Indian-origin judge found guilty in US, faces up to 10 years in prison
Mar 25, 2026, at 10:46 am
An American jury has found Indian-origin judge KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering, according to media reports.
Middle East tension: Iran arrested 466 over online activities
Mar 25, 2026, at 09:21 am
Iranian police have arrested 466 individuals accused of undermining national security and engaging in online activities allegedly linked to efforts by the United States and Israel to create instability, according to media reports.
German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war
Mar 24, 2026, at 11:55 pm
Berlin/DPA/IBNS: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday sharply criticised the US-Israeli war on Iran as a violation of international law, saying there is "no reason" for Germany to align itself with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Why Pakistan is racing to broker US-Iran peace as war risks spillover
Mar 24, 2026, at 09:46 pm
As back-channel contacts reopen between the United States and Iran to ease a four-week conflict, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected diplomatic actor.
China: Seven stolen dogs escape from thieves, travel 17 km to return home
Mar 24, 2026, at 07:51 pm
Seven stolen dogs in China's Changchun made a daring escape from meat traders and travelled nearly 17 kilometres together along a busy highway, according to media reports.
Mar 24, 2026, at 06:58 pm
Germany’s Munich witnessed an unconventional and historic celebration as Green Party politician Dominik Krause, who is openly gay, marked his mayoral victory by kissing his fiancé, Sebastian Müller.
Big shift in Iran’s power circle: New Security Chief appointed days after Ali Larijani's death
Mar 24, 2026, at 06:43 pm
Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, according to media reports.
Trump pushes for Iran deal, Israel doubts breakthrough as Tehran may not agree to conditions
Mar 24, 2026, at 04:55 pm
US President Donald Trump is reportedly pursuing a renewed diplomatic deal with Iran to ease West Asia tensions, while senior Israeli officials express strong doubts about its feasibility.
Toxic air crisis! Pakistan, Bangladesh lead world’s worst pollution rankings in 2025
Mar 24, 2026, at 04:20 pm
Pakistan has been ranked the world’s most polluted country in 2025, according to data released by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
Fertiliser shortage fears surge as Hormuz crisis deepens
Mar 24, 2026, at 10:29 am
Since the start of the Middle East conflict with Israeli and US strikes on Iran on 28 February, concerns have been growing over rising oil and commodity prices.
Me and the Ayatollah? Donald Trump floats US–Iran plan to run Strait of Hormuz together
Mar 24, 2026, at 10:01 am
US President Donald Trump said the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital global oil corridor disrupted by the Middle East conflict—could reopen soon if talks with Iran succeed, even suggesting potential joint management in the future.
Two Bank of Canada deputy governors to exit in leadership shakeup
Mar 24, 2026, at 03:44 am
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada is set for a leadership transition after announcing Monday that Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes will depart and Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki will retire in the coming months.
Colombian Air Force plane crashes on takeoff near Puerto Leguizamo, casualties feared
Mar 23, 2026, at 10:43 pm
A military transport aircraft belonging to the Colombian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, raising fears of significant casualties, media reports said.
Iranian media portray Trump’s strike pause as ‘retreat’, signal deterrence strategy
Mar 23, 2026, at 09:37 pm
Iran’s state-aligned media on Monday framed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend strikes on the country’s power infrastructure as a sign of American hesitation, even as tensions continue to simmer.
Adult platform OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after a private cancer battle
Mar 23, 2026, at 09:16 pm
Leonid Radvinsky, the reclusive owner of OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer, the company confirmed on Monday.
Festival turns nightmare! Mob disrupts Baul gathering in Bangladesh, smashes instruments
Mar 23, 2026, at 05:58 pm
A group of miscreants recently disrupted a Baul music event in Sreepur village, Bangladesh, on Sunday, according to media reports.
Snatched in seconds! Young man disappears in Balochistan—Pro-government armed groups suspected
Mar 23, 2026, at 05:46 pm
A young man has allegedly been abducted from Panjgur district in Balochistan, Pakistan, according to media reports, raising fresh concerns over the rising activities of suspected pro-government armed groups in the region.
Trump pauses military strikes on Iranian power plants after 'constructive conversations'
Mar 23, 2026, at 05:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to planned military strikes targeting Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure, citing progress in recent diplomatic engagements.
No safety guaranteed! TTP faction issues direct warning to foreign players before PSL kickoff
Mar 23, 2026, at 02:52 pm
An armed faction of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned foreign players from participating in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Shocking antisemitic attack: Jewish volunteer ambulances set ablaze near north London Synagogue
Mar 23, 2026, at 02:06 pm
At least four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire outside a synagogue in north London, UK, on Monday.
‘Stop, stop, stop…’: Controller warned vehicle seconds before Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
Mar 23, 2026, at 01:38 pm
New York/IBNS: “Stop, stop, stop…” — an air traffic controller’s urgent warning to a ground vehicle driver moments before a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport has surfaced in a viral audio clip, media reports said.
Pilot, co-pilot killed as Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Mar 23, 2026, at 12:53 pm
New York/IBNS: The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express flight were killed after the aircraft collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, media reports said.
‘Global economy facing major threat’: IEA chief warns as West Asia conflict persists
Mar 23, 2026, at 11:17 am
No country would be immune to the global economic fallout as the world faces a “major threat” from the energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said on Monday, according to media reports.
Pakistan government increases premium fuel levy by PKR 200 per litre amid Middle East crisis
Mar 23, 2026, at 09:07 am
Pakistan has reportedly decided to increase the levy on high-octane fuel by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 200 per litre, raising it from PKR 100 to PKR 300, amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to media reports.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge screening turns chaotic in Canadian theatre
Mar 22, 2026, at 09:56 pm
The screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge faced disruptions at a theatre in Canada after a section of the audience allegedly vandalised the screen.
German Defence MInister Pistorius launches Asia Tour to bolster defence partnerships
Mar 22, 2026, at 05:26 pm
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Tokyo on Sunday to kick off a multi-nation Asia trip focused on strengthening military cooperation and defence industry ties with key regional partners amid global security challenges.
Major blow to Hamas: Senior financier eliminated in Lebanon, claims IDF
Mar 22, 2026, at 05:23 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it had eliminated a senior financial operative of Hamas in Lebanon.
LeT commander Bilal Arif Sarafi stabbed, shot dead by his own family after Eid prayers in Pakistan
Mar 22, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Bilal Arif Sarafi was reportedly stabbed and shot dead by his own family members shortly after Eid prayers in Pakistan on Saturday, according to media reports.
Iran strikes hard: 200 injured in Dimona, Arad as ballistic missiles slip through
Mar 22, 2026, at 02:56 pm
Nearly 200 people were injured after Iranian strikes hit the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad on Saturday, according to media reports.
Will hit Delhi, Mumbai: Ex-diplomat Abdul Basit’s shocking threat if US attacks Pakistan
Mar 22, 2026, at 01:57 pm
Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has sparked controversy after suggesting that Islamabad could target India in the event of a foreign attack on Pakistan.