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Mosque opened by Pakistani ambassador lands in legal trouble in Japan

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

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

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

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

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.

Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and increasingly active in Iran, Marco Rubio says amid stalled US–Iran talks

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.

What is Operation Checkmate? 30 Indians among illegal truck drivers arrested in US

About 30 Indian nationals arrested for living and working illegally in the United States are set to be deported, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

'You're f***ing crazy': Trump blasts Netanyahu over Israel's escalation in Lebanon

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump is reportedly furious with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's latest escalation against Lebanon, which has threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran, media reports said.

Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, claims ChatGPT put children at risk

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public—including children—while concealing serious risks, suppressing internal safety concerns, and misleading consumers about the product's capabilities and potential dangers.

What began as a domestic dispute ended in six deaths in US: Iowa community in shock

At least six people were killed in a series of shootings across multiple locations in Muscatine, Iowa, US, in what authorities believe was a domestic-related incident, police said on Tuesday.

Marvel-style algorithm? Chinese firm's AI could flag critics before they speak

A Chinese technology company that markets surveillance and censorship software is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to predict which citizens may criticise the government in the future, according to leaked company documents reviewed by The New York Times.

Just married, then disaster: Indian-origin pilot killed in US helicopter crash

An Indian-origin pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in the US state of Georgia just hours after marrying his longtime partner and setting off for their honeymoon.

US strikes Iranian radar, drone control sites in explosive weekend operation

The United States on Sunday said it conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar installations and command-and-control sites used for drones in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, Iran, over the weekend.

What is Yolka? Viral video claims Russian forces using new handheld anti-drone system

Russian forces are deploying a new handheld anti-drone system called “Yolka,” adding a fresh dimension to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

France: Over 200 injured, 780 arrested after PSG victory celebrations erupt into violence

At least 219 people were injured and hundreds arrested after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into violence across France, according to media reports.

Canada Post's losses deepen as postal giant faces pressure to reinvent Itself

For generations, Canadians relied on Canada Post to deliver everything from letters and bills to parcels across one of the world's largest countries. Today, however, the state-owned postal operator is confronting a stark reality: fewer letters, fiercer competition and mounting financial losses.

US uncovers Iranian fraud network that allegedly scammed American companies

The United States has announced fresh measures to dismantle a sophisticated Iranian procurement network accused of impersonating and defrauding American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for Iran’s military and defense sector.

Horrifying "sex-for-rooms" scheme at a US hotel involving an Indian national that federal agents just blew wide open!

A 27-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the US for paying human traffickers to assault a minor girl, US Attorney's Office in Nebraska said on Saturday.

'Trade is a priority': Top US official on India deal

A senior US official has said that President Donald Trump has made it clear that trade remains a top priority for Washington, with further meetings expected in the coming weeks to advance and finalise a trade agreement with India.

Trump signals 'final decision' on Iran deal as Hormuz tensions rise

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is preparing to take a “final determination” on a potential peace arrangement involving Iran, amid escalating tensions over nuclear concerns and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

8 pct of Americans lack health insurance, new study reveals

The United States remains one of the few developed countries where a significant share of the population lacks health insurance coverage, with around 27 million Americans — nearly 8 per cent of the population — currently uninsured, according to a new study.

Faith, football and fashion! NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani turns heads in Arsenal-inspired thobe at Eid prayers

New York/IBNS: Eid celebrations in New York City turned into a fashion statement this year as Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a thobe inspired by English football club Arsenal’s jersey while offering prayers on Thursday.

Indian MMA aspirant dies in horror bear attack at remote Canada worksite

An aspiring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from the southern Indian state of Kerala was killed in a rare bear attack in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, on May 8, according to reports.

Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand control over Gaza to 70%

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed the Israeli military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, signalling a major escalation despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with Hamas.

US-Iran ceasefire extension deal awaits Trump’s approval: Report

The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on the framework of a 60-day ceasefire extension, but the proposed memorandum of understanding still awaits approval from US President Donald Trump and Iran’s top leadership.

Mojtaba Khamenei warns of bid to bring Iran 'to its knees' amid fresh missile escalation

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilise the Islamic Republic, urging Iranians to remain united as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated.

22-year-old Gujarat woman stabbed to death in Canada; accused on the run

Ottawa/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman from Gujarat was stabbed to death in Canada’s Niagara region, media reports said.

Canada opens talks to buy Sweden's Saab instead of U.S. platform

Ottawa: Canada has entered negotiations to procure airborne surveillance aircraft from Sweden’s Saab, opting for the GlobalEye platform instead of a U.S.-made system.

Iran claims draft deal with US could reopen Strait of Hormuz, White House calls it 'fabrication'

Iran on Wednesday claimed that a draft framework agreement with the United States could lead to the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and restoration of commercial shipping within a month.

‘More than problematic’: US Senator Lindsey Graham questions Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran-US peace talks

US Senator and close Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan’s role as a potential mediator in efforts to broker peace between Iran and the United States, describing the South Asian nation as “more than problematic”.

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