Trump bans Canadian alcohol, dairy imports as trade war with Canada escalates further
Washington: The United States on Monday banned select Canadian alcoholic beverages and dairy products from entering the market.
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US suspends Cognizant’s green card filings over alleged visa fraud
The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s ability to file new applications under the permanent labour certification programme (PERM), a key step in the employment-based green card process, amid an investigation into alleged visa fraud.
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike; BAPS apologises over gender row
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after a one-day closure triggered by a staff strike over what a union official described as “unacceptable” management instructions concerning a visit by a Hindu delegation.
Bangladesh Army tank explodes during firing exercise, two soldiers killed
Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed, and an officer was seriously injured after a Chinese-origin Type 59 tank exploded during a field firing exercise in Chattogram on Wednesday, The Daily Star reported.
US strikes back: CENTCOM destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8 after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the preceding two days, according to CENTCOM.
Canada extends gas tax holiday to January 2027 as global turmoil keeps prices elevated
Ottawa: Canada is extending its suspension of the fuel excise tax through January 31, 2027, Secretary of State Stephanie McLean announced Tuesday during a visit to the BC Vehicle Processing Centre at the Port of Nanaimo.
Canada, France and UK move to ban settlement imports in a bid to stop Israel's two-state solution
Ottawa: Canada, France and the United Kingdom announced a coordinated crackdown on Israeli settlement activity on Tuesday, moving to ban the importation of goods produced in West Bank settlements and impose targeted measures against those who facilitate or profit from them.
Over 400 flights cancelled across UK after air traffic control system failure
More than 400 flights were cancelled across the United Kingdom on Tuesday after a technical problem disrupted Britain's air traffic control system, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.
Afghanistan Cricket Board sparks Pakistan row over map showing PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan within India
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has sparked a fresh diplomatic controversy with Pakistan after a promotional video for its upcoming series against India appeared to depict Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan within India’s map.
Russia ends 3-day halt? Kyiv hit by missiles and drones, 3 dead
Russia targeted Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with missiles and drones on Tuesday, killing three people and injuring 16 others, according to media reports.
Ukraine eyes pornography legalisation to raise $25 million for its war efforts against Russia
Ukraine is considering legalising pornography as part of an effort to bring the country’s adult entertainment industry into the formal economy and generate additional tax revenue for the war against Russia, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan facing ‘system of discrimination’, UN experts warn
UN experts on Monday expressed grave concern over continuing reports of discrimination, violence and legal restrictions targeting members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, and called on authorities to ensure their protection and uphold the country's international human rights obligations.
Eiffel Tower staff strike after female workers 'sidelined' during Hindu group visit
Staff at the iconic Eiffel Tower went on strike on Monday, alleging that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by a Hindu delegation to the Paris landmark, media reports said.
Canada condemns Iran's "destabilising" actions and backs the push to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Ottawa: Canada issued a sharp rebuke of Iran on Sunday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne calling on Tehran to immediately halt activities they say are threatening regional and global stability.
US: Amazon air cargo plane crashes at Miami Airport, 5 dead
At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport,US, media reports said.
‘We began talks’: Zelenskyy meets Witkoff, Kushner in Kyiv after Putin meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began talks with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv on Sunday as Washington stepped up diplomatic efforts to advance a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war.
TIFF’s 2026 India slate spans seven films, but no mainstream Hindi release
Toronto: Seven Indian films will screen at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, spanning Malayalam, Tamil and regional-language cinema, but the lineup has no mainstream Hindi release.
Who is Sarah Khalifa? Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drug case
An Egyptian court has sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death by hanging after convicting them in a drug-related case, media reports said.
US says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks on navy ships
US forces destroyed or disabled three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday, hours after Iran launched ballistic missiles towards two US Navy ships, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM), marking another sharp escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
Putin announces 3-day halt to strikes on Kyiv amid Zelenskyy's ceasefire pitch
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day halt to strikes on Ukraine amid the planned visit of US envoys to Kyiv, media reports said.
Pakistan: Businessman gunned down in Quetta, family takes body to road in protest
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a local businessman in Pakistan's Quetta city recently, according to media reports.
Pakistan: Unknown attackers shoot police constable dead in Peshawar
Unknown attackers shot a police constable dead in the Mattani area near Pakistan's Peshawar city on Thursday, according to media reports.
Ten days trapped underground after deadly flood: Chinese national rescued alive from Nepal tunnel
The Nepali Army on Saturday said a Chinese national was rescued alive from a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project, 10 days after a devastating flood struck the Himalayan nation.
‘Unfortunately, it broke!’ Belgium PM’s chocolate gift for Modi meets a sweet disaster
New Delhi/IBNS: "Chocolate is excellent for diplomacy, but not excellent for diplomatic travel, we noticed," Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever remarked after a carefully planned gift for his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi broke during transit.
Explosions rock Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island after US missile strike
Loud explosions were heard after an Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island was reportedly hit by suspected US missiles, according to media reports.
164-1: UN votes to adopt new world map showing Africa's true size
The UN General Assembly voted to replace the traditional map of Africa with a new one that accurately shows the continent's size.
Israel turns Krishna-conscious: Jewish devotees chant ‘Hare Rama, Hare Krishna’ in viral Janmashtami celebration
Jerusalem/IBNS: Chants of 'Hare Rama, Hare Krishna' echoed at a gathering of Lord Krishna devotees in Moshav Aviel in northern Israel as they celebrated Janmashtami on Friday (local time).
US approves $5 billion bomb sale to Saudi Arabia amid Iran war tensions
The United States has approved a possible $5 billion Foreign Military Sale of bombs, guidance kits and related equipment to Saudi Arabia amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
After months of Hormuz deployment, USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand covered in rust
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived at a Thai port after an extended deployment of nearly 10 months, with extensive rust visible along its hull after 286 days at sea, including months of combat and blockade operations in the Middle East.
Zelenskyy proposes temporary ceasefire with Russia ahead of US envoys' visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a temporary halt to airstrikes between Ukraine and Russia as US President Donald Trump's envoys prepare to visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend in an effort to advance negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.