US President Donald Trump strongly criticized the Supreme Court on Friday after the justices struck down his sweeping tariffs, calling the ruling “outrageous” and a setback for American economic security.
US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that he is considering a limited military strike on Iran, following a major naval deployment to the Middle East aimed at pressuring Tehran to reach an agreement on its nuclear program, media reports said.
In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
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Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his claim that he acted as a mediator between India and Pakistan during last year's military standoff, asserting that the threat of steep tariffs compelled both nations to resolve the conflict.
Increased Israeli attacks and the forced transfer of Palestinians have sparked concern over ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report issued on Thursday.
Ottawa: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne declared that Canada is "taking back control of our Canadian economy" amid uncertainties surrounding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), emphasising diversification through strengthened ties with Asian trade partners.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must agree to a “meaningful” deal amid a large-scale American military buildup in the Middle East, saying the United States may be forced to “take it further” if diplomacy fails, media reports said.
The British royal family will offer its “wholehearted support and co-operation” to police as they investigate former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct in public office and his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles III said on Thursday.
Kabul/IBNS: The Taliban has introduced a new penal code that effectively legalises domestic violence against women and children, provided the abuse does not result in “broken bones or open wounds”.
London/IBNS: Former UK royal Prince Andrew has been arrested at his temporary residence on the Sandringham estate amid an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office, according to reports.
Seoul/IBNS: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his brief but dramatic imposition of martial law in December 2024, a move the court ruled amounted to rebellion against the state.
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently unveiled Canada's first Defence Industrial Strategy, a bold initiative to ramp up domestic defence manufacturing and generate 125,000 jobs.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply, with senior officials and analysts warning that a large-scale military confrontation could erupt within days and stretch on for weeks, even as diplomatic talks continue, according to a report by digital media Axios.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply, with senior officials and analysts warning that a large-scale military confrontation could erupt within days and stretch on for weeks, even as diplomatic talks continue, according to a report by Axios.
Russia on Wednesday dismissed the US’ assertion that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil, saying it has “no reason” to believe New Delhi has changed its position on energy purchases.
In the aftermath of the Bangladesh general election, a new political jibe has taken hold on social media.
Islamabad/IBNS: Fresh protests swept across Pakistan on Wednesday as Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), intensified agitation over concerns about his deteriorating eyesight, escalating political tensions in the country.
The large-scale disclosure of materials known as the “Epstein Files” has revealed “disturbing and credible evidence” of what independent human rights experts describe as a possible global criminal enterprise involving systematic sexual abuse, trafficking and exploitation of women and girls.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman on the sidelines of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly ran toward the US Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, authorities said.
The second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran is underway in Geneva, as both sides attempt to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Tarique Rahman, who led BNP to victory in the general polls held last week after months of political uncertainty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's exit from Bangladesh amid widespread violence on August 5, 2024, took oath as the PM on Tuesday.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have arrested an Indian national who is accused of multiple offences, including sexually assaulting a minor.
Several former cricket captains, including 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, have written a joint letter to the Pakistani government urging it to ensure proper medical care and dignified treatment for jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus once again stirred debate by invoking the term “Seven Sisters” — a reference to India’s northeastern states — without naming India, while highlighting the region’s “immense economic potential” in his farewell address.
Afghanistan’s passport continues to rank as the weakest globally, according to the February 2026 Henley Passport Index.
A Pakistani court this month gave the custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl to the man who had kidnapped, converted her to Islam and married her, media reports said.
The separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it is holding seven members of Pakistan’s security forces and has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Islamabad to negotiate a prisoner exchange.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was seen in a viral video being stopped by a security official during an event in Munich, Germany, after he was reportedly asked to visibly display his identity card.
