Mar 13, 2026, at 08:59 pm
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and possibly disfigured during recent US-Israeli strikes.
Strait of Hormuz: 3 Indian sailors killed, one Indian-flagged oil tanker clears conflict zone
Mar 13, 2026, at 07:42 pm
Amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Gulf conflict, the Indian government confirmed that one Indian-flagged oil tanker has safely transited the region while dozens of other vessels remain in nearby waters.
Who is Mohammad Ali Jafari? The mastermind of Iran’s impenetrable ‘Mosaic Defence’ doctrine
Mar 13, 2026, at 06:20 pm
As conflict intensifies in West Asia following the US-Israel air campaign against Iran, analysts increasingly point to a military doctrine developed years earlier as a key factor behind Tehran’s ability to continue fighting.
Four US military crew members die after airforce refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:53 pm
At least four U.S. crew members aboard a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker died after the aircraft crashed in western Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday.
Mar 13, 2026, at 09:42 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat against Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, days after he was elected to lead the country amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Canada unveils $35B Arctic plan to boost defence, infrastructure and resource development
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:48 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced a sweeping $35 billion plan to strengthen defence, infrastructure and economic development across its Arctic and northern regions, as the government warns that climate change and growing geopolitical competition are reshaping the strategic landscape of the North.
Canada pledges $37.7M in aid to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah War deepens humanitarian crisis
Mar 13, 2026, at 03:43 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced more than $37.7 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon as civilians face growing hardship amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah linked to the wider regional conflict involving Iran.
Oil tankers ablaze in Iraq port after suspected Iranian boat attack, 1 crew member dead
Mar 13, 2026, at 02:19 am
Two oil tankers were set ablaze at Iraq’s Basra port on Thursday after being struck by suspected Iranian explosive-laden boats, in a sharp escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Reuters.
Mar 12, 2026, at 09:12 pm
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first statement since assuming office, said the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as leverage against the United States and warned that attacks on regional targets would continue.
Indian-origin shopkeepers face targeted attacks in Wembley; Somali men suspected
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:13 pm
London/IBNS: In a targeted attack, suspected Somali men have been terrorising Indian-origin shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Wembley, United Kingdom, following multiple incidents of vandalism reported in recent days, according to The Times of India.
‘It was over in the first hour’: Trump declares victory in Iran war, says ‘nothing left to target’
Mar 12, 2026, at 11:32 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the United States had effectively won the war against Iran, claiming there was “practically nothing left to target”, media reports said.
Iran pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup amid war with US-Israel
Mar 12, 2026, at 10:46 am
Tehran/IBNS: Iran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali has announced, citing the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
Canada moves to lower banking costs, caps NSF fees at $10
Mar 12, 2026, at 02:33 am
Ottawa: The Canadian government has introduced new rules capping non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at $10, significantly lowering charges that can reach as high as $50, in a move aimed at reducing banking costs for consumers.
Canada announces $10M security boost for Jewish institutions amid rising antisemitic attacks
Mar 12, 2026, at 02:09 am
Ottawa: Canada announced up to $10 million in new funding to strengthen security at Jewish community institutions across the country as police investigate a series of gunfire incidents targeting synagogues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
US Tomahawk military mistakenly struck Iranian school, killing more than 175: Report
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:45 am
A US Tomahawk missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, killed more than 175 people, mostly children, according to a report by the New York Times.
Iran deploys elite unit to guard new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after father’s killing
Mar 11, 2026, at 10:34 pm
Iran has deployed an elite counterterrorism unit to protect its newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli strike, media reports said.
Pakistan: Three placer gold miners gunned down
Mar 11, 2026, at 06:23 pm
Unidentified gunmen shot dead three gold miners in Pakistan's Rehmanabad area on Tuesday, media reports said.
Fire at sea! Thai cargo vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz amid rising Gulf tensions
Mar 11, 2026, at 05:50 pm
A Thai cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
Mystery projectile hits container ship near UAE amid rising Gulf tensions, claims UK Maritime Agency
Mar 11, 2026, at 10:23 am
A container vessel was struck by a suspected projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to a British maritime security agency.
Canada and Ontario launch $228.8M program to support workers hit by global tariffs
Mar 11, 2026, at 12:29 am
Ottawa: Canada and Ontario have announced a $228.8 million initiative to help workers affected by global tariffs and shifting market conditions retrain and adapt to new employment opportunities.
Mar 11, 2026, at 12:21 am
US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, warning that he will not be able to “live in peace”.
Tuesday will be ‘most intense day’ of strikes on Iran: US Defence Secretary
Mar 10, 2026, at 09:06 pm
The United States has warned that Tuesday could see the most intense wave of attacks against Iran since the conflict began, as fighting between the US, Israel and Iran continues to escalate across the Middle East.
Take care of yourself, don’t be eliminated: Iran warns Trump
Mar 10, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Iranian senior official Ali Larijani on Tuesday issued a sharp warning to US President Donald Trump, hours after Trump threatened to strike Iran even harder if Tehran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Love under fire: Israel’s ‘bomb shelter dating’ app leaves internet divided
Mar 10, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Israel, a country that has been engaged in multiple conflicts over the past few years, has unveiled a range of innovative apps aimed at helping people cope with daily life under the constant threat of missile attacks.
Mar 10, 2026, at 03:06 pm
The United States Department of Justice on Monday charged two men for allegedly attempting to detonate improvised explosive devices near the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a protest in Manhattan.
Bangladeshi national extradited from Malaysia to U.S. over global child abuse ring
Mar 10, 2026, at 12:01 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: A Bangladeshi national was returned to the United States as he faces charges of operating an international child sexual exploitation enterprise.
Mar 10, 2026, at 11:06 am
Canberra/IBNS: Australia has granted asylum to five Iranian women footballers on humanitarian grounds after concerns grew over their safety if they returned to Tehran following their anthem protest.
Trump administration labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
Mar 10, 2026, at 09:52 am
The US government has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘20 times harder’ strike if oil flow through Strait of Hormuz is disrupted
Mar 10, 2026, at 09:09 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would strike Iran “twenty times harder” if Tehran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada allows TikTok to operate Under strict data protection rules
Mar 10, 2026, at 05:20 am
Ottawa: Canada has allowed TikTok to operate in the country following a national security review, but with legally binding conditions aimed at strengthening data protection and safeguarding minors online.