US sanctions Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz 'insurance' scheme accepting Bitcoin
Aug 01, 2026, at 02:30 pm
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime "insurance" to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Big shock for Indian students! Trump eyes $100,000 post-study work fee
Jul 31, 2026, at 09:13 am
The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who wish to work in the United States after graduating from an American university, according to media reports. If implemented, the proposal could significantly impact thousands of Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the US.
'We'll hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran after missile attack on US forces
Jul 29, 2026, at 10:45 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran after it launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, vowing a forceful military response if Tehran continues its aggression.
Jul 29, 2026, at 09:20 pm
Amid US President Donald Trump's continued hardline stance on immigration, Democratic Senator Alex Padilla has reintroduced legislation that would offer millions of long-term immigrants, including thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders, a pathway to permanent residency.
Fake Snapchat texts, stolen nude images: US man gets over 6 years in prison
Jul 27, 2026, at 10:11 am
An Illinois man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for orchestrating a phishing scheme that targeted hundreds of women on Snapchat, allowing him to steal private photos that he later kept, sold or traded online.
US: Mass shooting horror at Seattle Food Festival leaves 2 dead, child among injured
Jul 27, 2026, at 09:32 am
At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle, US, on Sunday, according to media reports.
How did they do it? Two men scale Space Needle barrier before BASE jump, police launch search
Jul 26, 2026, at 05:11 pm
Seattle Police are searching for two men who allegedly climbed over the glass safety barrier at the city's iconic Space Needle, flipped over the edge and parachuted to the ground in a daring BASE jump on Friday evening.
Jul 26, 2026, at 03:18 pm
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspected attacker after a van ploughed into a crowd at Berlin's largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration late on Saturday, leaving one person dead and 16 others injured, according to media reports.
Jul 26, 2026, at 12:39 am
An American man dressed as Spider-Man has won widespread praise online after stopping to help a wheelchair user safely cross a busy intersection in Arkansas.
Canada, UAE conclude free trade agreement talks to deepen trade and investment ties
Jul 25, 2026, at 04:11 am
Toronto: Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step toward a bilateral free trade deal aimed at expanding trade, investment and market access between the two countries.
Jul 25, 2026, at 03:23 am
Charlottetown: Canada's first ministers agreed on Tuesday to accelerate electricity infrastructure projects, reduce internal trade barriers and reform carbon markets as they presented a united front against escalating U.S. trade actions.
California's Diwali holiday faces major setback after US court ruling. All details here
Jul 24, 2026, at 02:22 pm
Less than a year after California officially recognised the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, as a state holiday, a US court has struck down parts of the landmark legislation.
Man shouting 'Allahu Akbar' stabs Asian, Jewish men in New York; hate crime probe underway
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:56 am
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is investigating two separate stabbings that occurred in broad daylight on Manhattan's Upper West Side, with authorities examining whether the attacks may have been motivated by hate.
Trump slaps fresh tariffs on India, China and 58 others over forced labour concerns
Jul 24, 2026, at 09:20 am
The United States has imposed new double-digit tariffs on nearly 60 trading partners, including India, China, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan, alleging that they have failed to adequately enforce bans on goods produced through forced labour.
Secret Service agent suspended over alleged leak of JD Vance's travel details: Report
Jul 23, 2026, at 11:57 pm
A US Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail has been suspended after allegedly leaking information about the vice president's travel arrangements to the media, according to a CNN report.
Canada backs northwestern Ontario food hub with C$500,000 to boost agri-food sector
Jul 23, 2026, at 03:03 am
Kenora/Ontario: Canada will invest nearly C$500,000 to help establish a regional food hub in northwestern Ontario aimed at supporting agri-food businesses, expanding food production and improving access to domestic and export markets.
Carney convenes emergency response group as wildfires intensify across Canada
Jul 23, 2026, at 01:42 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday convened the federal government's Incident Response Group as wildfires intensified across the country, with hundreds of active fires burning and thousands of residents forced to evacuate.
Trump's 200% tariff bomb on generic drugs: Here's how India could be hit
Jul 22, 2026, at 11:57 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has announced a phased imposition of tariffs on imported generic medicines, culminating in a 200 percent duty, in a move that is likely to impact several countries, including India.
Expert warns US missile stockpiles may not sustain long-term Iran conflict
Jul 22, 2026, at 08:23 am
An expert has warned that the United States may not have sufficient munitions to sustain a prolonged all-out war with Iran, as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate since February 28.
US urges foreign students to return before Sept 15 ahead of new visa rule
Jul 21, 2026, at 09:39 pm
International students studying in the United States, including thousands from India, are being advised by universities to return to the country before September 15, when a major overhaul of US immigration rules for student and exchange visas comes into force.
US-Iran war escalates: Nearly 100 American troops injured since July 7 conflict, Pentagon confirms
Jul 21, 2026, at 10:09 am
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured since the latest round of conflict with Iran began on July 7, a Pentagon official confirmed, as American forces carried out a tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets.
Carney congratulates new UK PM Burnham as Canada confronts new US tariff threat
Jul 21, 2026, at 05:38 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday, pledging closer cooperation between the two allies.
Meet Alec Neel Vance: US Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha welcome fourth child
Jul 20, 2026, at 10:45 am
US Vice President JD Vance on Monday announced the birth of his fourth child with his wife Usha Vance.
Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US after UK files 38 additional criminal charges
Jul 19, 2026, at 06:53 pm
Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after British prosecutors brought 38 additional criminal charges against them, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after American troops killed in Jordan; tensions soar
Jul 19, 2026, at 09:14 am
The United States launched a fresh round of strikes against Iran on Sunday, escalating the conflict after two American soldiers were killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan, according to the US military.
Dreaming of a US job? The FY2027 H-1B visa quota has been filled
Jul 18, 2026, at 04:30 pm
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B visa cap for the 2027 fiscal year.
Canada announces C$12.1 million for Mexico, Latin America projects after bilateral talks
Jul 18, 2026, at 01:46 am
Ottawa: Canada announced C$12.1 million in funding for projects in Mexico and other Latin American countries on Friday following talks between Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco.
Iran targets US allies? Tehran claims fresh strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain
Jul 17, 2026, at 04:13 pm
Iran on Friday claimed it had launched drone strikes targeting US-allied countries, including Kuwait and Bahrain, as the United States continued its sixth consecutive day of military operations against the Islamic Republic, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, death toll rises as tensions spiral
Jul 17, 2026, at 10:15 am
The United States said it carried out strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including three bridges, as hostilities between Washington and Tehran intensified for the sixth consecutive day.
Jul 17, 2026, at 09:23 am
US President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his allegations that China interfered in the 2020 US presidential election, accusing Beijing of orchestrating the "largest compromise" of American election data.