US launches fresh strikes on Iran, Trump warns ‘biggest attack’ still to come
Sep 02, 2026, at 12:07 am
The US military has launched fresh strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran following what Washington described as attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US service members stationed in the Middle East.
Chaos in NYC's Times Square: Woman stabs 2 before fatal NYPD shootout
Sep 01, 2026, at 01:32 pm
New York Police officers shot dead an apparently emotionally disturbed woman after she allegedly stabbed two people at Times Square, media reports said.
US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man convicted of rape, kidnapping
Sep 01, 2026, at 09:18 am
The US authorities have revoked the citizenship of an Indian-origin man after he was convicted of rape and kidnapping.
Canada FM Anand to attend EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Ireland
Sep 01, 2026, at 05:41 am
Ottawa: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Ireland to attend an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers, marking the first time a Canadian foreign minister has participated in a Gymnich meeting.
Canada appoints Dominic Barton, Gurinder Grewal to lead Invest in Canada
Sep 01, 2026, at 04:32 am
Ottawa: Canada has appointed former diplomat Dominic Barton as chair of the board and private equity executive Gurinder Grewal as chief executive officer of Invest in Canada as the government seeks to attract foreign investment and strengthen the economy.
Trump administration targets H-4 work permits for H-1B spouses, Indians likely to be hit hardest
Aug 31, 2026, at 11:30 pm
The Trump administration is moving to end work authorisation for certain H-4 visa holders, potentially stripping thousands of spouses of H-1B workers of their legal right to work in the United States.
Who is Amadeo Fusca? New York comedian wins Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest
Aug 31, 2026, at 02:09 pm
New York witnessed an unusual spectacle on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered at the popular Washington Square Park to judge a look-alike contest for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Lake Ontario turns to ‘Lake America’ on Google Maps in US; Here’s what Canadian users see
Aug 30, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Internet users in the US can now see Lake Ontario labelled as "Lake America" on Google Maps, following President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake, a move that has sparked another point of dispute between the neighbouring countries.
US: Teacher, 37, gets 7-year prison sentence over sexual relationship with 17-year-old student
Aug 30, 2026, at 06:03 pm
An American teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 15 years of sex offender probation after pleading guilty to having sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old student on school premises.
Street named after Trump sparks fury in Canada—‘Taco Avenue’ among replacement ideas
Aug 29, 2026, at 02:10 pm
A Canadian city is taking the first steps towards renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump, amid an escalating tariff dispute between the two countries.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Indian community, makes special promise
Aug 29, 2026, at 09:55 am
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan with members of the Indian expatriate community in the city.
Trump unveils ‘world’s biggest oil deal’ with Venezuela, claims control of 65 billion barrels
Aug 29, 2026, at 09:15 am
President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, calling it the 'world's biggest oil deal'.
Canada, Chile deepen critical minerals cooperation to diversify trade and investment
Aug 29, 2026, at 06:41 am
Santiago: Canada and Chile are strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, mining technology and investment as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade partnerships and build more secure mineral supply chains across the Americas.
Canada announces C$5 million aid for flood-hit Nepal as consular teams assist Canadians
Aug 29, 2026, at 06:13 am
Ottawa: Canada announced C$5 million in humanitarian assistance for Nepal following devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border that caused loss of life and widespread damage, Global Affairs Canada said Friday.
Barron Trump living ‘reclusive’ life after assassination threats: Report
Aug 28, 2026, at 11:28 pm
Barron Trump, the 20-year-old youngest son of US President Donald Trump, is reportedly living an increasingly private and reclusive life amid heightened security concerns following multiple assassination attempts targeting his father and recent threats against the Trump family.
US Army bets $2.2 billion on nuclear power, plans reactors at 5 military bases
Aug 28, 2026, at 03:57 pm
The US Army has awarded a combined $2.2 billion to five nuclear energy vendors to build and operate small nuclear reactors at five military installations across the United States.
US Hindu priest arrested in Canada for alleged sexual assault during ‘evil spirit’ ritual
Aug 28, 2026, at 03:45 pm
A US-based Hindu priest has been arrested in Canada for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of performing a religious ceremony after convincing her that evil spirits possessed her.
‘Lake America’ or Lake Ontario? Trump’s name change triggers Canada-US row
Aug 28, 2026, at 10:32 am
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’, a move that could further escalate tensions between the United States and Canada.
US reviews nearly 2 lakh tourist, business visas over suspected misrepresentation
Aug 27, 2026, at 09:28 pm
The US government is conducting a sweeping review of nearly 200,000 temporary visas, examining whether foreign nationals misrepresented their intentions when they entered the country, according to reports.
US says China-linked hackers breached NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
Aug 27, 2026, at 03:12 pm
The United States law enforcement has seized internet domains that authorities say were used by China-linked hackers to target American government agencies and critical infrastructure, including NASA, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate.
One in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with highly educated more likely to depart
Aug 27, 2026, at 05:50 am
Toronto: One in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years of landing, with highly educated newcomers, particularly those with doctorates, show a significantly higher likelihood of leaving, according to research based on Statistics Canada data.
US Sunday dinner turns deadly: 8, including children, killed as gunman opens fire
Aug 26, 2026, at 10:54 am
At least eight people were killed after a man opened fire inside a house during a Sunday dinner in Billings, Montana, in the US, according to media reports.
US Visa Shock: All immigrant applications halted as Trump tightens rules
Aug 26, 2026, at 09:15 am
The Donald Trump administration has paused US immigrant visa interviews worldwide as it moves to tighten screening of applicants and limit access to those deemed likely to rely on public assistance in the United States, media reports said.
Canada hits back at Trump with $20 billion tariffs on US goods
Aug 25, 2026, at 10:50 pm
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on around 700 US goods worth $20 billion as the trade war between the two neighbouring countries intensifies.
Iran vows retaliation as Trump administration unleashes new economic sanction on Tehran
Aug 25, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the expansion of US economic sanctions, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners will resist Washington’s pressure campaign.
US lifts terrorism designation on Syria, removes HTS from sanctions list. All details here
Aug 25, 2026, at 03:05 pm
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation as Washington moves to ease restrictions on the country.
US plans largest mass visa revocation targeting up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum: Officials
Aug 25, 2026, at 11:51 am
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, according to US officials and government documents.
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:44 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for Ukraine as he participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Monday, marking Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day.
Carney announces $8 billion Quebec shipbuilding deal for six Coast Guard icebreakers
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:22 am
Quebec: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the "largest" shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history, with investment more than C$11 billion ($7.9 billion) to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard at Chantier Davie Canada Inc.
Help Iran, lose dollar access: US Treasury chief issues stark warning
Aug 24, 2026, at 11:38 pm
The US has stepped up pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that countries and entities helping Tehran launder money or generate revenue could be cut off from the US dollar system.