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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.

Pakistan blast: 4 labourers killed, 3 injured in Balochistan’s Mastung

At least four labourers were killed and three others injured after a blast struck Balochistan's Mastung district in Pakistan, media reports said on Saturday.

Sikh gurdwara stabbing in Canada: 27-year-old arrested after two injured

Police have arrested a person after a stabbing incident at a Sikh Gurudwara in Edmonton, Canada left two people injured, officials said on Friday.

Trump says Canada trade talks are ‘moving along’ as tariff deadline nears

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with Canada are “moving along” as American and Canadian officials race to reach an agreement before a new deadline for steep U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.

14 killed, over 120 injured as Russian drones strike shopping centre in Zelenskyy's hometown

At least 14 people were killed and more than 120 injured on Friday after two Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, a central Ukrainian city and the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Reuters reported.

'I never thought they would betray me': Ex-US intelligence informant, who claimed to have infiltrated Al-Qaeda, now faces deportation

A Kosovo-born man who claims to have worked undercover for US intelligence and helped authorities target terrorists is facing deportation from the United States, according to media reports.

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted under security law, face 10 years in jail

Two prominent Hong Kong activists known for organising annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been found guilty of inciting others to subvert state power under the city's controversial national security law, according to media reports.

Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir is Bangladesh’s new President—Here’s why this election is historic

Bangladesh lawmakers on Thursday elected ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate and senior party leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new President, in the first contested presidential election in 35 years.

Pakistan: Imran Khan shifted back to prison just hours after medical tests at hospital

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was taken to a hospital following an order from the country's Supreme Court, has been shifted back to prison after undergoing a medical check-up, media reports said on Friday.

Canada, European allies condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement plans

Ottawa: Canada and six European countries condemned Israel’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the West Bank, warning that the plan could undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.

Nepal Speaker orders PM Balen Shah to face House after months of absence

Kathmandu/IBNS: Nepal Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has directed Prime Minister Balendra Shah to appear before the House of Representatives on August 26 and respond directly to questions from lawmakers.

Six years in prison: Transgender woman sentenced over plot to kill Scott Bessent

A transgender woman from Massachusetts has been sentenced to 73 months in prison for attempting to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with Molotov cocktails, US authorities said.

UAE halts all trade, financial deals with Iran amid rising Middle East tensions: What happened?

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Canada records 4.1 million hectares burnt as 2026 wildfire season continues

Ottawa: Canada has recorded 4,793 wildfires and 4.1 million hectares burnt so far this year, with 582 fires still active nationwide, as federal officials warn that elevated wildfire risks could persist into September.

Canada’s largest icebreaker reaches North Pole, reinforcing Arctic presence

Ottawa: Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent, reached the North Pole on Sudnay as part of its 2026 Arctic deployment.

UAE issues missile threat alert, urges residents to seek safe shelter

The United Arab Emirates has issued its first major missile threat warning in months, urging residents to remain in safe locations after the country's air defence systems detected a potential missile threat targeting the UAE.

Big relief for Imran Khan: Pakistan Supreme Court orders hospital transfer amid health fears

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital amid growing concerns over his health, providing relief to the jailed PTI chief.

Philippines school shooting horror: Student gunman, two guards among 4 dead

At least four people, including a student and the gunman, were killed in a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, according to media reports.