US weighs Iran ground raids as war enters fifth week
Mar 29, 2026, at 11:35 am
The United States is preparing for potential weeks-long ground operations in Iran, including possible raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East conflict enters its fifth week, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Did Elon Musk join Modi-Trump call on Iran war? Report reveals unusual private presence
Mar 28, 2026, at 02:37 pm
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk reportedly joined a high-level phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week, according to a report by The New York Times.
Air Canada CEO apologises as probe continues into deadly LaGuardia crash
Mar 28, 2026, at 04:05 am
Montreal: Air Canada Chief Executive Michael Rousseau on Wednesday apologised for not speaking French amid criticism, while reiterating condolences to victims of a deadly crash involving an Air Canada Express flight at LaGuardia Airport.
Mar 27, 2026, at 11:53 pm
US Senator Chris Murphy has sharply criticised the ongoing Middle East conflict, claiming the United States is spending nearly $2 billion daily to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles in 4 weeks; supply concerns emerge amid Iran war: Report
Mar 27, 2026, at 10:25 pm
The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles over the past four weeks in its ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns within the Pentagon about dwindling stockpiles, The Washington Post reported.
Talks are going very well: Donald Trump extends pause on striking Iranian power plants
Mar 27, 2026, at 07:52 am
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he has extended the deadline for potential action against Iran’s energy assets to April 6, stating that the move came at Tehran’s request.
Canada hits NATO spending target, announces $3B defence investment
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:50 am
Ottawa: Canada has reached NATO’s 2% defence spending target and will invest more than $3 billion in military infrastructure across Atlantic Canada.
Bank of Canada warns of “tough job” as structural shifts reshape economy
Mar 27, 2026, at 04:28 am
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada faces “a tough job” as structural changes reshape the economy, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said Thursday, warning that the next five years could be as turbulent as the last.
'10 big boats of oil': Donald Trump reveals mystery gift from Iran
Mar 26, 2026, at 11:13 pm
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed that the mysterious “present” from Iran, which he hinted at earlier this week, consisted of 10 large oil shipments.
Donald Trump says Iran is 'begging' for deal, warns of consequences
Mar 26, 2026, at 10:25 pm
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “begging” for a deal to end the ongoing conflict, even as Tehran publicly maintains it is only reviewing Washington’s proposal.
‘I said, no thanks’: Trump claims Iran offered him Supreme Leader role
Mar 26, 2026, at 03:08 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has claimed that people in Iran wanted him to become the country’s Supreme Leader—an offer he said he declined.
Air Canada says 4 remain hospitalised after deadly LaGuardia collision
Mar 26, 2026, at 05:12 am
New York: Air Canada said its maintenance teams are on site and will move the aircraft from the runway once it is safe, following the March 22 crash involving Air Canada Express Flight 8646, as four people remain hospitalised.
Canada, Alberta strike deal to cut methane emissions in oil and gas sector
Mar 26, 2026, at 04:43 am
Ottawa: Canada and Alberta on Monday announced an agreement in principle to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, targeting a 75% cut below 2014 levels by 2035 in Alberta.
Indian-origin judge found guilty in US, faces up to 10 years in prison
Mar 25, 2026, at 10:46 am
An American jury has found Indian-origin judge KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering, according to media reports.
Me and the Ayatollah? Donald Trump floats US–Iran plan to run Strait of Hormuz together
Mar 24, 2026, at 10:01 am
US President Donald Trump said the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital global oil corridor disrupted by the Middle East conflict—could reopen soon if talks with Iran succeed, even suggesting potential joint management in the future.
Two Bank of Canada deputy governors to exit in leadership shakeup
Mar 24, 2026, at 03:44 am
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada is set for a leadership transition after announcing Monday that Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes will depart and Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki will retire in the coming months.
Adult platform OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after a private cancer battle
Mar 23, 2026, at 09:16 pm
Leonid Radvinsky, the reclusive owner of OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer, the company confirmed on Monday.
Trump pauses military strikes on Iranian power plants after 'constructive conversations'
Mar 23, 2026, at 05:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to planned military strikes targeting Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure, citing progress in recent diplomatic engagements.
‘Stop, stop, stop…’: Controller warned vehicle seconds before Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
Mar 23, 2026, at 01:38 pm
New York/IBNS: “Stop, stop, stop…” — an air traffic controller’s urgent warning to a ground vehicle driver moments before a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport has surfaced in a viral audio clip, media reports said.
Pilot, co-pilot killed as Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Mar 23, 2026, at 12:53 pm
New York/IBNS: The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express flight were killed after the aircraft collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, media reports said.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge screening turns chaotic in Canadian theatre
Mar 22, 2026, at 09:56 pm
The screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge faced disruptions at a theatre in Canada after a section of the audience allegedly vandalised the screen.
Mar 22, 2026, at 11:30 am
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after US President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint.
Canada extends worker support benefits through October 2026 to counter US tariffs
Mar 21, 2026, at 03:30 am
Canada has extended key Employment Insurance (EI) relief measures through October 2026, aiming to support workers affected by global trade disruptions and US tariffs.
Mar 21, 2026, at 01:56 am
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme stated there is no current criminal evidence linking the Indian government to transnational repression or foreign interference in Canada, marking a shift from prior allegations.
Trump calls allies ‘cowards’ over Iran standoff, pressure mounts on Strait of Hormuz security
Mar 20, 2026, at 11:19 pm
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised US allies, calling them “cowards” for failing to support Washington’s push for military assistance against Iran to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Massive military move: United States sends 3 warships to Middle East, says report
Mar 20, 2026, at 10:17 pm
The United States has deployed three naval warships to the Middle East in a significant show of force as tensions continue to escalate in the region, media reports said.
G7 allies condemn Iran over Strait of Hormuz disruptions, warn of global energy fallout
Mar 20, 2026, at 03:57 am
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada, in a joint statement on March 19, denounced what they described as Iran’s “de facto closure” of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade.
US surpasses Canada in latest World Happiness Report rankings
Mar 20, 2026, at 02:35 am
The United States has edged out Canada in the 2026 World Happiness Report, climbing to 24th place while Canada dropped to 25th.
Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% as the Middle East conflict clouds the economic outlook
Mar 19, 2026, at 03:48 am
Ottawa: The Bank of Canada kept its target for the overnight rate unchanged at 2.25%, as policymakers weighed the economic fallout from geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices and softening domestic data.
Canada hosts first-ever national summit on AI and culture, announces advisory council
Mar 18, 2026, at 06:16 am
Ottawa: Canada hosted its first-ever National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture from March 15 to 17, bringing together leaders from across the cultural, technology and academic sectors to shape the country’s approach to AI in the creative economy.