Shocking UK blast: Man and woman found dead after house explosion in Bristol
A man and a woman were found dead after an explosion tore through a house in Bristol, UK, on Sunday morning, police said.
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Pakistan: Delayed temple reconstruction prevents Hindu mass festival gatherings in Rawalpindi
The reconstruction work of a Krishna Temple in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi—considered a key place of worship for the local Hindu community—has remained incomplete even after 10 months, preventing devotees from holding large congregational prayers during festivals such as Holi and Diwali.
Bloodshed in Pakistan: Police official gunned down in targeted attack
A police official was killed in a gun attack in Lakki Marwat on Sunday, according to media reports.
Diljit Dosanjh pauses Canada concert to address Pro-Khalistan protesters
Calgary/Canada: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh briefly paused a concert in Calgary in Canada to address a group of attendees waving Khalistan flags, asking them to leave the venue and not disrupt the performance.
Madness in Seoul: Pokémon event cancelled in South Korea after 40,000 people assemble in forest
A Pokémon-themed promotional event in Seoul was abruptly cancelled after an estimated 40,000 people gathered at Seoul Forest in the Seongsu-dong area, triggering serious safety concerns.
Detained for weeks: Indian-origin court interpreter Meenu Batra finally walks free in US
Indian-origin immigration court interpreter Meenu Batra, 53, has been released after spending more than a month in detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Trump scoffs at Iran’s 14-point peace plan, warns strikes could resume if Tehran 'misbehaves'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would review Iran’s new 14-point peace proposal but openly doubted it would be acceptable, saying Tehran had not yet “paid a big enough price” for its actions over the last 47 years.
Shock in New York: Bangladeshi imam arrested over child abuse allegations inside mosque
A Bangladeshi imam has been arrested in New York over allegations of child sexual assault at a mosque, according to media reports.
Health system in crisis? Pakistan's Sindh faces massive staff shortage as diseases spread
The Sindh Health Department in Pakistan is grappling with a severe crisis, with more than 75 per cent of its top-level technical posts lying vacant, according to media reports.
Horror in the skies: Small plane crash kills 5 in US
At least five people were killed after a small aircraft crashed in Hays County, Texas, the US on Thursday, officials confirmed.
Israel sent secret laser shield to UAE during Iran attacks: Report
Israel did not just deploy its famed Iron Dome system to help the United Arab Emirates during Iran’s missile and drone attacks — it also sent an advanced laser weapon, according to a report by the Financial Times.
World’s largest US warship exits Middle East after Iran ops, military footprint shrinks
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has left the Middle East after taking part in US operations against Iran, according to a U.S. official on Friday.
Abuse of women journalists made ‘easier and more damaging’ by AI: Study unveils on World Press Freedom Day
Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May.
US: Teacher jailed 15 years for sexual abuse of student she tutored, recording encounters
A US teacher who admitted to having sexual relations with a student she was tutoring at her home, and recording the encounters, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to media reports.
Dream shattered in US: Indian-origin student dies by suicide amid financial stress, debt-ridden father awaits body
An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh has died by suicide in the US, with reports suggesting he had been facing financial difficulties.
Indian-born population tops Australia’s foreign-born list, overtaking England after a century
A major demographic shift has emerged in Australia, with people born in India becoming the country’s largest foreign-born group, surpassing those born in England for the first time in modern records.
Canada unveils $6 billion skilled trades program to address labor shortages
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a C$6 billion ($4.4 billion) national programme aimed at expanding the country’s skilled trades workforce as demand for labour grows across construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.
Carney appoints Jonathan Wilkinson as ambassador to European Union
Ottawa: Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney announced former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union, on Thursday.
US releases CCTV footage: White House dinner shooter storms security, opens fire
The United States has released new CCTV footage capturing the moment suspect Cole Tomas Allen allegedly launched an attack during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25.
From TACO to NACHO: Trump’s new nickname explodes amid Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump has been hit with a new viral nickname—“NACHO”, short for “Not A Chance Hormuz Opens”—as commentary grows around tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz and shifting geopolitical messaging.
JPMorgan executive accused of drugging, sexually exploiting junior colleague in shocking lawsuit
A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, Lorna Hajdini, has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing, racially harassing, and coercing a junior male colleague, according to a complaint filed in New York County Supreme Court.
Pakistan's double-game exposed: Islamabad opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Trump's Hormuz blockade
Pakistan has activated multiple overland trade corridors linking its ports to Iran, introducing a significant development in regional trade dynamics amid ongoing tensions over maritime restrictions.
Who is Atharva Vyas? Indian-origin student arrested for allegedly attacking US woman, biting her child
An Indian national has been arrested in San Antonio, US, for allegedly assaulting a woman and her three-year-old girl in a park on April 18, officials said.
You’d be speaking French: King Charles III jokes with Trump in viral White House moment
King Charles III, on a state visit to the United States, lightened the mood at a White House dinner on Tuesday by joking that without Britain, Americans might be speaking French.
Donald Trump’s face, gold signature to appear in new US passports—Here’s why
The US government will soon issue specially designed passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump, according to media reports citing a State Department official.
Carney to attend European summit in Armenia, push security ties and global investment
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Yerevan, Armenia, from May 2 to 4 to attend the European Political Community Summit, marking the first time a non-European leader has been invited to the gathering.
White House dinner shooting suspect posted anti-Trump rants, Hitler comparisons: Report
As investigators piece together the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the social media activity of suspect Cole Tomas Allen has come under intense scrutiny.
Buddhist monks on Thailand trip arrested with 110 kg of cannabis at Sri Lanka Airport
At least 22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110 kg (242 lbs) of cannabis — illegal in the country — hidden in their luggage.
UAE leaves OPEC, OPEC+ amid global energy crisis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its withdrawal from both OPEC and OPEC+, marking a significant development in global energy dynamics amid ongoing disruptions in oil supply.
Shocking UN Warning: Taliban-ruled Afghanistan may lose 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030
Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.