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25 years of 9/11: How the attacks changed America, reshaped the world and left a lasting legacy

A quarter of a century after four hijacked aircraft turned an ordinary September morning into one of the defining tragedies of modern history, the memory of September 11, 2001, remains deeply embedded in the United States and far beyond its borders.

‘America for Americans’: DHS removes ‘Mr Singh’ ad after Sikh community outrage

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has removed a controversial social media advertisement targeting the Sikh community after it triggered widespread backlash over its reference to “Mr. Singh” and the slogan “get off our roads”, alongside the declaration “America for Americans”.

Mongolia President takes off jacket, bench-presses 100 kg: Viral video leaves internet stunned

Ulaanbaatar/IBNS: Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has left social media users stunned after a video showed him bench-pressing an impressive weight during a visit to a military unit.

Bangladeshi Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das breaks down emotionally as he gets 5-hour parole to attend mother’s funeral

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladeshi Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who has been in jail for nearly two years, was released on five-hour parole to attend his mother's funeral, media reports said.

Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed quits WHO post amid fraud allegations

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed has resigned as the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia amid investigations by the UN agency and Bangladeshi authorities, media reports said.

Algeria bans UAE civilian, military aircraft from airspace, cuts diplomatic ties

Algeria has severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing "provocative and hostile acts", media reports said.

Horror at China shipyard as cargo ship catches fire, 25 dead

At least 25 people were killed after a foreign cargo ship caught fire at a shipyard in China's Shandong Province, media reports said.

Canada, Ukraine to expand drone production in new long-term defence partnership

Calgary: Canada and Ukraine have agreed to expand joint production of drones and counter-drone systems as Ottawa moves to strengthen its domestic defence industry and deepen long-term security cooperation with Kyiv.

Canada, Ukraine sign 100-year partnership as Carney pledges more air defence support

Calgary: Canada and Ukraine signed a declaration to build a long-term strategic partnership on Thursday as Ottawa pledged additional military support to help Kyiv counter intensifying Russian air attacks.

Trump's 9/11 story draws fresh scrutiny as US President skips Ground Zero for 25th anniversary ceremony

US President Donald Trump has drawn fresh attention to his personal account of the 9/11 (September 11, 2001) attacks after describing how two firefighters allegedly pulled him to safety near an unstable building, while confirming he will not attend the 25th anniversary commemoration at Ground Zero.

After 8 years in Canada, Punjab family deported to India as asylum, humanitarian pleas fail

An Indian family that spent eight years building a life in Quebec has returned to India after Canadian authorities rejected its refugee claim and refused its request to remain in the country on humanitarian grounds.

‘Don’t show your face’: 9/11 victims' families demand Mamdani stay away from World Trade Centre ceremony

New York/IBNS: Families of 9/11 victims have delivered a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to New York City's City Hall, demanding that Mayor Zohran Mamdani stay away from the upcoming 25th-anniversary commemoration at the World Trade Centre site.

Trump bans Canadian alcohol, dairy imports as trade war with Canada escalates further

Washington: The United States on Monday banned select Canadian alcoholic beverages and dairy products from entering the market.

US suspends Cognizant’s green card filings over alleged visa fraud

The US Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant’s ability to file new applications under the permanent labour certification programme (PERM), a key step in the employment-based green card process, amid an investigation into alleged visa fraud.

Eiffel Tower reopens after strike; BAPS apologises over gender row

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after a one-day closure triggered by a staff strike over what a union official described as “unacceptable” management instructions concerning a visit by a Hindu delegation.

Bangladesh Army tank explodes during firing exercise, two soldiers killed

Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed, and an officer was seriously injured after a Chinese-origin Type 59 tank exploded during a field firing exercise in Chattogram on Wednesday, The Daily Star reported.

US strikes back: CENTCOM destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8 after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the preceding two days, according to CENTCOM.

Canada extends gas tax holiday to January 2027 as global turmoil keeps prices elevated

Ottawa: Canada is extending its suspension of the fuel excise tax through January 31, 2027, Secretary of State Stephanie McLean announced Tuesday during a visit to the BC Vehicle Processing Centre at the Port of Nanaimo.

Canada, France and UK move to ban settlement imports in a bid to stop Israel's two-state solution

Ottawa: Canada, France and the United Kingdom announced a coordinated crackdown on Israeli settlement activity on Tuesday, moving to ban the importation of goods produced in West Bank settlements and impose targeted measures against those who facilitate or profit from them.

Over 400 flights cancelled across UK after air traffic control system failure

More than 400 flights were cancelled across the United Kingdom on Tuesday after a technical problem disrupted Britain's air traffic control system, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.

Afghanistan Cricket Board sparks Pakistan row over map showing PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan within India

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has sparked a fresh diplomatic controversy with Pakistan after a promotional video for its upcoming series against India appeared to depict Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan within India’s map.

Russia ends 3-day halt? Kyiv hit by missiles and drones, 3 dead

Russia targeted Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with missiles and drones on Tuesday, killing three people and injuring 16 others, according to media reports.

Ukraine eyes pornography legalisation to raise $25 million for its war efforts against Russia

Ukraine is considering legalising pornography as part of an effort to bring the country’s adult entertainment industry into the formal economy and generate additional tax revenue for the war against Russia, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan facing ‘system of discrimination’, UN experts warn

UN experts on Monday expressed grave concern over continuing reports of discrimination, violence and legal restrictions targeting members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, and called on authorities to ensure their protection and uphold the country's international human rights obligations.

Eiffel Tower staff strike after female workers 'sidelined' during Hindu group visit

Staff at the iconic Eiffel Tower went on strike on Monday, alleging that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by a Hindu delegation to the Paris landmark, media reports said.

Canada condemns Iran's "destabilising" actions and backs the push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Ottawa: Canada issued a sharp rebuke of Iran on Sunday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne calling on Tehran to immediately halt activities they say are threatening regional and global stability.

US: Amazon air cargo plane crashes at Miami Airport, 5 dead

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport,US, media reports said.

‘We began talks’: Zelenskyy meets Witkoff, Kushner in Kyiv after Putin meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began talks with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv on Sunday as Washington stepped up diplomatic efforts to advance a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war.

TIFF’s 2026 India slate spans seven films, but no mainstream Hindi release

Toronto: Seven Indian films will screen at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, spanning Malayalam, Tamil and regional-language cinema, but the lineup has no mainstream Hindi release.

Who is Sarah Khalifa? Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drug case

An Egyptian court has sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death by hanging after convicting them in a drug-related case, media reports said.