Mecca under alert! Saudi Arabia issues first air raid warning amid Houthi tension
Saudi Arabia had issued a brief warning about a 'potential danger' for the Islamic holy city of Mecca amid the recent attacks by the Houthis on the country.
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Canada unveils Productivity Mega Deduction to drive business investment
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced a new Productivity Mega Deduction aimed at lowering the cost of business investment and expanding the range of assets eligible for immediate tax deductions.
Canada Investment Summit secures nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments
Toronto/IBNS: Canada’s first Investment Summit has secured nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments, as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government seeks to attract capital into infrastructure, technology, energy, critical minerals and defence.
First-ever air-raid alert in Mecca as Houthi attacks escalate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued a brief aerial threat alert in Mecca for the first time, along with warnings in Jeddah and Taif, as the kingdom faced a fresh wave of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen.
Manhattan subway tragedy: Mystery surrounds why Indian-origin woman, friend were on tracks
An Indian-origin 24-year-old Rutgers University graduate and her longtime friend were fatally struck by a subway train in New York's Manhattan early Sunday, with a haunting video capturing their final moments sitting on the tracks as investigators try to determine how and why they ended up there.
Turkey’s LGBTQ+ crackdown intensifies: 47 detained, activists and gay bars raided
Turkish police have detained 47 people during raids targeting LGBTQ+ activists and gay bars, media reports said, as part of a government-backed campaign aimed at protecting what authorities describe as “family values”.
Saudi Arabia turns to Israel for intelligence help to fight Houthis as Pakistan steps back
Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought intelligence assistance from Israel through the US Central Command (CENTCOM) as the kingdom faces mounting security and economic pressure following a major Houthi offensive in Yemen.
US admits for first time it has weapons in space
The United States has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit, with US officials describing the capability as part of efforts to protect American forces from hostile action in space.
Ganga Aarti reaches River Thames: Thousands gather in London for first-of-its-kind spiritual spectacle
London/IBNS: Thousands of people gathered on Sunday to witness and participate in Ganga Aarti on the banks of the River Thames in London, as the iconic location became the setting for one of Hinduism's significant spiritual ceremonies.
‘It’s just so shocking’: Indian-origin woman, friend die after being hit by NYC train, video goes viral
An Indian-origin woman and her friend died after they were struck by a subway train while they were on the tracks at a station in Lower Manhattan, New York, media reports said.
TIFF becomes platform for Canada’s renewed film partnerships with UK, Spain
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto International Film Festival’s industry platform, TIFF: The Market, hosted the signing of modernised audiovisual coproduction treaties between Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain, strengthening the festival’s role as a gateway for international film and television partnerships.
Carney to meet Macron in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to deepen Canada-France ties
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, France, on September 20 to meet President Emmanuel Macron and discuss stronger cooperation in strategic sectors.
Trump wants countries to pay US for securing Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump has demanded that countries benefiting from the security of the Strait of Hormuz reimburse the United States for the costs of protecting the crucial oil-shipping route, as tensions with Iran continue to disrupt regional energy supplies.
Pakistan hikes bounty on JeM chief Masood Azhar to PKR 7 million ahead of FATF plenary
Pakistan has increased the bounty for information leading to the arrest of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar to 7 million Pakistani rupees (about Rs 24.09 lakh in Indian currency) as the country prepares for a key Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary next month.
BRICS Summit: Guterres says global institutions are outdated, calls for major reform
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told BRICS leaders in New Delhi on Sunday that creating a more balanced global order requires an overhaul of institutions established after the Second World War, including the UN Security Council.
Nepal power crisis: India approves 654 MW electricity export amid massive flood damage
The Indian Ministry of Power has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day, from midnight to 6 pm, between September 13 and December 31.
Bangladesh wants to ‘reset’ ties with India: Major message from Dhaka
Bangladesh has said it wants to "reset" bilateral ties with India, stressing that the process should be pursued through direct bilateral discussions rather than a multilateral forum.
“Whoever wins AI wins”: Trump dismisses calls to slow down Artificial Intelligence
US President Donald Trump has dismissed calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence and introduce new regulations for the industry, saying “negative forces” are fueling fears about the technology.
First-ever US alien terrorist removal court case ends with Afghan woman deported
In the first-ever case before the United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), Nazira Haji Zada, 47, an Afghan national who previously resided in Fort Worth, Texas, has been removed from the United States after conceding that she is an “alien terrorist”, the US Department of Justice said.
Trump lived here as a child: New York home sells for $1.93 million
The New York home where US President Donald Trump spent his early childhood has been sold for $1.93 million, media reports said.
Indian-origin woman charged with 2 murders in US after two separate killings
An Indian-origin woman has been arrested in the US in connection with the alleged killings of two of her friends in separate incidents in San Jose and Milpitas.
Sleeping women targeted in online abuse network; London man admits encouraging sexual offences
A 52-year-old man from North London has pleaded guilty to offences linked to an online forum where videos depicting sexual offending and domestic abuse were shared among offenders across the UK.
From gaming to AI: UN report highlights how terror groups are building a new digital recruitment machine
Terrorist groups are recruiting, raising money and even planning operations through propaganda that is now “embedded” in every stage of their work, a new UN report warns – and governments are struggling to keep pace.
Online Romance scam racket exposed: Six Nigerians face extradition to US
At least six Nigerian nationals linked to an organised criminal network that allegedly defrauded American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States, South African police said.
Canada, Norway to deepen defence and Arctic cooperation during Støre visit
Ottawa: Canada will host Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre from September 20 to 21, where the two NATO allies plan to deepen cooperation on defence, Arctic security, energy and critical minerals.
Trump links 9/11 legacy to Iran war at Pentagon anniversary ceremony
US President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon on Friday, honouring the nearly 3,000 people killed by al-Qaida hijackers while drawing a direct connection between the legacy of 9/11 and the ongoing US conflict with Iran.
‘We want to go home’: Hindu minor girls break down in Pakistan court in abduction, forced marriage case
Two Hindu minor girls, aged 13 and 14 according to minority rights activists, broke down and pleaded to return home after a court in Pakistan’s Sindh province declined to send them back to their parents and instead ordered that they be moved to a safe house.
25 years of 9/11: How the attacks changed America, reshaped the world and left a lasting legacy
A quarter of a century after four hijacked aircraft turned an ordinary September morning into one of the defining tragedies of modern history, the memory of September 11, 2001, remains deeply embedded in the United States and far beyond its borders.
‘America for Americans’: DHS removes ‘Mr Singh’ ad after Sikh community outrage
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed a controversial social media advertisement targeting the Sikh community after it triggered widespread backlash over its reference to “Mr. Singh” and the slogan “get off our roads”, alongside the declaration “America for Americans”.
Mongolia President takes off jacket, bench-presses 100 kg: Viral video leaves internet stunned
Ulaanbaatar/IBNS: Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has left social media users stunned after a video showed him bench-pressing an impressive weight during a visit to a military unit.