Middle East on Edge: Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire, Tel Aviv responds
Jun 08, 2026, at 09:31 am
Iran on Sunday launched a volley of missiles at Israel for the first time in nearly two months, putting a fragile ceasefire under renewed strain and raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
Carney highlights record defence spending and military pay hikes in tribute to armed forces
Jun 08, 2026, at 08:24 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day touted record investments in the military, linking higher defence spending and pay raises to growing global security challenges.
Carney to visit France, Ireland ahead of G7 summit
Jun 08, 2026, at 07:58 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France and Ireland next week before attending the G7 Leaders' Summit.
Gunmen open fire outside Ahmadiyya worship place in Pakistan, three injured
Jun 07, 2026, at 07:31 pm
At least three members of the Ahmadiyya community sustained bullet injuries after unidentified gunmen opened fire outside a place of worship in Pakistan's Chenab Nagar, media reports said.
Jun 07, 2026, at 06:28 pm
A former tech engineer has left many social media users surprised after he gave up a lucrative career to run a modest Hokkien Mee stall with his girlfriend in Singapore.
Chaos at community event in US: 12 shot as gunfire erupts in Ohio, manhunt ongoing
Jun 07, 2026, at 04:32 pm
At least 12 people were shot during a community event in the U.S. state of Ohio on Saturday, in what police say appears to be a chaotic exchange of gunfire near a popular festival area.
Middle East standoff: US intercepts Iranian missiles, drones close to Strait of Hormuz
Jun 06, 2026, at 08:42 am
The US military on Saturday said it intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighbouring Gulf countries.
US businesses warn Trump administration over green card rule change: Report
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:21 pm
US business leaders privately cautioned Trump administration officials that a proposed change to green card application procedures could disrupt workforces and create uncertainty for employers, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Canada 'turned into Indian colony'? Viral Toronto festival video ignites global row
Jun 05, 2026, at 10:40 pm
A viral video showing hundreds of people dancing at an Indian cultural event in Toronto has triggered an intense debate on immigration, multiculturalism and cultural integration in Western countries.
Canadian food safety tests show compliance rates above 97%, national inspection agency says
Jun 05, 2026, at 10:14 pm
Ottawa: Food sold in Canada continued to meet high safety standards, with most domestic and imported products complying with federal regulations, according to new testing data.
Jun 05, 2026, at 09:49 pm
Halifax: Canada started issuing one-time top-up payments under its new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, providing immediate financial relief to about 12 million people as households continue to face affordability challenges.
No amount of censorship can erase it: Rubio’s message to China over Tiananmen Square crackdown
Jun 05, 2026, at 06:11 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticised China, alleging that the country is attempting to censor and erase memories of the 1989 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
Mount Everest miracle: Missing Nepali Sherpa found alive during family funeral rites
Jun 05, 2026, at 06:09 pm
A Nepali climbing guide, commonly known as a Sherpa, who was feared dead on Mount Everest has been found alive, six days after he was last seen descending from the world's highest peak.
Bloodbath in South Waziristan: Tribal leader’s sons gunned down in broad daylight
Jun 05, 2026, at 06:03 pm
At least two sons of a prominent Pakistani tribal leader were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire in the Kari Kot Bazaar area of Lower South Waziristan, media reports said.
India-US trade deal soon? Trump praises Modi amid fresh tariff threat
Jun 05, 2026, at 09:09 am
US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement between India and the United States will be finalised soon, while also praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and describing him as a "good friend."
Canada launches national AI strategy, targets 250,000 jobs and $200 billion economic boost
Jun 05, 2026, at 05:41 am
Ottawa: Canada on Thursday unveiled a new national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at accelerating AI adoption, creating 250,000 jobs and generating an additional $200 billion in economic growth.
Canada launches mining workforce alliance to tackle labour shortages in critical minerals sector
Jun 05, 2026, at 04:16 am
Ottawa: Canada has launched a new industry-led alliance to address labour shortages in the mining sector as demand for critical minerals rises.
Israel, Lebanon agree to new ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's rejection clouds deal
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:48 pm
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire framework aimed at halting months of cross-border fighting, but uncertainty remains after Hezbollah reportedly rejected the proposal and Israel signalled it would continue military operations despite the announcement.
US House deals blow to Trump, passes measure seeking troop withdrawal from Iran
Jun 04, 2026, at 09:29 pm
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump despite the measure being largely symbolic.
Jun 04, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has dismissed remarks made by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the murder of political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi, saying the issue is not one for Dhaka to address.
Jun 04, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: The Lahore High Court has upheld the death sentences of two men convicted of gang-raping a French-Pakistani woman in front of her three children after her vehicle ran out of fuel on a motorway near Lahore in 2020.
China using online job platforms to target military, government insiders, Five Eyes agencies warn
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:35 am
Chinese intelligence services are using professional networking websites and online job platforms such as LinkedIn to target current and former government and military personnel, according to a joint warning issued by intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance.
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:28 am
Ottawa: Canada will extend key tariff measures on steel and aluminium imports for another year, as the government seeks to protect domestic producers and workers from global trade distortions and excess manufacturing capacity.
Embarrassment for Pakistan Embassy as Japan flags illegal mosque construction in Kawagoe
Jun 04, 2026, at 12:16 am
Pakistan’s Embassy in Japan has clarified that it has no involvement in a mosque construction project in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, after local authorities raised concerns that the structure was built without the necessary approvals under Japanese planning laws.
Mosque opened by Pakistani ambassador lands in legal trouble in Japan
Jun 03, 2026, at 10:18 am
A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's envoy to Japan has sparked a diplomatic controversy after Japanese authorities declared that the structure was built illegally without the required permissions.
Ceasefire put to test: US conducts self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:11 am
The U.S. military on Tuesday said it had struck multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and carried out self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island in response to what it described as attempted Iranian attacks across the Middle East on June 2.
South Korea to boost Canadian crude and LNG imports as energy ties deepen
Jun 03, 2026, at 01:16 am
Ottawa: South Korea plans to significantly increase imports of Canadian crude oil in the coming years and will facilitate preferential tariff treatment for those imports under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Carney vows "decisive action" as Canada launches council to combact antisemitism
Jun 03, 2026, at 12:15 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced a new federal advisory council to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate responding to a sharp rise in anti-Jewish incidents across Canada.
British Sikh man jailed for life over fatal stabbing of student in UK's Southampton
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:51 pm
A 23-year-old British Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, media reports said.
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:23 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and has been increasingly active in the country’s political affairs, even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.