France’s Karachi exit: Consulate to close after five decades in Pakistan
The French Consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi city is permanently shutting its doors after 50 years of service.
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Corruption in July Memorial Museum project rocks Bangladesh
Dr Muhammad Yunus’s one-and-a-half-year rule is widely seen as one of the more turbulent phases in Bangladesh’s recent history.
US Sunday dinner turns deadly: 8, including children, killed as gunman opens fire
At least eight people were killed after a man opened fire inside a house during a Sunday dinner in Billings, Montana, in the US, according to media reports.
13 children die in Pakistan hospital blaze: What triggered the deadly fire?
At least 13 children, mostly newborns, died after a massive fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of a hospital in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Tuesday, according to media reports.
US Visa Shock: All immigrant applications halted as Trump tightens rules
The Donald Trump administration has paused US immigrant visa interviews worldwide as it moves to tighten screening of applicants and limit access to those deemed likely to rely on public assistance in the United States, media reports said.
Canada hits back at Trump with $20 billion tariffs on US goods
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on around 700 US goods worth $20 billion as the trade war between the two neighbouring countries intensifies.
Kremlin has 'no idea': Mystery US military aircraft lands in Moscow, sparks speculation
A US military aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, triggering speculation over the purpose of the unusual flight at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.
'Make weaponry for jihad': Cambridge academic's past writings raise fresh questions over university appointment
Cambridge University has appointed Farah Ahmed as an assistant research professor in its education faculty despite past writings in which she argued that Muslims should study engineering and computer technology to help develop weaponry for Jihad.
Iran vows retaliation as Trump administration unleashes new economic sanction on Tehran
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the expansion of US economic sanctions, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners will resist Washington’s pressure campaign.
Horror in Pakistan: Five labourers shot dead by armed men in Balochistan
Armed men targeted and killed at least five labourers in Pakistan’s Pishin district on Monday, according to media reports.
US lifts terrorism designation on Syria, removes HTS from sanctions list. All details here
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation as Washington moves to ease restrictions on the country.
US plans largest mass visa revocation targeting up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum: Officials
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, according to US officials and government documents.
Pakistani Army Officer seen hitting students, firing shots in air during protest; video goes viral
A Pakistani Army officer was caught on camera allegedly assaulting protesting students and firing shots into the air on Monday at Sarhad University’s Rawat campus in Islamabad, according to reports.
“While We Weaken Russia, We Strengthen Ukraine”: Carney Reaffirms Support on Ukraine’s Independence Day
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for Ukraine as he participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Monday, marking Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day.
$10 million bounty on Trump's youngest son? Iran State TV airs chilling threat
Iranian state television has aired a chilling segment targeting US President Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump, claiming to reveal ways to reach him and offering a $10 million reward.
Help Iran, lose dollar access: US Treasury chief issues stark warning
The US has stepped up pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that countries and entities helping Tehran launder money or generate revenue could be cut off from the US dollar system.
Trump escalates Canada trade war, threatens 50% auto tariffs from 2027
US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to as high as 50% from January 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute with the country's northern neighbour.
US weighs new H-1B and OPT fees: Why Indian students and tech workers could bear the brunt
Indian students and technology professionals hoping to study, work and build long-term careers in the United States could face another increase in immigration costs as the Donald Trump administration moves to tighten scrutiny of foreign workers and students.
Balen Shah’s 150-day reality check: How Nepal’s Gen Z hero lost his political shine
When Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah entered Nepal’s prime ministerial office on March 27, he appeared to represent a decisive break from a political system dominated for years by familiar faces.
Who is Alli Renee Singh? Indian-origin student, 19, dies in US after car plunges off California cliff into ocean
An Indian-origin student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the US, died after the car she was travelling in plunged off a cliff into the Pacific Ocean along Santa Cruz's iconic West Cliff Drive.
Religious cleric gunned down inside Pakistan mosque, attackers flee on motorbikes
A Pakistani religious cleric was shot dead by four unidentified assailants at a local mosque in Pakistan, according to media reports.
Goldy Brar’s Nijjar killing 'claim' sparks gang war threats as Canada-based 'terrorist' Arsh Dalla vows revenge
Three years after the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, a purported leaked audio recording has brought gangster Goldy Brar into focus, with Brar allegedly claiming that he orchestrated the assassination.
'Let us work together': Indian envoy seeks stronger India-Bangladesh business ties
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Monday called for stronger business-to-business ties between the two neighbouring countries, saying India and Bangladesh must work together to ensure peace and prosperity for future generations.
US horror: Gujarati-origin shopkeeper shot dead in store robbery
An Indian-origin shop owner was shot dead during an armed robbery at his store in the United States, police said.
Trade talks collapse: Trump targets Canada with ‘US State’ remark
US President Donald Trump on Sunday targeted Canada after trade talks between the two countries collapsed, accusing the neighbouring nation of seeking the benefits of being an American state without actually becoming one.
Nyepi row: ‘Crazy’ Bali video lands Swiss tourist in jail over insulting Hindu holiday
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of insulting a Hindu religious observance in Bali, Indonesia, media reports said.
Bangladesh horror: Hindu teacher, wife, 12-year-old son and daughter found dead inside locked home
A retired Hindu teacher, his wife, their 12-year-old son and 23-year-old daughter were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur city, Bangladesh, prompting police to arrest two men in connection with the incident, media reports said.
Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for 4 days in major cyberattack: Report
Suspected Iranian hackers reportedly shut down a British power plant for four days in a major cyberattack, according to media reports.
Pizza delivery turns fatal: Indian-origin man shot dead in New York
Gurdeep Singh, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man from Punjab, was shot dead by an unidentified person while he was out delivering a pizza in New York City on Friday, in an incident police suspect may have stemmed from road rage.
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' once again as Iran refuses to reopen waterway
US President Donald Trump on Sunday once again shared a map depicting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory", escalating his rhetoric over the key waterway amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.