Ottawa announces $20M for skilled trades training to support housing and infrastructure goals
Dec 02, 2025, at 12:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government is investing nearly $20 million to expand training for skilled trades workers as Canada races to build major infrastructure and millions of new homes, Labour Secretary of State John Zerucelli announced Wednesday.
Canada, Alberta sign MOU to boost energy collab, lower emissions and unlock new export markets
Nov 29, 2025, at 05:15 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the energy sector, diversifying export markets and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
Canada Tragedy: Five members of Indian family killed in devastating Brampton House fire
Nov 28, 2025, at 06:44 pm
At least five Indian nationals died after a fire broke out at their residence in Brampton, Canada, on November 20.
Nov 28, 2025, at 09:08 am
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that one of the National Guard members, who was shot by a gunman in Washington DC, close to the White House, has died.
Washington National Guard shooter had past service with US-backed Afghan forces: Sources
Nov 27, 2025, at 02:16 pm
Washington/IBNS: A 29-year-old Afghan man arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House had previously served alongside US forces, sources said.
Nov 27, 2025, at 11:44 am
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday announced it is suspending all immigration processing for Afghan nationals following a shooting near the White House that left two National Guard soldiers critically injured.
Gunfire near White House: Two National Guard soldiers shot as Afghan national suspect arrested
Nov 27, 2025, at 09:25 am
Two National Guard soldiers were critically injured on Wednesday after they were shot by a gunman, identified as an Afghan national, less than two blocks from the White House, authorities said.
Canada lifts visa requirement for Qatari citizens
Nov 27, 2025, at 04:06 am
Ottawa: Canada lifted the visa requirement for citizens of Qatar, the federal government announced Tuesday, allowing Qatari nationals to travel to Canada for business or tourism without a visa.
'Kill India' chants, flags desecration, at Ottawa Khalistan referendum amid Modi-Carney G20 talk
Nov 26, 2025, at 03:09 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The Indian flag was desecrated, and "Kill India" chants erupted at an unofficial referendum organised by the banned Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Ottawa on Sunday.
US-China relations on the rise: Trump accepts Xi's invitation to visit Beijing next year
Nov 25, 2025, at 09:57 am
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has accepted an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Beijing in April, following a telephone conversation between the two leaders.
Canada ends second-generation citizenship cutoff, easing path for Indian-origin families
Nov 25, 2025, at 03:42 am
Ottawa: Canada approved major changes to its citizenship laws with the passage of Bill C-3, legislation designed to resolve long-standing gaps that prevented some Canadians from passing on citizenship to children born or adopted abroad.
India, Canada start CEPA negotiations targeting USD 50 billion in trade by 2030
Nov 24, 2025, at 01:58 am
Johannesburg/IBNS: India and Canada agreed to launch negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.
India, Australia and Canada launch trilateral tech partnership at G20 summit
Nov 23, 2025, at 09:52 pm
Johannesburg/IBNS: India, Australia, and Canada officially launched a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership, named the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI), aimed at enhancing cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Canadian PM Mark Carney honours Ukraine on Holodomor Memorial Day
Nov 23, 2025, at 01:53 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Ukrainians on the occasion of the 92nd Holodomor Memorial Day on Thursday.
Nov 22, 2025, at 04:32 pm
Winnipeg/IBNS: A memorial ceremony at the Manitoba Legislature Building on Thursday featured 750 pairs of children’s shoes lit by candles and arranged on the building’s steps to honour the youngest victims of the Russia-Ukraine war.
'You can just say yes': Trump gives jaw-dropping answer on fascism to Mamdani!
Nov 22, 2025, at 12:00 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: A surprise intervention from his staunch opponent US President Donald Trump saved New York City's new and first Muslim Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani from a question on whether he affirms the Republican is a "fascist".
Trump calls meeting with Mamdani ‘productive,’ says he hopes he will be a ‘great Mayor'
Nov 22, 2025, at 10:46 am
US President Donald Trump on Friday called his meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani “very productive,” signalling an end to the sharp exchanges that had marked the election campaign.
Texas Governor designates major Muslim civil rights group a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’
Nov 21, 2025, at 02:26 pm
Austin/IBNS: Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, issued a proclamation on Tuesday branding one of the country’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organisations as a “foreign terrorist organisation,” asserting that the move would give the state authority to attempt shutting it down.
Canadian PM Carney seals investment agreement with UAE amid concerns over Sudan conflict
Nov 21, 2025, at 02:14 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an investment protection agreement with the UAE on his visit to Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Nov 21, 2025, at 01:46 am
Toronto/IBNS: Over a hundred skilled trades workers and their supporters gathered for a third consecutive day of protests outside Queen’s Park, Toronto on Wednesday, demanding that the Ontario government reverse its sudden suspension of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
'Ready for whatever happens': NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to meet Trump despite threats
Nov 20, 2025, at 11:49 pm
New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he is “ready for whatever happens” ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, emphasising that lowering the cost of living will be his top priority.
US greenlights $93 million sale of Javelin missiles, Excalibur projectiles to India
Nov 20, 2025, at 03:13 pm
Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has approved a potential $92.8 million sale of Javelin missile systems, Excalibur artillery projectiles, and associated equipment to India.
Swedish royals visit Ottawa as nations sign strategic partnership deal
Nov 19, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Swedish royal couple, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, arrived in Ottawa on Tuesday for a rare three-day state visit.
Biggest Deal Yet? Trump, MBS sign F-35, nuclear and AI pacts
Nov 19, 2025, at 09:41 am
The United States and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday finalized a sweeping series of landmark agreements, including the long-anticipated sale of F-35 fighter jets, the White House said.
Jamal Khashoggi killing: Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince, says MBS 'knew nothing'
Nov 19, 2025, at 08:55 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the royal “knew nothing” about the incident. Trump suggested the question was raised during the Crown Prince’s visit to the United States to “embarrass” him.
Canadian PM Mark Carney survives budget vote, dodging snap election threat
Nov 18, 2025, at 03:25 pm
Toronto: Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority Liberal government has narrowly survived a tense budget vote in the Canadian House of Commons, averting the prospect of a snap federal election during the holiday season.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman returns to White House after 7 years: What's on agenda?
Nov 18, 2025, at 02:53 pm
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the United States on Tuesday for talks with President Donald Trump at the White House, media reports said.
New York Mayor-elect Mamdani says ‘No Contract, No Coffee’ — backs striking Starbucks workers
Nov 17, 2025, at 12:34 am
Starbucks employees at 65 unionised stores across the United States have been on strike since Thursday, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions.
North Korea’s high-tech crime ring busted—Millions in crypto seized by US
Nov 16, 2025, at 03:08 pm
The U.S. Justice Department has obtained five guilty pleas and moved to seize over USD 15 million linked to North Korea’s covert IT-worker schemes and crypto thefts, accusing Pyongyang of using the funds to support its weapons program in violation of global sanctions.
Nov 13, 2025, at 12:23 am
In a major political flashpoint, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released a set of emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming they raise “serious questions” about U.S. President Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse and trafficking of minors.