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Indian national accused of sexually assaulting minor arrested in US

Feb 17, 2026, at 04:20 pm

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested an Indian national who is accused of multiple offences, including sexually assaulting a minor.

US conducts 10 strikes on 30 ISIS targets in Syria in two weeks

Feb 15, 2026, at 02:52 pm

The US Central Command has announced that its forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between February 3 to February 12.

India has promised US to refrain from additional Russian oil imports: Marco Rubio

Feb 15, 2026, at 01:01 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India has assured Washington that it will refrain from purchasing any additional Russian oil, amid fresh US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, media reports said.

Who is Nikhil Gupta? Indian national pleads guilty in New York murder plot linked to Khalistan activist

Feb 14, 2026, at 09:26 am

The United States government has confirmed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City.

Two US Navy ships collide during refuelling operation in Caribbean; two injured

Feb 12, 2026, at 11:46 pm

Two US Navy vessels collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to US Southern Command.

Family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by US cop, gets Rs 262-crore settlement

Feb 12, 2026, at 02:37 pm

The city of Seattle has agreed to a $29 million (approximately Rs 262 crore) settlement with the family of 23-year-old Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by a speeding police officer in 2023.

US deletes post featuring map of India showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

Feb 11, 2026, at 11:33 pm

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has deleted a post on X that featured a map of India depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as Indian territory.

FAA reopens El Paso Airspace in Texas hours after announcing 10-day closure over drone threat

Feb 11, 2026, at 10:50 pm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday morning reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport, just hours after announcing a 10-day shutdown that would have grounded all flights to and from the Texas border city.

US deletes India trade deal map showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory

Feb 11, 2026, at 03:09 pm

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has taken down a social media post announcing the India–US trade framework after it featured a map depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as part of India.

White House revises India-US trade fact sheet, drops ‘pulses’ and softens $500bn clause

Feb 11, 2026, at 01:11 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: The Trump administration has quietly revised its fact sheet on certain “key terms” of the India-US trade deal, removing references to “certain pulses” and altering the language around a $500 billion purchase “commitment”, media reports said.

Canada in shock after school shooting kills nine; PM Carney ‘devastated’

Feb 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm

Nine people were killed and 25 others injured in a shooting at a school and a nearby home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday, BBC reported.

Tragedy in Canada: Seven killed, dozens injured in school shooting

Feb 11, 2026, at 09:18 am

At least seven people were killed in a shooting at a school in northern British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis steps down after mass layoffs

Feb 08, 2026, at 09:29 am

Washington Post publisher and chief executive officer Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, the company announced on Saturday, days after it carried out sweeping layoffs that affected roughly one-third of its workforce.

Epstein emails, celebrity names and Deepak Chopra: Why the spiritual guru is facing tough questions

Feb 07, 2026, at 10:21 pm

The continuing release of documents linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has brought another prominent name under scrutiny — Deepak Chopra.

Canada: Eight Toronto police officers charged in major corruption probe

Feb 07, 2026, at 02:11 am

Ontario: York Regional Police have charged seven serving Toronto Police Service officers, one retired officer and 19 other suspects following a seven-month corruption investigation linked to organized crime, shootings and a foiled murder plot, police said Thursday, as reported by CTV News.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid nuclear talks in Oman

Feb 06, 2026, at 10:54 pm

The United States announced new sanctions on Friday targeting Iran's oil exports, including 14 vessels flagged from Turkey, India, and the UAE, shortly after indirect talks between the two nations concluded in Oman.

'I apologise': Bill Gates says Epstein meetings were a mistake he regrets 'every minute'

Feb 06, 2026, at 05:30 pm

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly expressed remorse over his past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying he regrets “every minute” spent with him.

'US can’t dictate terms to India': American journalist Tucker Carlson backs New Delhi’s rising power in trade talks

Feb 06, 2026, at 03:30 pm

As negotiations over the India-US trade deal gather momentum, American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has said that the United States no longer has the authority to dictate terms to India.

Canada unveils new auto strategy to boost EV production, cut reliance on US market

Feb 06, 2026, at 03:30 pm

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a sweeping new automotive strategy aimed at reducing Canada’s dependence on the US, accelerating electric vehicle production, and protecting auto workers amid shifting global trade dynamics.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over World Hijab Day post amid Iran protests

Feb 05, 2026, at 10:58 pm

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn criticism after his office posted a celebratory message on World Hijab Day, calling the head covering the “identity and pride” of Muslim women, a move critics say was tone-deaf amid ongoing protests in Iran against compulsory hijab laws.

‘Painful times in my marriage’: Melinda Gates reacts to Bill Gates being named in Epstein Files

Feb 05, 2026, at 04:08 pm

The latest tranche of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has surfaced several explosive but unverified claims, including allegations involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

'Democracy dies in billionaire hands': Jeff Bezos faces firestorm after Washington Post slashes one-third of its newsroom

Feb 05, 2026, at 04:01 pm

The Washington Post has triggered a fierce international debate after announcing layoffs affecting nearly one-third of its workforce, including more than 300 newsroom employees.

Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus Gokce Guven charged with fraud in US

Feb 04, 2026, at 11:44 pm

Another alumnus of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list has been charged with fraud in the United States, adding to a growing list of high-profile cases involving young startup founders, media reports said.

Canada names Bill Blair envoy to UK, Nathalie Drouin ambassador to France

Feb 04, 2026, at 08:47 pm

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced his intention to appoint former cabinet minister Bill Blair as Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and senior public servant Nathalie G. Drouin as Ambassador to France and Monaco, as Ottawa seeks to deepen ties with two of its closest allies.

From ex-US First Lady’s past to murder charge: Who is William Stevenson?

Feb 04, 2026, at 01:29 pm

Former US President Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden's ex-husband has been charged with the killing of his current wife at their Delaware home in December, police said.

Epstein Files bombshell: Noam Chomsky advised sex offender to brush off public fury

Feb 04, 2026, at 01:12 pm

Left-wing academic Noam Chomsky had advised convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to ignore public outrage and media scrutiny over allegations of sexual abuse, according to claims in the latest tranche of the so-called Epstein Files, media reports said.

Punjabi Devils founder busted: Stockton Gang leader pleads guilty in US in machine gun case

Feb 03, 2026, at 06:13 pm

Jashanpreet Singh, founder and leader of the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to unlawfully dealing in firearms and possessing a machine gun.

Canada: New Brunswick trade mission to India targets deeper commercial ties

Feb 03, 2026, at 02:29 am

Toronto: A trade mission from the Canadian province of New Brunswick will visit India from February 2 to 6, 2026, aiming to strengthen commercial ties and explore new partnership opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

Alberta separatist group confirms U.S. meetings, declines to name Trump-era officials

Feb 03, 2026, at 02:05 am

An Alberta-based separatist group has confirmed holding meetings with senior officials from the administration of US President Donald Trump but said it will not disclose their identities, citing confidentiality agreements, amid heightened political tensions with Ottawa.

Who was Pradeep Tamang? Nepal-born police officer killed in US hotel shootout

Feb 02, 2026, at 10:28 am

A Nepal-born police officer was killed and another critically injured in a shooting incident in the United States on Sunday while responding to a fraud-related call at a hotel near Stone Mountain, officials said.