China tests ballistic missile from nuclear submarine in Pacific: Australia, New Zealand respond
China has conducted the rare test launch of a ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, earning criticism from New Zealand and Australia.
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Mass shooting shatters July 4 celebration in New York, four children among eight injured
At least eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting during a Fourth of July family barbecue in the Coney Island neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday night, according to media reports.
Who is Jin Mingri? Underground church founder walks free from Chinese prison, reunites with loved ones in US
Prominent Chinese underground church leader Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and has reportedly arrived in the United States, where he has reunited with his family.
World's most powerful passports revealed: Europe rules, India lags behind
Europe continues to dominate the world's most powerful passports, with nine of the top 10 spots in the fifth edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026.
Trump threatens Iran's leadership during Khamenei's funeral: 'One shot and we can take them all out'
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, claiming the remaining leadership of the country could be eliminated with "one shot" during the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
'Death threat' before Melbourne event? Australia probes online post targeting PM Modi ahead of visit
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged online death threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to Melbourne on July 9, according to Australian media reports.
'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu fires back at media report on alleged Iran assassination plot
The Israeli government has rejected a media report claiming that Israel may have considered targeting Iran's senior negotiators while the United States was engaged in sensitive diplomatic talks with Tehran.
Pakistan: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested in gangrape of foreign women
A relative of a senior Pakistani minister was among four people arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape and abduction of two foreign women, according to media reports.
'Madam is sleeping': Former Singapore diplomat recalls Benazir Bhutto episode during 1991 hijacking
Former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan has recalled an incident involving former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto during the 1991 hijacking of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ117, saying an unsuccessful attempt to contact her shaped his assessment of Pakistan's political culture, NDTV reported.
Canada, Philippines launch strategic partnership, target free trade deal by year-end
Vancouver: Canada and the Philippines on Friday launched a strategic partnership covering trade, defence, energy and labour cooperation, with both countries aiming to conclude negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement by the end of 2026.
Canada, B.C. strike agreement to fast-track LNG, mining and trade projects
Vancouver: Canada and British Columbia on Thursday unveiled a economic partnership aimed at accelerating major liquefied natural gas (LNG), mining, electricity and transportation projects, marking one of Ottawa's largest infrastructure commitments.
Missing Hindu girl case back in focus as Pakistan orders fresh inquiry
Pakistani police have launched a fresh investigation into the 2021 disappearance of nine-year-old Hindu girl Priya Kumari following renewed calls for her recovery, according to media reports.
Love conquers heights, not the law: Empire State proposal ends in arrest
New York/IBNS: At the dizzying peak of the Empire State Building's spire, a man went down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend, leaving stunned onlookers captivated by the breathtaking romantic gesture. But the fairy-tale moment soon took a dramatic turn as the couple's daring rooftop stunt ended with a police arrest and a string of criminal charges.
Horror outside UN headquarters: Man carrying Tibetan flag dies after self-immolation
A man holding a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday in what appeared to be a protest against Chinese rule over Tibet, according to media reports.
Pakistan's cement 'restoration' at Vedic-era Taxila sparks UNESCO delisting warning
UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural agency, has warned Pakistan to reverse recent reconstruction work at two historic sites in the ancient city of Taxila, cautioning that failure to do so could result in the World Heritage Site being placed on its "List of World Heritage in Danger" and, ultimately, stripped of its World Heritage status.
Tragedy in Thailand: Child driver ploughs into Buddhist monks, leaving 8 dead
At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and 13 others injured after an 11-year-old boy, allegedly driving his parents' pickup truck, ploughed into a religious procession in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday, according to local media reports.
Workforce shake-up: Germany demands medical proof from day one of sick leave
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition government have unveiled an extensive 34-measure reform package aimed at pulling Europe’s largest economy out of its prolonged stagnation and restoring growth momentum.
UK pubs to stay open until 5 am for England vs Mexico World Cup clash as govt makes late licensing u-turn
Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to remain open until 05:00 on Monday, after the government announced a late relaxation of licensing laws to let football fans watch England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico to its conclusion.
Canada appoints Glenn D. Joyal to Supreme Court
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the appointment of Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah L. Martin.
Horror in Pattaya: Thai woman's body found in suitcase, police arrest Australian man from Bangkok airport
An Australian man was arrested in Pattaya City, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, on charges of strangling an 17-year-old girl to death and then stuffing her body in a suitcase, media reports said.
Who is Miles Guo? Exiled Chinese businessman gets 30 years in US prison over $1 billion fraud
Exiled Chinese businessman Miles Guo, who portrayed himself as a fierce critic of China's communist government, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that duped thousands of investors out of more than $1 billion.
Trump suffers major blow as US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country are entitled to birthright citizenship under the Constitution, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump's bid to end the longstanding policy through executive action.
Taliban says it bombed ISIS hideouts in Pakistan; Islamabad downs 4 drones
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan on Tuesday claimed it had carried out airstrikes on ISIS hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to media reports.
Carney to attend NATO Summit in Turkiye, make first Saudi Arabia visit by a Canadian PM in 26 years
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Turkiye next week to attend the 2026 NATO Summit before making the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Tuesday.
'Too bad for our country': Trump reacts to birthright citizenship verdict, urges Congress to act
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship, calling the ruling "too bad" for the country and urging Congress to pass legislation ending the practice.
The 'great Indian visa' chase: Why thousands of Bangladeshis are rushing to their 'enemy' state
The urge to cross the border has seemingly eclipsed all previous geopolitical hostility.
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, handing a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most contentious culture-war battles.
Trump suffers setback as US Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the principle of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to limit who qualifies as an American citizen at birth.
Twisted End: US man suffers fatal heart attack while trying to dispose of girlfriend's body
A 44-year-old man in the United States reportedly died of a heart attack while attempting to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, whom authorities say had been strangled to death.
'Kalema' flags linked to ISIS, Al-Qaeda surface across Bangladesh amid World Cup buzz
Football fever has swept Bangladesh as the FIFA World Cup enters its Round of 32, with homes and streets across the South Asian nation draped in the flags of football giants, particularly Argentina and Brazil, in celebration of the global sporting event. Amid the football frenzy, however, the reappearance of white flags bearing the Kalema (the Islamic declaration of faith) in Dhaka and several other cities has raised concerns among police and security experts.