Security alert shuts skies: Top airlines cancel Middle East flights amid fears of Iran conflict
Jan 24, 2026, at 05:22 pm
Several major international airlines have cancelled flights to and from Middle Eastern countries amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.
'A little piece of Greenland': Elon Musk takes a dig at Trump's Board of Peace at Davos
Jan 24, 2026, at 03:53 pm
Elon Musk, never one to let ambiguity pass without provocation, triggered fresh political chatter at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos with a remark that quickly travelled far beyond the Swiss Alps.
Horror in US home: 4 dead in family shooting, Indian national among victims
Jan 24, 2026, at 03:03 pm
An Indian national was among four people killed in a shooting incident in the US state of Georgia, the Indian Consulate in Atlanta confirmed.
From celebration to carnage: Suicide bomber kills 5 at wedding in Pakistan
Jan 24, 2026, at 10:25 am
At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide attack at the residence of a peace committee member in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, according to media reports.
Over 5,000 killed during massive crackdown launched on Iranian protesters: Human rights body
Jan 24, 2026, at 09:24 am
The death toll from the Iranian government’s deadliest crackdown on protesters has climbed to 5,137, according to aggregated data from the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
'What happened to global warming': Trump taunts as a major winter storm hits 40 US states
Jan 23, 2026, at 11:51 pm
US President Donald Trump addressed climate change concerns as a massive winter storm threatened two-thirds of the country.
'What happened to global warming?' Trump taunts as a major winter storm hits 40 US states
Jan 23, 2026, at 11:42 pm
US President Donald Trump addressed climate change concerns as a massive winter storm threatened two-thirds of the country.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ launch overshadowed by US military buildup against Iran
Jan 23, 2026, at 10:05 pm
US President Donald Trump’s launch of a new “Board of Peace” initiative has been quickly eclipsed by rising tensions with Iran, as Washington moves major strike assets into West Asia and keeps military options openly on the table, media reports said.
Jan 23, 2026, at 08:54 pm
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a fierce political broadside against Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus during her first public address in India since leaving Bangladesh in 2024, accusing him of presiding over an “illegal and violent” regime that has plunged the country into chaos and democratic collapse.
Jan 23, 2026, at 06:50 pm
US President Donald Trump formally launched the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, positioning it as a global mechanism to oversee ceasefires, post-war reconstruction, and conflict resolution.
From founding member to exit: Why the US has officially quit WHO
Jan 23, 2026, at 05:47 pm
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of State have formally announced the completion of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the global health body’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement critical reforms, and inability to remain independent from political influence by member states.
World slipping into digital darkness as internet shutdowns surge, UN warns
Jan 23, 2026, at 03:10 pm
A rising trend towards government-enforced internet shutdowns – with at least 300 incidents in more than 54 countries over the last two years – is prompting renewed warnings from the UN about the threat these digital blackouts pose to freedom of expression, access to information and human rights.
Invite sent, invite pulled: Trump withdraws Canada’s ‘Board of Peace’ invitation
Jan 23, 2026, at 10:50 am
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation extended to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the newly announced “Board of Peace.”
Outrage in America: ICE detains 5-year-old after he comes home from preschool
Jan 23, 2026, at 09:18 am
US federal immigration authorities have detained a five-year-old boy after he returned home from his preschool in Minnesota, triggering widespread outrage and political backlash.
New world is 'built on power, strength, and force': German Chancellor Merz tells Davos
Jan 23, 2026, at 03:44 am
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday warned European allies to urgently adjust as the existing world order is "unravelling at a breathtaking pace."
Fire damages historic site linked to Nazi propagandist Goebbels near Berlin
Jan 23, 2026, at 02:51 am
A large overnight fire damaged a historic estate north of Berlin that once served as a country residence for Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, with emergency crews continuing efforts to bring the blaze under control, German police said on Thursday.
Russia, US, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks in UAE, Zelensky announces
Jan 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold technical-level trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, media reports said.
From Gaza to governance: Islamic nations rally behind Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Jan 22, 2026, at 06:26 pm
Davos/IBNS: Eight Islamic nations, including key Arab and Muslim-majority countries, have formally agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” signalling coordinated backing for an international framework aimed at ending the Gaza conflict.
Profit Presidency? Trump’s $1.4 billion windfall sparks fresh conflict-of-interest alarm
Jan 22, 2026, at 04:56 pm
US President Donald Trump has reportedly generated an extraordinary $1.4 billion since returning to the White House, according to newly cited figures that have reignited debates over conflicts of interest and the growing overlap between his public office and private financial gain.
Toronto hosts India–Canada AI Dialogue ahead of New Delhi summit
Jan 22, 2026, at 02:12 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto on Tuesday hosted the India–Canada AI Dialogue 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
'We will have a great deal with India': Trump hails PM Modi as 'fantastic leader' at Davos
Jan 22, 2026, at 01:51 am
Davos/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed confidence in forging a major trade agreement with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
EU lawmakers freeze ratification of US trade deal amid Trump’s Greenland tariff threats
Jan 21, 2026, at 11:52 pm
European Union lawmakers have agreed to delay ratification of a key trade agreement with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against Denmark and other European allies over Greenland, media reports said.
Canada PM Mark Carney warns of ‘rupture’ in US-led global order in landmark Davos speech
Jan 21, 2026, at 10:39 pm
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered one of the most striking speeches at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, declaring that the US-led “rules-based international order” is undergoing a historic rupture driven by intensifying great power rivalry and the erosion of global norms.
Trump rules out force on Greenland at Davos; slams Europe, threatens tariffs
Jan 21, 2026, at 09:22 pm
US President Donald Trump said he would not use military force to acquire Greenland but doubled down on his claim that the United States is best positioned to control the territory, triggering sharp reactions from European allies during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
How Trump’s interest is turning Greenland’s independence dream upside down
Jan 21, 2026, at 07:52 pm
Greenland’s long-standing aspiration for independence has entered a volatile new phase as US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic territory reshapes regional politics.
Trump's Air Force One to Davos takes U-turn after takeoff — what went wrong?
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:29 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump’s official aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff on Tuesday following reports of a “minor electrical issue” while en route to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Pizza Hut shock in Pakistan: Defence Minister Asif inaugurates ‘fake’ outlet, company cries fraud
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:17 pm
A red carpet was rolled out for Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in Sialkot’s cantonment area, where he recently inaugurated what was claimed to be a Pizza Hut outlet.
JD and Usha Vance just dropped big baby news – fourth child on the way!
Jan 21, 2026, at 12:19 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have announced they are expecting their fourth child, a boy.
‘They were going nuclear’: Trump claims he stopped India-Pakistan war after Operation Sindoor
Jan 21, 2026, at 08:58 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed that he had prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan during May 2025, when the two neighbours were locked in a heightened military confrontation following Operation Sindoor.
Mr President, f**k off: Danish Lawmaker Anders Vistisen slams Trump over Greenland claims
Jan 21, 2026, at 03:20 am
Davos: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen has reignited controversy by repeating his infamous "f**k off" remark directed at US President Donald Trump over Greenland sovereignty claims, nearly a year after his original outburst.