I am a big fan of Modi: Trump’s stunning remarks during live Delhi event
May 24, 2026, at 11:06 pm
Donald Trump on Sunday participated in the 250th Independence Day celebrations of the United States via a phone call during the event in New Delhi, when he praised Narendra Modi, calling himself a “big fan” of the Indian PM.
Kyiv under fire: Russia launches one of biggest attacks yet with ‘Oreshnik’ missile
May 24, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, striking Kyiv and several other cities overnight with a barrage of missiles and drones, including its new “Oreshnik” hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports.
May 24, 2026, at 02:57 pm
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles on Saturday announced the arrest of an Indian national with a criminal record in the United States.
24 killed in deadly blast targeting train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan
May 24, 2026, at 01:02 pm
At least 24 people were killed on Sunday after a powerful blast targeted a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, according to AFP, quoting a senior official.
Donald Trump says Iran peace deal 'largely negotiated', final details being worked out
May 24, 2026, at 11:38 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” following talks involving Israel and other regional players, potentially signalling an end to the three-month-long conflict in West Asia.
White House gunfire scare: Suspect shot dead near security checkpoint
May 24, 2026, at 09:52 am
A man who opened fire near a security checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by United States Secret Service officers after they returned fire, authorities said.
Trump’s AI ‘dumpster drop’ turns Colbert's 'Late Show' finale into internet spectacle
May 23, 2026, at 09:20 pm
The long-running feud between Donald Trump and late-night host Stephen Colbert took another dramatic turn after the US President shared an AI-generated video showing Colbert being thrown into a dumpster.
US adds Atlanta, Houston to Ebola screening list ahead of World Cup
May 23, 2026, at 06:06 pm
The United States government has expanded its Ebola screening protocol by adding two major airports — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport — to the list of designated entry points for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected African nations, alongside Washington Dulles International Airport.
Horror in China: Deadly coal mine blast leaves 90 dead, dozens still feared trapped
May 23, 2026, at 03:12 pm
At least 90 people were killed after a gas explosion ripped through China’s Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County on Friday, in one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in decades.
May 23, 2026, at 02:32 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, concluding the first leg of his four-day official visit to India in Kolkata.
Tulsi Gabbard quits top US Intelligence post after husband’s cancer diagnosis
May 23, 2026, at 01:18 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Tulsi Gabbard resigned as the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Friday, citing her husband Abraham’s battle with a rare form of bone cancer.
Marco Rubio's India visit begins in Kolkata: Trade, defence and Quad talks take centre stage
May 23, 2026, at 09:55 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday morning as part of his four-day visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office last year.
May 23, 2026, at 04:47 am
Sweden: Canada, along with six allied nations, pledged on Friday to increase their military presence and economic surveillance in the Arctic, citing rising geopolitical competition from Russia and China.
Planning a Green Card? New US immigration policy could send you back home to file
May 23, 2026, at 12:07 am
A recent policy memo reportedly issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has triggered widespread discussion over potential changes to how foreign nationals on temporary visas may apply for permanent residency in the United States.
‘Cockroach’ politics crosses border, Pakistan gets its own viral versions of Cockroach Janata Party
May 22, 2026, at 11:10 pm
The viral “cockroach movement” that began in India as an online political satire has now crossed the border into Pakistan, spawning multiple parody political groups inspired by the rapidly growing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Shocking viral video shows woman dragged by raging NYC floodwaters moments after leaving bus
May 22, 2026, at 04:29 pm
Severe torrential rains and thunderstorms battered New York City on Wednesday, triggering flash floods across multiple boroughs and leaving streets submerged under knee-deep water.
Iran executes two Kurds over alleged ‘separatist’ links, sparks outrage
May 22, 2026, at 09:51 am
Iran has executed two men convicted of armed rebellion and alleged membership in militant groups, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East as the regional conflict continues to intensify.
Bangladesh police arrest Hindu youth over alleged desecration of Holy Quran in Mymensingh
May 21, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Police arrested a 23-year-old Hindu youth in connection with an alleged incident involving desecration of the Holy Quran in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, officials said on Wednesday.
Canada, Baltic allies pledge stronger NATO cooperation and back Ukraine at tallinn meeting
May 21, 2026, at 05:38 am
Tallinn/Estonia: Canada and the Baltic states on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for NATO, Ukraine and transatlantic security cooperation during a meeting in Tallinn, Estonia amid heightened geopolitical tensions and continued concerns over Russia’s actions in Europe.
$29 billion and counting: US report says 42 aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
May 20, 2026, at 07:33 pm
A report by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) says at least 42 American military aircraft were lost or damaged during the war in Iran, including advanced fighter jets, surveillance aircraft and uncrewed systems.
May 20, 2026, at 04:52 pm
Oslo/IBNS: Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after she drew international attention by questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Norway.
Bangladesh tightens crackdown in Dipu Das lynching case, 3 more arrested
May 20, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Bangladesh police have arrested three more people in connection with the brutal killing of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das last year, an incident that drew widespread international condemnation.
Canada breaks ground on G7’s largest graphite mine in Quebec
May 20, 2026, at 04:24 am
Quebec: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced the start of construction on Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine in Quebec, a project the government said will become the largest graphite mine in North America and the G7.
Canada names advisory board to select Candidates for Supreme Court vacancy
May 20, 2026, at 04:11 am
Ottaw: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced the members of an independent advisory board tasked with identifying candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada.
Trump warns Iran of possible military action amid diplomatic deadlock
May 19, 2026, at 11:28 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying the United States could carry out further military action if diplomatic efforts fail to produce a durable peace agreement.
Pakistan to restore pre-partition street names in Lahore; Islampura is now Krishan Nagar
May 19, 2026, at 01:31 pm
Pakistan’s Punjab government has approved a plan to restore several pre-Partition street and locality names in Lahore, including the historic Krishan Nagar, which was renamed Islampura after the creation of Pakistan.
Horror in US: Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
May 19, 2026, at 11:30 am
Two teenage shooters died by suicide after allegedly killing three people at a mosque in San Diego, California, on Monday in what police have described as a possible hate crime.
Pentagon pauses Canada-U.S. defence forum over military spending concerns
May 19, 2026, at 03:31 am
Washington: A senior U.S. defence official said on Monday that Washington was pausing a long-standing bilateral defence forum with Canada to reassess its value, citing concerns over Ottawa’s military commitments.
US drops all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, high-profile wire fraud case dismissed
May 18, 2026, at 11:10 pm
In a major legal development, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, bringing an end to a closely watched securities and wire fraud case filed in New York, media reports said.
Meet Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo: This 700-kg pink giant is going viral
May 18, 2026, at 05:44 pm
A pink-coloured, 700-kilogram albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” has become an unlikely attraction at an ongoing Eid al-Adha cattle market in Bangladesh, drawing crowds of curious visitors eager to snap selfies with the animal.