Khalistani critic's brutal killing sparks free speech, security concerns in Canada

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:23 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The brutal killing of Nancy Grewal, a Canadian citizen and well-known critic of Khalistani extremism, has sparked anguished calls for the stronger protection of women across Canada and raised concerns over the threat to free speech amid silencing of critics by Khalistani terrorists. The incident also highlighted the sway such extremist networks are believed to hold over the Canadian and North American ecosystem, a report said on Saturday.

Trump damaging trust in US institutions: Former New Jersey Governor

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:18 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has warned that actions by President Donald Trump’s administration are eroding trust in American institutions, arguing that the politicisation of the Justice Department could have lasting consequences for the country’s legal system.

Trump tells youth to chase AI jobs

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:15 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, on Saturday, urged young Americans to pursue careers in artificial intelligence and defended recent US military actions abroad during a wide-ranging interview with YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul, using the online platform to connect directly with younger voters.

Pakistan's Afghan policy has backfired: Report

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:05 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Afghan policy, long driven by the pursuit of "strategic depth" against India, has evolved into a declared "open war" as TTP flourishes, Afghan refugees flee in large numbers and global criticism intensifies.

115,000 Afghan civilians displaced during conflict with Pakistan: Humanitarian organisation

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:01 PM

Oslo, March 14 (IANS) The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned that escalating conflict along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border has severely impacted civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since February 26. It also called for stronger protection of civilians and safe access for humanitarian organisations to reach families in need.

Trump urges global navies to secure Hormuz Strait

IANS | March 14, 2026 8:48 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

IANS | March 14, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi/Kabul, March 14 (IANS) Terming it as another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan, India on Saturday severely condemned the latest strikes by Pakistan inside Afghan territory which has led to the death of several civilians and massive loss to local infrastructure.