openly gay surrogate father charged in rape, trafficking case
May 09, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, of Southwood Chase in Danbury — known as one of Britain’s first openly gay fathers through surrogacy — and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32, have been charged with rape and human trafficking offences, according to media reports.
Canada: Teen arrested after alleged anti-Semitic attacks near Toronto synagogue
May 09, 2026, at 03:42 am
Toronto/Canada: Toronto Police Service said Friday that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two suspected hate-motivated assaults targeting visibly identifiable members of the Jewish community in Toronto.
May 08, 2026, at 02:45 pm
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier was caught on camera smoking and placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon, prompting the Israeli military to launch an investigation after the image went viral online.
May 08, 2026, at 11:21 am
Washington, D.C./IBNS: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has welcomed a baby girl earlier this month, sharing the happy news with followers on social media.
Australia arrests two ISIS-linked women in shocking Syria slavery case
May 08, 2026, at 09:52 am
Australian police on Friday said two women allegedly linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group have been charged with 'crimes against humanity offences' for acts allegedly committed in Syria.
Canada monitoring three people after Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to Antarctic cruise ship
May 08, 2026, at 04:25 am
Ottawa: Canada said it is monitoring three people in Canada following an outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the crusie ship MV Hondius as authorities coordinate with international partners to contain potential spread of the disease.