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Iran drops Lego-style video mocking Trump after White House dinner shooting chaos

Iran has released a Lego-style animated diss track mocking US President Donald Trump, just hours after chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner following a shooting incident on Saturday.

Pakistan: Bomb blast near Balochistan Minister’s home sparks panic, CCTV captures suspects fleeing

A bomb exploded near the residence of Balochistan’s Minister for Irrigation, Mir Sadiq Umrani, in Dera Murad Jamali, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to media reports.

Karoline Leavitt’s “shots fired tonight” remark goes viral after real gunfire at White House dinner

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s interview, in which she said “there will be some shots fired tonight,” has gone viral online due to the timing of the remark, coming just before chaos erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner when a gunman targeted the event.

German Navy to deploy minehunter to Mediterranean amid possible Hormuz mission

The German Navy plans to deploy a minehunting vessel to the Mediterranean in the coming days for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said on Saturday.

Middle East tension: IDF eliminates 3 Hamas operatives, including the October 7 infiltrator

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday confirmed the elimination of three Hamas operatives, including one who allegedly infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023 attack.

UK couple who won a house 60 years ago just hit the lottery again

A British couple who won a house in a sweepstakes 60 years ago have struck luck again—this time by winning the lottery, according to media reports.

Violence has no place: PM Modi joins world leaders in condemning White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting

World leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, on Sunday condemned the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC and expressed relief that President Donald Trump remained unharmed in the attack.

Gunman targeting White House event attended by Donald Trump stopped in time, taken into custody

A 31-year-old man, identified by multiple media outlets as Cole Thomas Allen, has been taken into custody following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.

Pakistan: Unidentified men attack police stations in Balochistan, policeman killed

A Pakistani policeman was killed and four others were injured after unidentified armed assailants targeted two police stations in the Dhadar and Mal areas of Kachhi and Noshki districts on Friday, according to media reports.

Iran delegation meets Pakistan leadership, leaves US talks hanging in diplomatic limbo

Uncertainty over the second round of US–Iran talks intensified after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership in Islamabad without confirming participation in direct negotiations with Washington.

Pakistan among world’s top 10 hunger hotspots as acute food crisis deepens

Pakistan remains one of the 10 most fragile nations in the world, where acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high, as per the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026.

Working too hard could be killing you: 8.4 lakh deaths linked to toxic jobs every year, reveals ILO report

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Iran says ‘no direct talks’ with US as Araghchi-led delegation lands in Pakistan

An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan amid growing speculation that a second round of talks with the United States could take place soon.

Canada announces funding for Chernobyl repair after Russian drone strike

Ottawa: Canada announced an $8 million contribution for critical repairs to the New Safe Confinement structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following damage caused by a Russian drone strike in 2025.

Donald Trump sends top envoys for Iran talks via Pakistan channel

The White House is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage with representatives of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an effort to explore possible diplomatic openings, CNN reported on Friday.

Meloni’s ‘jhumka’ moment sparks viral buzz as Italian PM’s desi style grabs attention

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has triggered widespread attention online with what many are calling her “jhumka moment”, after a recent social media post showcased her wearing traditional Indian earrings.

Shocking attack in Pakistan: Armed terrorists kidnap and execute two youths

At least two young men were abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists in the Domel area of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving the local community in shock.

Pakistan Army kills 22 terrorists in massive Khyber operation

Pakistani security forces killed 22 terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, media reports said on Friday.

Iran mocks Trump over ‘hell-hole’ remark on India, says ‘take a cultural detox’

Iran mocked US President Donald Trump with a sharp social media post praising Maharashtra’s cultural diversity, a day after the American leader’s “hell-hole” remark triggered strong criticism from New Delhi.

Donald Trump says ‘don’t rush me’ on Iran deal

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is in no hurry to set a deadline for ending the ongoing tensions with Iran, dismissing suggestions that he is under time pressure to secure a deal.

Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid during Berlin visit

Berlin: Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with a red liquid during a visit to Berlin on Thursday.

Canada: PM Carney approves 1,100 new affordable rental homes in Ottawa under housing push

Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced the approval of eight affordable housing projects in Ottawa that will deliver more than 1,100 new rental homes.

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk to fly on SpaceX Crew-13 ISS mission

Ottawa: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to SpaceX Crew-13, marking his first spaceflight to the International Space Station later this year.

Annette Ryan appointed Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Annette Ryan as Canada’s new Parliamentary Budget Officer, following approval by both the House of Commons and the Senate.

Canada pledges $5 million to eliminate chemical weapons in Syria

Ottawa: Canada is contributing $5 million to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to support international efforts to identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons in Syria.

Iran seizes India-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire uncertainty

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted multiple vessels, including one bound for India, raising fresh concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, media reports said.

Donald Trump hints at 'good news' on Iran talks, Tehran denies any Friday negotiations

US President Donald Trump has hinted that “good news” could be imminent regarding a second round of peace talks with Iran, even as Tehran firmly denied any plans to return to negotiations this week.

Iran claims seizure of two ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's ceasefire extension

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC Navy) said it has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and redirected them toward Iranian shores, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Tehran.

Canada forms advisory panel to steer economic ties with US ahead of CUSMA review

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of a new Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations as Ottawa prepares for a key review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and seeks to safeguard its trade advantage with Washington.

Are 8 women facing death in Iran? Tehran dismisses Trump’s claim

Iran’s judiciary has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that eight women detained during recent anti-government protests are facing execution, describing the assertion as “fake news.”