AirAsia signs historic 150-aircraft deal for Canada-assembled Airbus A220s
May 08, 2026, at 03:27 am
Ottawa/Canada: AirAsia has agreed to purchase 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft in what Canada described as the largest order ever placed for a Canadian-designed and manufactured aircraft.
Shivon Zilis opens up on 'complicated' relationship with Elon Musk during OpenAI trial
May 07, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Shivon Zilis, the mother of four children with Elon Musk, gave rare insight into their personal relationship while testifying in Musk’s legal battle against OpenAI.
Ted Turner: Media maverick who founded CNN and changed global TV news forever
May 07, 2026, at 04:52 pm
One of the most influential figures in modern broadcasting, Ted Turner, who transformed television news by launching the world’s first 24-hour news channel, has died aged 87.
US to close Peshawar consulate—What’s behind the sudden move?
May 06, 2026, at 02:49 pm
The U.S. Department of State on Tuesday announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and the need for efficient resource management.
US Horror: Dallas mall shooting leaves 2 dead, suspect confesses after chase
May 06, 2026, at 01:08 pm
At least two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting incident at a shopping mall north of Dallas, US, on Tuesday, police said.
Donald Trump temporarily pauses 'Project Freedom' on Pakistan's request
May 06, 2026, at 09:52 am
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom,” a US military initiative aimed at guiding stranded commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada names Louise Arbour as next governor general
May 06, 2026, at 04:26 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced the appointment of Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general, following approval by King Charles III.
US KC-135 'flying gas station' sends 7700 emergency code near Iran before disappearing over Qatar
May 05, 2026, at 09:53 pm
A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a key US Air Force aerial refuelling aircraft often called a “flying gas station,” triggered concern after issuing a “7700” transponder code—signalling a general in-flight emergency—while flying over the Persian Gulf near Iranian airspace, according to Flightradar24 data.
Under heavy fire: 2 U.S. destroyers brave Iranian onslaught in Strait of Hormuz showdown
May 05, 2026, at 10:12 am
Two U.S. Navy destroyers successfully transited the strategic Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf despite coming under what American media described as coordinated Iranian fire.
Massive blast at fireworks factory in China leaves 21 dead, dozens injured
May 05, 2026, at 09:24 am
At least 21 people were killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, according to media reports.
Canada sounds red alert: Khalistani extremists declared major security threat
May 04, 2026, at 06:10 pm
Canada’s top intelligence agency has labelled Khalistani extremists as a national security threat and warned that a portion of the network continues to leverage Canadian institutions to promote their violent extremist agenda and collect funds from unsuspecting community members to divert it towards violent activities.
Trump unveils ‘Project Freedom’ amid Hormuz crisis—Here’s what it means
May 04, 2026, at 03:23 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the launch of “Operation Project Freedom,” a mission aimed at guiding and escorting hundreds of commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
What happened in Morocco? Two US troops go missing amid military exercises, rescue op underway
May 04, 2026, at 07:50 am
Two US service members, who had travelled to Morocco to participate in joint military exercises, have gone missing near the coastal city of Tan-Tan, officials said on Sunday.
Canada PM Carney in Armenia for EPC Summit, holds talks with European leaders
May 04, 2026, at 05:17 am
Yerevan/Armenia: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Armenia on Friday, marking the first official visit by a Canadian PM to Armenia in nearly a decade since Justin Trudeau's 2018 trip.
Shocking UK blast: Man and woman found dead after house explosion in Bristol
May 03, 2026, at 10:11 pm
A man and a woman were found dead after an explosion tore through a house in Bristol, UK, on Sunday morning, police said.
Pakistan: Delayed temple reconstruction prevents Hindu mass festival gatherings in Rawalpindi
May 03, 2026, at 08:50 pm
The reconstruction work of a Krishna Temple in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi—considered a key place of worship for the local Hindu community—has remained incomplete even after 10 months, preventing devotees from holding large congregational prayers during festivals such as Holi and Diwali.
Bloodshed in Pakistan: Police official gunned down in targeted attack
May 03, 2026, at 07:15 pm
A police official was killed in a gun attack in Lakki Marwat on Sunday, according to media reports.
Diljit Dosanjh pauses Canada concert to address Pro-Khalistan protesters
May 03, 2026, at 05:15 pm
Calgary/Canada: Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh briefly paused a concert in Calgary in Canada to address a group of attendees waving Khalistan flags, asking them to leave the venue and not disrupt the performance.
Madness in Seoul: Pokémon event cancelled in South Korea after 40,000 people assemble in forest
May 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm
A Pokémon-themed promotional event in Seoul was abruptly cancelled after an estimated 40,000 people gathered at Seoul Forest in the Seongsu-dong area, triggering serious safety concerns.
Detained for weeks: Indian-origin court interpreter Meenu Batra finally walks free in US
May 03, 2026, at 03:09 pm
Indian-origin immigration court interpreter Meenu Batra, 53, has been released after spending more than a month in detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Trump scoffs at Iran’s 14-point peace plan, warns strikes could resume if Tehran 'misbehaves'
May 03, 2026, at 11:06 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would review Iran’s new 14-point peace proposal but openly doubted it would be acceptable, saying Tehran had not yet “paid a big enough price” for its actions over the last 47 years.
Health system in crisis? Pakistan's Sindh faces massive staff shortage as diseases spread
May 02, 2026, at 05:36 pm
The Sindh Health Department in Pakistan is grappling with a severe crisis, with more than 75 per cent of its top-level technical posts lying vacant, according to media reports.
Shock in New York: Bangladeshi imam arrested over child abuse allegations inside mosque
May 02, 2026, at 05:34 pm
A Bangladeshi imam has been arrested in New York over allegations of child sexual assault at a mosque, according to media reports.
Horror in the skies: Small plane crash kills 5 in US
May 02, 2026, at 10:30 am
At least five people were killed after a small aircraft crashed in Hays County, Texas, the US on Thursday, officials confirmed.
World’s largest US warship exits Middle East after Iran ops, military footprint shrinks
May 02, 2026, at 12:06 am
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has left the Middle East after taking part in US operations against Iran, according to a U.S. official on Friday.
Israel sent secret laser shield to UAE during Iran attacks: Report
May 01, 2026, at 11:50 pm
Israel did not just deploy its famed Iron Dome system to help the United Arab Emirates during Iran’s missile and drone attacks — it also sent an advanced laser weapon, according to a report by the Financial Times.
May 01, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May.
US: Teacher jailed 15 years for sexual abuse of student she tutored, recording encounters
May 01, 2026, at 04:33 pm
A US teacher who admitted to having sexual relations with a student she was tutoring at her home, and recording the encounters, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to media reports.
May 01, 2026, at 02:39 pm
An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh has died by suicide in the US, with reports suggesting he had been facing financial difficulties.
Indian-born population tops Australia’s foreign-born list, overtaking England after a century
May 01, 2026, at 01:53 pm
A major demographic shift has emerged in Australia, with people born in India becoming the country’s largest foreign-born group, surpassing those born in England for the first time in modern records.