Middle East tensions explode again as drone hits near UAE nuclear facility, no injuries
May 18, 2026, at 12:43 am
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to a fire that broke out in an external electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region, following a reported drone strike—an incident that has heightened tensions across the region.
Canada’s Calgary rocked by violent extortion case; 4 Indian-origin men arrested, another wanted
May 17, 2026, at 08:00 pm
Calgary/Canada: Four Indian-origin men were arrested and charged in connection with a violent kidnapping and extortion case that authorities say is part of an ongoing series of crimes targeting the South Asian community in Calgary, Canada.
Who is Al-Saadi? Iraqi national arrested in US over Iran-backed terror charges
May 17, 2026, at 06:45 pm
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the arrest of alleged terror commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national charged with six terrorism-related offenses for his alleged role as an operative of Kata’ib Hizballah and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Midair horror: Passenger bites crew member, forces Qantas flight diversion
May 17, 2026, at 04:02 pm
A passenger aboard a Qantas flight has been banned from future travel with the airline after allegedly biting a flight attendant midair, forcing the aircraft to divert during its journey from Australia to the United States.
Bangladesh ex-Army man held over Neo-JMB links, major terror plot foiled
May 17, 2026, at 01:49 pm
Bangladesh police have arrested a former member of the country's Army in Moulvibazar on suspicion of being influenced by the ideology of the banned outfit Neo Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB), media reports said.
Netherlands returns 1,000-year-old Chola-era copper plates to India during Modi visit
May 17, 2026, at 12:54 am
In a significant act of cultural restitution, the Netherlands formally returned a set of 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the EU nation.
Modi in The Hague: Indian diaspora is a ‘living bridge’ between India and Netherlands
May 16, 2026, at 08:50 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the Indian community in the Netherlands as a “living bridge of friendship” between the two countries, as he addressed members of the diaspora in The Hague.
London Horror: Ex-Imam jailed for life for abusing girls as young as 12
May 16, 2026, at 06:11 pm
London/IBNS: Abdul Halim Khan, 54, a former imam from Bethnal Green in East London, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years after a jury convicted him of 21 sexual offences against seven women and girls.
May 16, 2026, at 05:09 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday announced that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, chief of Hamas’s military wing, was killed in an airstrike carried out in Gaza City.
Trump announces killing of ISIS No. 2 Abu-Bilal in joint US-Nigeria operation
May 16, 2026, at 02:35 pm
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that American and Nigerian forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader of the Islamic State group and its reported second-in-command globally.
Operation Epic Fury 2.0? Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after high-stakes China talks
May 16, 2026, at 01:57 pm
The United States is preparing a range of military options against Iran as diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with reports indicating that President Donald Trump is considering a renewed offensive following his two-day visit to China.
Big breakthrough? US announces fresh 45-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal
May 16, 2026, at 10:03 am
The US State Department on Friday announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following two days of mediated talks hosted by the United States.
Canada and Alberta reach deal on carbon pricing, electricity expansion and oil pipeline plans
May 16, 2026, at 04:20 am
Ottawa: Canada’s federal government and the province of Alberta on Friday reached an energy and climate agreement that includes higher industrial carbon pricing, plans to expand electricity generation and support for a proposed oil pipeline to Asian markets.
Canada launches national electricity strategy to double power grid by 2050
May 16, 2026, at 03:58 am
Ottawa: Canada on Friday launched consultations on a new national electricity strategy aimed at doubling the country’s power grid capacity by 2050 as it seeks to meet rising energy demand, lower household costs and strengthen energy security.
'Favour to Pakistan': Donald Trump’s explosive claim on Iran ceasefire
May 15, 2026, at 10:59 pm
US President Donald Trump said he agreed to a ceasefire involving Iran only as a “favour” to Pakistan, claiming he would not have supported the move otherwise.
'No military solution against Iran': Tehran sends strong message during India visit
May 15, 2026, at 09:25 pm
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently visiting New Delhi for the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave, said Iran has “every reason” not to trust the United States, while insisting that Washington can trust Tehran “without a doubt”.
Pakistan: Gwadar varsity vice chancellor, pro-VC ‘go missing’
May 15, 2026, at 05:35 pm
The vice chancellor and pro-vice chancellor of Pakistan's University of Gwadar, who had left the port city for Quetta, have gone missing, media reports said.
Paid USD 100 per person: Indian-origin man’s border smuggling scheme exposed
May 15, 2026, at 01:00 pm
An Indian-origin man has pleaded guilty in the US to his role in a human smuggling operation that trafficked people from India across the northern border with Canada into the United States.
US authorities likely to drop criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani: Reports
May 15, 2026, at 12:04 pm
Washington DC/New Delhi/IBNS: In a relief for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, the U.S. Justice Department is likely to drop criminal fraud charges against the Adani Group chairman, according to several media reports.
US: Indian-origin ‘Punjabi Devils’ founder gets prison for machine gun possession
May 15, 2026, at 09:40 am
An Indian-origin man who founded the outlaw motorcycle gang “Punjabi Devils” has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for unlawful dealing of firearms and illegal possession of a machine gun in the United States.
Can Canada become India’s alternative energy partner amid West Asia tensions?
May 15, 2026, at 05:42 am
As geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten global energy markets, Canada’s efforts to diversify exports beyond the United States could intersect with India’s growing demand for stable and long-term energy supplies.
US Senator Eric Schmitt sparks row over 'visa temple' remark on Hyderabad’s Chilkur Balaji Temple
May 14, 2026, at 11:21 pm
Washington/Hyderabad: US Senator Eric Schmitt has triggered controversy after targeting Hyderabad’s Chilkur Balaji Temple—popularly known as the “Visa Temple”—while criticising America’s H-1B visa programme in a series of posts on social media platform X.
Xi Jinping woos Trump, says ‘make America great again’ can go hand-in-hand with China’s rise
May 14, 2026, at 09:04 pm
In a strikingly warm message on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping described ties between China and the United States as the most important bilateral relationship in the world, urging both sides to preserve and strengthen it.
Indian cargo vessel sinks off Oman after suspected drone strike; Delhi calls attack ‘unacceptable’
May 14, 2026, at 06:16 pm
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel from Gujarat sank off the coast of Oman after being struck by a suspected drone or missile, prompting a strong response from the Government of India and raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region.
Canada: Judge rules approval of Alberta separation petition was ‘unreasonable’
May 14, 2026, at 03:51 am
A judge has ruled that Elections Alberta acted unreasonably when it approved a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada, according to court documents reported by Canadian media outlets.
May 13, 2026, at 07:02 pm
Beijing/IBNS: US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides prepare to address growing geopolitical and economic tensions.
Shock move! flydubai suspends flights to 3 major Pakistan cities till October
May 13, 2026, at 05:54 pm
flydubai has suspended flight operations to and from Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until October 26 due to “operational reasons,” according to local media reports.
Trump’s Golden Dome shock: Missile shield price tag balloons to USD 1.2 trillion
May 13, 2026, at 02:39 pm
US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system is projected to cost approximately $1.2 trillion (£882 billion) to develop, deploy, and operate over the next two decades, according to a report released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Putin unleashes ‘Satan 2’: Russia tests ICBM with 35,000 km range
May 13, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Russia has successfully test-fired the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a nuclear-capable system described by the nation as the most powerful missile systems in the world.
Trump wants Venezuela as America’s 51st state? His viral Truth Social post explodes online
May 13, 2026, at 09:46 am
US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after posting an image on Truth Social that portrayed Venezuela as the “51st state” of the United States.