Hindu auto driver beaten to death in Bangladesh as fresh wave of attacks on minorities intensifies
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:15 pm
Chittagong/IBNS: A 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver, identified as Samir Das, was brutally beaten to death in Bangladesh, marking the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting minority communities, according to local media reports.
Canada's British Columbia Premier visits India to deepen trade ties amid US tariffs
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Premier of British Columbia, Canada, David Eby led a trade mission to India on Monday aimed at deepening its trade relations with the country.
'Not to be messed with': Venezuelan guard’s harrowing account from US operation Absolute Resolve
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:02 pm
A Venezuelan security guard who survived the fierce United States military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro has shared a vivid and unsettling account of what he described as a “massacre” during Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3.
Malaysia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok after AI used to create sexualised images
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:30 am
Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative artificial intelligence tool developed by xAI, amid global backlash over its alleged misuse to create and publish sexualised images.
544 Dead, thousands jailed: Trump says Iran wants talks as protests explode
Jan 12, 2026, at 09:26 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran’s leadership has sought talks with Washington amid his warnings of possible military action in response to Tehran’s ongoing crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
US military breach? Chinese national faces charges after alleged base photography
Jan 12, 2026, at 12:06 am
The United States Department of Justice has filed a criminal complaint against Qilin Wu, a 35-year-old Chinese national, accusing him of unauthorised photography of a sensitive military installation in the state of Missouri, U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price announced.
Pakistan: Afghan journalist detained in Islamabad, sparks fears of forced deportation
Jan 11, 2026, at 11:37 pm
Pakistani police have detained an Afghan journalist in Islamabad, raising concerns over the safety of exiled reporters and the risk of possible forced deportation, according to media reports.
Dramatic scenes in London as protester climbs Iranian Embassy, rips down flag
Jan 11, 2026, at 04:55 pm
A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy in London as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside, chanting anti-government slogans, media reports said.
Thousands protest ICE shooting in Minneapolis as leaders urge calm amid nationwide demonstrations
Jan 11, 2026, at 10:45 am
Thousands of people marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, as Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful amid rising tensions.
US launches fresh strikes on ISIS in Syria after deadly Palmyra ambush
Jan 11, 2026, at 09:43 am
The United States has carried out another round of large-scale retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, following last month’s ambush in Palmyra that killed two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter, AP reported.
Jan 10, 2026, at 07:05 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to escalate their demonstrations by taking control of city centres, as nationwide unrest and an internet blackout entered their third week.
Missile fired in north Arabian Sea: Pakistan Navy test fires LY-80 surface-to-air missile
Jan 10, 2026, at 06:49 pm
The Pakistan Navy on Saturday test-fired a surface-to-air missile during a military exercise in the north Arabian Sea, according to local media reports quoting the armed forces’ media wing.
Nobel drama: Trump ready to accept Peace Prize from Machado, committee says ‘not possible’
Jan 10, 2026, at 06:25 pm
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a clarification stating that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be “shared, revoked, or transferred,” after US President Donald Trump said he was ready to accept the laureate if Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado offered it to him.
'Lured, beaten, poisoned': Another Hindu youth brutally murdered in Bangladesh
Jan 10, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh has claimed another life. A Hindu man identified as Joy Mahapatro was killed on Thursday in Sunamganj district, according to his family.
'Easy way or hard way': Trump doubles down on controversial push to acquire Greenland
Jan 10, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump escalated his provocative rhetoric about Greenland on Friday, suggesting the United States may act forcefully to secure control of the autonomous Arctic island if diplomatic efforts fail.
Will US ever order Putin’s 'capture' like Maduro? Trump's straight reply
Jan 10, 2026, at 02:28 pm
Washington/IBNS: A week after the dramatic US operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolas Maduro, global attention has shifted to America’s stance on Russia.
Hindu tenant farmer shot dead in Pakistan’s Sindh, sparks massive protests
Jan 10, 2026, at 10:14 am
A Hindu tenant farmer was shot dead near Talhar in Pakistan’s Badin district of Sindh, triggering widespread protests by members of the minority community who demanded justice for the killing, media reports said.
‘Deeply concerning’: UK MP Priti Patel flags surge in attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Jan 10, 2026, at 09:12 am
UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Priti Patel has described the recent spike in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh as “deeply concerning and worrying”.
Canada to Invest $244.2M in Defence Industry Assist Program to boost homegrown military technology
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will invest $244.2 million in the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program to launch the Defence Industry Assist initiative, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on Friday.
‘Worst criminal of humanity’: Pak Defence Minister wants US to ‘kidnap’ Netanyahu
Jan 09, 2026, at 09:25 pm
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked controversy by saying that the United States should “kidnap” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if it truly believes in humanity, drawing a parallel with the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces.
UAE cuts off UK University scholarships over fears of 'Islamist Radicalisation'
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:31 pm
The United Arab Emirates has restricted government funding for its citizens seeking to study at UK universities, signalling a growing strain in relations between the two countries.
US Muslim-majority city renames street to honour ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:14 pm
Michigan/IBNS: In a symbolic gesture of recognition, the first Muslim-majority city in the United States has renamed one of its streets in honour of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Iran erupts: Women burn Khamenei’s posters to light cigarettes as protests rock the regime
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:59 pm
Tehran/IBNS: In a bold act of defiance, Iranian women were seen burning posters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to light cigarettes, as part of growing protests against the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment.
US Commerce Secretary blames India for trade deal failure: 'Modi didn’t call Trump'
Jan 09, 2026, at 01:27 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed that the proposed India–US trade deal could not be finalised because Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a call to US President Donald Trump.
‘Shoot first’ order? Denmark confirms Greenland defence directive as US takeover talk grows
Jan 09, 2026, at 10:19 am
Denmark’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its soldiers are authorised to open fire without awaiting orders if any foreign force — including US troops — attempts to seize Greenland by force, according to media reports.
Iran: Anti-Khamenei protests intensify amid economic crisis
Jan 09, 2026, at 09:11 am
Mass anti-government protests against Iran’s Islamic regime, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, have intensified in Tehran and several other cities, marking one of the largest displays of dissent against the clerical establishment in recent years.
Carney holds talks With German Chancellor on Ukraine, Arctic security
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:08 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, discussing Artic security, Ukraine and opportunities to deepen bilateral trade and investment.
Is Pakistan facing a silent Gen Z revolution? PhD student's op-ed takedown fuels youth anger
Jan 08, 2026, at 11:55 pm
A fiery now-deleted op-ed by Pakistani PhD student Zorain Nizamani, the son of actors Fazila Qazi and Qaiser Khan Nizamani, has captured the nation’s attention, exposing the growing divide between the country’s ruling elite and its younger generation.
Trump defends ICE officer after Minneapolis woman’s killing, protests erupt nationwide
Jan 08, 2026, at 10:28 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, saying the victim was responsible for the incident because she allegedly tried to run over the officer.
Jan 08, 2026, at 09:09 pm
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday rejected US allegations of narcotics trafficking, democratic backsliding and human rights abuses, calling them “falsehoods” used to justify external pressure on the country, media reports said.