UK court sentences Pakistan-born asylum seeker to 14 years for rape of a teenager in Nottinghamshire park
A Pakistani asylum seeker, who raped a young woman he met in a Nottinghamshire Park, has been jailed in the UK.
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Canada, UK and Australia launch peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians amid Middle East tensions
London: Canada, Britain and Australia on Thursday announced a new international peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians as the three countries stepped up coordination on Middle East security, energy disruptions and broader geopolitical challenges.
Canada unveils C$ 3 billion food security strategy to boost demestic production
Ottawa: Canada on Thursday launched its first National Food Security Strategy, pledging more than C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next decade to strengthen domestic food production, increase grocery competition and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Trump claims US 'ended war with Iran', Tehran yet to confirm a deal
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has effectively ended its ongoing conflict with Iran, although Tehran has yet to confirm any such breakthrough.
Indian families fear for safety as Belfast riots turn violent, store set on fire
Members of the Indian community in Northern Ireland say they are living in fear following a wave of racially motivated anti-immigrant violence that swept through Belfast and neighbouring areas earlier this week.
Ukraine war crosses World War I duration milestone as conflict enters 1,569th day with no end in sight
The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, reaching 1,569 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to reports.
'2 hellfire missiles into engine room': US admits striking third ship with Indian crew near Oman
The United States has admitted firing two Hellfire missiles at a tanker carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, marking the third attack involving Indian seafarers in the Gulf this week and prompting a strong protest from New Delhi.
Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead
Three Indian seafarers who went missing after a US military strike on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
US strikes Iran as Trump warns of escalation; Tehran hits back across region
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday targeting Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning that further attacks were likely as tensions in the Middle East spiraled sharply.
Mid-air disaster in Muzaffarabad: Pakistan Army helicopter crashes during take-off, no survivors
A Pakistani Army helicopter crashed in the Muzaffarabad region on Wednesday during take-off due to a reported technical fault, leaving all personnel on board dead, according to media reports.
Air Canada Captain flew 900 flights without required licence, earned $2.9 million before getting caught
A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after allegedly flying tens of thousands of passengers over nearly 17 years using a fraudulent pilot's licence, according to Canadian authorities.
Anti-immigration protests hit Belfast after knife attack
Large-scale anti-immigration protests erupted across Belfast on Tuesday after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Northern Ireland.
West Asia on Edge: Iran says it hit key US military targets in Middle East
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Al-Azraq, Jordan, saying it hit four strategic targets, including shelters housing F-35 fighter jets and a command-and-control centre.
Canadian Space Agency awards $1 million for lunar power and mining studies
Ontario: Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation has secured $1 million from the Canadian Space Agency to study power generation and resource extraction technologies for future missions to the Moon.
Nearly half of Canadians could cover expenses for only a month before falling into debt: Survey
Ottawa: Nearly half of Canadians would be unable to cover basic living expenses for more than a month without falling into debt if they lost their main source of income, a new survey found.
Canada imposes fresh sanctions over escalating settler violence in West Bank
Ottawa: Canada on Monday imposed a fifth round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to extremist settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Trump says Iran shot down US Apache helicopter, vows response
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran shot down a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Washington "must" respond to the attack.
Shocking acid attack on young doctor inside Pakistan hospital sparks nationwide outrage
Police in Pakistan are investigating the motive behind a shocking acid attack on a 22-year-old female doctor inside Civil Hospital in Quetta, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage across the country.
PoK erupts in violence: Over 30 killed, 200 injured as security forces open fire on protesters
More than 30 people were killed and around 200 others injured after clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following a government ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a prominent civil society alliance leading campaigns over economic and political grievances in the region.
Big blow to Trump! US court strikes down USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee
A US federal court has struck down President Donald Trump's move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
Canada, Turkiye launch talks toward free trade agreement
Ottawa: Canada and Turkiye have agreed to begin exploratory discussions on a potential free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant step in efforts to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries.
US: Six injured in NYC attack as city braces for NBA finals games at Madison Square Garden
At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday, raising security concerns ahead of major upcoming sporting events in the city.
Middle East on Edge: Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire, Tel Aviv responds
Iran on Sunday launched a volley of missiles at Israel for the first time in nearly two months, putting a fragile ceasefire under renewed strain and raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
Carney highlights record defence spending and military pay hikes in tribute to armed forces
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day touted record investments in the military, linking higher defence spending and pay raises to growing global security challenges.
Carney to visit France, Ireland ahead of G7 summit
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France and Ireland next week before attending the G7 Leaders' Summit.
Gunmen open fire outside Ahmadiyya worship place in Pakistan, three injured
At least three members of the Ahmadiyya community sustained bullet injuries after unidentified gunmen opened fire outside a place of worship in Pakistan's Chenab Nagar, media reports said.
Ex-Meta engineer quits high-paying tech job to sell Hokkien Mee in Singapore, video leaves internet stunned
A former tech engineer has left many social media users surprised after he gave up a lucrative career to run a modest Hokkien Mee stall with his girlfriend in Singapore.
Chaos at community event in US: 12 shot as gunfire erupts in Ohio, manhunt ongoing
At least 12 people were shot during a community event in the U.S. state of Ohio on Saturday, in what police say appears to be a chaotic exchange of gunfire near a popular festival area.
Middle East standoff: US intercepts Iranian missiles, drones close to Strait of Hormuz
The US military on Saturday said it intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighbouring Gulf countries.
US businesses warn Trump administration over green card rule change: Report
US business leaders privately cautioned Trump administration officials that a proposed change to green card application procedures could disrupt workforces and create uncertainty for employers, according to a report by the Washington Post.