Canada: Debate intensifies over deportation of Humboldt bus crash driver
Mar 04, 2026, at 05:44 am
A growing chorus of Canadian journalists, commentators and public figures is urging the federal government to reconsider the deportation of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver at the centre of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
Mar 03, 2026, at 10:51 am
Washington DC/IBNS: In a shift from his earlier hardline posture, US President Donald Trump said “boots on the ground” may not be necessary following the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
India, Canada launch renewed strategic partnership, fast-track CEPA talks
Mar 03, 2026, at 12:58 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced an ambitious reset of the India–Canada relationship, agreeing to accelerate negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and deepen cooperation across energy, defence, artificial intelligence, talent mobility and trade.
'Whatever it takes, we'll do it': Donald Trump rules out timeline for Iran operations
Mar 02, 2026, at 11:47 pm
US President Donald Trump on Monday said military operations against Iran could continue for as long as necessary, signalling no fixed timeline for an end to the campaign.
Three US F-15E jets shot down in 'friendly fire' incident by Kuwait as Iran war escalates
Mar 02, 2026, at 09:16 pm
Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down in separate friendly-fire incidents by Kuwaiti air defences, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday evening.
Bombs fall, bodies counted — Yet Trump isn't calling Iran strikes a ‘war’! Here's why
Mar 02, 2026, at 06:16 pm
The Middle East is burning, scores are dead, and missiles are crossing borders with alarming frequency — yet from the White House, the language remains restrained.
Middle East tension: Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait, says Defence Ministry
Mar 02, 2026, at 03:01 pm
Kuwait’s Defence Ministry on Monday confirmed that several American fighter jets crashed in the country amid rising tensions across the Middle East. A ministry spokesperson, posting on the official X page, said all crew members survived and were immediately evacuated for medical evaluation and treatment.
Canadian FM Says Ottawa is ‘exploring’ free-trade deal with India as Carney seeks reset
Mar 02, 2026, at 03:34 am
Canada is once again exploring a formal free-trade agreement with India, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said, as Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the country in a bid to reset strained diplomatic ties.
We are going after the rest: Trump claims US sank 9 Iranian warships
Mar 02, 2026, at 12:01 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that American forces had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels and “largely destroyed” Iran’s naval headquarters amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Horror in US: 3 dead, 14 injured after bar shooting in Austin's entertainment district
Mar 01, 2026, at 10:31 pm
At least three people were killed and 14 others injured in a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday, authorities said.
Canada backs US action to stop Iran from developing nuclear arms
Mar 01, 2026, at 03:11 am
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Anita Anand in a joint statement on Saturday said that Canada supports efforts by the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon.
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:03 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Iran’s military, warning it to surrender or “face certain death,” as he confirmed the United States’ involvement in ongoing strikes on the country.
Canadian real estate slumps as Bank of Canada holds key rate steady
Feb 28, 2026, at 03:31 am
Toronto: Canada’s housing market opened 2026 on a sobering note, with home sales and prices declining even as the Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark interest rate, underscoring persistent weakness across the real estate sector.
Canada's Mark Carney arrives in India to reset ties, boost economic partnership
Feb 28, 2026, at 02:12 am
Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday to begin a four-day official visit aimed at reviving economic ties and stabilising diplomatic relations with India following months of strain under the Trudeau government.
US ambassador advises staff to leave Israel 'immediately' amid rising Iran tensions: Report
Feb 27, 2026, at 10:33 pm
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised American embassy staff to consider leaving Israel immediately amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.
Ottawa says India no longer linked to violent crime in Canada, ahead of Carney visit
Feb 27, 2026, at 02:51 am
Ottawa: Canada has indicated it no longer believes India is connected to violent crimes on Canadian soil, marking a significant diplomatic shift before Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit.
Feb 27, 2026, at 12:02 am
A Canadian man detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says he was shocked to find himself held in a US immigration facility after believing the agency targeted only “criminals and murderers", as his family presses legal efforts for his release.
US deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel for first time amid fears of war with Iran
Feb 26, 2026, at 10:47 pm
The United States has deployed advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Israel for the first time, marking a major escalation in its military posture as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Canada: Nearly half of Toronto-Area immigrant agencies expect programme closures
Feb 26, 2026, at 10:20 am
Toronto: Nearly half of immigrant settlement service organisations in the Greater Toronto Area say they may be forced to close programmes as federal funding reductions strain resources that help newcomers settle in Canada, reported The Canadian Press.
Canada signs defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
Feb 26, 2026, at 09:03 am
Ottawa: Canada and South Korea on Wednesday formalised a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and industrial ties as Ottawa pushes to diversify its trade and security relationships beyond established partners.
‘Pakistan PM would’ve died if...’: Trump reignites Operation Sindoor claims in SOTU speech
Feb 25, 2026, at 02:13 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with an extraordinary claim about India-Pakistan military tensions, asserting that Pakistan’s prime minister would have died without his intervention.
India-US trade deal at risk? Trump imposes massive 126% duty on solar imports
Feb 25, 2026, at 01:33 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has imposed preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India, raising concerns over the India-US trade deal, media reports said.
Trump claims Pakistan PM told him he prevented 35 million deaths by stopping India-Pakistan conflict
Feb 25, 2026, at 10:05 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed he had ended the India-Pakistan conflict in 2025.
Canada to revoke citizenship of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney visit
Feb 25, 2026, at 03:08 am
Canada has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to India, according to multiple media reports.
Who is Avtar Singh? Abducted Sikh man found dead near US lake
Feb 24, 2026, at 09:23 am
American authorities on Monday said they have recovered the body of Sikh man named Avtar Singh near Lake Berryessa in the USA.
Carney to visit India, Australia and Japan to deepen trade and security ties
Feb 24, 2026, at 03:40 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7 as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment, and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, his office announced Friday.
Trump attacks Supreme Court over tariff ruling, claims verdict gave him 'more power'
Feb 23, 2026, at 08:59 pm
US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, denouncing last week’s ruling that struck down key elements of his administration’s global tariffs as “ridiculous” and “dumb.”
Canada: Ontario invests $345M in Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
Feb 23, 2026, at 04:05 pm
Toronto: Canada on Sunday marked Human Trafficking Awareness Day by investing in a $345 million Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, which they described as the largest investment of its kind in Canada.
US: Armed man tries to enter Mar-a-Lago, shot dead by Secret Service Agents
Feb 22, 2026, at 08:32 pm
An armed man was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents after unlawfully attempting to enter the premises of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Canada eyes trade talks with US after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Feb 22, 2026, at 06:06 pm
Canada is shifting focus to renewed trade negotiations with the US following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).