New York: Twin Brooklyn fires leave three children, 10 firefighters hurt
Aug 21, 2023, at 04:16 pm
Three children, who were left alone in a Brooklyn apartment in New York, were hurt as a fire broke out inside the home on Sunday.
Bridging troubled waters amid deluge, drought in the US
Aug 21, 2023, at 01:35 am
A global approach to tackle the ongoing water crisis is needed as vulnerable communities in the United States face historic deluge and drought - issues very much in the spotlight at the forthcoming UN-supported World Water Week.
Aug 20, 2023, at 02:57 am
Billionaire Elon Musk recently praised Indian-origin US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as 'very promising'.
More wildfire crises occur in western Canada
Aug 19, 2023, at 05:29 pm
Ottawa/UNI: More wildfire crises occurred in western Canada on Friday.
Canada: Manitoba general elections to be held Oct 3, registration agents to visit homes Aug 17-24
Aug 18, 2023, at 05:07 am
Manitoba/IBNS: Registration agents for Manitoba polls will be visiting homes throughout the province from Aug 17 to 24, to register eligible Manitobans to vote in the general election, expected on Oct 3, a news release has said.
Terrorist attack in Niger claims life of 17 soldiers
Aug 17, 2023, at 07:53 am
Niamey/Niger/UNI: 17 soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in West Niger's Tillaberi region on Tuesday, the Ministry of National Defense of Niger's junta said Wednesday.
US Prez and First Lady to visit Huwaii after the wildfires
Aug 17, 2023, at 05:00 am
Washington/UNI: President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be traveling to Maui on August 21 as a response to the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii, states White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday.
Georgia County Prosecutor says jury to issue arrest warrants in Donald Trump election case
Aug 15, 2023, at 03:44 pm
Washington: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that a grand jury issued an arrest warrant against the 19 defendants named in a 41-count indictment, including former President Donald Trump, in an election interference case.
Ontario to introduce credit, debit payment on Toronto Transit Commission
Aug 15, 2023, at 05:28 am
Toronto/IBNS: Transit riders in Ontario can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) starting Tuesday, a news release has said.
Canada govt releases updated plan to deliver high-quality telecom services
Aug 15, 2023, at 05:24 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The release of Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027, outlining the Canada government’s plans to use spectrum to deliver affordable and high-quality telecom services has been announced by François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, a news release has said.
US: Pennsylvania house explosion leaves five dead
Aug 14, 2023, at 03:05 pm
At least five persons died after an explosion occurred in a house in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
US: Hawaii wildfire death toll rose to 93
Aug 14, 2023, at 04:53 am
Huwaii/UNI: The Maui County government updated the death toll from wildfire in Hawaii to 93, as of Sunday, with the identification of only two of the deceased.
American Airlines plane drops 15,000 feet in 3 minutes, passengers say experience was 'scary'
Aug 14, 2023, at 03:21 am
New York: Passengers experienced scary moments on an American Airlines flight recently when the plane, which was headed to Florida, dropped over 15,000 feet in a matter of three minutes, media reports said.
Hindu temple in Canada's British Columbia desecrated with pro-Khalistani posters
Aug 13, 2023, at 06:42 pm
A temple in Canada's British Columbia was on Saturday desecrated with anti-India and pro-Khalistan posters. The posters, a chilling reflection of extremist views, were audaciously put up on the temple’s front gate and rear wall.
US fines Twitter $350,000 for delay in providing Trump’s records to Justice Dept
Aug 10, 2023, at 10:20 pm
Washington: The United States is imposing a fine of $350,000 on X, formerly known as Twitter, for delaying the provision of records pertaining to former US President Donald Trump to the Justice Department, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said in an opinion released Wednesday.
Joe Biden bans US high tech investments in China, cites national security
Aug 10, 2023, at 08:43 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has banned US high tech investments in China citing national security, media reports said.
US: Two die in San Jose stabbing
Aug 08, 2023, at 09:49 pm
San Francisco: U.S. San Jose police on Friday found two people dead with stab wounds while performing a welfare check, officials said Monday.
US: At least three killed in Washington DC shooting on Saturday amid rising cases of homicides
Aug 06, 2023, at 06:28 pm
Washington/IBNS: The US capital, which is witnessing rising cases of homicides this year, reported the killing of three people on Saturday morning near a busy intersection of Washington DC, police said.
US: Shooting in Washington DC leaves two dead
Aug 06, 2023, at 02:32 pm
Washington DC//IBNS/UNI: Two men were killed and another was critically injured in a shooting in the U.S. capital of Washington DC early Saturday, local police said.
New York: Social media influencer announces PS5 giveaway, triggers violence in Manhattan
Aug 05, 2023, at 03:16 pm
New York witnessed violence on Friday as a large number of people, who had gathered at the popular Union Square Park following a call from celebrity Twitch streamer Kai Cenat who promised to give away a video games console, turned chaotic.
Toronto Mayor’s Bhangra ignites India bazaar festivities with record attendance
Aug 05, 2023, at 04:57 am
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow set the stage ablaze with her energetic bhangra moves and lively Bollywood dance as she joined an astonishing crowd of over 300,000 people at the 21st annual Gerrard India Bazaar festival.
South Korea: US soldiers caught smuggling, distributing drugs
Aug 04, 2023, at 10:06 pm
Seoul: U.S. soldiers in South Korea had been caught smuggling drugs through military mail and distributing them here, local broadcaster MBC has reported.
Two US Navy servicemembers arrested for transmitting military information to China
Aug 04, 2023, at 03:01 pm
Washington: In two separate cases in the Southern and Central Districts of California, two U.S. Navy servicemembers were arrested for transmitting sensitive military information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), officials said.
New York City: Long Island Rail Road train derails, 13 injured
Aug 04, 2023, at 02:39 pm
At least 13 people were injured when a Long Island Rail Road train derailed outside New York City's Queens borough station on Thursday.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Trudeau separate ending 18 years of marriage
Aug 03, 2023, at 06:26 am
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday announced separation from his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in an unexpected Instagram post, ending their 18 years of union.
US: Woman arrested for manslaughter following death of her sexually abused toddler
Aug 02, 2023, at 08:10 pm
Police have arrested a 21-year-old mother from Kentucky state of the US following the death of her 17-month-old girl from injuries consistent with physical and sexual abuse.
US: Man taken into custody after he hits 10 people with stolen car in New York
Aug 02, 2023, at 03:06 pm
Police have taken a person into custody after he hit and injured 10 people in New York's Manhattan region with a stolen car on Tuesday.
Aug 02, 2023, at 01:11 am
Washington: The giant, flashing "X" sign of Elon Musk's rebranded company, formerly known as Twitter, has to be taken down from atop its headquarters building in San Francisco after city officials said the sign was installed without a permit and posed safety threats, media reports said.
US: 2 injured as small plane crashes in Renton
Aug 01, 2023, at 02:41 pm
At least two people were hurt as a small plane crashed at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton city of the USA on Monday.
Canada: Manitoba govt announces Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Aug 01, 2023, at 04:42 am
Winnipeg (MB)/IBNS: Committed to conserving and enhancing fish and wildlife, Canada's Manitoba government this year has approved $473,000 for new projects through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced last week