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Canada's Mark Carney arrives in India to reset ties, boost economic partnership

Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday to begin a four-day official visit aimed at reviving economic ties and stabilising diplomatic relations with India following months of strain under the Trudeau government.

US ambassador advises staff to leave Israel 'immediately' amid rising Iran tensions: Report

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff to consider leaving Israel immediately amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.

Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghan forces strike border — tensions on the brink of war!

Kabul/Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night, according to media reports.

Ottawa says India no longer linked to violent crime in Canada, ahead of Carney visit

Ottawa: Canada has indicated it no longer believes India is connected to violent crimes on Canadian soil, marking a significant diplomatic shift before Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit.

‘I thought they were after murderers’: Canadian man in ICE detention challenges US immigration policy

A Canadian man detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says he was shocked to find himself held in a US immigration facility after believing the agency targeted only “criminals and murderers", as his family presses legal efforts for his release.

Afghanistan launches offensive against Pakistani military positions after recent airstrikes by Islamabad

Afghanistan has launched offensive operations against Pakistan military positions along the border, the Taliban’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday, describing the move as retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghan territory.

US deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel for first time amid fears of war with Iran

The United States has deployed advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Israel for the first time, marking a major escalation in its military posture as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to relocate to Australia amid growing Kiwi exodus

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming one of the most high-profile figures to join a growing wave of New Zealanders moving across the Tasman.

Violent clashes erupt in Dutch village as protests against planned asylum centre turn chaotic

Clashes broke out in the Dutch village of Bleskensgraaf on Tuesday evening after a demonstration against a proposed asylum seekers’ centre escalated into violence.

Canada: Nearly half of Toronto-Area immigrant agencies expect programme closures

Toronto: Nearly half of immigrant settlement service organisations in the Greater Toronto Area say they may be forced to close programmes as federal funding reductions strain resources that help newcomers settle in Canada, reported The Canadian Press.

Canada signs defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade

Ottawa: Canada and South Korea on Wednesday formalised a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and industrial ties as Ottawa pushes to diversify its trade and security relationships beyond established partners.

Iran ready for war or peace ahead of Geneva nuclear talks, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Ahead of a fresh round of nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for both war and peace, warning that any military confrontation could trigger a devastating regional conflict.

WHO: Attacks on Ukraine’s health care surged 20 percent in 2025

As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024.

‘Pakistan PM would’ve died if...’: Trump reignites Operation Sindoor claims in SOTU speech

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with an extraordinary claim about India-Pakistan military tensions, asserting that Pakistan’s prime minister would have died without his intervention.

India-US trade deal at risk? Trump imposes massive 126% duty on solar imports

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has imposed preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India, raising concerns over the India-US trade deal, media reports said.

Trump claims Pakistan PM told him he prevented 35 million deaths by stopping India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed he had ended the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025.

Canada: Foreign Minister Anand silent on cancelling Mexico trips as fights restart

Canadian airlines have resumed flights to popular Mexican destinations like Puerto Vallarta after a brief suspension due to cartel-related violence.

Canada to revoke citizenship of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney visit

Canada has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to India, according to multiple media reports.

After 16 years, London eatery closes as Indian-origin owner alleges repeated attacks by Pakistanis

An Indian-origin entrepreneur in London has announced that he will shut down his restaurant after 16 years in business, citing rising costs, repeated disturbances and alleged attacks by Pakistanis.

Viral Irish food bank image triggers racist remarks against Indians

A wave of racist comments, targeting Indians, surfaced on social media following the publication of a photograph showing a queue outside a food bank in Ireland, media reports said.

Netherlands’ first openly gay PM Rob Jetten takes oath. Meet his partner Nicolás Keenan

Amsterdam/IBNS: Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay Prime Minister Rob Jetten took oath on Monday and is set to head a new Dutch government, media reports said.

Who is Avtar Singh? Abducted Sikh man found dead near US lake

American authorities on Monday said they have recovered the body of Sikh man named Avtar Singh near Lake Berryessa in the USA.

Carney to visit India, Australia and Japan to deepen trade and security ties

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7 as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment, and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, his office announced Friday.

Bangladesh army reshuffled days after Tarique Rahman took office as Prime Minister

Just days after Tarique Rahman assumed office as Bangladesh’s new prime minister, the country’s military underwent a significant top-level reshuffle, including the appointment of a new Chief of General Staff (CGS) and changes across key strategic and intelligence positions, media reports said.

Muhammad Yunus returns to work at his NGO after 18-month stint leading Bangladesh interim govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has returned to work at his non-profit organisation after stepping down as chief adviser to the Bangladesh interim government, a position he held for nearly 18 months.

Trump attacks Supreme Court over tariff ruling, claims verdict gave him 'more power'

US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, denouncing last week’s ruling that struck down key elements of his administration’s global tariffs as “ridiculous” and “dumb.”

Pakistan: 14 workers kidnapped in coordinated armed raids in Balochistan

Armed men abducted 14 construction workers, who were working on a government project and at a crushing plant at two different places in Khuzdar and Barkhan districts of Balochistan, Pakistan, media reports said.

Major rejig in Bangladesh Army as Tarique Rahman holds office, defence advisor in India recalled

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has initiated a far-reaching reshuffle of its senior military leadership, reassigning key operational and intelligence roles days after Tarique Rahman assumed office as Prime Minister.

Canada: Ontario invests $345M in Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy

Toronto: Canada on Sunday marked Human Trafficking Awareness Day by investing in a $345 million Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, which they described as the largest investment of its kind in Canada.

Nepal horror: 17 dead after bus plunges 300 metres into Trishuli River

At least 17 people, including two foreigners, died after a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River in the Charaundi region of Nepal on Monday, media reports said.