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Tragic air disaster: Pilot, students and instructors killed in France plane crash

At least 11 people on board died after a skydiving plane crashed in north-eastern France, media reports said on Sunday.

Shocking helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia leaves 14 dead in Ras Tanura

At least 14 people have been killed after a Saudi Aramco-owned helicopter crashed in the city of Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, local media reported.

Who is Navdeep Boparai? Indian-origin man arrested in Canada over Ponzi-style investment fraud

An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with an alleged $1.4 million Ponzi-style investment fraud scheme targeting elderly victims, police said.

Who is Navdeep Boparai? India-origin man arrested in Canada over Ponzi-style investment fraud

An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with an alleged $1.4 million Ponzi-style investment fraud scheme targeting elderly victims, police said.

US strikes Iran for second straight night after alleged Hormuz tanker attack, ceasefire teeters

The United States launched strikes on multiple targets inside Iran for a second consecutive night on Saturday after accusing Tehran of attacking a Panama-flagged oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining an already fragile ceasefire and raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

India strengthens Indian Ocean partnership as PM Modi hands over patrol vessel to Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over a high-speed Fast Patrol Vessel to the Seychelles Coast Guard, marking another milestone in India's strategic partnership with the island nation and strengthening maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean.

Pakistan: 4 killed as blasts, gunfire rock Rangers HQ in Karachi; suicide attack suspected

Islamabad/IBNS: At least four people, including three personnel of the Sindh Rangers, were killed and three others injured after a suspected suicide attack targeted the Sindh Rangers headquarters in Pakistan's Karachi on Saturday.

LeT terror operatives attend Shoaib Akhtar's brother's funeral in Pakistan, video goes viral

Several Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, including the outfit's deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, who is known for making provocative remarks against India, were reportedly seen attending the funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad, according to media reports.

Fresh setback for Gautam Adani? US judge asks DoJ to justify dropping criminal charges

Washington DC/IBNS: In a setback for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a U.S. judge on Friday directed the Department of Justice (DoJ) to justify its decision to drop all criminal charges against the Adani Group chairman, according to media reports.

Donald Trump gets a road named after him in India, says 'Thank You!'

US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed gratitude after a road in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad was named in his honour.

Iran 'hits' cargo ship, US hits back: Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said American forces carried out military strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to Tehran's alleged attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.

Shock crash in Beijing: Plane slams into city’s tallest skyscraper

A small aircraft crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, triggering a large-scale evacuation and causing panic across the Chinese capital, according to media reports. Dramatic visuals of the incident have since gone viral on social media.

Carney to welcome Philippine President Marcos Jr. as Canada eyes stronger ASEAN partnership

Ottawa: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Vancouver from July 1 to 4, marking the first visit by a Philippine head of state to Canada in 11 years, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday.

Canada launches national design competition to restore prime minister's official residence at 24 Sussex Drive

Ottawa: Canada has launched an independent national design-and-build competition to rehabilitate and modernise 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the country's prime minister, after decades of deferred maintenance left the historic property unoccupied and in critical condition.

Trump accuses Iran of drone strike on cargo ship, calls it 'foolish' ceasefire violation

US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the recently brokered ceasefire by launching drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming one cargo ship was struck while three other drones were intercepted by American forces.

Iran-US conflict: Cargo vessel hit near Strait of Hormuz, UN agency pauses evacuation operations

An Iranian drone struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a US official told CNN, in an incident that has once again raised concerns over peace and stability in the strategically vital region.

‘We have the right plan’: Carney defends government record, outlines next steps

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday defended his government's first-year record, saying Canada is becoming stronger, more independent and more resilient through investments in defence, housing, infrastructure and trade diversification.

Tensions rise in Bangladesh after Hindu youth detained over Facebook post; home, temples vandalised

Dhaka/IBNS: A Hindu youth was taken into police custody in Bangladesh's Sunamganj district after allegations surfaced that he had posted comments deemed offensive to Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook, triggering protests and unrest in the area.

French woman, five children rescued after 12 years of captivity in Pakistan

Islamabad/IBNS: A French woman and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held captive by her husband for more than a decade, media reports said.

Canada invites 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through express entry

Ottawa: Canada has invited 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through its latest Express Entry draw, as the federal government continues efforts to address labour shortages and support economic growth through immigration.

Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein tried to use details of his affairs to pressure him

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told a US congressional panel that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have attempted to use details about his personal life to pressure him into renewing contact.

UN study finds AI systems reproduce human bias, including sexism, racism across 133 models

With the widespread use of generative AI, a UN report which studied 133 AI systems found that 44 per cent demonstrated gender bias, while more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias.

19 million barrels flow through Strait of Hormuz, Trump declares oil prices are falling

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that a record 19 million barrels of oil had flowed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 22, adding that the development would help lower oil prices.

US Senate passes symbolic measure urging end to Iran military action, triggering angry Trump response

The Republican-controlled US Senate on Tuesday backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military actions against Iran, according to media reports.

More than half of Canadians would relocate to affordable cities for homeownership, survey shows

Toronto: As homeownership remains out of reach for many residents of Canada's largest cities, a growing number of Canadians are to relocate to one of the country's most affordable housing markets if job opportunities allowed.

US eases Iran oil sanctions, allows dollar trade in major policy shift

The United States has announced a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iran's oil sector, permitting dollar-denominated transactions for the first time in more than four decades as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement.

Night of chaos in France: Arrests, stabbings and panic at nationwide music festival

At least 240 people were arrested, and multiple violent incidents were reported during France’s Fête de la Musique, the nationwide street music festival held on Sunday (June 21, 2026), according to media reports.

Did Tesla's driving system fail? Fatal Texas crash triggers federal probe

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into a June 19 crash in Texas in which a Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a house, killing a woman, media reports said.

‘Romanch’s Law’: NYC Bill named after Indian tourist killed in horse carriage accident

The New York City Council bill seeking to ban horse-drawn carriages, commonly known as Ryder’s Law, will now be renamed after Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who recently died following a fall from a horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park.

Inside White House UFC event attack plot: FBI nabs two more suspects

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.