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Canada 'turned into Indian colony'? Viral Toronto festival video ignites global row

A viral video showing hundreds of people dancing at an Indian cultural event in Toronto has triggered an intense debate on immigration, multiculturalism and cultural integration in Western countries.

Canada begins issuing one-time grocery benefit top-up to 12 million people amid cost-of-living pressures

Halifax: Canada started issuing one-time top-up payments under its new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, providing immediate financial relief to about 12 million people as households continue to face affordability challenges.

Canadian food safety tests show compliance rates above 97%, national inspection agency says

Ottawa: Food sold in Canada continued to meet high safety standards, with most domestic and imported products complying with federal regulations, according to new testing data.

Bloodbath in South Waziristan: Tribal leader’s sons gunned down in broad daylight

At least two sons of a prominent Pakistani tribal leader were killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire in the Kari Kot Bazaar area of Lower South Waziristan, media reports said.

Mount Everest miracle: Missing Nepali Sherpa found alive during family funeral rites

A Nepali climbing guide, commonly known as a Sherpa, who was feared dead on Mount Everest has been found alive, six days after he was last seen descending from the world's highest peak.

No amount of censorship can erase it: Rubio’s message to China over Tiananmen Square crackdown

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticised China, alleging that the country is attempting to censor and erase memories of the 1989 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.

India-US trade deal soon? Trump praises Modi amid fresh tariff threat

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement between India and the United States will be finalised soon, while also praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and describing him as a "good friend."

Canada launches national AI strategy, targets 250,000 jobs and $200 billion economic boost

Ottawa: Canada on Thursday unveiled a new national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at accelerating AI adoption, creating 250,000 jobs and generating an additional $200 billion in economic growth.

Israel, Lebanon agree to new ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's rejection clouds deal

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire framework aimed at halting months of cross-border fighting, but uncertainty remains after Hezbollah reportedly rejected the proposal and Israel signalled it would continue military operations despite the announcement.

US House deals blow to Trump, passes measure seeking troop withdrawal from Iran

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump despite the measure being largely symbolic.

'Dhaka engaging directly with India': Bangladesh dismisses Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Osman Hadi murder

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has dismissed remarks made by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the murder of political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi, saying the issue is not one for Dhaka to address.

Pakistan court upholds death sentences in 2020 motorway gang-rape case involving French-Pakistani woman

Islamabad/IBNS: The Lahore High Court has upheld the death sentences of two men convicted of gang-raping a French-Pakistani woman in front of her three children after her vehicle ran out of fuel on a motorway near Lahore in 2020.

Canada extends steel and aluminium tariffs for another year to shield industry from global overcapacity

Ottawa: Canada will extend key tariff measures on steel and aluminium imports for another year, as the government seeks to protect domestic producers and workers from global trade distortions and excess manufacturing capacity.

China using online job platforms to target military, government insiders, Five Eyes agencies warn

Chinese intelligence services are using professional networking websites and online job platforms such as LinkedIn to target current and former government and military personnel, according to a joint warning issued by intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance.

Embarrassment for Pakistan Embassy as Japan flags illegal mosque construction in Kawagoe

Pakistan’s Embassy in Japan has clarified that it has no involvement in a mosque construction project in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, after local authorities raised concerns that the structure was built without the necessary approvals under Japanese planning laws.

Mosque opened by Pakistani ambassador lands in legal trouble in Japan

A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's envoy to Japan has sparked a diplomatic controversy after Japanese authorities declared that the structure was built illegally without the required permissions.

Ceasefire put to test: US conducts self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island

The U.S. military on Tuesday said it had struck multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and carried out self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island in response to what it described as attempted Iranian attacks across the Middle East on June 2.

South Korea to boost Canadian crude and LNG imports as energy ties deepen

Ottawa: South Korea plans to significantly increase imports of Canadian crude oil in the coming years and will facilitate preferential tariff treatment for those imports under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Carney vows "decisive action" as Canada launches council to combact antisemitism

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced a new federal advisory council to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate responding to a sharp rise in anti-Jewish incidents across Canada.

British Sikh man jailed for life over fatal stabbing of student in UK's Southampton

A 23-year-old British Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, media reports said.

Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and increasingly active in Iran, Marco Rubio says amid stalled US–Iran talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and has been increasingly active in the country’s political affairs, even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.

What is Operation Checkmate? 30 Indians among illegal truck drivers arrested in US

About 30 Indian nationals arrested for living and working illegally in the United States are set to be deported, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

'You're f***ing crazy': Trump blasts Netanyahu over Israel's escalation in Lebanon

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump is reportedly furious with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's latest escalation against Lebanon, which has threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran, media reports said.

Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman, claims ChatGPT put children at risk

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public—including children—while concealing serious risks, suppressing internal safety concerns, and misleading consumers about the product's capabilities and potential dangers.

What began as a domestic dispute ended in six deaths in US: Iowa community in shock

At least six people were killed in a series of shootings across multiple locations in Muscatine, Iowa, US, in what authorities believe was a domestic-related incident, police said on Tuesday.

Marvel-style algorithm? Chinese firm's AI could flag critics before they speak

A Chinese technology company that markets surveillance and censorship software is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to predict which citizens may criticise the government in the future, according to leaked company documents reviewed by The New York Times.

Just married, then disaster: Indian-origin pilot killed in US helicopter crash

An Indian-origin pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in the US state of Georgia just hours after marrying his longtime partner and setting off for their honeymoon.

US strikes Iranian radar, drone control sites in explosive weekend operation

The United States on Sunday said it conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar installations and command-and-control sites used for drones in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, Iran, over the weekend.

What is Yolka? Viral video claims Russian forces using new handheld anti-drone system

Russian forces are deploying a new handheld anti-drone system called “Yolka,” adding a fresh dimension to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

France: Over 200 injured, 780 arrested after PSG victory celebrations erupt into violence

At least 219 people were injured and hundreds arrested after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into violence across France, according to media reports.