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Trump signals exit from Iran war even as Strait of Hormuz remains shut: Report

Mar 31, 2026, at 03:06 pm

As the Iran conflict enters a critical phase, signals from Washington suggest a recalibration of military objectives.

Mystery death in Pakistan: JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother found dead

Mar 31, 2026, at 10:34 am

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar’s brother, Mohammad Tahir Anwar, has died in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances, according to media reports.

Trump shares Iran blasts video after fresh ‘blow up’ threat

Mar 31, 2026, at 09:31 am

US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a video showing massive explosions in Iran, which media reports said occurred in the city of Isfahan.

Canada, Ontario strike housing deal with tax cuts, $8.8B infrastructure push

Mar 31, 2026, at 12:57 am

Ottawa: The province of Ontario and the federal government on Monday announced a new housing and infrastructure partnership that includes tax cuts and billions of dollars in funding aimed at boosting home construction and lowering costs.

‘Babies of slaves’: Donald Trump says birthright citizenship is being 'misused'

Mar 30, 2026, at 11:45 pm

US President Donald Trump on Monday sharply criticised birthright citizenship, arguing that the constitutional provision was originally intended for the children of enslaved people rather than for those born to wealthy foreign nationals.

'Open Strait of Hormuz or face devastation': Donald Trump issues stark warning

Mar 30, 2026, at 11:17 pm

US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy key infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities, if a deal between Washington and Tehran is not reached soon.

UN diplomat quits, alleges nuclear strike scenario in Iran

Mar 30, 2026, at 10:22 pm

A diplomat affiliated with the United Nations has resigned from his role, alleging that the global body is preparing for a scenario involving the potential use of nuclear weapons in Iran.

Travel scam uncovered: Pilgrimage visa used as cover for an illegal immigration attempt in Pakistan

Mar 30, 2026, at 05:58 pm

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded two passengers at Multan International Airport over allegations of attempting illegal immigration.

Viral Video: Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar slips, falls while greeting Egyptian Minister in Islamabad

Mar 30, 2026, at 04:24 pm

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar faced an embarrassing moment on Sunday after he slipped and briefly lost his balance on the red carpet while welcoming Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Islamabad.

Horror in Asadabad: One dead, 16 injured after alleged Pakistan shelling, claims Afghanistan

Mar 30, 2026, at 02:33 pm

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling on the outskirts of Asadabad city on Sunday, according to media reports.

“Vote Ford Out”: Thousands rally at Queen’s Park against Ontario premier

Mar 29, 2026, at 11:29 pm

A large crowd gathered outside Queen's Park in Toronto on Saturday, March 28, 2026, for a province-wide "Fight Ford" rally protesting Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent policies, as reported by CBC.

Father's fight fails: Pakistan court ruling sparks outrage after Christian woman’s marriage to Muslim man upheld

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.

Senator Chris Murphy slams Middle East conflict, says US spending $2 billion daily as Iran imposes Strait toll

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).