Canada launches $25B sovereign wealth fund to drive economic growth
Apr 28, 2026, at 02:42 am
Ottawa: Canadain Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of the Canada Strong Fund, a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund aimed at financing major national projects and strengthening the country’s economic resilience.
Apr 28, 2026, at 01:00 am
The man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, has been formally arraigned in federal court on charges including attempted assassination of the US President Donald Trump and firearms offences, in a case that has shaken Washington’s political and media establishment.
Apr 27, 2026, at 11:15 pm
Within minutes of gunfire near the high-profile White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, social media platforms were flooded with speculation, conspiracy theories and unverified claims — many suggesting, without evidence, that the incident had been staged.
Apr 27, 2026, at 04:08 pm
An Indian student recently shared her experience of struggling to balance her work life and studies in Canada, reflecting the tough situation international students find themselves in foreign lands.
'One equals four': Iran issues ‘quadruple strike’ warning to Gulf nations after Trump's threats
Apr 27, 2026, at 03:39 pm
Iran has issued a strong warning to neighbouring Gulf countries, cautioning them against supporting the United States amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran sets conditions for US talks—Peace first, Strait of Hormuz next, nuclear issue last
Apr 27, 2026, at 03:14 pm
Iran has outlined a three-stage framework for potential negotiations with the United States, placing the end of the ongoing conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of any discussion on its nuclear programme.
Apr 27, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Questions have emerged over why Kash Patel was not included in an alleged target list following a shooting incident during a White House Congressional Dinner, even as a video showing him on his phone during the episode circulated widely online.
Top LeT commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi gunned down in Pakistan—Mystery gunmen strike again
Apr 27, 2026, at 10:22 am
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to media reports.
Three days missing, then tragic end: Body of Hindu temple worker recovered in Bangladesh village
Apr 27, 2026, at 09:11 am
The body of a Hindu man, identified as Nayan Das, who worked as a temple caretaker, was found hanging from a tree in Khurushkul union under Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila in Bangladesh, three days after he was reported missing from his home.
Pakistan-China partnership expands: 100 medical centres set for big upgrade in Balochistan
Apr 26, 2026, at 10:52 pm
The Chinese government has extended support to the healthcare sector in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a focus on improving maternal and newborn care across 100 medical centres in seven districts of the province.
Apr 26, 2026, at 10:33 pm
The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, identified as Cole Thomas Allen,told law enforcement after his arrest on Saturday night that he intended to target officials from the Trump administration, according to media reports.
Pakistan: Bomb blast near Balochistan Minister’s home sparks panic, CCTV captures suspects fleeing
Apr 26, 2026, at 07:39 pm
A bomb exploded near the residence of Balochistan’s Minister for Irrigation, Mir Sadiq Umrani, in Dera Murad Jamali, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to media reports.
Iran drops Lego-style video mocking Trump after White House dinner shooting chaos
Apr 26, 2026, at 07:19 pm
Iran has released a Lego-style animated diss track mocking US President Donald Trump, just hours after chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner following a shooting incident on Saturday.
Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired tonight” remark goes viral after real gunfire at White House dinner
Apr 26, 2026, at 06:03 pm
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s interview, in which she said “there will be some shots fired tonight,” has gone viral online due to the timing of the remark, coming just before chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when a gunman targeted the event.
Middle East tension: IDF eliminates 3 Hamas operatives, including the October 7 infiltrator
Apr 26, 2026, at 04:39 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed the elimination of three Hamas operatives, including one who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023 attack.
German Navy to deploy minehunter to Mediterranean amid possible Hormuz mission
Apr 26, 2026, at 04:29 pm
The German Navy plans to deploy a minehunting vessel to the Mediterranean in the coming days for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.
UK couple who won a house 60 years ago just hit the lottery again
Apr 26, 2026, at 03:23 pm
A British couple who won a house in a sweepstakes 60 years ago have struck luck again—this time by winning the lottery, according to media reports.
Apr 26, 2026, at 02:24 pm
World leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, on Sunday condemned the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC and expressed relief that President Donald Trump remained unharmed in the attack.
Gunman targeting White House event attended by Donald Trump stopped in time, taken into custody
Apr 26, 2026, at 01:09 pm
A 31-year-old man, identified by multiple media outlets as Cole Thomas Allen, has been taken into custody following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.
Pakistan: Unidentified men attack police stations in Balochistan, policeman killed
Apr 26, 2026, at 12:11 am
A Pakistani policeman was killed and four others were injured after unidentified armed assailants targeted two police stations in the Dhadar and Mal areas of Kachhi and Noshki districts on Friday, according to media reports.
Iran delegation meets Pakistan leadership, leaves US talks hanging in diplomatic limbo
Apr 25, 2026, at 08:45 pm
Uncertainty over the second round of US–Iran talks intensified after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership in Islamabad without confirming participation in direct negotiations with Washington.
Pakistan among world’s top 10 hunger hotspots as acute food crisis deepens
Apr 25, 2026, at 05:47 pm
Pakistan remains one of the 10 most fragile nations in the world, where acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high, as per the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026.
Apr 25, 2026, at 05:34 pm
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Iran says ‘no direct talks’ with US as Araghchi-led delegation lands in Pakistan
Apr 25, 2026, at 09:17 am
An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan amid growing speculation that a second round of talks with the United States could take place soon.
Canada announces funding for Chernobyl repair after Russian drone strike
Apr 25, 2026, at 02:31 am
Ottawa: Canada announced an $8 million contribution for critical repairs to the New Safe Confinement structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following damage caused by a Russian drone strike in 2025.
Donald Trump sends top envoys for Iran talks via Pakistan channel
Apr 25, 2026, at 12:19 am
The White House is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage with representatives of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an effort to explore possible diplomatic openings, CNN reported on Friday.
Meloni’s ‘jhumka’ moment sparks viral buzz as Italian PM’s desi style grabs attention
Apr 24, 2026, at 06:35 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has triggered widespread attention online with what many are calling her “jhumka moment”, after a recent social media post showcased her wearing traditional Indian earrings.
Shocking attack in Pakistan: Armed terrorists kidnap and execute two youths
Apr 24, 2026, at 05:56 pm
At least two young men were abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists in the Domel area of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving the local community in shock.
Pakistan Army kills 22 terrorists in massive Khyber operation
Apr 24, 2026, at 04:40 pm
Pakistani security forces killed 22 terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, media reports said on Friday.
Iran mocks Trump over ‘hell-hole’ remark on India, says ‘take a cultural detox’
Apr 24, 2026, at 01:52 pm
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump with a sharp social media post praising Maharashtra’s cultural diversity, a day after the American leader’s “hell-hole” remark triggered strong criticism from New Delhi.