Ferry horror in Indonesia: Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire
At least five people died, and 41 others went missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying them caught fire while at sea, media reports said.
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US: Multiple killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, suspect found dead
Multiple people are believed to have been killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to local authorities.
Explosion rocks Moscow restaurant: 3 dead, 21 injured as banquet turns into horror
At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at a restaurant in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Saturday, according to local media reports.
Groceries top financial pressure for Canadians as affordability concerns persist: Survey
Ottawa: Rising grocery prices remain the biggest financial burden for Canadian households.
Trump says US, Israel pause Iran strikes as deal nears, Strait of Hormuz reopening on table
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the United States and Israel have agreed to put planned military strikes on Iran on hold after receiving a request from Tehran and several Middle Eastern nations, saying the outlines of a potential agreement to end the conflict have been reached.
WestJet strike looms: What travellers need to know before flying this weekend
Calgary: WestJet passengers travelling over the August long weekend are facing growing uncertainty as the airline has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants, despite negotiations continuing between the carrier and the union representing cabin crew, Reuters reported.
Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche during Karakoram expedition
The global mountaineering community is mourning the death of renowned Nepalese climber Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja, who was killed in an avalanche while leading an expedition on Broad Peak in the Karakoram range in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Sergio Gor proposes Bangladesh to join US-led Pax Silica initiative during meeting with PM Tarique Rahman
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has proposed that Bangladesh join the US-led Pax Silica initiative, according to media reports.
Who is Roshan Shah? 22-year-old Indian student sentenced to four years in prison in US over multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A 22-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 48 months in prison in the United States for conspiring to commit money laundering as part of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, US officials said.
US sanctions Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz 'insurance' scheme accepting Bitcoin
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime "insurance" to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan: Notorious gangster Uzair Baloch's brother shot in Karachi's Lyari, sparks fresh gang war fears
Zubair Baloch, the brother of notorious Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch, was seriously injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him in Karachi's Lyari area on Thursday, according to local media reports.
41 dead as Morocco-Ceuta migrant crisis spirals; Spain rushes troops, EU sounds alarm
A humanitarian crisis unfolded at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after at least 41 migrants died while attempting to cross from Morocco, prompting the Spanish government to deploy additional security forces as European leaders expressed concern over the escalating situation.
PoK crisis goes global: Over 50 UK lawmakers demand action
More than 50 UK parliamentarians have written to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressing concern over the recent surge in violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to media reports.
Europe on edge: Spain deploys troops after thousands of migrants storm Ceuta from Morocco
Spain is deploying a large number of troops to its North African territory of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed into the enclave from neighbouring Morocco on Thursday, according to media reports.
Big shock for Indian students! Trump eyes $100,000 post-study work fee
The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who wish to work in the United States after graduating from an American university, according to media reports. If implemented, the proposal could significantly impact thousands of Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the US.
Hundreds of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta by sea from Morocco, crisis deepens
Hundreds of migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday, with many swimming around the frontier fence from Morocco, AFP reported.
Sheikh Hasina will be arrested on return to Bangladesh, says Law Minister
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be arrested as soon as she enters the country, Law Minister M Asaduzzaman said on Thursday, hours after the former premier declared that she remained determined to return home despite fearing for her life, media reports said.
China deploys J-20 stealth fighters near India border, satellite images reveal major airpower build-up
China has deployed at least 12 J-20 stealth fighter jets at two airbases facing India, according to commercial satellite imagery, highlighting the growing presence of Beijing’s advanced combat aircraft close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
‘We created mujahideens to bleed India. Now they have turned guns on us’: Pak PM's aide’s viral remark exposes Pakistan’s militant blowback
A video featuring Rana Sanaullah, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on political affairs, has gone viral after he appeared to acknowledge that "mujahideens" once trained to "bleed" India have now become a security threat for Pakistan.
'We'll hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran after missile attack on US forces
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran after it launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, vowing a forceful military response if Tehran continues its aggression.
US Green Card push revived: New bill offers 7-year pathway for H-1B visa holders, but faces long odds
Amid US President Donald Trump's continued hardline stance on immigration, Democratic Senator Alex Padilla has reintroduced legislation that would offer millions of long-term immigrants, including thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders, a pathway to permanent residency.
'They are enemies like India': Pakistan Minister's explosive remark amid deadly PoK crackdown
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended Pakistan's crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing the demonstrators as "enemies like India."
Violence, rigging claims rock PoK polls as PML-N surges in first phase
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) strengthened its position in the first phase of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) elections, held on Monday, by winning five of the eight constituencies in the Mirpur division for which complete unofficial and provisional results have been declared, according to local media reports.
UK couple opens mysterious paint can hidden inside their 1900 home—Couldn't believe what was inside
A UK couple were left stunned after discovering what appeared to be a hidden stash of cash concealed inside an old paint tin while exploring a secret room in the cellar of their historic home, according to media reports.
Fake Snapchat texts, stolen nude images: US man gets over 6 years in prison
An Illinois man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for orchestrating a phishing scheme that targeted hundreds of women on Snapchat, allowing him to steal private photos that he later kept, sold or traded online.
US: Mass shooting horror at Seattle Food Festival leaves 2 dead, child among injured
At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle, US, on Sunday, according to media reports.
Man behind deadly Berlin Pride attack killed in dramatic police operation
The Berlin Police on Sunday confirmed that the suspect behind the deadly vehicle-ramming and stabbing attack during the city's largest LGBTQ+ event was shot dead during a police operation in the Spandau district.
How did they do it? Two men scale Space Needle barrier before BASE jump, police launch search
Seattle Police are searching for two men who allegedly climbed over the glass safety barrier at the city's iconic Space Needle, flipped over the edge and parachuted to the ground in a daring BASE jump on Friday evening.
Who is Abdul B.? Police identify 21-year-old suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one dead
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspected attacker after a van ploughed into a crowd at Berlin's largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration late on Saturday, leaving one person dead and 16 others injured, according to media reports.
Spider-Man costume, real-life heroics: Arkansas man wins hearts after helping wheelchair user cross road
An American man dressed as Spider-Man has won widespread praise online after stopping to help a wheelchair user safely cross a busy intersection in Arkansas.