Polio team threatened in Pakistan, case registered
Pakistani police have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly threatening a polio vaccination team in Sadiqabad on Wednesday, according to media reports.
World
Bangladesh: Hindu lawyer Chinmoy Krishna Das gets bail, still remains in custody in murder case
Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail in one case on Thursday, but he remains in custody as multiple other cases against him are still pending in Bangladesh, according to media reports.
Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery for 136,000 addresses in initial rollout
Canada Post has announced that about 136,000 addresses across 13 communities will lose door-to-door mail delivery as part of the first phase of a nationwide transition to community mailboxes.
'Solved 9 wars, this will be my 10th': Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following weeks of heightened tensions along their shared border.
UK doctor, suspended for asking Muslim patient to remove veil, is struck off the medical register
London/IBNS: A UK-based doctor, Keith Wolverson, has been struck off the medical register following findings of professional misconduct linked to multiple incidents, including a consultation involving a Muslim patient.
Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza shot in Lahore, reportedly critical
Lahore/IBNS: Amir Hamza, a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been shot by unidentified assailants in Lahore, Pakistan, reports said.
US suspect flees into Canada, shot at during pursuit before suicide; officer cleared
An investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has cleared a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who fired a shot during a high-speed pursuit of an armed suspect near the Canada-U.S. border in February 2025.
US man builds ‘submarine’ for pet parakeet, internet divided over viral video
A US man has gone viral after building a miniature submarine for his pet parakeet so it could “snorkel” alongside him during a trip to Bahamas.
Turkey school shooting: 13-year-old gunman kills 9, injures 13 in Kahramanmaras
A 13-year-old student opened fire inside a school in Kahramanmaras on Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring 13 in one of the deadliest school shootings in Turkey in recent years, media reports said.
Trump says Iran war nearly over while US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East
Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude soon, even as the United States continues to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East.
Shock in Pakistan: Gunmen target polio team, police constable killed in broad daylight
A police constable was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan, Pakistan, media reports said.
China: Massive blaze at BYD plant sparks panic, no casualties
A massive fire broke out at a facility of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD on Tuesday, though the company confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Trump hints at fresh US-Iran talks in Islamabad, heaps praise on Pakistan Army Chief Munir
US President Donald Trump said the next round of talks between Washington and Tehran is expected in the next two days.
Canada, Finland forge strategic pact on Arctic security, defence and emerging technologies
Ottawa: Canada and Finland said their partnership reflects a “values-based realism” approach to an increasingly fragmented global order, balancing strategic autonomy with international cooperation.
Ukraine forges defence ties with Germany, as Berlin assures EU Support
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Kyiv of Berlin's continued support on its path to EU accession, deepening their military and political cooperation and also expanding their relationship to a strategic partnership.
Canada suspends fuel tax until September to ease cost pressures
Ottawa: Canada will temporarily suspend federal fuel excise taxes on gasoline and diesel from April 20 through September 7, aiming to ease rising living costs and shield households and businesses from global energy market volatility, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.
Saudi Arabia is 'pressing' US to ease Iran blockade amid fears of wider oil disruption
Saudi Arabia has reportedly urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to roll back its blockade targeting Iranian ports, warning that the move could trigger a dangerous escalation in the region.
Xi Jinping proposes 4-point plan for Middle East peace amid US-Iran tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, according to a report by Xinhua.
The end of 'Orbánism': Hungary votes out Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power
Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s 2026 election, bringing an end to his 16-year tenure in power.
Unpaid hotel bills overshadow Pakistan’s hosting of US–Iran talks in Islamabad
A diplomatic initiative in Islamabad has drawn scrutiny after reports that the Pakistani government failed to settle dues for the venue hosting recent US–Iran discussions.
Pakistan: Protest storm hits Balochistan Assembly after Quetta killing, Hazara deaths
Members from both the opposition and treasury benches in the Balochistan Assembly staged protests over the killing of a man in Quetta, media reports said.
Mob takes cops hostage during child recovery raid in Pakistan, dramatic rescue follows
Police in Pakistan have rescued five personnel, including a woman constable, who were taken hostage by a mob during a court-ordered raid to recover a nine-year-old boy from a village on Monday.
Amazon worker dies on warehouse floor, co-workers told to keep working: Report
An employee of Amazon died at a warehouse in Troutdale, Oregon, recently, with co-workers alleging that operations continued for some time even after the incident occurred.
Is it Epstein being cared for: Iranian Embassy targets Trump over 'Jesus' image
The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran are increasingly playing out beyond the battlefield, spilling over into social media exchanges between the two sides.
Iran Embassy in Australia drops stunning video of Tehran’s Iran Mall amid Middle East crisis
The Iranian Embassy in Australia showcased a contrasting image with a video showing the 'world's largest mall' in Tehran, where people could be seen enjoying peaceful moments amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
Kim Jong Un watches as North Korea fires cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
North Korea has conducted test-firings of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles from its naval destroyer Choe Hyon, in an exercise closely observed by its supreme leader Kim Jong Un, according to state media.
'Approach and be destroyed': Trump warns Iran as US tightens naval blockade
US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying any fast-attack vessels approaching the American naval blockade around Iranian ports will be “immediately eliminated.”
Tribute sparks row: Pakistan regulator pulls up channel over Asha Bhosle coverage
A tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle has triggered a regulatory controversy in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issuing a show-cause notice to Geo News.
Deal blows up: Netanyahu-Vance call triggers US-Iran blame war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed details of a crucial phone call with US Vice President JD Vance, made mid-air as he departed Islamabad after marathon peace talks between Washington and Tehran collapsed, media reports said.
Finland’s president to visit Canada as Ottawa pushes deeper Arctic, defence ties
Ottawa: Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit Ottawa from April 14 to 15 for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking their first formal bilateral meeting.