Aug 19, 2020, at 04:50 am
Toronto/IBNS: This year's observance of India's Independence Day on Aug 15 in the office of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, was very different and unique due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ex-CIA officer charged with spying for China - Justice Dept
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:28 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US prosecutors have charged a former Central intelligence Agency (CIA) officer with spying for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said in a press release.
Charity Scandal: Canadian finance minister Morneau resigns
Aug 18, 2020, at 02:11 pm
Toronto/UNI: Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau is stepping down from his cabinet role and as MP for Toronto Centre after weeks of scrutiny for his role in a charity scandal that has plagued the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Donald Trump orders China's ByteDance to divest interests in TikTok's US operations
Aug 15, 2020, at 10:36 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring China's ByteDance to divest interests in TikTok's US operations within 90 days.
Canada: Panorama India to digitally showcase 74th Independence Day celebrations on Aug 15 & 16
Aug 15, 2020, at 08:05 am
Toronto/IBNS: Panorama India, with support from the Consulate General of India, Toronto, would celebrate 74th India's Independence Day digitally on August 15th and 16th to showcase Indo-Canadian Unity in Diversity, media reports said.
Donald Trump announces 'Historic Peace Agreement' between Israel and UAE
Aug 14, 2020, at 05:44 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Thursday made a surprise announcement stating that Israel and the United Arab Emirates had reached a peace agreement which would pave the way for truce in the Middle East.
Aug 14, 2020, at 05:05 am
Toronto/IBNS: The observation of 74th Independence Day in Toronto would be marked by illuminating iconic locations in Ontario like the Niagara Falls, CN Tower and Toronto signs at Nathan Phillips Square in the Indian Tricolour, Consulate General of India, Toronto office reported.
Consulate Gen of India Toronto to virtually celebrate India's Independence Day on Aug 15
Aug 13, 2020, at 04:56 am
Toronto/IBNS: This year's 74th India's Independence Day would be celebrated virtually at the Consulate General Of India Toronto Office, office of Consulate General Of India Toronto reported.
Aug 12, 2020, at 08:36 pm
Washington DC: Former President of the United States of America Barack Obama has tweeted in support of Kamala Harris, after the latter was named as ex-Vice President and presumed US Democratic candidate Joe Biden's running mate on Tuesday.
Canada health official says ‘No’ to Russian COVID-19 vaccine due to lack of data
Aug 12, 2020, at 03:18 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: The Russian novel coronavirus vaccine will likely not be approved in Canada at this time, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo told reporters on Tuesday, citing outstanding data.
Canada surpasses 120,000 COVID-19 cases - Health Agencies
Aug 12, 2020, at 02:57 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: The number of COVID-19 cases in Canada has surpassed 120,000 with more than 8,980 deaths, government data revealed on Tuesday.
Five injured in shooting at Los Angeles party
Aug 12, 2020, at 02:38 pm
Los Angeles/Xinhua: Five people were injured early Tuesday morning in a shooting at a party in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood of Los Angeles, authorities said.
Joe Biden picks US Senator Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential candidate
Aug 12, 2020, at 02:02 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Presumed US Democratic candidate Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he has picked Senator Kamala Harris of the state of California to be his running mate in the upcoming presidential election.
Canada: Ottawa police hate crime unit investigates a man's vulgar abuses at McKenna's office
Aug 12, 2020, at 03:57 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Investigation by the Ottawa police hate crimes unit is underway after a man screamed last week vulgar abuses outside Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna's constituency office, media reports said.
Pompeo starts Europe trip for talks on 5G, energy security
Aug 11, 2020, at 05:46 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is starting his visit to a number of European countries, including Poland and Austria, to discuss the alleged threat China poses to 5G networks and energy security, among other issues.
Donald Trump says considering hosting G7 after November election, would certainly invite Putin
Aug 11, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Washington/Sputnik: President Donald Trump says that he is considering hosting the G7 meeting after the US presidential election in November.
US to delist Chinese firms from stock exchanges if they fail to meet standards
Aug 11, 2020, at 02:18 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters on Tuesday that Chinese companies that do not comply with accounting standards by the end of next year will be delisted from US stock exchanges.
New York governor urges NYC police to better enforce social distancing
Aug 11, 2020, at 01:41 pm
Washington/Xinhua: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday urged the New York City Police Department to step up enforcing social distancing rules on bars and restaurants while COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients in the state have dropped to their lowest levels since March.
US President Donald Trump leaves coronavirus briefing after shooting near White House
Aug 11, 2020, at 01:22 pm
Washingto/UNI: President Donald Trump suddenly left the coronavirus press briefing in the White House on Monday after someone fired shots outside the iconic building, media reported on Tuesday.
Canada vows to take countermeasures after US re-imposes 10-pct aluminum tariff
Aug 07, 2020, at 03:08 pm
Ottawa/Xinhua: Canada has vowed to take countermeasures after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the decision to re-impose a 10-percent tariff on Canadian aluminum imports citing national security concerns.
Donald Trump Signs Executive Order on Banning Transactions With TikTok’s Developer
Aug 07, 2020, at 02:01 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, which bans any transaction with TikTok’s developer ByteDance Ltd. 45 days after the document’s signing.
Canada announces vital initiatives to procure vaccines, therapies to prevent COVID-19
Aug 07, 2020, at 05:13 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Anita Anand, Canada's Public Services and Procurement Minister has announced during a news conference in Toronto that the Government of Canada has entered into agreements with Pfizer and Moderna to secure millions of doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines.
Canada-US border closure could last for months as many Canadians prefer so amid pandemic
Aug 06, 2020, at 02:32 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The alarming rate of increase in COVID-19 in many US states has led to the extension of Canada-US land border closure to non-essential traffic until at least Aug 21 affecting the lives of many people on both sides, media reports said.
Trudeau Says Canada Stands Ready to Help to Lebanon Following Beirut Explosion
Aug 05, 2020, at 07:04 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: Canada stands ready to assist Lebanon in the aftermath of an explosion in Beirut earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement.
Mike Pompeo, Baradar discuss start of intra-Afghan talks
Aug 04, 2020, at 11:21 pm
Washington/UNI: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday held discussions with the Taliban’s deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and discussed the possibility of starting the intra-Afghan talks.
UK gave up foreign policy independence by siding with US against China - Expert
Aug 04, 2020, at 05:38 pm
London/Sputnik - London-based political analyst and writer Carlos Martinez warned on Monday that the UK government has given up its independence in foreign policy by siding with US President Donald Trump on his "New Cold War" against China.
Aug 04, 2020, at 05:34 pm
Washington: US State Secretary MIke Pompeo has extended his support to Ecuador for raising voice against China for allegedly violating the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states.
US Intel Community to Release Information on Foreign Meddling in 2020 Elections - Reports
Aug 04, 2020, at 03:06 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US intelligence community is readying to soon release information to the public about foreign meddling in the 2020 presidential elections, Politico reported citing US Senators Marco Rubio and Elizabeth Warren.
US President Donald Trump bans hiring H-1B visa holders for federal contracts
Aug 04, 2020, at 02:35 pm
Washington: Giving a huge blow to Indian IT professionals, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers, specially those on H1B visa, from hiring.
Donald Trump Says Sets September 15 Deadline for TikTok to Be Bought by US Company or Close Down
Aug 04, 2020, at 02:16 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Donald Trump said during a meeting at the White House on Monday that he has set September 15 as a deadline for the Chinese video-sharing social networking service TikTok to be bought by an American company or close down.