Mar 29, 2026, at 10:13 pm
A Pakistani court has upheld the validity of a marriage between a Christian woman and a Muslim man, rejecting the habeas corpus petition filed by her father seeking her recovery, media reports said.
“This is not our war,” German Chancellor Merz says as Trump faults Germany on Hormuz
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:45 pm
DPA/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the lack of help in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Big visa rule change: Your social media is now under watch!
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:33 pm
The United States will introduce new changes to its visa screening process starting March 30, requiring applicants in several non-immigrant visa categories—including H-1B and others—to undergo enhanced vetting of their social media activity.
13-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Germany; father detained
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Witten/Germany/DPA: A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the western German city of Witten, police said Saturday, adding that the boy’s father has been detained as the suspected attacker.
Shock in UK: Indian-origin man arrested after car ploughs into crowd, 7 injured
Mar 29, 2026, at 03:12 pm
An Indian-origin man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit seven people, leaving them injured, in Derby, England, police said on Sunday.
‘No Kings’ roar: Millions take to streets against Trump, Iran war across US, Europe
Mar 29, 2026, at 02:17 pm
Crowds took to the streets on Saturday to protest both the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s policies, participating in “No Kings” rallies across the United States and Europe, media reports said.
Israeli strike kills 3 journalists in Lebanon—IDF calls one ‘terrorist in disguise’
Mar 29, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Three Lebanese journalists were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to media reports on Sunday.
Shock attack! Iran hits Saudi air base, US soldiers wounded
Mar 29, 2026, at 01:28 pm
Multiple American service members were injured and several aircraft were damaged after Iran targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on March 27, according to individuals familiar with the matter who spoke to Air & Space Forces Magazine.
Iran alleges attacks on US 'hideouts' in Dubai, US calls claims false
Mar 29, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Tensions escalated further in the Middle East after Iran claimed it had carried out missile and drone strikes on alleged US military “hideouts” in Dubai, a claim swiftly denied by American officials, media reports said.
US weighs Iran ground raids as war enters fifth week
Mar 29, 2026, at 11:35 am
The United States is preparing for potential weeks-long ground operations in Iran, including possible raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East conflict enters its fifth week, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Oil, firepower and deadlock: Iran war enters second month as Hormuz chokehold shakes global order
Mar 28, 2026, at 05:18 pm
A month after the opening barrage of missiles struck Tehran, the conflict involving Iran has evolved into a complex geopolitical and economic crisis that has extended far beyond initial expectations.
Did Elon Musk join Modi-Trump call on Iran war? Report reveals unusual private presence
Mar 28, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk reportedly joined a high-level phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week, according to a report by The New York Times.
Nepal’s youngest PM Balendra Shah says ‘eager to work closely’ with Narendra Modi after historic win
Mar 28, 2026, at 01:13 pm
Balendra Shah on Saturday, expressed his eagerness to work closely with Narendra Modi, a day after being sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister.
From power to prison: Ex-Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protests
Mar 28, 2026, at 08:57 am
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested following allegations that he authorised a violent crackdown on Gen Z-led protests in September that left multiple people dead.
Air Canada CEO apologises as probe continues into deadly LaGuardia crash
Mar 28, 2026, at 04:05 am
Montreal: Air Canada Chief Executive Michael Rousseau on Wednesday apologised for not speaking French amid criticism, while reiterating condolences to victims of a deadly crash involving an Air Canada Express flight at LaGuardia Airport.
Mar 27, 2026, at 11:53 pm
US Senator Chris Murphy has sharply criticised the ongoing Middle East conflict, claiming the United States is spending nearly $2 billion daily to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles in 4 weeks; supply concerns emerge amid Iran war: Report
Mar 27, 2026, at 10:25 pm
The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles over the past four weeks in its ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns within the Pentagon about dwindling stockpiles, The Washington Post reported.
‘Gate of Tears’ in focus? Bab al-Mandeb Strait emerges as Iran’s next pressure point after Hormuz
Mar 27, 2026, at 09:27 pm
Iran has warned that it could target the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global shipping corridor, if the United States and Israel escalate the ongoing conflict through a ground invasion of Iranian territory.
Bangladesh faces $4.8 billion energy shock as Middle East crisis sends fuel prices soaring
Mar 27, 2026, at 07:37 pm
Bangladesh’s annual fossil fuel import bill is projected to surge by $4.8 billion, marking a 40 percent increase from 2025 levels, amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to a new analysis by Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA).
Pakistan: Suspicious death at Police post sparks murder case against two officers
Mar 27, 2026, at 06:40 pm
At least two police officials in Pakistan have been arrested on murder charges after a man was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside the Industrial Area police chowki in Lahore, media reports said.
Eid prayers blocked? Shocking restrictions on Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan spark outrage
Mar 27, 2026, at 06:07 pm
Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province have reportedly barred members of the Ahmadiyya community from performing Eid prayers at multiple locations, according to media reports.
Iran’s missile carries a message for India — And it’s breaking the internet!
Mar 27, 2026, at 05:12 pm
Iran’s latest missile offensive against Israel has drawn attention not only for its scale but also for the unusual messages it carried.
Caught with 4 litres of petrol at home:Sri Lankan man gets 21 days jail amid fuel crisis
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:06 pm
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced a 48-year-old man to 21 days in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 1,500 after he pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing four litres of petrol, despite claiming it was for domestic use.
Nepal creates history: Youth icon Balen Shah takes oath as PM after massive victory
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:00 pm
Nepal's youngest Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, took oath on Friday, weeks after his party registered a thumping victory in the general polls, the first since the youth-led uprising occurred.
Talks are going very well: Donald Trump extends pause on striking Iranian power plants
Mar 27, 2026, at 07:52 am
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he has extended the deadline for potential action against Iran’s energy assets to April 6, stating that the move came at Tehran’s request.
Canada hits NATO spending target, announces $3B defence investment
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:50 am
Ottawa: Canada has reached NATO’s 2% defence spending target and will invest more than $3 billion in military infrastructure across Atlantic Canada.
Bank of Canada warns of “tough job” as structural shifts reshape economy
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:28 am
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada faces “a tough job” as structural changes reshape the economy, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said Thursday, warning that the next five years could be as turbulent as the last.
'10 big boats of oil': Donald Trump reveals mystery gift from Iran
Mar 26, 2026, at 11:13 pm
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed that the mysterious “present” from Iran, which he hinted at earlier this week, consisted of 10 large oil shipments.
Donald Trump says Iran is 'begging' for deal, warns of consequences
Mar 26, 2026, at 10:25 pm
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “begging” for a deal to end the ongoing conflict, even as Tehran publicly maintains it is only reviewing Washington’s proposal.
Israel says Iranian naval commander overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade killed in strike
Mar 26, 2026, at 05:51 pm
Israel has claimed that Alireza Tangsiri, the naval commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in a strike near Bandar Abbas.