Big global recognition: Oman’s Sultan bestows prestigious ‘Order of Oman’ on PM Modi
Dec 19, 2025, at 01:57 pm
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi the ‘Order of Oman’ award for his contribution to India-Oman ties and his visionary leadership.
After campus shootings, Trump suspends green card lottery programme
Dec 19, 2025, at 01:54 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has suspended the green card diversity lottery programme following the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, media reports said.
Horror in Bangladesh: Hindu man lynched and set on fire amid violent protests
Dec 19, 2025, at 01:27 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Amid escalating unrest and nationwide protests following the death of prominent youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi, a Hindu man was brutally lynched by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, police and local media reports said.
Who is Brown University Shooting suspect found dead? All about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:00 am
US authorities on Friday said the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University, which left two people dead, has died by suicide, according to media reports.
Dec 19, 2025, at 09:15 am
Violent protests broke out across several Bangladeshi cities following the death of political leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who rose to prominence during the July–August 2024 uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Canada recognises Gulf War Illness for Veterans’ disability benefits
Dec 19, 2025, at 04:50 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada has formally recognised Gulf War Illness as a diagnosis for disability benefit applications, aiming at improving access to services for Canadian veterans who served in the Persian Gulf.
Saudi Arabia, UAE tighten checks on Pakistanis over begging, criminal activity concerns
Dec 18, 2025, at 11:55 pm
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have tightened scrutiny of Pakistani nationals amid growing concerns over organised begging and criminal activities abroad, a trend Pakistani authorities acknowledge is damaging the country’s international image, media reports said.
‘We may never see him again’: Imran Khan’s sons allege brutal jail conditions in Pakistan
Dec 18, 2025, at 07:45 pm
London/IBNS: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is being held in “awful” and inhumane conditions inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, his sons Kasim and Sulaiman Khan have alleged, saying they fear they may never see their father again.
India closes two more Bangladesh visa centres amid rising 'security concerns'
Dec 18, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: India has shut down two more visa application centres in Bangladesh, extending restrictions beyond Dhaka to Rajshahi and Khulna, citing a "worsening security situation".
Cab ride horror in California: Indian-origin driver accused of raping unconscious passenger
Dec 18, 2025, at 04:47 pm
Ventura/IBNS: A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver has been arrested in California for allegedly raping a young woman who passed out during a late-night ride home.
Nepal Telecom billing deal sparks fresh corruption allegations over Chinese firms
Dec 18, 2025, at 02:18 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: Nepal is once again grappling with allegations of corruption, with the spotlight now firmly on the telecommunications sector.
Asim Munir under pressure as Trump wants Pakistani troops in Gaza
Dec 17, 2025, at 08:09 pm
Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir is grappling with a crisis largely of his own making, as mounting pressure from Washington collides with volatile public sentiment at home.
Bondi Beach attack: Shooter wakes up from coma, faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder
Dec 17, 2025, at 07:04 pm
Sydney/IBNS: Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old accused in the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, has regained consciousness after weeks in a coma and has now been charged with 59 criminal offences, including 15 counts of murder.
'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach shooter was a Syrian cop before moving to Australia
Dec 17, 2025, at 04:26 pm
Sydney/IBNS: As footage of a lone bystander disarming one of the gunmen during the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack spread across the world, many questioned how he found the courage to act under fire.
Dec 17, 2025, at 04:14 pm
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka shut down early at 2 pm on Wednesday, citing the prevailing “security situation” in the Bangladeshi capital.
Big citizenship win: Canada fixes ‘Lost Canadians’ issue, benefits Indian-origin families
Dec 17, 2025, at 03:26 pm
Marking a major change in citizenship law, Canada will now extend automatic citizenship to children born or adopted abroad to Canadian parents who were themselves born outside the country—a move expected to benefit many Indian-origin families.
US: MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro gunned down at home, neighbours heard 'three loud bangs'
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:31 pm
A Massachusetts university professor was shot dead at his home in Brookline, near Boston,US, on Monday night, media reports said.
Trump widens US travel ban, adding 20 more countries, Palestinians to entry blacklist
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:21 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a sweeping expansion of US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and people travelling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
Dec 17, 2025, at 09:07 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened the Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by sending 'love and prayers' to Australians following the shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead.
Who is Bettina Anderson? Philanthropist engaged to Donald Trump Jr
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is engaged to Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist Bettina Anderson.
Bondi beach attack: Deceased shooter was a Hyderabad native, held Indian passport
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:06 pm
One of the two men behind the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday was originally from Hyderabad and continues to hold an Indian passport, Australian and Indian authorities have confirmed, NDTV reported.
60-year-old Indian woman, residing in US for 30 years, detained during final green card appointment
Dec 16, 2025, at 08:32 pm
A 60-year-old Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during the final stage of her green card process, according to her family.
Not in New York: Statue of Liberty replica collapses in Brazilian city amid severe storm
Dec 16, 2025, at 06:16 pm
Dramatic footage has gone viral on social media, capturing the moment Brazil’s Statue of Liberty replica was toppled during a heavy storm on Monday.
New Year’s Eve terror plot foiled: Pro-Palestine group members arrested in US
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:09 pm
US authorities have arrested four members of a pro-Palestine group for allegedly plotting to attack two U.S. companies with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the upcoming New Year’s Eve, officials said.
Taiwan says military can act instantly against surprise Chinese strike
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:06 pm
Taipei/IBNS: Taiwan’s military is capable of responding immediately to any sudden Chinese attack, operating independently without waiting for instructions from senior command, the island’s defence ministry has said in a report submitted to lawmakers.
High-stakes Bangladesh elections: US Embassy sounds alarm for Americans
Dec 16, 2025, at 02:49 pm
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a nationwide security alert for its citizens ahead of Bangladesh’s national elections, scheduled to be held on February 12.
Dec 16, 2025, at 09:54 am
A Chinese billionaire videogame executive who claims to have fathered more than 100 U.S.-born children through surrogacy reportedly dreams of one day marrying his children to those of American tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to expand his dynasty further.
Canada announces nearly $7M for energy modelling and innovation projects
Dec 16, 2025, at 01:26 am
Ottawa: The federal government announced nearly $7 million in funding to support energy modelling and innovation projects aimed at strengthening evidence-based decision-making and advancing Canada’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Dec 15, 2025, at 08:07 pm
Sydney/IBNS: A rabbi who recently helped organise a memorial for the Chabad emissaries killed in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks was among the 15 people killed in an antisemitic terror strike at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
From media mogul to prisoner: Jimmy Lai convicted in Hong Kong national security trial
Dec 15, 2025, at 02:58 pm
A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media baron Jimmy Lai after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial National Security Law (NSL).