From proxy to blowback: Pakistan tops global terror index as violence spirals within
Pakistan has emerged as the world’s most terrorism-affected nation, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 report.
IBNS•Mar 21, 2026
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Iranian missile debris falls near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Eid
Iran fired nine salvos of ballistic missiles at Israel on Friday, with fragments from an intercepted missile striking Jerusalem Old City and causing damage to nearby structures.
IBNS•Mar 21, 2026
Middle East crisis: IDF claims top Basij spy chief killed in bold Tehran strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that Esmail Ahmadi, head of the Intelligence Division of the Basij Force, has been killed.
IBNS•Mar 21, 2026
US sanctions global financial network supporting Hezbollah
The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network accused of supporting Hezbollah.
IBNS•Mar 21, 2026
Horror at South Korean plant: Fire leaves 10 dead, 59 injured
At least 10 people were killed and 59 others injured after a massive fire broke out at a car parts manufacturing plant in South Korea’s Daejeon city on Friday, according to media reports.
IBNS•Mar 21, 2026
Canada extends worker support benefits through October 2026 to counter US tariffs
Canada has extended key Employment Insurance (EI) relief measures through October 2026, aiming to support workers affected by global trade disruptions and US tariffs.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
No current criminal ties between India and repression in Canada, says Canada's National Police Commissioner
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme stated there is no current criminal evidence linking the Indian government to transnational repression or foreign interference in Canada, marking a shift from prior allegations.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
Trump calls allies ‘cowards’ over Iran standoff, pressure mounts on Strait of Hormuz security
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised US allies, calling them “cowards” for failing to support Washington’s push for military assistance against Iran to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
Massive military move: United States sends 3 warships to Middle East, says report
The United States has deployed three naval warships to the Middle East in a significant show of force as tensions continue to escalate in the region, media reports said.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
Iran's IRGC officer warns of missile 'surprise' — Killed in US-Israeli strike hours later
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed in a US-Israeli airstrike, just hours after issuing a strong warning of an impending “surprise” for Israel.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
USD 20 billion shock: Qatar Energy hit hard after Iran strikes key gas hub
Qatar Energy expects the damage to its Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by Iranian missile strikes to cost about $20 billion a year in lost revenue and to take up to five years to repair, impacting supply to markets in Europe and Asia.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
‘If you mess up our streets...’: Two Indian-origin men fined ₹3.46 lakh for paan spitting in London
London/IBNS: Two Indian men have been fined a hefty amount for spitting paan in public spaces in Brent, according to a report by Harrow Online.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
Who is Saleh Mohammadi?: 19-year-old Iranian wrestler, 2 others executed as regime cracks down on protesters
Iran has executed three men, including 19-year-old national wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, for allegedly killing police officers during anti-government protests in January, according to a human rights organisation.
IBNS•Mar 20, 2026
G7 allies condemn Iran over Strait of Hormuz disruptions, warn of global energy fallout
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada, in a joint statement on March 19, denounced what they described as Iran’s “de facto closure” of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
US surpasses Canada in latest World Happiness Report rankings
The United States has edged out Canada in the 2026 World Happiness Report, climbing to 24th place while Canada dropped to 25th.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
World’s biggest gas hub hit: Iran strike triggers global energy panic
Global energy markets have been thrown into fresh turmoil after an Iranian missile strike hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, forcing a complete halt in production.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
Europe, Japan unite to secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict escalates
As tensions in the Gulf intensify, leading European nations and Japan have pledged to join “appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, amid fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
Kim Jong Un secures 99.93% votes as rare ‘no votes’ emerge in North Korea election
Kim Jong Un has once again claimed an overwhelming electoral victory, with his ruling establishment securing 99.93 percent of the vote in North Korea’s latest parliamentary elections.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
Iran’s Gulf strikes push Saudi Arabia towards war — Will Pakistan be dragged in?
A dramatic escalation in the Middle East conflict unfolded as Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh during a high-level diplomatic meeting.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
Who is Bhumika Shrestha, Nepal’s first transgender woman lawmaker?
Kathmandu/IBNS: Activist Bhumika Shrestha has scripted history by becoming Nepal’s first transgender woman lawmaker, media reports said.
IBNS•Mar 19, 2026
Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% as the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada kept its target for the overnight rate unchanged at 2.25%, as policymakers weighed the economic fallout from geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices and softening domestic data.
IBNS•Mar 18, 2026
Esmaeil Khatib: Israel claims killing of Iran’s Intelligence Minister in Tehran Strike, President Masoud Pezeshkian confirms
Israel on Wednesday confirmed the killing of Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s intelligence minister, in what it described as a “targeted strike” in Tehran.
IBNS•Mar 18, 2026
Middle East tension rises: US hits Iranian missile sites close to Strait of Hormuz with bunker buster bombs
The United States on Tuesday confirmed that it carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, using some of the most powerful bombs in its arsenal.
IBNS•Mar 18, 2026
Canada hosts first-ever national summit on AI and culture, announces advisory council
Ottawa: Canada hosted its first-ever National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture from March 15 to 17, bringing together leaders from across the cultural, technology and academic sectors to shape the country’s approach to AI in the creative economy.
IBNS•Mar 18, 2026
'Weak on security, good that he is out': Trump backs exit of Counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent over Iran war
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the resignation of Joseph Kent, who had been serving as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying it was “a good thing” in light of Kent’s views on Iran.
IBNS•Mar 17, 2026
'Can't support Iran war in good conscience': US counterterrorism chief Joseph Kent resigns
Joseph Kent, who was serving as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down from his position, citing strong objections to the United States’ involvement in the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
IBNS•Mar 17, 2026
Another top Iranian leader is dead? IDF’s explosive claim on Ali Larijani
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday claimed that Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a key figure in the country’s leadership, has been eliminated.
IBNS•Mar 17, 2026
From poetry to music: Inside the Balochi cultural event that lit up Germany
Dodman, a literary organisation, recently hosted a Balochi literary and cultural event in the German city of Göttingen.
IBNS•Mar 17, 2026
Middle East conflict: Israel says it killed key Iranian commander during overnight strike
Israel on Tuesday said it had killed Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force, during an overnight strike in Iran.
IBNS•Mar 17, 2026
Middle East on edge: Kataeb Hezbollah commander Abu Ali al-Askari killed
Iraq's powerful armed group Kataeb Hezbollah has said its security commander, Abu Ali al-Askari, has been killed.
IBNS•Mar 17, 2026
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