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ECI announces third phase of SIR; Himachal, J&K, Ladakh excluded for now | Storm fury in Uttar Pradesh: Death toll rises to 89 as rain, gale-force winds leave trail of destruction | Congress ends 10-day suspense, names V.D. Satheesan as new Kerala CM | Delhi woman allegedly gang-raped inside sleeper bus; 2 arrested | Vijay-led TVK wins Tamil Nadu floor test as AIADMK split plays out | Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram | PM Modi halves convoy size after austerity call | Mulayam Singh's younger son Prateek Yadav dies at 38 | Protests erupt in Delhi after NEET UG 2026 cancellation over alleged paper leak | AIADMK cracks widen after Tamil Nadu defeat; faction backs Vijay-led TVK government

Indian cargo vessel sinks off Oman after suspected drone strike; Delhi calls attack ‘unacceptable’

May 14, 2026, at 06:16 pm

An Indian-flagged cargo vessel from Gujarat sank off the coast of Oman after being struck by a suspected drone or missile, prompting a strong response from the Government of India and raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf region.

Canada: Judge rules approval of Alberta separation petition was ‘unreasonable’

May 14, 2026, at 03:51 am

A judge has ruled that Elections Alberta acted unreasonably when it approved a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada, according to court documents reported by Canadian media outlets.

Trump lands in Beijing for crucial summit with Xi Jinping as Iran conflict, trade tensions loom large

May 13, 2026, at 07:02 pm

Beijing/IBNS: US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides prepare to address growing geopolitical and economic tensions.

Shock move! flydubai suspends flights to 3 major Pakistan cities till October

May 13, 2026, at 05:54 pm

flydubai has suspended flight operations to and from Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until October 26 due to “operational reasons,” according to local media reports.

Trump’s Golden Dome shock: Missile shield price tag balloons to USD 1.2 trillion

May 13, 2026, at 02:39 pm

US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system is projected to cost approximately $1.2 trillion (£882 billion) to develop, deploy, and operate over the next two decades, according to a report released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Putin unleashes ‘Satan 2’: Russia tests ICBM with 35,000 km range

May 13, 2026, at 01:38 pm

Russia has successfully test-fired the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a nuclear-capable system described by the nation as the most powerful missile systems in the world.

Trump wants Venezuela as America’s 51st state? His viral Truth Social post explodes online

May 13, 2026, at 09:46 am

US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after posting an image on Truth Social that portrayed Venezuela as the “51st state” of the United States.

Canada monitoring nine high-risk contacts linked to Andes Hantavirus cruise outbreak

May 13, 2026, at 05:13 am

Ottawa: Canadian health authorities said on Tuesday that nine people in Canada are being monitored as high-risk contacts linked to an outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, though officials said the overall risk to the public remains low.

Canada FM Anita Anand to visit Oman, Qatar amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

May 13, 2026, at 12:22 am

Brussels: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to Oman and Qatar from May 12 to 15 to discuss trade, security and regional developments, including efforts to maintain commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Bing, Bing, Gone': Trump shares AI-generated images of US striking Iran as ceasefire tensions rise

May 12, 2026, at 10:38 pm

US President Donald Trump posted a series of AI-generated images showing fictional American military strikes against Iran, as uncertainty deepened over the fragile ceasefire in the region.

Deadly blast rips through Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat, 9 killed, including two cops

May 12, 2026, at 06:44 pm

At least nine people, including two traffic police personnel, were killed in a powerful blast that rocked Serai Naurang tehsil in Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday.

New survey bombshell: 30% of Americans think at least one of the Trump assassination attempts was ‘staged’

May 12, 2026, at 03:49 pm

Nearly one-third of Americans believe that at least one of the three attempts on US President Donald Trump’s life over the last two years was staged, according to a new survey.

Pakistan breaks silence on secret Iranian aircraft claims, slams US report as ‘misleading’

May 12, 2026, at 02:55 pm

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan has dismissed a report by US media outlet CBS News claiming that Islamabad allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airbases during its role as a mediator in the Middle East conflict.

Major US move: 12 Iran-linked entities blacklisted over China oil sales

May 12, 2026, at 10:07 am

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 12 individuals and entities for their roles in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China.

Did Pakistan quietly shield Iranian planes from America? Report sparks questions

May 12, 2026, at 09:12 am

Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields during the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington, reportedly shielding them from possible American airstrikes, according to media reports.

Canada announces new sanctions over alleged human rights violations in Ukraine war

May 12, 2026, at 03:42 am

Brussels: Canada on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of involvement in alleged human rights violations linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, including the deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied territories.

Canada FM Anand says country has met NATO’s 2% defence spending target in talks with Rutte

May 12, 2026, at 03:00 am

Brussels: Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Mark Rutte, on Monday to discuss Canada’s defence commitments to NATO, with talks focused on Arctic security, military spending and support for Ukraine.

Who is Erfan Shakourzadeh? Iran executes young aerospace engineer over alleged US-Mossad spy links

May 11, 2026, at 06:05 pm

The Iranian government has executed Erfan Shakourzadeh after accusing him of espionage and collaboration with US intelligence agencies and Israel’s Mossad, according to media reports.

Far-reaching and painful: Pakistan’s Asim Munir issues fresh warning to India a year after Operation Sindoor

May 11, 2026, at 05:27 pm

Pakistan's Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir has threatened India, saying any future “misadventure” against Pakistan will result in “extremely far-reaching and painful” consequences for the enemy.

Totally unacceptable: Trump rejects Iran’s peace plan in explosive showdown

May 11, 2026, at 09:22 am

US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling Tehran’s terms “totally unacceptable.” His remarks have raised concerns over a possible renewed escalation in the region after weeks of diplomatic efforts.

Germany unmoved by Putin comments on Ukraine mediation role for Schröder

May 10, 2026, at 08:23 pm

Berlin on Sunday reacted sceptically to Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine and proposing former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, saying Moscow had shown no credible shift in its position.

Pakistan rail chaos as all train services from Quetta abruptly suspended

May 10, 2026, at 07:20 pm

Train services from the Quetta region to various parts of Pakistan have been suspended due to “unavoidable circumstances,” according to media reports on Sunday.

Indian techie Chiranjeevi Kolla,37, dies after battling Valley Fever for a month in US

May 10, 2026, at 06:57 pm

An Indian tech professional has died in the United States after battling Valley Fever, a rare fungal infection that led to respiratory failure.

Terrifying night in Pakistan: Suicide attack destroys police station, kills 15

May 10, 2026, at 06:27 pm

At least 15 Pakistani police personnel were killed on Saturday after a suicide attack rocked the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district, according to media reports.

Viral videos show Bharatnatyam dancer-activist Sheema Kirmani manhandled by veiled Pakistani police, sparking outrage

May 10, 2026, at 05:28 pm

Videos showing renowned Pakistani Hindu Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist Sheema Kirmani allegedly being manhandled by veiled Karachi policewomen have gone viral, sparking outrage and raising fresh concerns over the silencing of women’s activism in Pakistan.

Merz says NATO unity remains strong despite US troop pullback plans

May 10, 2026, at 03:51 pm

Stockholm: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remains positive on NATO’s future during a visit to Sweden on Saturday, despite mounting strains with the United States and plans to withdraw American troops from Germany.

Who is Debashis Ghosh? US revokes citizenship of an Indian-origin man over a USD 2.5 million fraud case

May 10, 2026, at 03:18 pm

The US Department of Justice has announced denaturalisation actions against 12 individuals in various US district courts, including an Indian national accused of serious financial fraud and misrepresentation during the naturalisation process.

Iran congratulates White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on baby, revives Minab School strike row

May 10, 2026, at 10:16 am

Iran has congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the birth of her daughter, while also using the occasion to criticise her over the February 28 strike on a school in Minab that reportedly killed more than 150 people, many of them children.

Carney says Canada must shift from US ‘reliance’ to economic ‘resilience’

May 10, 2026, at 05:11 am

Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday said Canada must reduce its dependence on the United States and build a more resilient economy amid growing global instability and shifting trade dynamics.

Bangladesh Jamaat chief urges India to protect minorities after BJP forms govt in Bengal

May 09, 2026, at 06:32 pm

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said he will urge the Indian government to ensure that no individual or community is targeted or harmed on the basis of religion, caste, or ethnicity.