International

Australia Reports Seven New Suspected H5N1 Bird Flu Cases in South Australia

Jul 27, 2026 01:35 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Authorities in South Australia (SA) have reported seven new suspected cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain, prompting enhanced surveillance of wild seabird populations in the state. South Australia's Minister for Primary Industries...

Major Drug Bust in Canada: 21 Arrested, Including 13 Punjabis, in Cross-Border Smuggling Probe

Jul 25, 2026 10:46 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

Canadian authorities have seized approximately 1.7 tonnes of suspected narcotics in a major operation targeting cross-border drug trafficking. The estimated value of the seized drugs exceeds C$139 million. A total of 21 people have been arrested in...

US Announces New 10% Tariff on Imports from India and 16 Other Countries

Jul 24, 2026 08:59 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

The United States has announced a 10% tariff on imports from India and 16 other countries as part of its action against products allegedly manufactured using forced labour. The announcement was made by US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer...

Punjabi Singer Karan Brar Suffers Heart Attack in Australia, Shares Health Update

Jul 21, 2026 03:04 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Australia-based Punjabi singer Karan Brar has revealed that he suffered a heart attack, sharing the news through a video posted on his Instagram account. The singer spoke about the life-threatening incident and expressed gratitude to those who...

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Represents India at SCO Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Kyrgyzstan

Jul 20, 2026 10:26 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat represented India at the 23rd Meeting of the Culture Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday. Shekhawat arrived in Bishkek on...

US Bill Targets India, China and Three Other Nations Over Russian Oil Purchases

Jul 15, 2026 11:42 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation proposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from India, China and three other countries that continue to purchase Russian oil. The proposal is the latest effort by Washington to increase...

FBI Adds Indian Gangster Nitish Kaushal to Most Wanted List in Crackdown on Bhagwanpuria Gang

Jul 15, 2026 07:19 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has placed alleged Indian gangster Nitish Kaushal on its Most Wanted list as part of its ongoing crackdown on the Bhagwanpuria organized crime group. The announcement was made by the FBI on Tuesday...

Canada: Ex-MP Inky Mark Faces 12 Charges After Massive Weapons Cache Found at Home

Jul 14, 2026 12:43 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has arrested former Member of Parliament (MP) Inky Mark, 78, in a major operation in Manitoba on charges including illegal firearms trafficking, unsafe storage of firearms, and several other serious criminal...

Demand for Skilled Migration Grows Amid Critical Workforce Gaps Across Australia

Jul 14, 2026 09:24 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

Australia is facing a historic shortage of skilled workers across the health, education and construction sectors, leaving hundreds of thousands of positions unfilled. According to the government agency Jobs and Skills Australia, nearly 30 per cent...

Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, Several Others Injured in Early Morning Blaze

Jul 13, 2026 02:19 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A devastating fire at a pub in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, claimed the lives of 27 people early Monday morning, while several others sustained injuries. Authorities said firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control after an extensive...