Chaos in NYC's Times Square: Woman stabs 2 before fatal NYPD shootout
New York Police officers shot dead an apparently emotionally disturbed woman after she allegedly stabbed two people at Times Square, media reports said.
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Canada FM Anand to attend EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Ireland
Ottawa: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Ireland to attend an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers, marking the first time a Canadian foreign minister has participated in a Gymnich meeting.
Over a century-old Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan? Minority group alleges madrasa expansion plot
The demolition of a Hindu temple in Pakistan has sparked controversy, with a minority rights group alleging that the structure was deliberately razed to facilitate the expansion of an adjoining seminary (madarasa).
US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man convicted of rape, kidnapping
The US authorities have revoked the citizenship of an Indian-origin man after he was convicted of rape and kidnapping.
Canada PM Anand to attend EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Ireland
Ottawa: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Ireland to attend an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers, marking the first time a Canadian foreign minister has participated in a Gymnich meeting.
Trump administration targets H-4 work permits for H-1B spouses, Indians likely to be hit hardest
The Trump administration is moving to end work authorisation for certain H-4 visa holders, potentially stripping thousands of spouses of H-1B workers of their legal right to work in the United States.
Switzerland shooting: 43-year-old man arrested after one dead, several injured
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a techno rave in Switzerland on Sunday that left one person dead and several others injured.
Bangladesh wants in? What Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey could decide about expanding Mecca Pact
The first formal meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Alliance in Istanbul is set to provide an early indication of how far the three-member security framework intends to expand.
Who is Amadeo Fusca? New York comedian wins Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest
New York witnessed an unusual spectacle on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered at the popular Washington Square Park to judge a look-alike contest for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Glacier breaks apart near 7,200m peak as drone records moment before deadly Nepal flash floods
Drone footage has captured the dramatic moment when a huge mass of glacier ice and rock broke away from a mountain slope in Nepal, shortly before catastrophic flash floods swept through parts of the country and neighbouring Tibet.
Lake Ontario turns to ‘Lake America’ on Google Maps in US; Here’s what Canadian users see
Internet users in the US can now see Lake Ontario labelled as "Lake America" on Google Maps, following President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake, a move that has sparked another point of dispute between the neighbouring countries.
Nepal flood hero: Teacher saves 900 students after getting four urgent warnings
The prompt action of a Nepali school head teacher helped save the lives of hundreds of students from a devastating flood that ravaged parts of the Himalayan nation and left hundreds dead.
US: Teacher, 37, gets 7-year prison sentence over sexual relationship with 17-year-old student
An American teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 15 years of sex offender probation after pleading guilty to having sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old student on school premises.
1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave party in Switzerland
One person was killed and five others were injured, some seriously, after gunfire erupted at a rave party in Aarau, northern Switzerland, media reports said on Sunday.
Nepal to bury unidentified flood victims as bodies pile up
Nepal has decided to begin burying unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered from the devastating flash floods that swept through the country this week, as authorities struggle to preserve the remains amid limited storage facilities and the risk of infection, media reports said.
Street named after Trump sparks fury in Canada—‘Taco Avenue’ among replacement ideas
A Canadian city is taking the first steps towards renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump, amid an escalating tariff dispute between the two countries.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Indian community, makes special promise
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan with members of the Indian expatriate community in the city.
Trump unveils ‘world’s biggest oil deal’ with Venezuela, claims control of 65 billion barrels
President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, calling it the 'world's biggest oil deal'.
Canada, Chile deepen critical minerals cooperation to diversify trade and investment
Santiago: Canada and Chile are strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, mining technology and investment as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade partnerships and build more secure mineral supply chains across the Americas.
Canada announces C$5 million aid for flood-hit Nepal as consular teams assist Canadians
Ottawa: Canada announced C$5 million in humanitarian assistance for Nepal following devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border that caused loss of life and widespread damage, Global Affairs Canada said Friday.
Barron Trump living ‘reclusive’ life after assassination threats: Report
Barron Trump, the 20-year-old youngest son of US President Donald Trump, is reportedly living an increasingly private and reclusive life amid heightened security concerns following multiple assassination attempts targeting his father and recent threats against the Trump family.
Nepal bows to global pressure, allows foreign experts in flood rescue
The Nepal government has reversed its decision to keep foreign search-and-rescue teams out of areas devastated by the Bhotekoshi flash floods, allowing limited international assistance amid mounting diplomatic pressure from countries whose citizens remain missing, The Kathmandu Post reported.
US Hindu priest arrested in Canada for alleged sexual assault during ‘evil spirit’ ritual
A US-based Hindu priest has been arrested in Canada for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of performing a religious ceremony after convincing her that evil spirits possessed her.
Global cybercrime network busted? Two Australians charged over 500,000 stolen credentials
Two men from Western Australia have been charged following a joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Western Australia Police Force (WAPF), conducted in parallel with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), into a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that allegedly developed malicious open-source software used to target thousands of organisations worldwide.
US Army bets $2.2 billion on nuclear power, plans reactors at 5 military bases
The US Army has awarded a combined $2.2 billion to five nuclear energy vendors to build and operate small nuclear reactors at five military installations across the United States.
'Can handle alone': Why Nepal turned down foreign rescue teams despite hundreds missing after devastating floods
Nepal has declined offers from India, China and several other countries to send helicopters and specialised search-and-rescue teams following the devastating Bhote Koshi floods, choosing instead to keep the operation under the control of its own security agencies.
‘Lake America’ or Lake Ontario? Trump’s name change triggers Canada-US row
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’, a move that could further escalate tensions between the United States and Canada.
Nepal flash floods kill 359, over 1,300 missing; 288 Indians still unaccounted for
At least 359 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal, police said on Thursday, as rescue teams continued their search for survivors.
US reviews nearly 2 lakh tourist, business visas over suspected misrepresentation
The US government is conducting a sweeping review of nearly 200,000 temporary visas, examining whether foreign nationals misrepresented their intentions when they entered the country, according to reports.
China warns barrier lake near Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72 hours
China has warned that a barrier lake near the Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72 hours, adding a fresh threat to rescue operations after a devastating mudslide and flash flood killed hundreds and left more than a thousand people missing across the region.