Canada forms advisory panel to steer economic ties with US ahead of CUSMA review
Apr 22, 2026, at 12:33 pm
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of a new Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations as Ottawa prepares for a key review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and seeks to safeguard its trade advantage with Washington.
Are 8 women facing death in Iran? Tehran dismisses Trump’s claim
Apr 22, 2026, at 10:26 am
Iran’s judiciary has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that eight women detained during recent anti-government protests are facing execution, describing the assertion as “fake news.”
Middle East tension eases: Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Apr 22, 2026, at 09:22 am
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan to allow more time for ongoing peace negotiations.
Talks with Iran in doubt? JD Vance's Islamabad trip stalled as Tehran sends no signal
Apr 22, 2026, at 12:41 am
Plans for US Vice President JD Vance to travel to Islamabad for a fresh round of talks with Iran have been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to Washington’s negotiating positions, according to a report by The New York Times.
Donald Trump warns of bombing Iran if talks fail, says US ‘ready to go’
Apr 22, 2026, at 12:02 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stark warning that the United States could launch military strikes on Iran if ongoing negotiations fail, saying the American military is “raring to go” for war.
H-1B visa scam busted: Two Indian-origin men plead guilty in shocking fraud case
Apr 21, 2026, at 05:44 pm
Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Canada Armed Forces exceed recruitment target, set higher intake goal for 2026–27
Apr 21, 2026, at 05:47 am
Ottawa: The Canadian Armed Forces has recorded its highest recruitment intake in more than three decades, enrolling 7,310 Regular Force members in fiscal year 2025–26.
Canada launches 100,000 summer jobs for youth amid tight labour market
Apr 21, 2026, at 05:27 am
Ottawa: Canada has launched the 2026 hiring cycle for its youth employment programme, offering up to 100,000 summer job opportunities for young people amid a tightening labour market.
'Benjamin Netanyahu can you drop bombs on campus': US student arrested over WhatsApp ‘joke’ threat
Apr 21, 2026, at 01:04 am
A 20-year-old student from Florida International University was arrested after posting a message in a WhatsApp group that appeared to call on Benjamin Netanyahu to bomb her college campus.
'Lots of bombs if talks fail': Trump’s warning as Iran ceasefire nears end
Apr 20, 2026, at 10:58 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning ahead of the April 22 deadline for the ceasefire with Iran, saying that if talks fail, “lots of bombs start going off.”
Apr 20, 2026, at 10:22 am
A Democratic lawmaker has criticised the American government’s decision to detain Indian-origin court interpreter Meenu Batra, who was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite living in the country for over 35 years.
Canada’s Industry Minister visits Germany, Norway tour to boost trade and industrial ties
Apr 20, 2026, at 03:23 am
Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly began a multi-day visit to Europe on Sunday, aiming to deepen industrial partnerships and attract investment as Ottawa pushes to strengthen its global economic footprint.
Apr 19, 2026, at 11:10 pm
A US-based businesswoman of Iranian origin was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of Iran, according to media reports.
No more Mr. Nice Guy: Trump threatens Iran ahead of second round of negotiations
Apr 19, 2026, at 07:29 pm
US President Donald Trump on Sunday issued another warning to Iran, pointing out that it is time for Tehran's 'killing machine' to end.
Canada to host first global investment summit as government targets $1 trillion in capital inflows
Apr 18, 2026, at 02:58 am
Canada will host its first-ever investment summit in September as the government ramps up efforts to attract global capital and accelerate large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.
Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery for 136,000 addresses in initial rollout
Apr 17, 2026, at 04:03 am
Canada Post has announced that about 136,000 addresses across 13 communities will lose door-to-door mail delivery as part of the first phase of a nationwide transition to community mailboxes.
US suspect flees into Canada, shot at during pursuit before suicide; officer cleared
Apr 16, 2026, at 07:17 am
An investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has cleared a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who fired a shot during a high-speed pursuit of an armed suspect near the Canada-U.S. border in February 2025.
US man builds ‘submarine’ for pet parakeet, internet divided over viral video
Apr 16, 2026, at 12:07 am
A US man has gone viral after building a miniature submarine for his pet parakeet so it could “snorkel” alongside him during a trip to Bahamas.
Trump says Iran war nearly over while US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East
Apr 15, 2026, at 09:20 pm
Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude soon, even as the United States continues to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East.
Trump hints at fresh US-Iran talks in Islamabad, heaps praise on Pakistan Army Chief Munir
Apr 15, 2026, at 10:01 am
US President Donald Trump said the next round of talks between Washington and Tehran is expected in the next two days.
Canada, Finland forge strategic pact on Arctic security, defence and emerging technologies
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:32 am
Ottawa: Canada and Finland said their partnership reflects a “values-based realism” approach to an increasingly fragmented global order, balancing strategic autonomy with international cooperation.
Ukraine forges defence ties with Germany, as Berlin assures EU Support
Apr 15, 2026, at 03:49 am
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Kyiv of Berlin's continued support on its path to EU accession, deepening their military and political cooperation and also expanding their relationship to a strategic partnership.
Canada suspends fuel tax until September to ease cost pressures
Apr 15, 2026, at 03:02 am
Ottawa: Canada will temporarily suspend federal fuel excise taxes on gasoline and diesel from April 20 through September 7, aiming to ease rising living costs and shield households and businesses from global energy market volatility, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.
Amazon worker dies on warehouse floor, co-workers told to keep working: Report
Apr 14, 2026, at 06:09 pm
An employee of Amazon died at a warehouse in Troutdale, Oregon, recently, with co-workers alleging that operations continued for some time even after the incident occurred.
Is it Epstein being cared for: Iranian Embassy targets Trump over 'Jesus' image
Apr 14, 2026, at 03:48 pm
The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran are increasingly playing out beyond the battlefield, spilling over into social media exchanges between the two sides.
'Approach and be destroyed': Trump warns Iran as US tightens naval blockade
Apr 13, 2026, at 11:46 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying any fast-attack vessels approaching the American naval blockade around Iranian ports will be “immediately eliminated.”
Finland’s president to visit Canada as Ottawa pushes deeper Arctic, defence ties
Apr 13, 2026, at 09:14 pm
Ottawa: Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit Ottawa from April 14 to 15 for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking their first formal bilateral meeting.
From Chicago 1893 to Seattle 2026: Swami Vivekananda's first-ever life-size statue unveiled in US
Apr 13, 2026, at 04:48 pm
In a significant development for India–US cultural relations, a life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda has been unveiled at Westlake Square in Seattle.
Horror in US: Toddler, allegedly forced to eat diapers, dies, parents arrested
Apr 13, 2026, at 04:34 pm
The death of a two-year-old child in the US state of Indiana has raised serious concerns about alleged neglect and the living conditions inside a home, authorities said.
Birthday turns tragic: Indian-origin engineer swept away in California whirlpool, dies
Apr 13, 2026, at 04:17 pm
A 26-year-old Indian-origin software engineer from Andhra Pradesh died after being swept away by a strong current while visiting a waterfall in the US state of California, authorities said.