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Middle East tension rises: US hits Iranian missile sites close to Strait of Hormuz with bunker buster bombs

Middle East tension rises: US hits Iranian missile sites close to Strait of Hormuz with bunker buster bombs

The United States on Tuesday confirmed that it carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, using some of the most powerful bombs in its arsenal.

IBNSMar 18, 2026
Canada hosts first-ever national summit on AI and culture, announces advisory council

Canada hosts first-ever national summit on AI and culture, announces advisory council

Ottawa: Canada hosted its first-ever National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture from March 15 to 17, bringing together leaders from across the cultural, technology and academic sectors to shape the country’s approach to AI in the creative economy.

IBNSMar 18, 2026
'Weak on security, good that he is out': Trump backs exit of Counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent over Iran war

'Weak on security, good that he is out': Trump backs exit of Counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent over Iran war

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the resignation of Joseph Kent, who had been serving as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying it was “a good thing” in light of Kent’s views on Iran.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
'Can't support Iran war in good conscience': US counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent resigns

'Can't support Iran war in good conscience': US counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent resigns

Joseph Kent, who was serving as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his position, citing strong objections to the United States’ involvement in the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
Another top Iranian leader is dead? IDF’s explosive claim on Ali Larijani

Another top Iranian leader is dead? IDF’s explosive claim on Ali Larijani

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday claimed that Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a key figure in the country’s leadership, has been eliminated.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
From poetry to music: Inside the Balochi cultural event that lit up Germany

From poetry to music: Inside the Balochi cultural event that lit up Germany

Dodman, a literary organisation, recently hosted a Balochi literary and cultural event in the German city of Göttingen.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
Middle East conflict: Israel says it killed key Iranian commander during overnight strike

Middle East conflict: Israel says it killed key Iranian commander during overnight strike

Israel on Tuesday said it had killed Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force, during an overnight strike in Iran.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
Middle East on edge: Kataeb Hezbollah commander Abu Ali al-Askari killed

Middle East on edge: Kataeb Hezbollah commander Abu Ali al-Askari killed

Iraq's powerful armed group Kataeb Hezbollah has said its security commander, Abu Ali al-Askari, has been killed.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
Afghanistan claims Pakistani airstrike on Kabul hospital left 400 killed, Islamabad denies

Afghanistan claims Pakistani airstrike on Kabul hospital left 400 killed, Islamabad denies

At least 400 people were killed and around 250 others injured in an alleged Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, according to Taliban officials.

IBNSMar 17, 2026
Carney, Starmer condemn Iran attacks, pledge deeper Canada-UK defence and economic cooperation

Carney, Starmer condemn Iran attacks, pledge deeper Canada-UK defence and economic cooperation

London: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met his counterpart Keir Starmer in London on Monday during his bilateral visit to the United Kingdom.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Canadian education delegation in India to expand skills training and industry partnerships

Canadian education delegation in India to expand skills training and industry partnerships

New Delhi: A delegation of Canadian college and polytechnic leaders has begun a five-day visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in skills training, workforce development and innovation.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
“Not NATO’s War”: Germany rejects Trump’s Call for protecting Strait of Hormuz

“Not NATO’s War”: Germany rejects Trump’s Call for protecting Strait of Hormuz

Germany on Monday rejected a call by US President Donald Trump for NATO allies to help protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from potential Iranian attacks, saying the conflict with Iran was not the military alliance’s responsibility.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
UAE orders arrest of 35, including 19 Indians, over ‘misleading’ war-related social media posts

UAE orders arrest of 35, including 19 Indians, over ‘misleading’ war-related social media posts

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for allegedly sharing misleading or fabricated videos on social media amid the ongoing Middle East conflict triggered by joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran last month.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu shares video after chatbot flags earlier clip as ‘AI-generated’

Benjamin Netanyahu shares video after chatbot flags earlier clip as ‘AI-generated’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a new video on social media after an earlier clip featuring him was labelled as “AI-generated” by Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
‘Justice for Marqas Masih’: Outcry grows after Christian worker found dead in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances

‘Justice for Marqas Masih’: Outcry grows after Christian worker found dead in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances

A large number of Christians in Pakistan are demanding justice after a young Catholic labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Balochistan: Youth detained, then goes missing in Kech

Balochistan: Youth detained, then goes missing in Kech

A young man was detained, and subsequently, he disappeared in the Kech district of Pakistan's Balochistan, media reports said.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Middle East Crisis: Iran Embassy in India thanks Indians for support

Middle East Crisis: Iran Embassy in India thanks Indians for support

The Iranian Embassy in India has thanked the Indian public for showing interest in providing humanitarian assistance to people affected by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Shocking claim: Ali Khamenei didn’t want son Mojtaba Khamenei to rule Iran, claims report

Shocking claim: Ali Khamenei didn’t want son Mojtaba Khamenei to rule Iran, claims report

Media reports have claimed that Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed during recent US–Israel strikes on Tehran, had reservations about his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeding him.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Hezbollah ties in Michigan attack? Brother of gunman confirmed as commander

Hezbollah ties in Michigan attack? Brother of gunman confirmed as commander

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed that the brother of the man accused of attacking a synagogue in Michigan was a Hezbollah commander.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Flights suspended! Suspected drone attack close to Dubai International Airport triggers fire, no injury

Flights suspended! Suspected drone attack close to Dubai International Airport triggers fire, no injury

A suspected drone strike on a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Monday sparked a fire, prompting the temporary suspension of flights.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
Punjabi cab driver shot dead in North Battleford; two 19-year-olds charged

Punjabi cab driver shot dead in North Battleford; two 19-year-olds charged

A 30-year-old Punjabi taxi driver was shot dead in the Canadian city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, in a case that police have classified as a homicide, with two 19-year-old men later charged in connection with the killing.

IBNSMar 16, 2026
“I am dead for coffee!” Netanyahu jokes in video that shuts down all death conspiracies

“I am dead for coffee!” Netanyahu jokes in video that shuts down all death conspiracies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put an end to all speculation about his whereabouts by sharing a video on his official X account, showing him enjoying a cup of coffee.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
War far from over: Israel plans to continue three more weeks of strikes on Iran, says IDF

War far from over: Israel plans to continue three more weeks of strikes on Iran, says IDF

A top Israel Defense Forces official on Sunday said it has plans to continue operations against Iran for three more weeks, a comment highlighting that possible tension in the Middle East will continue.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
Pilgrimage turns fatal: 7 Indians dead after vehicle falls into gorge in Nepal

Pilgrimage turns fatal: 7 Indians dead after vehicle falls into gorge in Nepal

At least seven Indian pilgrims died after the vehicle in which they were travelling veered off the road and plunged into a gorge in Gorkha district of Nepal, media reports said.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
“If he’s alive, we’ll kill him”: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue chilling threat to Netanyahu

“If he’s alive, we’ll kill him”: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue chilling threat to Netanyahu

Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to pursue and kill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu ‘fine’, his office says after AI video rumours spark assassination claims

Benjamin Netanyahu ‘fine’, his office says after AI video rumours spark assassination claims

Benjamin Netanyahu is “fine,” his office said on Saturday after viral social media posts falsely claimed the Israeli Prime Minister had been assassinated.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, urges warships to guard the Hormuz Strait

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, urges warships to guard the Hormuz Strait

Donald Trump warned of further US strikes on Kharg Island and called on allied nations to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran intensified and the conflict entered its third week.

IBNSMar 15, 2026
'Send warships': Trump urges global naval deployment to break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

'Send warships': Trump urges global naval deployment to break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

As the conflict with Iran entered its fifteenth day, US President Donald Trump urged countries around the globe to deploy naval forces to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical maritime corridors for global energy supplies.

IBNSMar 14, 2026
Canada loses 84,000 jobs in february as unemployment rate rises to 6.7%

Canada loses 84,000 jobs in february as unemployment rate rises to 6.7%

Ottawa: Canada’s labour market weakened in February as employment fell by 84,000 jobs, pushing the national unemployment rate up to 6.7%, according to new data released by Statistics Canada.

IBNSMar 14, 2026
Major UAE oil terminal erupts in flames hours after US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island

Major UAE oil terminal erupts in flames hours after US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island

Dark plumes of smoke were seen rising over a key energy facility in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, just hours after the United States launched strikes on Iran’s critical oil hub at Kharg Island.

IBNSMar 14, 2026
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