US tightens social media rules, several Indians now face H-1B visa appointment delay
Dec 10, 2025, at 09:02 am
The US State Department’s newly expanded social media vetting policy has triggered widespread disruptions, with visa interview appointments for several Indian H-1B applicants now being postponed to 2026.
Dec 09, 2025, at 11:22 pm
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced that he and his wife, Rama, will relocate to Gracie Mansion once he assumes office in January, saying the decision was driven by security considerations and his resolve to stay focused on delivering his “affordability agenda” for the city.
Experts believe Bangladesh is failing to protect children from violence, abuse
Dec 09, 2025, at 07:13 pm
Experts believe that Bangladesh, the country witnessing political turmoil since the July-August 2024 uprising, still lacks an effective protective shield for children at the family and community levels.
For the first time ever! China’s trade surplus smashes $1 trillion mark
Dec 09, 2025, at 06:24 pm
China, the world's second-largest economy, registered its trade surplus reaching a landmark $1 trillion in November for the first time ever.
Terror on the brink? Pakistani immigrant nabbed in US with guns, shocking attack plot
Dec 09, 2025, at 03:03 pm
A Pakistani immigrant, who is a former student of the University of Delware, was arrested after a handgun, ammunition and written plans for an attack were recovered from his possession.
‘They’re dumping!’ Trump sounds alarm on Indian rice, hints at fresh tariffs
Dec 09, 2025, at 09:19 am
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing tariffs on Indian rice, accusing New Delhi of dumping the commodity in the United States.
Canada creates new permanent residency pathway for 5000 foreign doctors
Dec 08, 2025, at 11:59 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Canada is introducing new measures to support its healthcare system by creating a faster and simpler path to permanent residency for international doctors already working in the country.
One Thai soldier, four Cambodian civilians killed as Thailand-Cambodia border clashes reignite
Dec 08, 2025, at 07:15 pm
Bangkok/IBNS: Tensions on the Thailand–Cambodia border surged once more on Monday, as Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian positions amid fresh accusations and counteraccusations of aggression.
Dec 08, 2025, at 06:36 pm
The youth driver of an ambulance died after unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway service road near Hund Badrai Bridge in Pakistan.
Horror in Pakistan: Mother, daughter stabbed to death in brutal 'honour’ attack in Katachi
Dec 08, 2025, at 06:21 pm
A Pakistani woman and her daughter were stabbed to death in Gizri area of Karachi in the name of 'honour' on Friday, media reports said.
Donald Trump sounds alarm on Netflix-Warner Bros merger — ‘This could be a problem!’
Dec 08, 2025, at 12:46 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), warning that the deal “could be a problem” due to the streaming giant’s already “very large market share.”
Crackdown at the border! US announces USD 5,000 penalty for undocumented immigrants
Dec 08, 2025, at 10:59 am
The US government has announced a penalty of USD 5,000 for undocumented immigrants aged 14 or older. The penalty has been imposed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Pakistani security forces thwart attack on Jaffar Express
Dec 07, 2025, at 10:22 pm
Pakistani security forces have foiled an attempt to target Jaffar Express by recovering a bomb planted on a railway track in Nasirabad district in Pakistan on Saturday.
US immigration crackdown: Work permits to be valid for only 18 months now
Dec 07, 2025, at 08:32 pm
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual, reducing the validity of work permits issued to several Green Card applicants and other protected immigrants from five years to 18 months.
Horror in the clinic: UK ex-doctor charged over assaults on 38 victims
Dec 07, 2025, at 07:40 pm
The British Crown Prosecution Service has announced charges against a former doctor for alleged sexual assaults carried out against 38 victims who were patients in his care.
Fatal New York blaze: Indian students die as house erupts in flames
Dec 07, 2025, at 06:06 pm
Two Indian-origin students died after sustaining critical injuries in a house fire in the US, according to the Consulate General of India in New York.
Canada removes Syria from terrorism support list after extensive review
Dec 07, 2025, at 02:53 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government has removed Syria from Canada’s List of Foreign State Supporters of Terrorism under the State Immunity Act.
Katy Perry makes her relationship with Justin Trudeau official in Japan photos
Dec 07, 2025, at 12:40 pm
American pop star Katy Perry has officially confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sharing a series of affectionate photos and videos from their recent visit to Japan.
Frozen on Austria’s highest peak: Man charged after abandoning girlfriend near summit
Dec 06, 2025, at 03:33 pm
An Austrian man has been formally charged with manslaughter and gross negligence after allegedly abandoning his girlfriend during a climb on Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, resulting in her death from hypothermia, according to media reports.
Ailing former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's London trip delayed. Know the reason
Dec 06, 2025, at 09:43 am
The medical evacuation of ailing former Bangladesh PM and BNP supremo Khaleda Zia, who is one of the key political figures in the South Asian country, has been delayed, media reports said.
Canada commits $40.5M to boost defence sector in Northern territories
Dec 06, 2025, at 02:51 am
The federal government is investing $40.5 million to grow Northern Canada’s defence industry and strengthen Arctic security, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand announced Friday.
FIFA awards Donald Trump a new 'Peace Prize' at 2026 World Cup Draw, stuns critics
Dec 05, 2025, at 11:58 pm
In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, FIFA awarded former US President Donald Trump a newly created peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Brazilian museum president dies in gym accident after barbell falls on chest
Dec 05, 2025, at 11:24 pm
A 55-year-old Brazilian man died in a tragic weightlifting accident at a gym in Olinda on December 1, local media reported. Ronald Montenegro, an amateur weightlifter and the president of the iconic Palacio dos Bonecos Gigantes museum, was bench-pressing when the barbell slipped from his hands and crashed onto his chest.
UK's Ofcom imposes first £1mn Online Safety Act fine against porn site provider
Dec 05, 2025, at 06:45 pm
UK's media regulator Ofcom has fined AVS Group Ltd – which runs 18 adult websites – £1 million for not having robust age checks in place, plus £50,000 for failing to respond to information requests.
Dec 05, 2025, at 09:08 am
Yasser Abu Shabab, a prominent anti-Hamas militia leader in the southern Gaza Strip, has been killed in what Israeli defence sources described as an “internal clash,” dealing a potential setback to Israel’s post-war strategy for the region.
Canada, India advance trade talks ahead of new economic partnership negotiations
Dec 04, 2025, at 11:29 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada and India are moving forward on plans to launch negotiations toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, following a call between senior trade ministers on Wednesday.
‘Imminent threat’: Marco Rubio warns against rise of radical Islam, announces US visa crackdown
Dec 04, 2025, at 05:09 pm
Washington/IBNS: US State Secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) issued a stark warning that radical Islamist movements seeking to expand their territorial and ideological reach pose an “imminent threat” to global security.
Convicted German neo-Nazi expresses remorse during confidante's trial in court
Dec 04, 2025, at 03:09 pm
Berlin/DPA: Convicted German far-right terrorist Beate Zschäpe expressed remorse for her actions on Wednesday as she appeared at the trial of an alleged confidante.
Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington
Dec 04, 2025, at 03:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington, D.C., on December 5 to represent Canada at the Final Draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the federal government announced Tuesday.
Spanish tourist stabbed at Berlin Holocaust Memorial testifies in terror trial
Dec 04, 2025, at 12:09 am
A Spanish tourist who was left with life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial earlier this year testified in court on Wednesday.