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‘They were going nuclear’: Trump claims he stopped India-Pakistan war after Operation Sindoor
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed that he had prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan during May 2025, when the two neighbours were locked in a heightened military confrontation following Operation Sindoor.
Mr President, f**k off: Danish Lawmaker Anders Vistisen slams Trump over Greenland claims
Davos: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen has reignited controversy by repeating his infamous "f**k off" remark directed at US President Donald Trump over Greenland sovereignty claims, nearly a year after his original outburst.
Carney, Macron reaffirm Arctic, Ukraine support in Davos meeting
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney met French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Greenland gambit: Is Denmark now facing the karma of its NATO past?
Denmark finds itself in an extraordinary geopolitical predicament as tensions rise with an unlikely adversary — the United States.
Trump shares altered map depicting US Control Over Canada, Greenland, Venezuela
US President Donald Trump sparked international backlash on Tuesday by posting an altered image on Truth Social that showed the American flag draped over Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as expanded US territory.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine after Paris snubs ‘Board of Peace’ invite
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose steep 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne after France indicated it would decline his invitation to join a proposed “Board of Peace,” escalating tensions between Washington DC and Paris.
Planning a US trip? Visa applicants from some nations may face up to $15,000 bond under new rule
The US plans to introduce a new visa rule for some foreign nationals, including those from Bangladesh and Bhutan, applying for business or tourist visas.
What happened at EDC Thailand? Indian tourist dies under mysterious circumstances
An Indian tourist died under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Thailand’s Phuket region, according to media reports.
David Beckham’s son drops bombshell, accuses parents of trying to ruin his marriage
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, has made a series of allegations against his parents in a set of Instagram stories, claiming they sought to interfere in his personal and marital life.
645 incidents, 71 communal: Yunus breaks silence on minority attacks in Bangladesh in 2025
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday said police records for January to December 2025 documented 645 incidents involving members of minority communities, of which 71 were identified as having communal elements.
Seven killed, 13 injured in blast near hotel in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area
At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful explosion in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Monday, media reports said.
US invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’. Know all details
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the “Board of Peace”, a body tasked with overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday.
Indian-origin couple arrested in US for running sex trafficking, fentanyl ring from Virginia motel
An Indian-origin couple and three others were arrested in the US for allegedly running a sex trafficking and drug distribution operation from a motel in Virginia, officials said.
'Pakistan deserves Operation Sindoor 2.0', says Baloch leader over Trump’s Gaza board invitation to Islamabad
Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch leader and human rights activist, has strongly criticised Pakistan’s inclusion in US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” which is expected to oversee governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza. He said Pakistan does not deserve a role in any peace initiative and instead should face what he termed “Operation Sindoor 2.0.”
Karachi Plaza inferno: Death toll rises to 14, over 70 feared missing
The death toll from a massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza rose to 14 on Monday as rescue teams recovered eight more bodies during an ongoing search operation, Pakistani media reported.
Train to Madrid turns into nightmare: 21 killed in Spain rail crash
At least 21 people were killed on Sunday after a devastating crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise.
Pakistani agencies accused of ‘forcibly disappearing’ woman, family demands justice
Family members of a woman who has been allegedly forcibly disappeared are demanding her immediate release, accusing Pakistan’s security and intelligence agencies of taking her into custody without due process.
Who is Bilal Hasan al-Jasim? ISIS-linked terrorist killed in U.S. operation in Syria
The United States on Sunday said it conducted a strike in northwest Syria that killed a senior Al-Qaeda leader.
Massive fire in Pakistan's Gul Plaza kills six, sparks safety concerns across Karachi
At least six people, including a firefighter, were killed after a massive fire broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi on Saturday, as authorities continued efforts to bring the blaze under control, media reports said.
India brings investments, Pakistan doesn’t: Trump's Republican Party members' sharp message
US Congressman Rich McCormick, a member of President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, has sent a strong message to the US President, stressing that unlike India, Pakistan does not bring investments into the United States.
Trump announces 10 pct tariffs on Denmark, UK, France over opposition to Greenland takeover plan
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the imposition of a 10 percent tariff on several European countries, accusing them of opposing Washington’s plan to acquire Greenland.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford slams Carney over China deal, warns of risks to auto sector
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday sharply criticised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new strategic partnership with China, warning that lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could hurt Canadian workers and jeopardise access to the US market.
‘Organised media campaign': Sister of jailed Baloch leader accuses Pakistan of silencing voices
Nadia Baloch, sister of jailed Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr Mahrang Baloch, has accused Pakistan of running an “organised media campaign” against the Baloch people.
Trying to stop a crime, he lost his life: Hindu man crushed at Bangladesh fuel station
A Hindu man was crushed to death after he tried to stop a vehicle that was trying to leave a petrol pump in Bangladesh's Rajbari district without paying the fuel price, media reports said.
‘Democratic Iran will look East’: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi signals stronger ties with India
Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, on Friday said a democratic Iran would prioritise closer and cooperative relations with India, highlighting shared values and long-standing cultural links between the two nations.
Airspace Alert: EU warns airlines to steer clear of Iran as war fears grow
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid escalating regional tensions and concerns over potential U.S. military action against Iran.
Can a Nobel Peace Prize be given away? Committee breaks silence after Machado hands over medal to Trump
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued its first statement after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, clarifying that the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred.
Carney, Xi announce new Canada–China strategic partnership during Beijing talks
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as the two leaders announced a new Canada–China strategic partnership amid shifting global economic and security conditions.
Donald Trump escalates Greenland bid with tariff threats, raising tensions with Denmark
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that countries opposing his plans to acquire Greenland could face tariffs, escalating tensions over Washington’s renewed push to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.