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'Tonight's defeat is hard to take': Emmanuel Macron reacts after France crash out of World Cup, congratulates Spain | Spain cruise past France to storm into FIFA World Cup 2026 final with clinical 2-0 victory | Taslima Nasrin announces Kolkata return after 20 years to attend literary event at Rabindra Sadan | 'We must not watch one of our greatest minds be sacrificed': Zeenat Aman backs Sonam Wangchuk, urges govt to open dialogue | 'I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': '3 Idiots' star Omi Vaidya's emotional appeal for Sonam Wangchuk | Middle East Crisis: Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Indian crew member killed | Picnic turns into horror: Woman allegedly harassed, family chased for 15 km in Nashik | 'Mannat is a private property': Supreme Court clears renovation of Shah Rukh Khan's Bandra residence | Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari backs move to stop entry to Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport operational area | Big win for Vijay government! Supreme Court stays Madras HC's cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu

LeT terror operatives attend Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral in Pakistan, video goes viral

Jun 27, 2026, at 02:51 pm

Several Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, including the outfit's deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, who is known for making provocative remarks against India, were reportedly seen attending the funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad, according to media reports.

Fresh setback for Gautam Adani? US judge asks DoJ to justify dropping criminal charges

Jun 27, 2026, at 11:24 am

Washington DC/IBNS: In a setback for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a U.S. judge on Friday directed the Department of Justice (DoJ) to justify its decision to drop all criminal charges against the Adani Group chairman, according to media reports.

Donald Trump gets a road named after him in India, says 'Thank You!'

Jun 27, 2026, at 09:55 am

US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed gratitude after a road in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad was named in his honour.

Iran 'hits' cargo ship, US hits back: Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates

Jun 27, 2026, at 09:18 am

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said American forces carried out military strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to Tehran's alleged attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.

Shock crash in Beijing: Plane slams into city’s tallest skyscraper

Jun 27, 2026, at 01:16 am

A small aircraft crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, triggering a large-scale evacuation and causing panic across the Chinese capital, according to media reports. Dramatic visuals of the incident have since gone viral on social media.

Carney to welcome Philippine President Marcos Jr. as Canada eyes stronger ASEAN partnership

Jun 27, 2026, at 12:28 am

Ottawa: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Vancouver from July 1 to 4, marking the first visit by a Philippine head of state to Canada in 11 years, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday.

Canada launches national design competition to restore prime minister's official residence at 24 Sussex Drive

Jun 27, 2026, at 12:12 am

Ottawa: Canada has launched an independent national design-and-build competition to rehabilitate and modernise 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the country's prime minister, after decades of deferred maintenance left the historic property unoccupied and in critical condition.

Trump accuses Iran of drone strike on cargo ship, calls it 'foolish' ceasefire violation

Jun 26, 2026, at 11:04 pm

US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the recently brokered ceasefire by launching drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming one cargo ship was struck while three other drones were intercepted by American forces.

Iran-US conflict: Cargo vessel hit near Strait of Hormuz, UN agency pauses evacuation operations

Jun 26, 2026, at 07:20 am

An Iranian drone struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a US official told CNN, in an incident that has once again raised concerns over peace and stability in the strategically vital region.

Canada announces C$5 Million in humanitarian aid for earthquake-hit Venezuela

Jun 26, 2026, at 05:11 am

Ottawa: Canada has announced an initial C$5 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life.

‘We have the right plan’: Carney defends government record, outlines next steps

Jun 26, 2026, at 03:02 am

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday defended his government's first-year record, saying Canada is becoming stronger, more independent and more resilient through investments in defence, housing, infrastructure and trade diversification.

Tensions rise in Bangladesh after Hindu youth detained over Facebook post; home, temples vandalised

Jun 25, 2026, at 05:16 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: A Hindu youth was taken into police custody in Bangladesh's Sunamganj district after allegations surfaced that he had posted comments deemed offensive to Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook, triggering protests and unrest in the area.

French woman, five children rescued after 12 years of captivity in Pakistan

Jun 25, 2026, at 01:45 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: A French woman and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held captive by her husband for more than a decade, media reports said.

Canada invites 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through express entry

Jun 25, 2026, at 01:38 am

Ottawa: Canada has invited 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through its latest Express Entry draw, as the federal government continues efforts to address labour shortages and support economic growth through immigration.

Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein tried to use details of his affairs to pressure him

Jun 24, 2026, at 11:42 pm

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told a US congressional panel that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have attempted to use details about his personal life to pressure him into renewing contact.

UN study finds AI systems reproduce human bias, including sexism, racism across 133 models

Jun 24, 2026, at 06:05 pm

With the widespread use of generative AI, a UN report which studied 133 AI systems found that 44 per cent demonstrated gender bias, while more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias.

19 million barrels flow through Strait of Hormuz, Trump declares oil prices are falling

Jun 24, 2026, at 10:06 am

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that a record 19 million barrels of oil had flowed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 22, adding that the development would help lower oil prices.

US Senate passes symbolic measure urging end to Iran military action, triggering angry Trump response

Jun 24, 2026, at 09:21 am

The Republican-controlled US Senate on Tuesday backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military actions against Iran, according to media reports.

More than half of Canadians would relocate to affordable cities for homeownership, survey shows

Jun 24, 2026, at 02:30 am

Toronto: As homeownership remains out of reach for many residents of Canada's largest cities, a growing number of Canadians are to relocate to one of the country's most affordable housing markets if job opportunities allowed.

US eases Iran oil sanctions, allows dollar trade in major policy shift

Jun 23, 2026, at 10:46 pm

The United States has announced a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iran's oil sector, permitting dollar-denominated transactions for the first time in more than four decades as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement.

Night of chaos in France: Arrests, stabbings and panic at nationwide music festival

Jun 23, 2026, at 07:11 pm

At least 240 people were arrested, and multiple violent incidents were reported during France’s Fête de la Musique, the nationwide street music festival held on Sunday (June 21, 2026), according to media reports.

Did Tesla's driving system fail? Fatal Texas crash triggers federal probe

Jun 23, 2026, at 03:07 pm

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into a June 19 crash in Texas in which a Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a house, killing a woman, media reports said.

‘Romanch’s Law’: NYC Bill named after Indian tourist killed in horse carriage accident

Jun 23, 2026, at 02:21 pm

The New York City Council bill seeking to ban horse-drawn carriages, commonly known as Ryder’s Law, will now be renamed after Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who recently died following a fall from a horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park.

Inside White House UFC event attack plot: FBI nabs two more suspects

Jun 23, 2026, at 09:22 am

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.

Canada launches nuclear strategy, eyes new reactors and uranium growth

Jun 23, 2026, at 05:01 am

Ottawa: Canada on Monday unveiled a national nuclear energy strategy aimed at expanding reactor development, increasing uranium production and doubling the sector's workforce by 2050 as the country seeks to meet rising electricity and clean energy goals.

Canada PM Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court

Jun 23, 2026, at 02:44 am

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.

Indians among 13 killed in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas complex

Jun 22, 2026, at 10:50 pm

At least 13 people, including Indian and Pakistani nationals, were killed and 66 others injured after a massive explosion struck Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex, one of the world's largest energy facilities, authorities confirmed on Monday.

‘I have heard the answer of my party’: Keir Starmer quits as UK Prime Minister amid Labour Party turmoil

Jun 22, 2026, at 03:35 pm

London/IBNS: Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he will step down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid mounting unrest within the Labour Party.

'You won't make it back to your f***ing country': Trump's fresh threat to Iran clouds peace talks

Jun 22, 2026, at 01:48 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: In a development that could potentially complicate ongoing United States-Iran peace efforts, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, threatening renewed military action if Iran attempts to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.

Massive explosion rocks Qatar gas hub, 54 injured and 18 missing

Jun 22, 2026, at 09:26 am

An explosion rocked a factory in Qatar on Sunday, injuring 54 people and leaving 18 others missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry.