US Senator Marco Rubio reintroduces Uyghur Policy Act
Apr 25, 2023, at 01:19 am
Washington: As recent arrests by federal law enforcement have shown, dissidents who oppose the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continue to be targets of intimidation campaigns by CCP security and intelligence officials on U.S. soil.
US temporarily suspends operation of embassy in Sudan
Apr 24, 2023, at 02:57 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced the temporary suspension of the operation of the American embassy in conflict-torn Sudan.
Canada suspends work of embassy in Sudan: Foreign Ministry
Apr 24, 2023, at 02:25 am
Ottawa/Khartoum: Canada has decided to suspend the work of its embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Canadian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
US in close contact with Sudan leaders to extend ceasefire: State dept
Apr 23, 2023, at 06:22 pm
Washington/IBNS/UNI: The United States is in close contact with Sudan's armed forces and civilian leaders about the possibility to extend the ceasefire, US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said.
Apr 22, 2023, at 05:00 am
Toronto/IBNS: Investigation by Peel Region Police is underway after the theft of a high-value container carrying gold and other valuable items worth an estimated $20 million were stolen from Toronto Pearson International Airport, police reported.
Canada's annual pace of housing starts fell 11 pct in March compared with Feb
Apr 22, 2023, at 04:26 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) has reported that the country's annual pace of housing starts declined by 11 percent in March compared with February.
Apr 21, 2023, at 04:57 am
Montreal/IBNS: A Quebec Superior Court judge directed Google to pay $500,000 to a Montreal man for restoring a link to an online post falsely accusing him of being a pedophile.
Toronto expands Traffic Agents Program to increase road safety
Apr 21, 2023, at 04:50 am
Toronto/IBNS: Traffic Agents Program of the City of Toronto is being expanded to increase road safety and better to manage traffic congestion, a news release has said.
Canadian federal workers to go on strike today as govt fails to finalise any deal over their demands
Apr 20, 2023, at 03:34 am
Ottawa/IBNS: With failure of the Canadian government to come to an agreement by its Tuesday night deadline, approximately 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers are reported to go on strike at 12:01 a.m. EDT. the largest federal public-service union said
USA: Four dead, three wounded in shootings in Maine
Apr 19, 2023, at 07:12 pm
Washington, Apr 19 (UNI) Four people died and three others were wounded in two shootings on Tuesday in the northeasternmost US state of Maine.
One dead, 5 injured in New York City garage collapse
Apr 19, 2023, at 07:06 pm
New York, Apr 19 (UNI) One person was killed and five others were injured after a parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan of New York City on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Canada federal government conditionally restores funding to Hockey Canada
Apr 19, 2023, at 04:01 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The funding to Hockey Canada is being restored by the federal government, which says the organization must fulfil several conditions in exchange for the financial support.
Canada's annual inflation rate descends to lowest level since August 2021
Apr 19, 2023, at 03:54 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 4.3 percent in March, its lowest level since August 2021, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.
US House passes bill to hold China 'accountable' for balloon incident
Apr 18, 2023, at 04:56 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (UNI) The US House of Representatives passed a bill to hold China accountable for the transit of an alleged surveillance balloon over the United States earlier this year, calling for export controls and sanctions on Beijing in response to the incident.
US charges over 30 officers with China's National Police Force - Justice Dept
Apr 18, 2023, at 04:48 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (UNI) The US Justice Department has charged more than 30 officers of China's National Police Force for allegedly conducting operations against dissidents in the United States, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace said.
Acclaimed Canadian author Joan Clark passes away at 88
Apr 18, 2023, at 03:55 am
Halifax/IBNS: Joan Clark, acclaimed Canadian author and Order of Canada recipient, has passed away at 88.
Canada: Ontario to invest over $180 million to help students build maths, reading, writing skills
Apr 18, 2023, at 03:44 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario’s Education Ministry is investmenting over $180 million for classroom and at-home support to boost students’ math, reading and writing skills.
USA: Four killed, many injured in Alabama shooting
Apr 17, 2023, at 03:45 pm
New York, UNI/IBNS: Four people were killed and at least 28 more injured in a shooting in the small Alabama town of Dadeville, the United States, local TV stations reported on Sunday.
US: Six females teachers arrested for sexual misconduct with students
Apr 16, 2023, at 07:32 pm
In a shocking incident, six female teachers in the United States were arrested in a span of two days for having sex with students.
US: 18,000 cattle killed in 'horrific' explosion, fire in Texas farm
Apr 15, 2023, at 02:53 am
Houston/IBNS: At least 18,000 cattle were killed in a "horrific" explosion that led to a massive fire at a dairy farm in the southern US state of Texas, media reports said on Thursday.
Canada sanctions 14 Russian individuals, 34 entities: Justin Trudeau
Apr 12, 2023, at 11:53 pm
Washington: Canada is imposing sanctions on 14 Russian individuals and 34 entities, including a firm owned by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday.
US: 1 dead, 3 hurt after shooting at funeral home in Washington
Apr 12, 2023, at 04:37 pm
Washington/UNI: One man died and three other people were hurt in a shooting at a funeral home in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
'Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels': FBI warns
Apr 12, 2023, at 05:25 am
Denver/IBNS: US's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned people not to connect to the free power but instead carry their own chargers and USB cord in public places.
'We will charge you': US flight attendant's savage announcement onboard goes viral
Apr 12, 2023, at 04:48 am
A flight attendant in the United States has gone viral for criticising her own airline company in a speech that she delivered over the loudspeaker just minutes after take-off.
US: Gunman kills five in Louisville bank shooting, live-streamed attack
Apr 11, 2023, at 03:33 pm
At least five people died when a person opened fire at a bank in the US city of Louisville on Monday.
'Plan on running...but not prepared to announce yet': Joe Biden on 2024 US Presidential election
Apr 11, 2023, at 03:06 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Monday said he plans to re-contest for the country's 2024 election but is not prepared to announce the same yet.
US President Joe Biden planning to involve TikTok bloggers in promoting 2024 reelection bid: Reports
Apr 10, 2023, at 11:58 pm
Washington: The administration of US President Joe Biden plans to involve hundreds of influencers on various social media platforms, including China's TikTok, to support his reelection campaign in the 2024 presidential race, Axios reported on Monday.
US:2 police officers killed in traffic stop shooting
Apr 10, 2023, at 03:07 pm
Chicago: Two police officers were shot dead Saturday in a shooting during a traffic stop northwest of the village of Cameron in the northwestern U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Canada: Over one million Hydro-Quebec customers still without power after ice storm
Apr 07, 2023, at 05:31 am
Montreal/IBNS: Over one million customers were still without power on Thursday morning, and some of them are likely to stay without it for days after an ice storm hit southern Quebec with falling trees and causing flooding.
Canadians to hold off on getting another COVID booster for now:Experts recommend
Apr 06, 2023, at 04:34 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian health officials are echoing the message of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) to no longer recommend follow-up of COVID-19 boosters for people with a medium or low risk of developing severe illness from the virus.