US House votes for 2nd time to overturn Trump's national emergency declaration to fund border wall
Sep 28, 2019, at 06:37 am
Washington, Sep 27 (Xinhua/UNI) The US House voted Friday to overturn President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration to fund the construction of a wall on the US-Mexico border, the second time it did so.
US forces kill 17 IS terrorists in Southwest Libya-Africa Command
Sep 27, 2019, at 09:53 pm
Washington, Sept 27 (Sputnik) US military forces killed 17 Islamic State (banned in Russia) terrorists during an airstrike in southwest Libya, the Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a statement on Friday.
Saudi Arabia to issue tourists visa for the first time
Sep 27, 2019, at 02:45 pm
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is all set to open up for tourists as the country has decided to issue visas for the holidaymakers in a bid to diversify its oil-based economy.
Free Baloch, Sindhi, Pashto: Anti-Pakistan crowd cries for Independence at Howdy, Modi!
Sep 23, 2019, at 12:52 pm
Houston: In a major embarrassment for Islamabad, a group of Pakistan people raised slogans against their own country seeking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help to become independent while the Howdy, Modi! mega event was underway on Sunday.
US: Six people shot in Washington DC
Sep 20, 2019, at 09:43 am
Washington DC, Sept 20 (IBNS): At least six people were shot in Columbia Heights area of Washington DC on Thursday, media reports said.
North Korea’s leader suggests meeting with Trump in Pyongyang - Reports
Sep 16, 2019, at 10:14 am
Tokyo (Sputnik/UNI) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has proposed to meet with US President Donald Trump in Pyongyang, South Korean media report.
Donald Trump confirms killing of al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden 's son Hamza Bin Laden
Sep 14, 2019, at 10:52 pm
Washington, Sept 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has confirmed that late al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son Hamza bin Laden has been 'killed'.
South Asian Literature and Arts Festival to be held at Montalvo Arts Centre, California
Sep 12, 2019, at 06:36 pm
Toronto: Curated by Montalvo Arts Canter and Art Forum, the South Asian Literature and Arts Festival (SALA) would be held at the Montalvo Arts Centre, Saratoga, California, from the Oct 6 – 13, 2019, media reports said.
Storm Dorian makes landfall in Canada
Sep 08, 2019, at 02:10 pm
Ottawa, Sep 8 (UNI) Storm Dorian has made landfall in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia as a post-tropical cyclone.
Trump congratulates Moscow, Kiev with releasing detainees
Sep 07, 2019, at 08:28 pm
Washington, September 7 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Russia and Ukraine with the release of detainees by both sides.
California to showcase South Asian Literature and Art Festival 2019
Sep 05, 2019, at 02:55 pm
California: For the first time, one of the largest South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) in collaboration with UC Berkeley Institute of South Asian Studies is scheduled to be held at Montalvo Arts Center and Art Forum at 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, California (US) from October 6 to 13, 2019, media reports said.
Canada announces emergency aid for hurricane-hit Bahamas
Sep 05, 2019, at 02:42 pm
Washington: Ottawa is offering half a million dollars in emergency support plus damage assessment teams after the islands were hammered by Hurricane Dorian, one of the strongest Atlantic storms of all time, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement on Wednesday.
6th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala to present Lights, Camera, and Auction
Sep 03, 2019, at 08:57 pm
Oakville, Sept 2 (IBNS): Oakville’s largest South Asian gala, Oakville Diwali Gala 2019, would be held in Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) during September in support of OTMH, media reports said.
Gunman of U S Texas shooting identified
Sep 02, 2019, at 08:46 am
Houston , Sept 2 (Xinhua/UNI) The Police Department of Odessa, U.S. state of Texas, posted a message on Facebook Sunday, saying the shooter who killed seven people in west Texas has been identified as 36-year-old Seth Aaron Ator from Odessa.
US: 5 killed, 21 injured in Texas mass shooting
Sep 01, 2019, at 03:00 pm
Washington, Sep 1 (IBNS): At least five people got killed and 21 injured in a mass shooting incident in Texas in the United States.
Full-blown India-Pak war likely in October or November: Pakistan Minister
Aug 29, 2019, at 03:25 pm
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IBNS): A Pakistan federal minister has predicted that a full-blown war between his country and India is likely to take place in the month of October or November, media reports said.
Canadian National Exhibition 2019 comes to Toronto with new features
Aug 24, 2019, at 08:38 pm
Toronto: With several new features, Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) 2019 started in Toronto in front of the historic Princes’ Gates on August 16.
Kashmir, Venezuela to top list of Trump’s agenda at G7 meetings - US Official
Aug 23, 2019, at 09:57 am
Washington, Aug 23 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump will discuss a range of issues during bilateral meetings with world leaders of the G7 Summit including the situations in Kashmir, and Russian gas supplies to Europe, a senior US administration official told reporters.
Greenland sale: Donald Trump cancels Denmark visit
Aug 21, 2019, at 06:47 pm
Washington, Aug 21 (IBNS): As Denmark PM said that Greenland was not for sale to the US, President Donald Trump on Wednesday cancelled a state visit to the country.
Panorama India's National Day & Grand Parade gathering to exceed last year's number
Aug 19, 2019, at 11:16 pm
Toronto, Aug 19 (IBNS): India's Independence Day Festival and Grand Parade hosted by Panorama India with support from Consulate General Of India, Toronto was held on Sunday at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto.
Mike Pompeo to meet UN chief Antonio Guterres
Aug 19, 2019, at 03:55 pm
Washington, Aug 19 (IBNS): US State Secretary Mike Pompeo is all set to join the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East and meet UN chief Antonio Guterres on Aug 20, officials said.
Canada Consulate commemorates India's 73rd Independence Day in Mississauga
Aug 18, 2019, at 02:50 pm
Toronto, Aug 18 (IBNS): To commemorate the 73rd Independence Day of India, the office of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, paid homage to the fallen soldiers who had fought to earn freedom for the world's largest democracy from the British rule.
One killed in Cessna place crash in upstate New York: Reports
Aug 18, 2019, at 12:31 pm
Moscow, Aug 18 (Sputnik): At least one person was killed and one person received injuries as a result of a small Cessna 303 plane, carrying three people in total, crashing into a house in New York state, media reported, citing local authorities.
Small plane with three on board crashes in upstate New York: Reports
Aug 18, 2019, at 10:15 am
Moscow, Aug 18 (Sputnik): A small Cessna 303 plane carrying three people crashed into a house in the US state of New York, local media reported, citing the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Cons Gen of India Toronto commemorates 73rd Independence Day of India
Aug 17, 2019, at 10:29 am
Toronto, Aug 17 (IBNS): The Consulate General of India Toronto commemorated the 73rd Independence of India on Thursday.
Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization
Aug 14, 2019, at 10:20 am
Washington, Aug 13 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the United States will pull out of the World Trade Organization (WTO) if it has to after years of being mistreated by the organization.
Aug 13, 2019, at 10:50 am
Washington, Aug 13 (IBNS): The US government on Monday announced new rules which are aiming to deny permanent residency and citizenship to immigrants who depend upon public benefits, such as food aid or public housing, for more than a year.
90 US troops arrive in Turkey to set up safe zone on Syrian border: Reports
Aug 12, 2019, at 08:21 pm
Ankara, Aug 12 (Sputnik) Some 90 US service personnel arrived in southern Turkey on Monday, days after the two allies agreed to set up a safe zone in northeastern Syria, Turkish media said.
One killed in shooting at northeast Mississippi church in US
Aug 12, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Houston, Aug 12 (Xinhua/UNI) A man was killed in a shooting on Sunday in a church in the northeastern part of the US state of Mississippi, local media has reported.
Fire at US day care center kills 5 children
Aug 12, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Washington, Aug 12 (Xinhua/UNI) A fire at a day care center in the US state of Pennsylvania killed at least five children, including four siblings, officials said.