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India's Rail Revolution Begins: First Hydrogen train hits the tracks | Tragedy in Bengal: Two children among three killed as train hits school van | Europe's killer heatwave claims nearly 10,000 lives, UN sounds global alarm | 'Why introduce a new language in Class 9?' Supreme Court questions Centre's policy | 'Save Sonam Wangchuk's life': Delhi High Court to Centre as hunger strike enters Day 19 | Atul Kulkarni observes one-day fast in support of Sonam Wangchuk, urges Centre to initiate dialogue | Argentina stun England with late rally to storm into FIFA World Cup 2026 final | 'He could die in two days': Delhi HC plea seeks force-feeding of Sonam Wangchuk as fast enters Day 18 | 'Tonight's defeat is hard to take': Emmanuel Macron reacts after France crash out of World Cup, congratulates Spain | Spain cruise past France to storm into FIFA World Cup 2026 final with clinical 2-0 victory

New assassination plot against Trump? Israel's secret intelligence raises alarm amid escalating Middle East tension

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."

US court drops charges against Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off 250-foot cliff with family

Jul 09, 2026, at 02:43 pm

A California court has dismissed all criminal charges against an Indian-origin doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving a Tesla off a 250-foot cliff in 2023 after he successfully completed a court-approved two-year mental health diversion programme.

Carney meets Denmark's Frederiksen, confirms expanded NATO role and backs Ukraine

Jul 09, 2026, at 03:00 am

Ankara/Turkiye: Prime Minister Mark Carney met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Thursday to deepen defence cooperation, Arctic security and support for Ukraine.

Canada unveils new NATO defence initiatives, extends Baltic mission and expands military aid to Ukraine

Jul 09, 2026, at 01:27 am

Ankara/Turkiye: Canada announced new defence investments, extended its military deployment on NATO's eastern flank until 2031 and pledged additional military assistance to Ukraine during the NATO summit in Ankara.

'We'll hit Iran very hard tonight': Trump issues fresh warning, calls Tehran 'Cuckoo'

Jul 08, 2026, at 11:42 pm

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the United States would launch another major strike against Iran, saying Washington would hit the Islamic Republic "very hard" later in the day.

'It's over': Trump says on ceasefire with Iran

Jul 08, 2026, at 03:12 pm

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the ceasefire agreement with Iran, brokered three weeks ago, is now "over," a statement that has reignited tensions in the Middle East.

Middle East on edge: US strikes 80 Iranian targets after Strait of Hormuz attacks

Jul 08, 2026, at 09:09 am

The United States on Tuesday announced that it had launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, hitting 80 targets in its latest military operation.

Rick Scott revives Bin Laden issue, questions Pakistan's credibility as Iran mediator

Jul 07, 2026, at 02:35 pm

US Senator Rick Scott has sharply criticised Pakistan's reported efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in Tehran.

Strait of Hormuz on edge: Iranian missiles 'hit' commercial vessels as Trump issues stark warning

Jul 07, 2026, at 09:12 am

Iran's military has fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. media reports.

Canada selects German firm TKMS for record submarine procurement

Jul 07, 2026, at 03:53 am

Ottawa: Canada has selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier to build a new fleet of up to 12 submarines in what the federal government described as the largest defence procurement in the country's history.

Mass shooting shatters July 4 celebration in New York, four children among eight injured

Jul 06, 2026, at 10:00 am

At least eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting during a Fourth of July family barbecue in the Coney Island neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday night, according to media reports.

Who is Jin Mingri? Underground church founder walks free from Chinese prison, reunites with loved ones in US

Jul 05, 2026, at 02:14 pm

Prominent Chinese underground church leader Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and has reportedly arrived in the United States, where he has reunited with his family.

Trump threatens Iran's leadership during Khamenei's funeral: 'One shot and we can take them all out'

Jul 05, 2026, at 08:36 am

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, claiming the remaining leadership of the country could be eliminated with "one shot" during the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Canada, Philippines launch strategic partnership, target free trade deal by year-end

Jul 04, 2026, at 02:47 am

Vancouver: Canada and the Philippines on Friday launched a strategic partnership covering trade, defence, energy and labour cooperation, with both countries aiming to conclude negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement by the end of 2026.

Canada, B.C. strike agreement to fast-track LNG, mining and trade projects

Jul 04, 2026, at 02:24 am

Vancouver: Canada and British Columbia on Thursday unveiled a economic partnership aimed at accelerating major liquefied natural gas (LNG), mining, electricity and transportation projects, marking one of Ottawa's largest infrastructure commitments.  

Horror outside UN headquarters: Man carrying Tibetan flag dies after self-immolation

Jul 03, 2026, at 03:32 pm

A man holding a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday in what appeared to be a protest against Chinese rule over Tibet, according to media reports.

Love conquers heights, not the law: Empire State proposal ends in arrest

Jul 03, 2026, at 03:21 pm

New York/IBNS: At the dizzying peak of the Empire State Building's spire, a man went down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend, leaving stunned onlookers captivated by the breathtaking romantic gesture. But the fairy-tale moment soon took a dramatic turn as the couple's daring rooftop stunt ended with a police arrest and a string of criminal charges.

Canada appoints Glenn D. Joyal to Supreme Court

Jul 02, 2026, at 01:16 am

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the appointment of Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah L. Martin.

Who is Miles Guo? Exiled Chinese businessman gets 30 years in US prison over $1 billion fraud

Jul 01, 2026, at 02:39 pm

Exiled Chinese businessman Miles Guo, who portrayed himself as a fierce critic of China's communist government, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that duped thousands of investors out of more than $1 billion.

Trump suffers major blow as US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Jul 01, 2026, at 10:17 am

The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country are entitled to birthright citizenship under the Constitution, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump's bid to end the longstanding policy through executive action.

Carney to attend NATO Summit in Turkiye, make first Saudi Arabia visit by a Canadian PM in 26 years

Jul 01, 2026, at 02:25 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Turkiye next week to attend the 2026 NATO Summit before making the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Tuesday.

'Too bad for our country': Trump reacts to birthright citizenship verdict, urges Congress to act

Jun 30, 2026, at 11:08 pm

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship, calling the ruling "too bad" for the country and urging Congress to pass legislation ending the practice.

US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports

Jun 30, 2026, at 10:10 pm

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, handing a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most contentious culture-war battles.

Trump suffers setback as US Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship

Jun 30, 2026, at 09:04 pm

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the principle of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to limit who qualifies as an American citizen at birth.

Twisted End: US man suffers fatal heart attack while trying to dispose of girlfriend's body

Jun 30, 2026, at 06:12 pm

A 44-year-old man in the United States reportedly died of a heart attack while attempting to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, whom authorities say had been strangled to death.

Canada launches Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ to strengthen Arctic surveillance and sovereignty

Jun 30, 2026, at 02:34 am

Ottawa: The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has launched Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ, a year-round military operation across Canada's Arctic and northern regions, the government announced on Monday.

Ottawa relaunches greener homes retrofit program in four provinces, targets low- and middle-income households

Jun 30, 2026, at 01:57 am

Ottawa: Canada is relaunching its greener homes retrofit programme for low- and middle-income households in four provinces, nearly two years after the previous initiative ran out of funding, reported CBC News on Monday.

US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire Federal Agency heads, spares fed Governor

Jun 29, 2026, at 10:45 pm

In a landmark decision that significantly expands presidential authority, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump can remove the heads of most independent federal agencies without needing to show cause, overturning a decades-old legal precedent that had shielded such officials from political dismissal.

Who is Navdeep Boparai? Indian-origin man arrested in Canada over Ponzi-style investment fraud

Jun 28, 2026, at 03:28 pm

An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with an alleged $1.4 million Ponzi-style investment fraud scheme targeting elderly victims, police said.