Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.
At least 13 people, including Indian and Pakistani nationals, were killed and 66 others injured after a massive explosion struck Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex, one of the world's largest energy facilities, authorities confirmed on Monday.
London/IBNS: Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he will step down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid mounting unrest within the Labour Party.
Washington DC/IBNS: In a development that could potentially complicate ongoing United States-Iran peace efforts, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, threatening renewed military action if Iran attempts to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
An explosion rocked a factory in Qatar on Sunday, injuring 54 people and leaving 18 others missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry.
US Vice President JD Vance has humorously revealed the names of an Indian and a Pakistani whom he considers among the most important people in his life, identifying one as Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
An imam has been arrested in Bangladesh's Mymensingh region after allegations that a minor girl was rape inside his mosque, media reports said.
Anti-Hindu sentiment has surfaced sharply among sections of Gen Z in Bangladesh following widespread protests by minority communities over the desecration of an image of Lord Ram in the Muslim-majority nation.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he publicly questioned her popularity and claimed she repeatedly sought a photograph with him, escalating an unusually personal dispute between the two leaders.
A former student of the now-defunct Family Foundation School in New York has alleged that troubled students were subjected to severe abuse, including strip searches, confinement in closets, and being forced to dig their own graves while at the institution.
The United States and Iran are set to begin a new round of high-stakes negotiations in Switzerland on Saturday, as President Donald Trump warned that Washington could impose tolls on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz if the talks fail to produce a final agreement.
At least seven people were killed and three others injured after two explosions rocked Marka Bera, a semi-tribal mountainous area in the Wazir subdivision of Pakistan's Bannu district on Saturday, media reports said.
An Iranian court has sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab during a concert that was livestreamed on Ahmadi's YouTube channel in 2024.
US Vice President JD Vance has said that differences in press freedom standards between the United States and countries involved in mediating the US-Iran agreement contributed to the delay in releasing the deal’s details.
Dhaka/IBNS: Thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus took to the streets of Dhaka on Friday, raising slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” and demanding action over the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram.
At least one person was killed and several others injured after two trains collided near Bedford in the UK on Friday, authorities confirmed.
Toronto: A majority of Canadians believe young adults are not receiving enough support to prepare for the workforce, according to a new national survey released as the federal government ramps up efforts to address skilled labour shortages.
US President Donald Trump has identified Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping as the world leaders he most admires, describing Modi as "a very tough cookie" and Xi as "all business".
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit, calling his remarks "completely made up" and expressing shock at his comments.
Counter-trafficking experts convened in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, recently for the “U.S.–India Cooperation to Counter Trafficking Threats,” a conclave led by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, where representatives of government, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and academia discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation to dismantle transnational trafficking networks that harm both Indians and Americans.
Israel has reacted with alarm to the preliminary agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and Iran, with political leaders, security analysts and commentators describing the deal as a major setback for Israeli interests and regional security.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first Arab nation to set 15 as the minimum age for citizens to use social media platforms, joining a growing number of countries introducing restrictions amid concerns over the impact of social media on children.
Vancouver: Canada and British Columbia unveiled a more than C$5 billion ($3.7 billion) infrastructure partnership on Thursday aimed at accelerating home construction, expanding health-care facilities and improving public transit across the province.
US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough after more than three months of fighting.
US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough after more than three months of fighting.
US President Donald Trump offered a strong public endorsement of India during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in France, stating that Washington would support New Delhi if the country faced an external attack while Modi remained in office.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of protecting Indian seafarers during his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, as concerns continue to mount over maritime security in the Gulf region.
US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, describing the Indian leader as “calm”, “cool”, and a “total killer”.
US President Donald Trump has said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran is not yet final, warning that Washington could resume military action if Tehran fails to comply with the terms of the agreement.
An Indian-origin tech professional who had built a promising career in the United States was among 12 people killed in a tragic skydiving aircraft crash in Missouri, shortly after takeoff, according to media reports.
