Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to be buried in hometown Mashhad after six days of mourning
Jul 09, 2026, at 11:22 pm
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is set to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday, bringing to a close six days of funeral ceremonies held across Iran and Iraq.
PoK boils over: Anti-Islamabad group issues 48-hour ultimatum ahead of crucial elections
Jul 09, 2026, at 09:07 pm
Political tensions are once again rising in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to Islamabad over its 38-point charter of demands.
US court drops charges against Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off 250-foot cliff with family
Jul 09, 2026, at 02:43 pm
A California court has dismissed all criminal charges against an Indian-origin doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving a Tesla off a 250-foot cliff in 2023 after he successfully completed a court-approved two-year mental health diversion programme.
'He asked how my Indian cooking was progressing': Scott Morrison after meeting PM Modi
Jul 09, 2026, at 01:40 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shared details of his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Melbourne, revealing that the Indian leader enquired about his well-known passion for Indian cuisine.
Carney meets Denmark's Frederiksen, confirms expanded NATO role and backs Ukraine
Jul 09, 2026, at 03:00 am
Ankara/Turkiye: Prime Minister Mark Carney met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Thursday to deepen defence cooperation, Arctic security and support for Ukraine.
Jul 09, 2026, at 01:27 am
Ankara/Turkiye: Canada announced new defence investments, extended its military deployment on NATO's eastern flank until 2031 and pledged additional military assistance to Ukraine during the NATO summit in Ankara.
'We'll hit Iran very hard tonight': Trump issues fresh warning, calls Tehran 'Cuckoo'
Jul 08, 2026, at 11:42 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the United States would launch another major strike against Iran, saying Washington would hit the Islamic Republic "very hard" later in the day.
Pakistan cargo plane vanishes over Arabian Sea, PM Shehbaz Sharif orders massive search
Jul 08, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to intensify search operations after a private cargo aircraft went missing over the Arabian Sea, Dawn News reported.
'It's over': Trump says on ceasefire with Iran
Jul 08, 2026, at 03:12 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the ceasefire agreement with Iran, brokered three weeks ago, is now "over," a statement that has reignited tensions in the Middle East.
Panic in Manhattan: NYC high-rise evacuated after support columns buckle
Jul 08, 2026, at 10:30 am
A large number of people were evacuated from a high-rise building in Manhattan, New York City, after authorities declared the structure unstable following the buckling of support columns, according to media reports.
Middle East on edge: US strikes 80 Iranian targets after Strait of Hormuz attacks
Jul 08, 2026, at 09:09 am
The United States on Tuesday announced that it had launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, hitting 80 targets in its latest military operation.
Third tanker hit in 24 hours in Strait of Hormuz; drone strike raises fresh shipping fears
Jul 07, 2026, at 10:10 pm
A third oil tanker has been struck within 24 hours while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), heightening concerns over security in one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.
Twin blasts rock Syria during Macron’s visit; 18 injured in explosions near Tourism Ministry
Jul 07, 2026, at 08:07 pm
At least 18 people were injured after two explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country.
Rick Scott revives Bin Laden issue, questions Pakistan's credibility as Iran mediator
Jul 07, 2026, at 02:35 pm
US Senator Rick Scott has sharply criticised Pakistan's reported efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in Tehran.
Strait of Hormuz on edge: Iranian missiles 'hit' commercial vessels as Trump issues stark warning
Jul 07, 2026, at 09:12 am
Iran's military has fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. media reports.
Canada selects German firm TKMS for record submarine procurement
Jul 07, 2026, at 03:53 am
Ottawa: Canada has selected Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred supplier to build a new fleet of up to 12 submarines in what the federal government described as the largest defence procurement in the country's history.
China tests ballistic missile from nuclear submarine in Pacific: Australia, New Zealand respond
Jul 06, 2026, at 02:54 pm
China has conducted the rare test launch of a ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, earning criticism from New Zealand and Australia.
Mass shooting shatters July 4 celebration in New York, four children among eight injured
Jul 06, 2026, at 10:00 am
At least eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting during a Fourth of July family barbecue in the Coney Island neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday night, according to media reports.
Jul 05, 2026, at 06:39 pm
Lahore Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Operations Faisal Kamran has said police have been instructed to treat an assault and abduction suspect linked to Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar "like any other criminal."
Jul 05, 2026, at 02:14 pm
Prominent Chinese underground church leader Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and has reportedly arrived in the United States, where he has reunited with his family.
World's most powerful passports revealed: Europe rules, India lags behind
Jul 05, 2026, at 12:26 pm
Europe continues to dominate the world's most powerful passports, with nine of the top 10 spots in the fifth edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026.
Trump threatens Iran's leadership during Khamenei's funeral: 'One shot and we can take them all out'
Jul 05, 2026, at 08:36 am
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, claiming the remaining leadership of the country could be eliminated with "one shot" during the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
'Death threat' before Melbourne event? Australia probes online post targeting PM Modi ahead of visit
Jul 04, 2026, at 08:23 pm
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged online death threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to Melbourne on July 9, according to Australian media reports.
'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu fires back at media report on alleged Iran assassination plot
Jul 04, 2026, at 01:07 pm
The Israeli government has rejected a media report claiming that Israel may have considered targeting Iran's senior negotiators while the United States was engaged in sensitive diplomatic talks with Tehran.
Pakistan: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested in gangrape of foreign women
Jul 04, 2026, at 10:02 am
A relative of a senior Pakistani minister was among four people arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape and abduction of two foreign women, according to media reports.
Jul 04, 2026, at 04:03 am
Former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan has revisited an incident involving former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto during the 1991 hijacking of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ117, using the episode to explain why he developed a bleak view of Pakistan's political culture.
Canada, Philippines launch strategic partnership, target free trade deal by year-end
Jul 04, 2026, at 02:47 am
Vancouver: Canada and the Philippines on Friday launched a strategic partnership covering trade, defence, energy and labour cooperation, with both countries aiming to conclude negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement by the end of 2026.
Canada, B.C. strike agreement to fast-track LNG, mining and trade projects
Jul 04, 2026, at 02:24 am
Vancouver: Canada and British Columbia on Thursday unveiled a economic partnership aimed at accelerating major liquefied natural gas (LNG), mining, electricity and transportation projects, marking one of Ottawa's largest infrastructure commitments.
Missing Hindu girl case back in focus as Pakistan orders fresh inquiry
Jul 03, 2026, at 06:42 pm
Pakistani police have launched a fresh investigation into the 2021 disappearance of nine-year-old Hindu girl Priya Kumari following renewed calls for her recovery, according to media reports.
Horror outside UN headquarters: Man carrying Tibetan flag dies after self-immolation
Jul 03, 2026, at 03:32 pm
A man holding a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday in what appeared to be a protest against Chinese rule over Tibet, according to media reports.