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UN report shows social, economic barriers are factors leading to global fertility crisis

The global fertility slump isn’t down to young people turning their backs on parenthood – it’s due to social and economic pressures stopping them from having the children they want, says a new UN report.

Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg a day after Gaza-bound ship seized

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, who was travelling in the Gaza-bound ship that was seized by Israeli authorities, was deported on Wednesday, officials said.

Australian PM Albanese raises issue of reporter shooting during LA protest with US authorities

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government has spoken with the U.S. administration over the shooting of an Australian journalist with a rubber bullet while she was covering the ongoing protests in Los Angeles.

Ukraine: Russian drones strike maternity ward in Odesa

Russia has launched missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Odesa, leaving at least one person dead on Tuesday, media reports said.

LA tension escalates: Trump to deploy another 2,000 National Guard members

The US military on Monday confirmed that hundreds of active-duty US Marines are to be deployed in Los Angeles, the city witnessing violent protests against government immigration raids and deportations.

UN nuclear watchdog warns lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks

The head of the UN-backed nuclear watchdog has raised fresh concerns over Iran’s failure to fully cooperate with inspections, warning that this is preventing independent verification of its nuclear activities.

Pakistan faces water crisis after India suspends Indus Waters Treaty: Report

New Delhi/IBNS: Following India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, a Pakistani government report has shown a 13.3 percent year-on-year shortfall in water drawn from the river and supplied to already water-starved farms in the Punjab province.

Taiwan detects seven sorties of PLA aircraft and eight PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Monday said it detected seven sorties of PLA aircraft and eight PLAN vessels around its territory.

China to support Bangladesh in countering misinformation

China has extended support to Bangladesh to counter false information and negative propaganda regarding the country's political situation following the July uprising, media reports said.

Malaysia: 15 students die in bus mishap

At least 15 people, mostly students, died after the bus in which they were travelling smashed into a minivan in northern Malaysia on Monday, media reports said.

How Khalistan disruptors threaten Canada’s global role with Indian PM Modi’s G7 visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, this June, the event marks not only a step forward in international diplomacy but also a pivotal opportunity to heal the fractured relationship between India and Canada.

US Congressman Sherman urges Pakistani delegation to ensure doctor's release who helped track down Laden

US Congressman Brad Sherman has urged the Pakistani delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to ensure the release of Dr Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to track down Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden.

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship, activist Greta Thunberg detained

Israel has intercepted an aid ship that was heading towards Gaza and carried prominent activists like Greta Thunberg.

Protests escalate in Los Angeles hours after Trump deploys National Guard troops

Law enforcement officials and protesters clashed in Los Angeles, with tension mounting in the city amid the deployment of the National Guard by US President Donald Trump on Sunday.

Pakistani human rights organisation, political activists condemn Balochistan's new counter-terrorism law

Political activists and human rights organisations have condemned the recently passed Balochistan Counter-Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2025, fearing that the law grants sweeping powers to security forces and institutionalises state repression in the troubled region.

Sheikh Hasina's close aide slams Bangladesh interim govt for announcing April polls

Rabbi Alam, Chairman of Joy Bangla Brigade and vice president of Bangladesh Awami League, USA, has condemned the interim government's decision to hold general election in April 2026.

Immigration Protests: National Guard troops arrive in LA following Trump's order

The National Guard troops have started arriving in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump's order to put an end to protests that broke out in the region against federal immigration authorities who are trying to carry out deportations.

US teen dies after trying social media turned 'Dusting'

A US teen died after participating in a social trend called dusting, media reports said.

Canadian journalist alleges assault by pro-Khalistan activists at Vancouver rally

Vancouver: Independent Canadian journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged that he was physically assaulted and threatened by a group of pro-Khalistan activists while covering a rally in Vancouver on Sunday. Bezirgan claimed he was targeted for his independent reporting and past coverage of Khalistan-related demonstrations across multiple countries.

US expert on China warns of 'something worse' than Covid if strong action is not taken on fungus smuggling case

A top US-based expert on China has warned of "something worse" than COVID-19 if the United States does not take drastic action over the fungus smuggling case, media reports said.

Two senior Palestinian Mujahideen Movement members eliminated, says IDF

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday announced that two senior members of the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement have been eliminated.

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani runs for New York mayor post

New York/IBNS: Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who is also filmmaker Misra Nair's son, is contesting the 2025 New York mayoral race.

Colombia: Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot during rally

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, is currently struggling for his life at a hospital after he was shot three times in Bogota on Saturday.

Indian-origin engineer dies during scuba diving session in UAE

An Indian-origin engineer died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in the UAE's Dubai region on Friday.

'He will face serious consequences': Donald Trump warns Elon Musk against funding Democrats

New Delhi/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has threatened his former advisor and once 'great friend' Elon Musk with "serious consequences" if the tech billionaire seeks to punish Republicans who vote for a controversial spending bill by funding Democrats.

Canadian PM Mark Carney reveals why Modi’s presence is essential at G7 summit

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said that India’s scale and economic strength warranted a seat at the G7 summit, explaining why he extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite lingering tensions between the two countries.

Undertrial prisoner commits suicide in Pakistan

An undertrial prisoner, who was among over 200 prisoners who escaped from Malir jail, recently committed suicide in Pakistan's Mauripur area, media reports said.

Taiwan detects 34 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels close to its territory

Taiwan said it detected  34 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and one official ship around its territory between 6 a.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Saturday, media reports said.

Washington hosts Capitol Hill event to mark Tiananmen Square Massacre

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently hosted an event in Washington DC to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

British art expert sentenced to prison for selling works to suspected Hezbollah financier

An art expert has been jailed in the UK for two years and six months after he failed to report a series of high-value sales to a man suspected of financing the proscribed group Hezbollah.