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Canada backs US action to stop Iran from developing nuclear arms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Anita Anand in a joint statement on Saturday said that Canada supports efforts by the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon.

Dubai airport shuts down, Burj Khalifa evacuated amid Iran missile strikes across Gulf

Dubai/IBNS: Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international aviation hub, has suspended all flight operations indefinitely after a wave of Iranian missile strikes rocked Gulf Arab states on Saturday.

Great PM, great general: Donald Trump praises Munir, Sharif amid escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan tension

US President Donald Trump has praised his relationship with Pakistan and commended the country’s leadership amid escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.

Israel launches ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran; explosions rock Tehran

Tehran/IBNS: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz said the country launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early Saturday morning, media reports said.

Trump confirms US role as Israel launches major strike on Iran

Tehran/IBNS: Israel and the United States jointly launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran early Saturday morning, marking a sharp escalation in tensions in the Middle East, media reports said.

'Lay down arms or face death': Trump's ultimatum to Iran; US Prez says 'bombs will be dropping everywhere'

Washington DC/IBNS: Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran’s military, warning it to surrender or “face certain death,” as he confirmed the United States’ involvement in ongoing strikes on the country.

Explosions rock Tehran: India issues safety advisory for its citizens

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory for its citizens, directing them to exercise 'utmost caution' and remain vigilant amid rising tensions following Israeli strikes on Iran.

Middle East on edge: Iran shuts airspace after massive strikes on its cities

Iran has shut down its airspace for civilian flights following joint “pre-emptive strikes” by Israel and the United States on Tehran, sharply escalating tensions in the region.

Afghanistan claims capture of Pakistani pilot after jet crash; Pakistan denies

Jalalabad/IBNS: Afghanistan on Saturday claimed it had captured a Pakistani pilot after a jet crashed in Jalalabad, according to media reports.

'Historic leadership': Netanyahu praises Trump as US–Israel launch Operation Lion’s Roar on Iran

Washington DC/Tehran/IBNS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President Donald Trump after the United States and Israel launched a joint military strike on Iran on Saturday morning, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Middle East erupts: Iran fires missiles after U.S.-Israel strikes, multiple Gulf nations intercept attacks

Iran has launched its first wave of missile and drone strikes following U.S. and Israeli military operations against the country, significantly escalating tensions across the Middle East.

IRGC Chief Mohammad Pakpour killed in US-Israel strikes: Reports

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour is believed to been killed in Israeli- and U.S.-conducted strikes in Iran, according to media reports.

Gulf on Edge: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh targeted by Iran after US-Israeli strikes

Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Saturday in retaliation for joint strikes carried out on its territory by Israel and the United States, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East.

Where is Khamenei? First photo of US-Israel strike on Iran's supreme leader's compound emerges

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among the intended targets of joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on Saturday, according to reports citing Israel’s public broadcaster.

Canadian real estate slumps as Bank of Canada holds key rate steady

Toronto: Canada’s housing market opened 2026 on a sobering note, with home sales and prices declining even as the Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark interest rate, underscoring persistent weakness across the real estate sector.

Canada's Mark Carney arrives in India to reset ties, boost economic partnership

Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday to begin a four-day official visit aimed at reviving economic ties and stabilising diplomatic relations with India following months of strain under the Trudeau government.

US ambassador advises staff to leave Israel 'immediately' amid rising Iran tensions: Report

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff to consider leaving Israel immediately amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.

Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghan forces strike border — tensions on the brink of war!

Kabul/Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan bombed Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night, according to media reports.

Ottawa says India no longer linked to violent crime in Canada, ahead of Carney visit

Ottawa: Canada has indicated it no longer believes India is connected to violent crimes on Canadian soil, marking a significant diplomatic shift before Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit.

‘I thought they were after murderers’: Canadian man in ICE detention challenges US immigration policy

A Canadian man detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says he was shocked to find himself held in a US immigration facility after believing the agency targeted only “criminals and murderers", as his family presses legal efforts for his release.

Afghanistan launches offensive against Pakistani military positions after recent airstrikes by Islamabad

Afghanistan has launched offensive operations against Pakistan military positions along the border, the Taliban’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday, describing the move as retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghan territory.

US deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel for first time amid fears of war with Iran

The United States has deployed advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Israel for the first time, marking a major escalation in its military posture as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to relocate to Australia amid growing Kiwi exodus

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming one of the most high-profile figures to join a growing wave of New Zealanders moving across the Tasman.

Violent clashes erupt in Dutch village as protests against planned asylum centre turn chaotic

Clashes broke out in the Dutch village of Bleskensgraaf on Tuesday evening after a demonstration against a proposed asylum seekers’ centre escalated into violence.

Canada: Nearly half of Toronto-Area immigrant agencies expect programme closures

Toronto: Nearly half of immigrant settlement service organisations in the Greater Toronto Area say they may be forced to close programmes as federal funding reductions strain resources that help newcomers settle in Canada, reported The Canadian Press.

Canada signs defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade

Ottawa: Canada and South Korea on Wednesday formalised a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and industrial ties as Ottawa pushes to diversify its trade and security relationships beyond established partners.

Iran ready for war or peace ahead of Geneva nuclear talks, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Ahead of a fresh round of nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for both war and peace, warning that any military confrontation could trigger a devastating regional conflict.

WHO: Attacks on Ukraine’s health care surged 20 percent in 2025

As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024.

‘Pakistan PM would’ve died if...’: Trump reignites Operation Sindoor claims in SOTU speech

Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with an extraordinary claim about India-Pakistan military tensions, asserting that Pakistan’s prime minister would have died without his intervention.

India-US trade deal at risk? Trump imposes massive 126% duty on solar imports

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has imposed preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India, raising concerns over the India-US trade deal, media reports said.