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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz within hours of ceasefire; Lebanon strikes trigger move

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz within hours of ceasefire; Lebanon strikes trigger move

Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press.

IBNS•Apr 09, 2026

Donald Trump floats US–Iran ‘joint venture’ to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump floats US–Iran ‘joint venture’ to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington is considering a “joint venture” with Iran to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

IBNS•Apr 09, 2026

Ceasefire under strain: Iran oil refinery hit hours after US truce begins

Ceasefire under strain: Iran oil refinery hit hours after US truce begins

An oil refinery on Lavan Island came under what Iranian authorities described as an “enemy attack” on Wednesday, just hours after a ceasefire with the United States took effect, media reports said.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Think vaping on vacation is harmless? This popular destination could arrest you for it

Think vaping on vacation is harmless? This popular destination could arrest you for it

Travellers heading to Thailand should exercise caution, as electronic cigarettes are completely banned in the popular tourist destination, with violations attracting heavy fines and even jail time.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Minor girl sexually assaulted in Pakistan, 14-year-old suspect detained

Minor girl sexually assaulted in Pakistan, 14-year-old suspect detained

A minor girl was sexually assaulted in Pakistan&#39;s Wanda Mirwali Surband area on Monday, an incident reflecting the atrocities faced by girls in the nation.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire on shaky grounds! Lebanon front threatens to derail fragile truce

US-Iran ceasefire on shaky grounds! Lebanon front threatens to derail fragile truce

After weeks of sustained military exchanges involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a temporary ceasefire has offered a brief pause in a rapidly escalating regional conflict.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Hope to see lasting peace in West Asia: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

Hope to see lasting peace in West Asia: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

The Indian government has welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran, giving a temporary relief to the region that witnessed an eruption of a severe crisis on February 28.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Kidnap crisis ends in Iraq: US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after a week

Kidnap crisis ends in Iraq: US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after a week

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Wednesday.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire deal, reopening Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire deal, reopening Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of striking the country’s power plants and bridges.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Russia earns billions from commodity exports amid Strait of Hormuz closure, trade body says

Russia earns billions from commodity exports amid Strait of Hormuz closure, trade body says

Russia is earning billions in revenues from its commodity exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Chamber reported.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Canada launches $51B infrastructure fund to boost housing, community projects

Canada launches $51B infrastructure fund to boost housing, community projects

The Canadian government on Thursday launched a C$51 billion infrastructure programme aimed at accelerating housing development and upgrading critical public services as it seeks to ease pressure on communities and support economic growth.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

'Tools we haven’t used yet': JD Vance’s warning fuels nuclear fears as Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran

'Tools we haven’t used yet': JD Vance’s warning fuels nuclear fears as Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran

With the clock ticking toward Donald Trump’s deadline, US Vice President JD Vance issued a stark warning to Iran, saying Washington still has “tools in our toolkit” that have not yet been used, even as he expressed hope that diplomacy could prevail.

IBNS•Apr 08, 2026

Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island as US strikes intensify ahead of Trump deadline

Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island as US strikes intensify ahead of Trump deadline

Tensions in the Persian Gulf surged dramatically on Tuesday as powerful explosions struck Kharg Island—a critical lifeline for Iran’s oil exports—just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a ceasefire, raising fears of a major escalation in the region, according to the Mehr News Agency.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Iran cuts off US communication ahead of Trump’s deadline, threats escalate in Gulf

Iran cuts off US communication ahead of Trump’s deadline, threats escalate in Gulf

Iran on Tuesday reportedly suspended all diplomatic and indirect communication with the United States, marking a sharp escalation in tensions.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Pakistan: One killed after mini-truck hits Easter procession

Pakistan: One killed after mini-truck hits Easter procession

A man was killed and more than a dozen others were injured after a speeding mini-truck rammed into a procession taken out by the local Christian community to observe Easter in Pakistan’s Gujrat region, according to media reports.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Trump warns Iran as Hormuz deadline nears

'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Trump warns Iran as Hormuz deadline nears

US President Donald Trump has issued one of his most severe warnings yet to Iran, cautioning that an entire civilisation could face destruction as a key deadline approaches.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul: Attacker killed, two captured

Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul: Attacker killed, two captured

At least one attacker was killed, while two others were wounded and detained after a gunfight broke out outside the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district on Tuesday, according to media reports.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Power crisis hits hard: Pakistan orders early shutdown of markets nationwide, barring Sindh

Power crisis hits hard: Pakistan orders early shutdown of markets nationwide, barring Sindh

The Pakistan government has decided to close markets and shopping malls across the country by 8 pm—except in Sindh—as part of energy conservation measures amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to media reports.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Could be taken out in one night: Donald Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as deadline approaches

Could be taken out in one night: Donald Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as deadline approaches

Donald Trump has warned of decisive military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement before a deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Poll shows most Canadians open to exploring EU membership amid US tensions

Poll shows most Canadians open to exploring EU membership amid US tensions

A recent nationwide poll reveals that a majority of Canadians believe exploring membership in the European Union is worth considering, driven by frustrations over U.S. tariffs and shifting geopolitical alignments.

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan seeking ‘definitive end’ to war

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan seeking ‘definitive end’ to war

Iran has rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, instead submitting a detailed 10-point response calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

IBNS•Apr 07, 2026

Iran alleges US-Israel strike on ‘MIT of Iran’, shares images of ruined campus

Iran alleges US-Israel strike on ‘MIT of Iran’, shares images of ruined campus

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of targeting a premier academic institution described as the “MIT of Iran,” sharing stark images of destruction to support the claim.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Poila Boisakh: Why Bangladesh just renamed its most celebrated Bengali New Year procession?

Poila Boisakh: Why Bangladesh just renamed its most celebrated Bengali New Year procession?

Bangladesh has renamed the Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) procession—recognised by UNESCO—as Boishakhi Shobhajatra, Culture Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced on Sunday.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike

IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike

Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran&#39;s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), was killed during a US-Israeli strike on Monday, media reports said.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Trump sets shock 'Tuesday, 8 pm' deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz—War warning escalates

Trump sets shock 'Tuesday, 8 pm' deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz—War warning escalates

US President Donald Trump has set a self-imposed deadline of Tuesday at 8 PM (Eastern Time) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Middle East war fuels mortgage rate spike for Canadian renewals

Middle East war fuels mortgage rate spike for Canadian renewals

The ongoing Middle East conflict is driving up fixed mortgage rates in Canada as oil price surges and inflation fears push bond yields higher, leaving 1.4 million households facing renewals in a tougher market, CBC News reported.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman appeals for religious harmony in Easter meeting

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman appeals for religious harmony in Easter meeting

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for unity and cooperation among people of all religious communities, urging them to work together to build a prosperous and inclusive nation.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Pakistani journalists boycott National Assembly over layoffs, unpaid salaries

Pakistani journalists boycott National Assembly over layoffs, unpaid salaries

Pakistani journalists staged a walkout from the press gallery of the National Assembly in Islamabad on Tuesday, boycotting coverage of parliamentary proceedings to protest recent layoffs and the suspension of salaries across several media organisations.

IBNS•Apr 05, 2026

Pakistan: 65 attacks in four days? BLA’s explosive claims shake Balochistan

Pakistan: 65 attacks in four days? BLA’s explosive claims shake Balochistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for carrying out 65 coordinated attacks across multiple districts of Balochistan between March 29 and April 1.

IBNS•Apr 05, 2026

World on edge? UN nuclear chief sounds alarm over Iran power plant strike

World on edge? UN nuclear chief sounds alarm over Iran power plant strike

Reports of yet another projectile strike near the Bushehr nuclear power plant prompted Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to register his deep concern on Saturday.

IBNS•Apr 05, 2026

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