Terror network busted? Three Balochistan-linked terrorists arrested in Pakistan
Apr 18, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Pakistani authorities have arrested three suspected militants with alleged links to banned groups operating in Balochistan, according to media reports.
Amid Middle East crisis, Pakistan test-fires anti-ship ballistic missile
Apr 18, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile capable of engaging targets at extended ranges, according to media reports citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Hormuz shock: Iran reimposes shipping curbs just 24 hours after reopening
Apr 18, 2026, at 04:51 pm
Iran’s military on Saturday announced the reimposition of restrictions on ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, citing what it described as “repeated breaches of trust” by the United States in the wake of a fragile ceasefire.
Over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN reports
Apr 18, 2026, at 03:55 pm
The war in Gaza has inflicted a far higher toll on women and girls than in previous conflicts in the Palestinian enclave, with more than 38,000 killed by Israeli air bombardment and land military operations since Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel sparked the war in October 2023, UN Women said on Friday.
Pakistan and Bangladesh migrants posing as gay to secure UK asylum: Report
Apr 18, 2026, at 02:44 pm
An investigation by BBC has revealed claims that certain advisers and legal professionals in the United Kingdom are guiding migrants to present themselves as gay to improve their chances of obtaining asylum.
Energy lifeline: India pumps thousands of tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2026, at 11:03 am
Bangladesh on Friday began receiving an additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through a cross-border pipeline, according to media reports.
War of words escalates: Iran accuses Donald Trump of ‘seven false claims'
Apr 18, 2026, at 10:20 am
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran’s delegation in recent talks with the United States in Islamabad, on Saturday accused US President Donald Trump of making multiple false claims.
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Islamabad on Monday: Reports
Apr 18, 2026, at 09:30 am
Iranian and US negotiators are expected to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad on Monday, according to media reports.
Canada to host first global investment summit as government targets $1 trillion in capital inflows
Apr 18, 2026, at 02:58 am
Canada will host its first-ever investment summit in September as the government ramps up efforts to attract global capital and accelerate large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.
Cancer patients left helpless: Funds dry up, treatment comes to a halt in these Pakistani institutes
Apr 17, 2026, at 06:43 pm
A shortage of funds is disrupting free cancer treatment services at three major medical teaching institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to media reports.
Polio team threatened in Pakistan, case registered
Apr 17, 2026, at 05:53 pm
Pakistani police have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly threatening a polio vaccination team in Sadiqabad on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Bangladesh: Hindu lawyer Chinmoy Krishna Das gets bail, still remains in custody in murder case
Apr 17, 2026, at 09:19 am
Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail in one case on Thursday, but he remains in custody as multiple other cases against him are still pending in Bangladesh, according to media reports.
Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery for 136,000 addresses in initial rollout
Apr 17, 2026, at 04:03 am
Canada Post has announced that about 136,000 addresses across 13 communities will lose door-to-door mail delivery as part of the first phase of a nationwide transition to community mailboxes.
'Solved 9 wars, this will be my 10th': Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce
Apr 17, 2026, at 12:01 am
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following weeks of heightened tensions along their shared border.
UK doctor, suspended for asking Muslim patient to remove veil, is struck off the medical register
Apr 16, 2026, at 07:53 pm
London/IBNS: A UK-based doctor, Keith Wolverson, has been struck off the medical register following findings of professional misconduct linked to multiple incidents, including a consultation involving a Muslim patient.
Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza shot in Lahore, reportedly critical
Apr 16, 2026, at 03:09 pm
Lahore/IBNS: Amir Hamza, a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been shot by unidentified assailants in Lahore, Pakistan, reports said.
US suspect flees into Canada, shot at during pursuit before suicide; officer cleared
Apr 16, 2026, at 07:17 am
An investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has cleared a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who fired a shot during a high-speed pursuit of an armed suspect near the Canada-U.S. border in February 2025.
US man builds ‘submarine’ for pet parakeet, internet divided over viral video
Apr 16, 2026, at 12:07 am
A US man has gone viral after building a miniature submarine for his pet parakeet so it could “snorkel” alongside him during a trip to Bahamas.
Turkey school shooting: 13-year-old gunman kills 9, injures 13 in Kahramanmaras
Apr 15, 2026, at 11:16 pm
A 13-year-old student opened fire inside a school in Kahramanmaras on Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring 13 in one of the deadliest school shootings in Turkey in recent years, media reports said.
Trump says Iran war nearly over while US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East
Apr 15, 2026, at 09:20 pm
Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude soon, even as the United States continues to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East.
Shock in Pakistan: Gunmen target polio team, police constable killed in broad daylight
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:13 pm
A police constable was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan, Pakistan, media reports said.
China: Massive blaze at BYD plant sparks panic, no casualties
Apr 15, 2026, at 02:37 pm
A massive fire broke out at a facility of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD on Tuesday, though the company confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Trump hints at fresh US-Iran talks in Islamabad, heaps praise on Pakistan Army Chief Munir
Apr 15, 2026, at 10:01 am
US President Donald Trump said the next round of talks between Washington and Tehran is expected in the next two days.
Canada, Finland forge strategic pact on Arctic security, defence and emerging technologies
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:32 am
Ottawa: Canada and Finland said their partnership reflects a “values-based realism” approach to an increasingly fragmented global order, balancing strategic autonomy with international cooperation.
Ukraine forges defence ties with Germany, as Berlin assures EU Support
Apr 15, 2026, at 03:49 am
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Kyiv of Berlin's continued support on its path to EU accession, deepening their military and political cooperation and also expanding their relationship to a strategic partnership.
Canada suspends fuel tax until September to ease cost pressures
Apr 15, 2026, at 03:02 am
Ottawa: Canada will temporarily suspend federal fuel excise taxes on gasoline and diesel from April 20 through September 7, aiming to ease rising living costs and shield households and businesses from global energy market volatility, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.
Saudi Arabia is 'pressing' US to ease Iran blockade amid fears of wider oil disruption
Apr 15, 2026, at 12:02 am
Saudi Arabia has reportedly urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to roll back its blockade targeting Iranian ports, warning that the move could trigger a dangerous escalation in the region.
Xi Jinping proposes 4-point plan for Middle East peace amid US-Iran tensions
Apr 14, 2026, at 11:08 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, according to a report by Xinhua.
The end of 'Orbánism': Hungary votes out Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power
Apr 14, 2026, at 10:22 pm
Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s 2026 election, bringing an end to his 16-year tenure in power.
Unpaid hotel bills overshadow Pakistan’s hosting of US–Iran talks in Islamabad
Apr 14, 2026, at 09:34 pm
A diplomatic initiative in Islamabad has drawn scrutiny after reports that the Pakistani government failed to settle dues for the venue hosting recent US–Iran discussions.