Canada removes Syria from terrorism support list after extensive review
Dec 07, 2025, at 02:53 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government has removed Syria from Canada’s List of Foreign State Supporters of Terrorism under the State Immunity Act.
Katy Perry makes her relationship with Justin Trudeau official in Japan photos
Dec 07, 2025, at 12:40 pm
American pop star Katy Perry has officially confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sharing a series of affectionate photos and videos from their recent visit to Japan.
Frozen on Austria’s highest peak: Man charged after abandoning girlfriend near summit
Dec 06, 2025, at 03:33 pm
An Austrian man has been formally charged with manslaughter and gross negligence after allegedly abandoning his girlfriend during a climb on Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, resulting in her death from hypothermia, according to media reports.
Ailing former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's London trip delayed. Know the reason
Dec 06, 2025, at 09:43 am
The medical evacuation of ailing former Bangladesh PM and BNP supremo Khaleda Zia, who is one of the key political figures in the South Asian country, has been delayed, media reports said.
Canada commits $40.5M to boost defence sector in Northern territories
Dec 06, 2025, at 02:51 am
The federal government is investing $40.5 million to grow Northern Canada’s defence industry and strengthen Arctic security, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand announced Friday.
FIFA awards Donald Trump a new 'Peace Prize' at 2026 World Cup Draw, stuns critics
Dec 05, 2025, at 11:58 pm
In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, FIFA awarded former US President Donald Trump a newly created peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Brazilian museum president dies in gym accident after barbell falls on chest
Dec 05, 2025, at 11:24 pm
A 55-year-old Brazilian man died in a tragic weightlifting accident at a gym in Olinda on December 1, local media reported. Ronald Montenegro, an amateur weightlifter and the president of the iconic Palacio dos Bonecos Gigantes museum, was bench-pressing when the barbell slipped from his hands and crashed onto his chest.
UK's Ofcom imposes first £1mn Online Safety Act fine against porn site provider
Dec 05, 2025, at 06:45 pm
UK's media regulator Ofcom has fined AVS Group Ltd – which runs 18 adult websites – £1 million for not having robust age checks in place, plus £50,000 for failing to respond to information requests.
Dec 05, 2025, at 09:08 am
Yasser Abu Shabab, a prominent anti-Hamas militia leader in the southern Gaza Strip, has been killed in what Israeli defence sources described as an “internal clash,” dealing a potential setback to Israel’s post-war strategy for the region.
Canada, India advance trade talks ahead of new economic partnership negotiations
Dec 04, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada and India are moving forward on plans to launch negotiations toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, following a call between senior trade ministers on Wednesday.
‘Imminent threat’: Marco Rubio warns against rise of radical Islam, announces US visa crackdown
Dec 04, 2025, at 05:09 pm
Washington/IBNS: US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) issued a stark warning that radical Islamist movements seeking to expand their territorial and ideological reach pose an “imminent threat” to global security.
Convicted German neo-Nazi expresses remorse during confidante's trial in court
Dec 04, 2025, at 03:09 pm
Berlin/DPA: Convicted German far-right terrorist Beate Zschäpe expressed remorse for her actions on Wednesday as she appeared at the trial of an alleged confidante.
Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington
Dec 04, 2025, at 03:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington, D.C., on December 5 to represent Canada at the Final Draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the federal government announced Tuesday.
Spanish tourist stabbed at Berlin Holocaust Memorial testifies in terror trial
Dec 04, 2025, at 12:09 am
A Spanish tourist who was left with life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial earlier this year testified in court on Wednesday.
Germany arrests two Iraqi nationals over suspected Islamic State links
Dec 04, 2025, at 12:00 am
Two suspected members of the Islamic State terrorist militia have been arrested in western Germany, authorities said on Wednesday.
Japanese MP sparks debate by opposing expansion of Muslim burial sites
Dec 03, 2025, at 05:50 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: A Japanese lawmaker has ignited fresh controversy after publicly rejecting proposals to expand Muslim burial grounds in the country, highlighting ongoing tensions between Japan’s traditional practices and the demands of its increasingly diverse population.
Dec 03, 2025, at 03:26 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has accused Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir of seeking confrontation with India while her brother advocates a more conciliatory approach.
Dec 03, 2025, at 02:58 pm
An Indian-origin man who authorities say entered the United States illegally has been charged with homicide and reckless endangering following a fatal crash involving a semi-truck in Deschutes County, Oregon, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Abdul Qadir Mumin: The jihadi mastermind who fled MI5 and revived ISIS in the Horn of Africa
Dec 03, 2025, at 02:30 pm
The story of Abdul Qadir Mumin charts a trajectory that has become disturbingly familiar in the global evolution of jihadist militancy: a soft-spoken preacher in a Western capital who transforms into the architect of a resurgent extremist network thousands of miles away.
Million-dollar medical fraud busted: Indian national sentenced in US
Dec 03, 2025, at 09:01 am
An Indian national convicted of health care fraud was sentenced on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd.
Imran Khan ‘mentally tortured’, says sister after rare jail meeting amid rumour storm
Dec 02, 2025, at 08:11 pm
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is alive but “being mentally tortured”, his sister Dr Uzma Khanum said Tuesday evening after a rare 20-minute meeting inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.
Dec 02, 2025, at 06:20 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Amid growing alarm over jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s health, his supporters are staging mass protests in Islamabad and Rawalpindi despite a ban on public gatherings in the twin cities.
Landmines kill more people than ever in 4 years — Why global agreements are failing?
Dec 02, 2025, at 04:59 pm
Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Geneva on Monday.
Sexploitation footage: Over 120,000 home cameras hacked in South Korea, four arrested
Dec 02, 2025, at 04:29 pm
At least four people have been arrested over allegedly hacking more than 120,000 internet protocol (IP) surveillance cameras installed in homes and businesses for creating and producing large-scale sexually exploitative videos.
Canada, British Columbia launch joint crackdown on extortion and organised crime
Dec 02, 2025, at 12:49 am
Surrey/B.C./IBNS: The federal government and the province of British Columbia announced new coordinated measures to combat a rise in extortion targeting residents and businesses across the Lower Mainland.
Ottawa announces $20M for skilled trades training to support housing and infrastructure goals
Dec 02, 2025, at 12:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government is investing nearly $20 million to expand training for skilled trades workers as Canada races to build major infrastructure and millions of new homes, Labour Secretary of State John Zerucelli announced Wednesday.
Austrian influencer found stuffed in suitcase: Ex-boyfriend makes stunning confession
Dec 01, 2025, at 04:08 pm
The body of an Austrian influencer, who recently went missing, was found inside a suitcase and buried in a Slovenian forest, media reports said.
Germany: Mass protests, blockades stall far-right AfD Youth Group founding in Giessen
Nov 30, 2025, at 12:07 am
Large crowds in the central German town of Giessen on Saturday gathered to protest against the founding of a new youth organization by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), successfully delaying the start of the meeting.
Love in Canberra! Australian PM Albanese ties the knot with Jodie Haydon
Nov 29, 2025, at 07:20 pm
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon on Saturday, becoming the first sitting leader in the country to wed while in office.
Operation Sagar Bandhu: India sends NDRF teams, 21 tonnes of aid to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka
Nov 29, 2025, at 12:43 pm
Colombo/IBNS: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday transported 21 tonnes of relief supplies, more than 80 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, and eight tonnes of specialised equipment to Sri Lanka to support thousands displaced by severe flooding.