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‘India is free to buy oil from anyone’: Russia fires back at Trump’s crude deal claim

Moscow: Russia has said India is free to purchase oil from any country, responding to US President Donald Trump’s claim that New Delhi decided to stop buying crude from Moscow in favour of Washington and Venezuela, media reports said.

Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus Gokce Guven charged with fraud in US

Another alumnus of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list has been charged with fraud in the United States, adding to a growing list of high-profile cases involving young startup founders, media reports said.

Canada names Bill Blair envoy to UK, Nathalie Drouin ambassador to France

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced his intention to appoint former cabinet minister Bill Blair as Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and senior public servant Nathalie G. Drouin as Ambassador to France and Monaco, as Ottawa seeks to deepen ties with two of its closest allies.

Security forces handicapped: Pakistan Defence Minister’s shock admission on Baloch violence

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged in the National Assembly that the country’s security forces face significant operational challenges in countering Baloch insurgents due to the vast geographical expanse of the region.

Who was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi? Inside the violent end of Libya's ex-dictator's son

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi once symbolised Libya’s future to the outside world —  Western-educated, reform-minded and presented as the bridge between authoritarian rule and global acceptance.

From ex-US First Lady’s past to murder charge: Who is William Stevenson?

Former US President Joe Biden's wife Jill Biden's ex-husband has been charged with the killing of his current wife at their Delaware home in December, police said.

Epstein Files bombshell: Noam Chomsky advised sex offender to brush off public fury

Left-wing academic Noam Chomsky had advised convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to ignore public outrage and media scrutiny over allegations of sexual abuse, according to claims in the latest tranche of the so-called Epstein Files, media reports said.

Punjabi Devils founder busted: Stockton Gang leader pleads guilty in US in machine gun case

Jashanpreet Singh, founder and leader of the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to unlawfully dealing in firearms and possessing a machine gun.

France strikes big: Elon Musk’s X platform targeted in sudden prosecutor raid!

Paris prosecutors have raided the offices belonging to tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's X in France, media reports said.

Canada: New Brunswick trade mission to India targets deeper commercial ties

Toronto: A trade mission from the Canadian province of New Brunswick will visit India from February 2 to 6, 2026, aiming to strengthen commercial ties and explore new partnership opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

Alberta separatist group confirms U.S. meetings, declines to name Trump-era officials

An Alberta-based separatist group has confirmed holding meetings with senior officials from the administration of US President Donald Trump but said it will not disclose their identities, citing confidentiality agreements, amid heightened political tensions with Ottawa.

Female suicide attackers emerge at centre of deadly BLA assaults that rocked Pakistan’s Balochistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has released photographs of two suicide attackers involved in the recent wave of coordinated, large-scale assaults across Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province.

Who was Pradeep Tamang? Nepal-born police officer killed in US hotel shootout

A Nepal-born police officer was killed and another critically injured in a shooting incident in the United States on Sunday while responding to a fraud-related call at a hotel near Stone Mountain, officials said.

India slams Pakistan’s ‘baseless’ Balochistan claims amid deadly attacks

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday dismissed Pakistan’s allegations linking the recent attacks in Balochistan to India as “baseless.”

Canada marks 30th Black History Month as Carney highlights support for Black communities

Ottawa: Canada on Sunday marked the start of the 30th Black History Month, with Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the contributions of Black Canadians and the government’s commitment to economic inclusion and community well-being.

Spain horror: Woman allegedly slices partner’s penis, then stabs him to death

A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Spain after allegedly killing her partner at their home in Bilbao, according to media reports.

BLA claims over 80 Pakistani security personnel killed in Balochistan attacks

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Friday claimed that more than 80 Pakistani security personnel were killed during a series of coordinated attacks across Balochistan that it described as “Operation Herof Phase II,” media reports said.

Epstein Files: Images show Prince Andrew crouching over woman, spark fresh embarrassment

Photographs showing disgraced former British royal Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with a woman lying on the floor are among millions of documents released by the United States Department of Justice as part of its latest disclosure related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Burkina Faso’s military junta bans political parties: What triggered the move and what lies ahead

Burkina Faso’s military government has formally dissolved all political parties and seized their assets, marking a decisive turn toward deeper authoritarian rule in the conflict-hit West African nation.

H-1B 2027 registration alert: $215 fee, new rules, and how to secure your spot

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced that the initial registration period for the 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon on March 4 and remain open until March 19.

Bloodshed in Balochistan: Security forces kill 70 militants in crackdown

At least 10 security personnel were killed and 58 militants died after ethnic Baloch separatists launched a large-scale coordinated attack across Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, according to media reports.

Begging bowl: Pakistan PM says he feels “ashamed” seeking loans abroad

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that the country feels “ashamed” when its top leadership has to travel abroad seeking financial assistance, underscoring the gravity of the nation’s economic crisis.

Epstein Files shocker! Zohran Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair mentioned in latest tranche

New York/IBNS: Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, who is also the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has been mentioned in the latest tranche of the Jeffrey Epstein files released on Friday, according to media reports.

Bill Gates contracted STD after sex with Russian women? Epstein Files make explosive, unverified claims

The latest tranche of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein files has made unverified claims involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, alleging he contracted a sexually transmitted disease following relationships with Russian women, according to media reports.

US grand jury charges Indian man in cross-border smuggling scheme

A US federal grand jury in the Northern District of New York returned an indictment on January 28, 2026, charging an Indian national for his alleged role in a scheme to smuggle Indian nationals from Canada across the northern border into the United States.

US slaps crushing sanctions on Iran’s Interior Minister, EU declares IRGC a terror group

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials over the regime’s brutal crackdown on recent anti-government protests.

Trump threatens 50% tariff on 'all Canadian aircraft', stoking fresh tensions with Ottawa

US President Donald Trump ignited fresh tensions with Canada on Friday by threatening to impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft sold in the US.

Major twist in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: Judge tosses murder charges against Luigi Mangione

In a major setback for prosecutors, a New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in Midtown Manhattan, a decision that removes the possibility of a death penalty if he were convicted, media reports said.

EU labels Iran's Revolutionary Guards as 'terrorist organisation' amid deadly crackdown on protests

Brussels/IBNS: The European Union has formally added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organisations, marking a dramatic escalation in Brussels’ response to Tehran’s violent suppression of anti-government protests.

Pakistan, Bangladesh resume direct flights after 14 years, check out how internet users reacted

The first direct flight between Pakistan and Bangladesh in 14 years landed at Jinnah International Airport on Thursday night, marking a historic journey of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane from Dhaka to Karachi.