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.
Canada: Indian Consulate in Toronto marks International Women’s Day
Mar 10, 2026, at 04:35 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto celebrated International Women’s Day in partnership with the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (EHCW), recognising women’s achievements while highlighting support systems available for Indian women in need.
Mar 10, 2026, at 12:29 am
An improvised explosive device (IED) was ignited and thrown outside the official residence of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, during protests on Saturday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed.
New Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lost several family members in war: Reports
Mar 09, 2026, at 10:19 pm
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the country’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, has reportedly lost several members of his immediate family in airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States during the ongoing conflict, according to Iranian media reports.
Trump slams Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, says ‘I’m not happy’
Mar 09, 2026, at 06:15 pm
US President Donald Trump has said he was not happy with the selection of new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Mar 09, 2026, at 03:10 pm
The United States had designated Mojtaba Khamenei, the cleric recently appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, in 2019.
White House sends 'WTF' message to Israel after it hit Iranian oil depots: Report
Mar 09, 2026, at 02:32 pm
Israeli military strikes on oil storage facilities in Iran have reportedly triggered the first major disagreement between Israel and its key ally, the United States, since the current conflict began in late February.
Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid Middle East tension
Mar 09, 2026, at 09:21 am
Iran's Assembly of Experts has appointed Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, more than a week after the death of Ali Khamenei in US-Israel conducted strikes.
Pakistani official shot dead in Quetta ambush, gunmen open fire on moving vehicle
Mar 08, 2026, at 10:47 pm
Gunmen shot dead a Pakistani government official after attacking his vehicle in the Khatan area of Kachhi district near Quetta, media reports said on Sunday.
Mar 08, 2026, at 10:29 pm
The government of Bahrain on Sunday accused Iran of striking a water desalination facility amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Mar 08, 2026, at 08:57 pm
The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police has arrested the key accused and his associate in the murder of prominent Bangladeshi leader Osman Hadi from the neighbouring town of Bongaon.
Horror in Pakistan hospital: 15-year-old girl allegedly sexually assaulted, police launch manhunt
Mar 08, 2026, at 08:37 pm
Pakistani police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hospital in Mandi Bahauddin, media reports said.