Major twist in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: Judge tosses murder charges against Luigi Mangione
Jan 30, 2026, at 11:45 pm
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.
Pakistan, Bangladesh resume direct flights after 14 years, check out how internet users reacted
Jan 30, 2026, at 06:28 pm
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.
EU labels Iran's Revolutionary Guards as 'terrorist organisation' amid deadly crackdown on protests
Jan 30, 2026, at 06:22 pm
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.
US bases across West Asia in Iran’s crosshairs as Trump warns of military action
Jan 30, 2026, at 04:05 pm
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
Jan 30, 2026, at 08:39 am
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.
India, Canada discuss strengthening potash supply and fertilizer cooperation
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:27 am
New Delhi: India and Canada discussed strengthening cooperation in the fertiliser and natural resources sectors during a meeting between Union Minister J.P. Nadda and Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Thursday.
Piyush Goyal meets Canada's Energy Minister to boost India–Canada trade and energy ties
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:05 am
New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson met India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss expanding bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on energy security and critical supply chains.
Trump says US will reopen Venezuelan airspace, allow Americans to visit
Jan 30, 2026, at 12:03 am
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
Jan 29, 2026, at 10:48 pm
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
Jan 29, 2026, at 06:51 pm
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
Jan 28, 2026, at 04:23 pm
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
Jan 28, 2026, at 03:06 pm
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
Jan 28, 2026, at 02:20 pm
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.
Jan 28, 2026, at 03:04 am
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
Jan 27, 2026, at 12:57 pm
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
Jan 27, 2026, at 02:50 am
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
Jan 26, 2026, at 11:33 pm
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
Jan 26, 2026, at 04:54 pm
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.
What went wrong? Private jet with eight onboard crashes at Maine airport
Jan 26, 2026, at 10:25 am
A private jet carrying eight people crashed shortly after take-off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine on Sunday, authorities said.
Canada gripped by intense snowstorm; braces for 50 cm snowfall
Jan 26, 2026, at 04:27 am
Toronto: A powerful blizzard is battering southern Ontario and the Maritimes today, blanketing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with up to 50 cm of snow and prompting urgent stay-home advisories.
Bangladesh voices shock at Sheikh Hasina’s New Delhi speech
Jan 25, 2026, at 10:17 pm
The Bangladesh government has expressed shock after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed by the Indian government to deliver a public statement in New Delhi on January 23.
Ukraine crisis: UN leader warns ‘cycle of attacks must stop’
Jan 25, 2026, at 09:46 pm
The senior UN official in Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, has issued a condemnation of the massive overnight Russian drone and missile strike on several major Ukrainian cities, killing and injuring civilians, and knocking out energy infrastructure amid sub-zero temperatures.
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:33 pm
Pakistani police have arrested former cricketer leg-spinner Abdul Qadir's son Sulaman Qadir, for allegedly sexually assaulting the housemaid at his farmhouse.
Canada shooting case: Indian-origin man killed in ‘targeted’ attack
Jan 25, 2026, at 03:48 pm
Police in Canada’s Burnaby have described the killing of a 28-year-old Indian-origin man as a “targeted shooting,” indicating a possible link to organised gang violence.
Who was Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the nurse killed during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis?
Jan 25, 2026, at 01:34 pm
Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man during an operation in Minneapolis on Saturday, triggering fresh protests in a city already reeling from another fatal shooting involving federal agents earlier this month.
Sleeping Hindu man 'burnt alive' in Bangladesh garage, CCTV captures chilling attack
Jan 25, 2026, at 11:15 am
A 23-year-old Hindu man was allegedly burnt alive while he was asleep inside a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi city, around 50 km from the capital Dhaka, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the Muslim-majority country.
Viral footage fuels outrage after immigration officers kill armed man in Minneapolis
Jan 25, 2026, at 10:41 am
Newly surfaced videos have revealed harrowing new angles of the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration officers during an operation in Minneapolis, deepening public outrage and fueling ongoing protests in the city, media reports said.
Baloch activists take human rights battle to Dutch Parliament
Jan 24, 2026, at 06:55 pm
A delegation of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) met members of the Dutch Parliament to raise concerns over what it described as persistent and grave human rights violations in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
Who is Philip Young? UK man admits drugging, raping ex-wife for 13 years
Jan 24, 2026, at 06:26 pm
A British man has pleaded guilty to drugging and repeatedly raping his former wife over a period of 13 years, UK media reported on Friday.
Terrorism won’t end with military alone, warns Pakistani politician
Jan 24, 2026, at 05:49 pm
Awami National Party (ANP) central president Aimal Wali Khan on Friday said that terrorism in Pakistan cannot be eliminated through military operations alone.