Panic in Manhattan: NYC high-rise evacuated after support columns buckle
Jul 08, 2026, at 10:30 am
A large number of people were evacuated from a high-rise building in Manhattan, New York City, after authorities declared the structure unstable following the buckling of support columns, according to media reports.
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.
Third tanker hit in 24 hours in Strait of Hormuz; drone strike raises fresh shipping fears
Jul 07, 2026, at 10:10 pm
A third oil tanker has been struck within 24 hours while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), heightening concerns over security in one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.
Twin blasts rock Syria during Macron’s visit; 18 injured in explosions near Tourism Ministry
Jul 07, 2026, at 08:07 pm
At least 18 people were injured after two explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country.
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.
China tests ballistic missile from nuclear submarine in Pacific: Australia, New Zealand respond
Jul 06, 2026, at 02:54 pm
China has conducted the rare test launch of a ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, earning criticism from New Zealand and Australia.
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.
Jul 05, 2026, at 06:39 pm
Lahore Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Operations Faisal Kamran has said police have been instructed to treat an assault and abduction suspect linked to Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar "like any other criminal."
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.
World's most powerful passports revealed: Europe rules, India lags behind
Jul 05, 2026, at 12:26 pm
Europe continues to dominate the world's most powerful passports, with nine of the top 10 spots in the fifth edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026.
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.
'Death threat' before Melbourne event? Australia probes online post targeting PM Modi ahead of visit
Jul 04, 2026, at 08:23 pm
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged online death threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to Melbourne on July 9, according to Australian media reports.
'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu fires back at media report on alleged Iran assassination plot
Jul 04, 2026, at 01:07 pm
The Israeli government has rejected a media report claiming that Israel may have considered targeting Iran's senior negotiators while the United States was engaged in sensitive diplomatic talks with Tehran.
Pakistan: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested in gangrape of foreign women
Jul 04, 2026, at 10:02 am
A relative of a senior Pakistani minister was among four people arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape and abduction of two foreign women, according to media reports.
Jul 04, 2026, at 04:03 am
Former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan has revisited an incident involving former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto during the 1991 hijacking of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ117, using the episode to explain why he developed a bleak view of Pakistan's political culture.
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.
Missing Hindu girl case back in focus as Pakistan orders fresh inquiry
Jul 03, 2026, at 06:42 pm
Pakistani police have launched a fresh investigation into the 2021 disappearance of nine-year-old Hindu girl Priya Kumari following renewed calls for her recovery, according to media reports.
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.
Pakistan's cement 'restoration' at Vedic-era Taxila sparks UNESCO delisting warning
Jul 03, 2026, at 08:26 am
UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural agency, has warned Pakistan to reverse recent reconstruction work at two historic sites in the ancient city of Taxila, cautioning that failure to do so could result in the World Heritage Site being placed on its "List of World Heritage in Danger" and, ultimately, stripped of its World Heritage status.
Tragedy in Thailand: Child driver ploughs into Buddhist monks, leaving 8 dead
Jul 03, 2026, at 07:48 am
At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and 13 others injured after an 11-year-old boy, allegedly driving his parents' pickup truck, ploughed into a religious procession in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday, according to local media reports.
Workforce shake-up: Germany demands medical proof from day one of sick leave
Jul 02, 2026, at 11:35 pm
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition government have unveiled an extensive 34-measure reform package aimed at pulling Europe’s largest economy out of its prolonged stagnation and restoring growth momentum.
Jul 02, 2026, at 11:07 pm
Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to remain open until 05:00 on Monday, after the government announced a late relaxation of licensing laws to let football fans watch England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico to its conclusion.
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.
Jul 01, 2026, at 11:58 pm
An Australian man was arrested in Pattaya City, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, on charges of strangling an 17-year-old girl to death and then stuffing her body in a suitcase, media reports said.
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.