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Ram Temple donation scam: Former trust chief Champat Rai grilled by SIT for 2 hours, says report | Brazil escape Japan scare, Germany crash out as Paraguay script World Cup shocker | India overtakes Taiwan, South Korea to become world's fifth-largest equity market again | Pakistan strikes terror hideouts near Afghan border after Karachi bloodshed, 29 killed | Israel strikes back: Top October 7 militant “eliminated” in precision operation | Radharaman Das, who defended Bengal's vegetarian mid-day meal plan, loses ISKCON post | Fresh paper leak rocks India: Maharashtra TET postponed a day before exam, over 4 lakh aspirants affected | Pune fort murder case: Siya Goyal's brother says family would have called off marriage if she had objected | Donald Trump gets a road named after him in India, says 'Thank You!' | Fresh setback for Gautam Adani? US judge asks DoJ to justify dropping criminal charges

‘Let the oil flow’: Trump claims historic Iran agreement to end conflict

Jun 15, 2026, at 09:40 am

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement aimed at ending hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.

‘No judgment’: Trump slams Netanyahu over Beirut strike amid Iran deal push

Jun 15, 2026, at 12:14 am

US President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strike on Lebanon, saying the Israeli leader had shown poor judgment at a time when Washington was close to securing a peace deal with Iran.

US funded 120 biolabs in over 30 countries, claims Tulsi Gabbard, releasing declassified intelligence

Jun 14, 2026, at 06:46 pm

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence documents claiming that the United States funded more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine.

“Supportive boyfriend duties”: Justin Trudeau’s viral response to FIFA World Cup backlash

Jun 14, 2026, at 05:45 pm

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded sharply to criticism over his attendance at a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Paraguay, which led him to miss a key fixture featuring Canada.

Trump says Middle East peace deal to be signed today, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen

Jun 14, 2026, at 11:53 am

US President Donald Trump has said that a long-awaited deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is expected to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “immediately” after the agreement is finalised.

US strike kills notorious Venezuelan gang boss Niño Guerrero, Trump claims ‘justice delivered'

Jun 13, 2026, at 05:30 pm

US President Donald Trump on Friday said American forces have killed an “infamous leader” of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group his administration has designated as a global terrorist organisation and transnational drug cartel.

Canada, Ontario commit C$12 million to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainability

Jun 13, 2026, at 01:41 am

Toronto: Canada and Ontario announced C$12 million in new funding on Friday to help farmers improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and strengthen the long-term resilience of agricultural operations.

Canada, Philippines sign defence agreements to deepen military cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Jun 12, 2026, at 11:55 pm

Ottawa: Canada and the Philippines signed two defence agreements on Thursday to expand military cooperation, improve interoperability and strengthen security ties amid growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX stock surge

Jun 12, 2026, at 10:36 pm

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX surged sharply on their first day of trading.

Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Indian ships, calls it 'totally unacceptable'

Jun 12, 2026, at 09:31 pm

US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz and described the incident as "totally unacceptable."

Canada, UK and Australia launch peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians amid Middle East tensions

Jun 12, 2026, at 02:12 pm

London: Canada, Britain and Australia on Thursday announced a new international peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians as the three countries stepped up coordination on Middle East security, energy disruptions and broader geopolitical challenges.

Canada unveils C$ 3 billion food security strategy to boost demestic production

Jun 12, 2026, at 01:34 pm

Ottawa: Canada on Thursday launched its first National Food Security Strategy, pledging more than C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next decade to strengthen domestic food production, increase grocery competition and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

Trump claims US 'ended war with Iran', Tehran yet to confirm a deal

Jun 12, 2026, at 10:04 am

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has effectively ended its ongoing conflict with Iran, although Tehran has yet to confirm any such breakthrough.

'2 hellfire missiles into engine room': US admits striking third ship with Indian crew near Oman

Jun 11, 2026, at 08:48 pm

The United States has admitted firing two Hellfire missiles at a tanker carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, marking the third attack involving Indian seafarers in the Gulf this week and prompting a strong protest from New Delhi.

US strikes Iran as Trump warns of escalation; Tehran hits back across region

Jun 11, 2026, at 12:09 am

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday targeting Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning that further attacks were likely as tensions in the Middle East spiraled sharply.

Air Canada Captain flew 900 flights without required licence, earned $2.9 million before getting caught

Jun 10, 2026, at 01:00 pm

A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after allegedly flying tens of thousands of passengers over nearly 17 years using a fraudulent pilot's licence, according to Canadian authorities.

West Asia on Edge: Iran says it hit key US military targets in Middle East

Jun 10, 2026, at 09:25 am

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Al-Azraq, Jordan, saying it hit four strategic targets, including shelters housing F-35 fighter jets and a command-and-control centre.

Canadian Space Agency awards $1 million for lunar power and mining studies

Jun 10, 2026, at 02:55 am

Ontario: Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation has secured $1 million from the Canadian Space Agency to study power generation and resource extraction technologies for future missions to the Moon.

Nearly half of Canadians could cover expenses for only a month before falling into debt: Survey

Jun 10, 2026, at 02:02 am

Ottawa: Nearly half of Canadians would be unable to cover basic living expenses for more than a month without falling into debt if they lost their main source of income, a new survey found.

Canada imposes fresh sanctions over escalating settler violence in West Bank

Jun 10, 2026, at 01:09 am

Ottawa: Canada on Monday imposed a fifth round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to extremist settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Trump says Iran shot down US Apache helicopter, vows response

Jun 09, 2026, at 11:43 pm

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran shot down a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Washington "must" respond to the attack.

Big blow to Trump! US court strikes down USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee

Jun 09, 2026, at 09:27 am

A US federal court has struck down President Donald Trump's move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.

Canada, Turkiye launch talks toward free trade agreement

Jun 09, 2026, at 02:47 am

Ottawa: Canada and Turkiye have agreed to begin exploratory discussions on a potential free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant step in efforts to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. 

US: Six injured in NYC attack as city braces for NBA finals games at Madison Square Garden

Jun 08, 2026, at 04:18 pm

At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday, raising security concerns ahead of major upcoming sporting events in the city.

Carney highlights record defence spending and military pay hikes in tribute to armed forces

Jun 08, 2026, at 08:24 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day touted record investments in the military, linking higher defence spending and pay raises to growing global security challenges.

Carney to visit France, Ireland ahead of G7 summit

Jun 08, 2026, at 07:58 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France and Ireland next week before attending the G7 Leaders' Summit. 

Chaos at community event in US: 12 shot as gunfire erupts in Ohio, manhunt ongoing

Jun 07, 2026, at 04:32 pm

At least 12 people were shot during a community event in the U.S. state of Ohio on Saturday, in what police say appears to be a chaotic exchange of gunfire near a popular festival area.

Middle East standoff: US intercepts Iranian missiles, drones close to Strait of Hormuz

Jun 06, 2026, at 08:42 am

The US military on Saturday said it intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighbouring Gulf countries.

US businesses warn Trump administration over green card rule change: Report

Jun 05, 2026, at 11:21 pm

US business leaders privately cautioned Trump administration officials that a proposed change to green card application procedures could disrupt workforces and create uncertainty for employers, according to a report by the Washington Post.

Canada 'turned into Indian colony'? Viral Toronto festival video ignites global row

Jun 05, 2026, at 10:40 pm

A viral video showing hundreds of people dancing at an Indian cultural event in Toronto has triggered an intense debate on immigration, multiculturalism and cultural integration in Western countries.