‘US military will remain in and around Iran’: Trump amid fragile ceasefire
Apr 09, 2026, at 11:02 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to escalate as US President Donald Trump announced that American forces will remain stationed in and around Iran amid growing uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire deal.
Carney, European leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire
Apr 09, 2026, at 05:05 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney and European leaders on Tuesday welcomed a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging all sides to move quickly toward a lasting diplomatic settlement.
Former Canadian conservative MP Gladu joins Carney’s Liberals
Apr 09, 2026, at 04:41 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Former Conservative member of Parliament Marilyn Gladu has crossed the floor to join the governing Liberals, citing the need for stronger economic leadership and collaboration at a critical time for Canada.
German left co-leader urges closure of US base over Trump’s Iran threats
Apr 09, 2026, at 02:01 am
A co-leader of Germany’s Left party has called for the closure of a US military base in the country, citing President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iranian civilisation, which has drawn widespread international condemnation.
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz within hours of ceasefire; Lebanon strikes trigger move
Apr 08, 2026, at 11:41 pm
Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press.
Donald Trump floats US–Iran ‘joint venture’ to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 08, 2026, at 11:06 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington is considering a “joint venture” with Iran to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ceasefire under strain: Iran oil refinery hit hours after US truce begins
Apr 08, 2026, at 09:12 pm
An oil refinery on Lavan Island came under what Iranian authorities described as an “enemy attack” on Wednesday, just hours after a ceasefire with the United States took effect, media reports said.
Think vaping on vacation is harmless? This popular destination could arrest you for it
Apr 08, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Travellers heading to Thailand should exercise caution, as electronic cigarettes are completely banned in the popular tourist destination, with violations attracting heavy fines and even jail time.
Hope to see lasting peace in West Asia: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:41 pm
The Indian government has welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran, giving a temporary relief to the region that witnessed an eruption of a severe crisis on February 28.
US-Iran ceasefire on shaky grounds! Lebanon front threatens to derail fragile truce
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:39 pm
After weeks of sustained military exchanges involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a temporary ceasefire has offered a brief pause in a rapidly escalating regional conflict.
Minor girl sexually assaulted in Pakistan, 14-year-old suspect detained
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:24 pm
A minor girl was sexually assaulted in Pakistan's Wanda Mirwali Surband area on Monday, an incident reflecting the atrocities faced by girls in the nation.
Kidnap crisis ends in Iraq: US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after a week
Apr 08, 2026, at 10:36 am
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday.
US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire deal, reopening Strait of Hormuz
Apr 08, 2026, at 09:24 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of striking the country’s power plants and bridges.
Russia earns billions from commodity exports amid Strait of Hormuz closure, trade body says
Apr 08, 2026, at 03:14 am
Russia is earning billions in revenues from its commodity exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Chamber reported.
Apr 08, 2026, at 12:37 am
With the clock ticking toward Donald Trump’s deadline, US Vice President JD Vance issued a stark warning to Iran, saying Washington still has “tools in our toolkit” that have not yet been used, even as he expressed hope that diplomacy could prevail.
Canada launches $51B infrastructure fund to boost housing, community projects
Apr 08, 2026, at 12:29 am
The Canadian government on Thursday launched a C$51 billion infrastructure programme aimed at accelerating housing development and upgrading critical public services as it seeks to ease pressure on communities and support economic growth.
Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island as US strikes intensify ahead of Trump deadline
Apr 07, 2026, at 10:38 pm
Tensions in the Persian Gulf surged dramatically on Tuesday as powerful explosions struck Kharg Island—a critical lifeline for Iran’s oil exports—just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a ceasefire, raising fears of a major escalation in the region, according to the Mehr News Agency.
Iran cuts off US communication ahead of Trump’s deadline, threats escalate in Gulf
Apr 07, 2026, at 09:03 pm
Iran on Tuesday reportedly suspended all diplomatic and indirect communication with the United States, marking a sharp escalation in tensions.
'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Trump warns Iran as Hormuz deadline nears
Apr 07, 2026, at 06:44 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued one of his most severe warnings yet to Iran, cautioning that an entire civilisation could face destruction as a key deadline approaches.
Pakistan: One killed after mini-truck hits Easter procession
Apr 07, 2026, at 06:26 pm
A man was killed and more than a dozen others were injured after a speeding mini-truck rammed into a procession taken out by the local Christian community to observe Easter in Pakistan’s Gujrat region, according to media reports.
Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul: Attacker killed, two captured
Apr 07, 2026, at 05:27 pm
At least one attacker was killed, while two others were wounded and detained after a gunfight broke out outside the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Power crisis hits hard: Pakistan orders early shutdown of markets nationwide, barring Sindh
Apr 07, 2026, at 10:19 am
The Pakistan government has decided to close markets and shopping malls across the country by 8 pm—except in Sindh—as part of energy conservation measures amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to media reports.
Could be taken out in one night: Donald Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as deadline approaches
Apr 07, 2026, at 09:15 am
Donald Trump has warned of decisive military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement before a deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Months-long doctor hunt forces ex-Deloitte consultant to abandon Canada, return to India
Apr 07, 2026, at 04:17 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: A months-long struggle to access medical care in Canada has prompted an Indian-origin tech professional to abandon his permanent residency and return home, underscoring growing concerns over delays in the country’s public healthcare system.
Poll shows most Canadians open to exploring EU membership amid US tensions
Apr 07, 2026, at 12:53 am
A recent nationwide poll reveals that a majority of Canadians believe exploring membership in the European Union is worth considering, driven by frustrations over U.S. tariffs and shifting geopolitical alignments.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan seeking ‘definitive end’ to war
Apr 06, 2026, at 11:18 pm
Iran has rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, instead submitting a detailed 10-point response calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Iran alleges US-Israel strike on ‘MIT of Iran’, shares images of ruined campus
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:15 pm
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of targeting a premier academic institution described as the “MIT of Iran,” sharing stark images of destruction to support the claim.
Poila Boisakh: Why Bangladesh just renamed its most celebrated Bengali New Year procession?
Apr 06, 2026, at 03:29 pm
Bangladesh has renamed the Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) procession—recognised by UNESCO—as Boishakhi Shobhajatra, Culture Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced on Sunday.
IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike
Apr 06, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), was killed during a US-Israeli strike on Monday, media reports said.
Trump sets shock 'Tuesday, 8 pm' deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz—War warning escalates
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:06 am
US President Donald Trump has set a self-imposed deadline of Tuesday at 8 PM (Eastern Time) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.