Seven killed, 13 injured in blast near hotel in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area
Jan 19, 2026, at 11:33 pm
At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful explosion in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Monday, media reports said.
US invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’. Know all details
Jan 19, 2026, at 06:16 pm
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the “Board of Peace”, a body tasked with overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday.
Indian-origin couple arrested in US for running sex trafficking, fentanyl ring from Virginia motel
Jan 19, 2026, at 06:11 pm
An Indian-origin couple and three others were arrested in the US for allegedly running a sex trafficking and drug distribution operation from a motel in Virginia, officials said.
Jan 19, 2026, at 03:02 pm
Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch leader and human rights activist, has strongly criticised Pakistan’s inclusion in US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” which is expected to oversee governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza. He said Pakistan does not deserve a role in any peace initiative and instead should face what he termed “Operation Sindoor 2.0.”
Karachi Plaza inferno: Death toll rises to 14, over 70 feared missing
Jan 19, 2026, at 10:07 am
The death toll from a massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza rose to 14 on Monday as rescue teams recovered eight more bodies during an ongoing search operation, Pakistani media reported.
Train to Madrid turns into nightmare: 21 killed in Spain rail crash
Jan 19, 2026, at 09:26 am
At least 21 people were killed on Sunday after a devastating crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise.
Pakistani agencies accused of ‘forcibly disappearing’ woman, family demands justice
Jan 18, 2026, at 08:36 pm
Family members of a woman who has been allegedly forcibly disappeared are demanding her immediate release, accusing Pakistan’s security and intelligence agencies of taking her into custody without due process.
Who is Bilal Hasan al-Jasim? ISIS-linked terrorist killed in U.S. operation in Syria
Jan 18, 2026, at 07:49 pm
The United States on Sunday said it conducted a strike in northwest Syria that killed a senior Al-Qaeda leader.
India brings investments, Pakistan doesn’t: Trump's Republican Party members' sharp message
Jan 18, 2026, at 07:36 pm
US Congressman Rich McCormick, a member of President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, has sent a strong message to the US President, stressing that unlike India, Pakistan does not bring investments into the United States.
Massive fire in Pakistan's Gul Plaza kills six, sparks safety concerns across Karachi
Jan 18, 2026, at 07:24 pm
At least six people, including a firefighter, were killed after a massive fire broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi on Saturday, as authorities continued efforts to bring the blaze under control, media reports said.
Trump announces 10 pct tariffs on Denmark, UK, France over opposition to Greenland takeover plan
Jan 18, 2026, at 10:38 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the imposition of a 10 percent tariff on several European countries, accusing them of opposing Washington’s plan to acquire Greenland.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford slams Carney over China deal, warns of risks to auto sector
Jan 18, 2026, at 02:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday sharply criticised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new strategic partnership with China, warning that lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could hurt Canadian workers and jeopardise access to the US market.
‘Organised media campaign': Sister of jailed Baloch leader accuses Pakistan of silencing voices
Jan 17, 2026, at 06:00 pm
Nadia Baloch, sister of jailed Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr Mahrang Baloch, has accused Pakistan of running an “organised media campaign” against the Baloch people.
Trying to stop a crime, he lost his life: Hindu man crushed at Bangladesh fuel station
Jan 17, 2026, at 05:33 pm
A Hindu man was crushed to death after he tried to stop a vehicle that was trying to leave a petrol pump in Bangladesh's Rajbari district without paying the fuel price, media reports said.
‘Democratic Iran will look East’: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi signals stronger ties with India
Jan 17, 2026, at 04:10 pm
Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, on Friday said a democratic Iran would prioritise closer and cooperative relations with India, highlighting shared values and long-standing cultural links between the two nations.
Airspace Alert: EU warns airlines to steer clear of Iran as war fears grow
Jan 17, 2026, at 10:51 am
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid escalating regional tensions and concerns over potential U.S. military action against Iran.
Jan 17, 2026, at 09:26 am
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued its first statement after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, clarifying that the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred.
Carney, Xi announce new Canada–China strategic partnership during Beijing talks
Jan 17, 2026, at 01:07 am
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as the two leaders announced a new Canada–China strategic partnership amid shifting global economic and security conditions.
Donald Trump escalates Greenland bid with tariff threats, raising tensions with Denmark
Jan 16, 2026, at 11:35 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that countries opposing his plans to acquire Greenland could face tariffs, escalating tensions over Washington’s renewed push to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Another attack? Hindu teacher’s home burnt in Bangladesh amid minority violence fears
Jan 16, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Unknown miscreants set the house of a Hindu teacher in Bangladesh on fire in the country's Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet district, media reports said.
Kandahar vs Kabul: Inside the power struggle tearing apart Taliban’s top leadership
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:40 pm
A rare leaked audio recording has lifted the veil on deepening divisions within Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership, revealing fears of internal collapse voiced by the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Hindus attacked: UK MP sounds alarm over ‘disastrous’ Bangladesh crisis
Jan 16, 2026, at 01:01 pm
British lawmaker Bob Blackman has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, citing a sharp rise in violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in the months following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5, 2024.
Europe scrambles troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover push triggers Arctic power showdown
Jan 16, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Germany on Thursday sent troops to join a mission to Greenland, as European efforts mounted to support Denmark in the face of US demands for control over the Arctic territory.
Nobel drama: Venezuelan leader presents Peace Prize to Trump
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:52 am
Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during their meeting in the White House on Thursday.
Iran protests turn fatal for Canadian citizen, Foreign Minister confirms
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:03 am
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that a Canadian national has died at the hands of Iranian authorities amid ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran.
Jan 16, 2026, at 09:07 am
Amid mounting pressure from the United States to assert control over Greenland, Germany on Thursday deployed troops to the Arctic region, signalling European support for Denmark.
Carney meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang as Canada seeks to revive ties with Beijing
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:58 am
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday during his first official visit to China, marking the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
US redeploys carrier strike group to Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
Jan 15, 2026, at 11:07 pm
The Pentagon has begun redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran, US-based network News Nation reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Why are progressive voices silent on Iran’s massacre while they rally for Palestine?
Jan 15, 2026, at 03:10 pm
Nationwide anti-government protests in Iran have entered their third week, emerging from economic grievances to sustained calls for systemic change and an end to theocratic rule.
Trump administration halts visa processing for 75 nations – Pakistan, Bangladesh among worst hit
Jan 15, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, a senior US official confirmed on Wednesday.