Canada: Eight Toronto police officers charged in major corruption probe
Feb 07, 2026, at 02:11 am
Ontario: York Regional Police have charged seven serving Toronto Police Service officers, one retired officer and 19 other suspects following a seven-month corruption investigation linked to organized crime, shootings and a foiled murder plot, police said Thursday, as reported by CTV News.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid nuclear talks in Oman
Feb 06, 2026, at 10:54 pm
The United States announced new sanctions on Friday targeting Iran's oil exports, including 14 vessels flagged from Turkey, India, and the UAE, shortly after indirect talks between the two nations concluded in Oman.
'I apologise': Bill Gates says Epstein meetings were a mistake he regrets 'every minute'
Feb 06, 2026, at 05:30 pm
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly expressed remorse over his past interactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying he regrets “every minute” spent with him.
Feb 06, 2026, at 03:30 pm
As negotiations over the India-US trade deal gather momentum, American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has said that the United States no longer has the authority to dictate terms to India.
Canada unveils new auto strategy to boost EV production, cut reliance on US market
Feb 06, 2026, at 03:30 pm
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a sweeping new automotive strategy aimed at reducing Canada’s dependence on the US, accelerating electric vehicle production, and protecting auto workers amid shifting global trade dynamics.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over World Hijab Day post amid Iran protests
Feb 05, 2026, at 10:58 pm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn criticism after his office posted a celebratory message on World Hijab Day, calling the head covering the “identity and pride” of Muslim women, a move critics say was tone-deaf amid ongoing protests in Iran against compulsory hijab laws.
‘Painful times in my marriage’: Melinda Gates reacts to Bill Gates being named in Epstein Files
Feb 05, 2026, at 04:08 pm
The latest tranche of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has surfaced several explosive but unverified claims, including allegations involving Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Feb 05, 2026, at 04:01 pm
The Washington Post has triggered a fierce international debate after announcing layoffs affecting nearly one-third of its workforce, including more than 300 newsroom employees.
Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus Gokce Guven charged with fraud in US
Feb 04, 2026, at 11:44 pm
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
Feb 04, 2026, at 08:47 pm
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.
From ex-US First Lady’s past to murder charge: Who is William Stevenson?
Feb 04, 2026, at 01:29 pm
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
Feb 04, 2026, at 01:12 pm
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
Feb 03, 2026, at 06:13 pm
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.
Canada: New Brunswick trade mission to India targets deeper commercial ties
Feb 03, 2026, at 02:29 am
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
Feb 03, 2026, at 02:05 am
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.
Who was Pradeep Tamang? Nepal-born police officer killed in US hotel shootout
Feb 02, 2026, at 10:28 am
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.
H-1B 2027 registration alert: $215 fee, new rules, and how to secure your spot
Jan 31, 2026, at 05:20 pm
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.
Epstein Files shocker! Zohran Mamdani’s mother Mira Nair mentioned in latest tranche
Jan 31, 2026, at 01:53 pm
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.
Jan 31, 2026, at 11:35 am
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
Jan 31, 2026, at 09:48 am
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
Jan 31, 2026, at 09:13 am
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.
Major twist in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: Judge tosses murder charges against Luigi Mangione
Jan 30, 2026, at 11:45 pm
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.
US: Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI secrets to benefit China
Jan 30, 2026, at 08:39 am
A former Google software engineer has been convicted on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets for stealing thousands of pages of confidential artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the benefit of China, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.
India, Canada discuss strengthening potash supply and fertilizer cooperation
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:27 am
New Delhi: India and Canada discussed strengthening cooperation in the fertiliser and natural resources sectors during a meeting between Union Minister J.P. Nadda and Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Thursday.
Piyush Goyal meets Canada's Energy Minister to boost India–Canada trade and energy ties
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:05 am
New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson met India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss expanding bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on energy security and critical supply chains.
Trump says US will reopen Venezuelan airspace, allow Americans to visit
Jan 30, 2026, at 12:03 am
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that American citizens will soon be able to visit Venezuela, saying he had instructed senior officials to reopen commercial airspace over the South American nation, a dramatic shift in policy following months of heightened tensions.
Jan 28, 2026, at 03:04 am
Goa: Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, highlighted India as a pivotal energy market ahead of his attendance at India Energy Week in Goa.
Canada: Indian Consulate in Toronto marks 77th Republic Day
Jan 27, 2026, at 02:50 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto marked India’s 77th Republic Day at the Chancery premises, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India for the annual celebrations.
Seven killed as private jet crashes during snowstorm at US's Maine Airport
Jan 26, 2026, at 11:33 pm
Seven people were killed and one crew member critically injured after a private business jet crashed during takeoff amid heavy snowfall at Bangor International Airport in Maine, US federal authorities said.
Tariffs, tensions, but a greeting: Trump’s Republic Day message to India
Jan 26, 2026, at 04:54 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday greeted India on the occasion of Republic Day, even as ties between the two countries remain strained over tariffs imposed on New Delhi.