Donald Trump clinches New Hampshire Republican primary
Jan 24, 2024, at 02:43 pm
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has defeated former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and strong contestant Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire Republican primary, multiple U.S. media organisations projected Tuesday night.
Canada: Helicopter crash in British Columbia claims lives of 3
Jan 24, 2024, at 05:08 am
Three people have died in a private helicopter crash in Canada's British Columbia, the Northern Escape Heli Skiing company that owns the aircraft said in a statement provided by the CTV news broadcaster.
Jan 23, 2024, at 11:09 pm
A gunman suspected to have killed eight people in three different locations over the past two days in the US city of Joliet was found dead1,200 miles away Monday (January 22, 2024) night.
Fake 'Joe Bien' robocall directs voters to skip New Hampshire primary election
Jan 23, 2024, at 04:30 pm
A fake robocall claiming to be US President Joe Biden is currently circulating in New Hampshire, the state which is preparing to vote in the first-in-the-nation primary, asking people to stay away from the primary election scheduled to be held on Tuesday
2024 US Presidential Elections: 'Cannot see myself voting for Biden,' says Elon Musk
Jan 23, 2024, at 04:59 am
Washington/IBNS: US entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk has ruled out the possibility of him voting for US President Joe Biden in the 2024 election.
Jan 22, 2024, at 06:25 pm
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump on Sunday (January 21, 2024), leaving former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley as the only major contender of the former US President for the Republican nomination.
Joe Biden believes Netanyahu will support two-state solution
Jan 20, 2024, at 04:59 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden told reporters he thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will support a two-state solution with the Palestinians if it's the right deal.
Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu discuss two-state solution amid ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict
Jan 20, 2024, at 04:00 pm
US President Joe Biden on Friday said he spoke with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over the possible two-state solutions for the ongoing Gaza conflict.
US Central Command says Houthi launched missiles at an American-owned tanker ship in Red Sea
Jan 19, 2024, at 02:56 pm
The US Central Command on Thursday said Houthi launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at an American-owned tanker ship in the Red Sea.
US urged to halt first execution by nitrogen asphyxiation
Jan 18, 2024, at 12:43 am
The imminent execution of an American prisoner by a new and untested method - suffocation by nitrogen gas - could amount to torture, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, warned on Tuesday.
Canada minister announces better evaluation of housing affordability, immigration challenges
Jan 17, 2024, at 04:53 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has announced plans to closely examine the issue of housing affordability and immigration for the influx of international students and other non-permanent residents entering the country.
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:56 pm
Washington/IBNS/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump has convincingly won the Iowa caucuses in the first Republican contest of the US President elections which will be held in November this year, media reports said.
Donald Trump sweeps Iowa caucuses, Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws candidature after disappointing show
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:38 pm
Indian-origin businessman and politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday withdrew his candidature from the US presidential race after his disappointing show in the Iowa caucuses that were clinched by former President Donald Trump.
Iran hits Israeli 'espionage headquarters in Erbil, US condemns 'reckless' strike
Jan 16, 2024, at 03:09 pm
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Tuesday confirmed it targeted an 'Israeli' espionage headquarters in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region with ballistic missiles.
US says Houthi ballistic missile hits cargo ship, no injuries
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:48 pm
The US on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) said 'Iranian-backed' Houthi militants have fired a ballistic missile from Yemen which hit an American-owned Cargo ship, escalating the ongoing tension in the region.
US Air Force officer Madison Marsh crowned Miss America 2024
Jan 16, 2024, at 05:59 am
Orlando: A 22-year-old US Air Force second lieutenant won the Miss America 2024 pageant, making history as the first-ever active-duty Air Force officer to hold the national title, media reports said.
Civilian workers on Canadian military bases in Ontario, Quebec strike over wages, job security
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:41 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Nearly 500 workers started a strike over wages and job security on Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec.
Khalistan used as a shield by asylum seekers entering the US illegally
Jan 15, 2024, at 08:14 pm
In a startling revelation, an investigation by the Gujarat Police has uncovered a shocking scheme involving individuals from Punjab being instructed to identify themselves as pro-Khalistan activists to seek asylum in the United States. This revelation comes weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying both Punjabi and Gujarati passengers, was grounded in France and subsequently sent back to India.
US shoots down anti-ship cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled region in Yemen
Jan 15, 2024, at 02:57 pm
US fighter aircraft on Sunday shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired at a US Navy destroyer from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen, U.S. Central Command said.
US launches fresh strikes against Houthi locations in Yemen
Jan 13, 2024, at 03:49 pm
The United States launched fresh strikes against Houthi locations in Yemen on Friday, media reports said.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman marries partner Oliver Mulherin: Reports
Jan 12, 2024, at 11:57 pm
In a seaside ceremony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently married his partner Oliver Mulherin, media reports said.
CENTCOM says US, allies shoot down 18 attack drones, 3 missiles fired by Houthis into Red Sea
Jan 10, 2024, at 05:03 pm
The United States and its allies recently shot down a barrage of drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen into the southern Red Sea where commercial vessels were transiting, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press statement.
Twenty-one hurt after blast rocks hotel in Texas
Jan 09, 2024, at 10:53 pm
At least 21 people were injured after an explosion rocked a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday (January 8, 2024).
Alaska Airlines flyer's iPhone survives even after falling from 16,000 ft
Jan 09, 2024, at 03:57 pm
iPhone users can feel relaxed when it comes to the durability of the device and this was proved during the recent mid-air crisis faced by an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland in Oregon to Ontario in California which made an emergency landing after take-off after a window and a piece of fuselage blew out in midair.
Health Canada approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant women
Jan 09, 2024, at 06:35 am
Toronto/IBNS: Health Canada has approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and pregnant women last week by Health Canada.
Canada: Toronto city’s budget chief warns of substantial hike in city’s property tax
Jan 09, 2024, at 06:23 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto’s budget chief Shelley Carroll, appointed by Mayor Olivia Chow last year, warns of a substantial property tax increase with the City grappling with a looming fiscal crisis.
US intelligence believes Chinese missiles fueled with water
Jan 09, 2024, at 12:29 am
Washington: US intelligence claims that Chinese missiles are filled with water instead of fuel due to corruption in Chinese military circles, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Students launch indefinite demonstration at Canadian University
Jan 08, 2024, at 09:37 pm
Tensions have escalated at Algoma University as international students, predominantly from Punjab, embark on an indefinite protest following the alleged intentional failure of 130 students in a crucial IT subject. The controversy has sparked concerns over the fairness of assessments and has led the university to address the issue.
Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to remain grounded amid FAA's ongoing inspections over safety
Jan 08, 2024, at 04:10 pm
The US aviation regulator on Sunday said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied with the safety of the flights.
Jan 08, 2024, at 03:38 am
As many as 700 people attended a forum hosted by Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia on Saturday where they addressed the “current law and order situation” in the Lower Mainland, media reports said.