India slams Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ Balochistan claims amid deadly attacks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday dismissed Pakistan’s allegations linking the recent attacks in Balochistan to India as “baseless.”
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Canada marks 30th Black History Month as Carney highlights support for Black communities
Ottawa: Canada on Sunday marked the start of the 30th Black History Month, with Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the contributions of Black Canadians and the government’s commitment to economic inclusion and community well-being.
Spain horror: Woman allegedly slices partner’s penis, then stabs him to death
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Spain after allegedly killing her partner at their home in Bilbao, according to media reports.
BLA claims over 80 Pakistani security personnel killed in Balochistan attacks
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Friday claimed that more than 80 Pakistani security personnel were killed during a series of coordinated attacks across Balochistan that it described as “Operation Herof Phase II,” media reports said.
Epstein Files: Images show Prince Andrew crouching over woman, spark fresh embarrassment
Photographs showing disgraced former British royal Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with a woman lying on the floor are among millions of documents released by the United States Department of Justice as part of its latest disclosure related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Burkina Faso’s military junta bans political parties: What triggered the move and what lies ahead
Burkina Faso’s military government has formally dissolved all political parties and seized their assets, marking a decisive turn toward deeper authoritarian rule in the conflict-hit West African nation.
H-1B 2027 registration alert: $215 fee, new rules, and how to secure your spot
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced that the initial registration period for the 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon on March 4 and remain open until March 19.
Bloodshed in Balochistan: Security forces kill 70 militants in crackdown
At least 10 security personnel were killed and 58 militants died after ethnic Baloch separatists launched a large-scale coordinated attack across Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, according to media reports.
Begging bowl: Pakistan PM says he feels “ashamed” seeking loans abroad
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that the country feels “ashamed” when its top leadership has to travel abroad seeking financial assistance, underscoring the gravity of the nation’s economic crisis.
Epstein Files shocker! Zohran Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair mentioned in latest tranche
New York/IBNS: Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, who is also the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has been mentioned in the latest tranche of the Jeffrey Epstein files released on Friday, according to media reports.
Bill Gates contracted STD after sex with Russian women? Epstein Files make explosive, unverified claims
The latest tranche of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein files has made unverified claims involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, alleging he contracted a sexually transmitted disease following relationships with Russian women, according to media reports.
US grand jury charges Indian man in cross-border smuggling scheme
A US federal grand jury in the Northern District of New York returned an indictment on January 28, 2026, charging an Indian national for his alleged role in a scheme to smuggle Indian nationals from Canada across the northern border into the United States.
US slaps crushing sanctions on Iran’s Interior Minister, EU declares IRGC a terror group
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials over the regime’s brutal crackdown on recent anti-government protests.
Trump threatens 50% tariff on 'all Canadian aircraft', stoking fresh tensions with Ottawa
US President Donald Trump ignited fresh tensions with Canada on Friday by threatening to impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft sold in the US.
Major twist in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: Judge tosses murder charges against Luigi Mangione
In a major setback for prosecutors, a New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in Midtown Manhattan, a decision that removes the possibility of a death penalty if he were convicted, media reports said.
EU labels Iran's Revolutionary Guards as 'terrorist organisation' amid deadly crackdown on protests
Brussels/IBNS: The European Union has formally added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organisations, marking a dramatic escalation in Brussels’ response to Tehran’s violent suppression of anti-government protests.
Pakistan, Bangladesh resume direct flights after 14 years, check out how internet users reacted
The first direct flight between Pakistan and Bangladesh in 14 years landed at Jinnah International Airport on Thursday night, marking a historic journey of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane from Dhaka to Karachi.
US bases across West Asia in Iran’s crosshairs as Trump warns of military action
The risk of a direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran appears to be growing, with President Donald Trump declaring that Washington is “ready, willing, and able” to strike Tehran if necessary.
US: Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI secrets to benefit China
A former Google software engineer has been convicted on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets for stealing thousands of pages of confidential artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the benefit of China, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.
Trump says US will reopen Venezuelan airspace, allow Americans to visit
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that American citizens will soon be able to visit Venezuela, saying he had instructed senior officials to reopen commercial airspace over the South American nation, a dramatic shift in policy following months of heightened tensions.
Russia renews invite to Zelensky for Moscow talks as US pushes Ukraine peace deal
The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia has renewed its invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to Moscow for peace talks, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine gain momentum.
EU set to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation alongside Al Qaeda, Hamas
Brussels/IBNS: The European Union (EU) is preparing to formally designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, placing it alongside groups such as al-Qaeda, Islamic State, Daesh, and Hamas.
Hindu candidate claims Jamaat will protect and ‘pamper’ minorities if voted to power in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami has fielded a Hindu candidate, Krishna Nandi, from the Khulna-1 constituency for the upcoming general elections, a move widely seen as an attempt to reach out to minority communities amid recent attacks on Hindus across the politically unstable country.
Civilian train hit as Russian strikes leave 12 dead in Ukraine
At least 12 people were killed after alleged Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight in Ukraine on Tuesday, according to media reports.
A temple linked to Lord Ram’s son has reopened—And it’s inside Pakistan
A historic Hindu temple dedicated to one of Lord Ram’s sons has been fully restored and opened to the public at Lahore Fort in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
If Canada wants to be an energy superpower, we need to be trading with India: Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson
Goa: Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, highlighted India as a pivotal energy market ahead of his attendance at India Energy Week in Goa.
Who is Ran Gvili? Israel brings home its final hostage from Gaza after nearly 843 days
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday confirmed the recovery of the body of the final Israeli hostage held in Gaza, marking the first time since the October 7, 2023 attack that no Israeli hostages remain in the enclave.
Canada: Indian Consulate in Toronto marks 77th Republic Day
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto marked India’s 77th Republic Day at the Chancery premises, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India for the annual celebrations.
Seven killed as private jet crashes during snowstorm at US's Maine Airport
Seven people were killed and one crew member critically injured after a private business jet crashed during takeoff amid heavy snowfall at Bangor International Airport in Maine, US federal authorities said.
Tariffs, tensions, but a greeting: Trump’s Republic Day message to India
US President Donald Trump on Monday greeted India on the occasion of Republic Day, even as ties between the two countries remain strained over tariffs imposed on New Delhi.