UK ambassador to US Kim Darroch resigns after scandal with leaked cables

Jul 10, 2019, at 09:55 pm

London, July 10 (Sputnik): Simon McDonald, the head of the Diplomatic Service at the UK Foreign Office, accepted the resignation of UK Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch, which came after a scandal with leaked diplomatic cables that contained unvarnished assessments of the US administration.

Trump administration is 'inept and insecure', says UK ambassador

Jul 07, 2019, at 10:36 am

Washington, July 7 (UNI): The Trump administration has been labelled "inept", insecure and incompetent in leaked emails from the UK ambassador to Washington.

Trump stays tough on immigration, defending border patrol, detention facilities amid criticism

Jul 04, 2019, at 01:25 pm

Washington, July 4 (Xinhua): As recent polls show that US voters see immigration as the most important issue facing the United States, US President Donald Trump has been unwavering to stay tough on his handling of a migrant crisis on the US- Mexico border.

By exceeding nuclear deal limit, Iran is playing with fire: Donald Trump

Jul 02, 2019, at 10:51 am

Washington, July 2 (UNI): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran was 'playing with fire' after Tehran announced it had exceeded its limit for low-grade enriched uranium allowed under a 2015 nuclear deal.

Four buildings evacuated in California after sarin detected in Facebook mail facility

Jul 02, 2019, at 09:58 am

Washington, Jul 2 (Sputnik/UNI) Four buildings were evacuated at a Facebook mailing facility in the US state of California after a suspicious package was suspected to have a potentially dangerous substance, Facebook spokesperson Anthony Harrison said in a statement.

US to leave strong intelligence in Afghanistan despite gradual troops withdrawal – Trump

Jul 02, 2019, at 09:56 am

Washington, Jul 2 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States will continue to reduce the number of its troops in Afghanistan but leave strong intelligence in the country in order to monitor the situation there, US President Donald Trump told the Fox News broadcaster.

Canada Day kicks off with Sunrise Event at Signal Hill National Historic Site

Jul 01, 2019, at 08:37 pm

Newfoundland & Labrador, Jul 1 (IBNS): Official launch of the celebrations of Canada’s 152nd birthday took place on Monday with Sunrise Event at Signal Hill National Historic Site, overlooking St. John’s harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, media reports said.

US: Private plane crash in Texas kills 10

Jul 01, 2019, at 12:47 pm

Houston, July 1 (UNI): Ten people were killed after a twin-engine plane crashed into a hangar while it was taking off from Addison Airport in the US state of Texas on Sunday morning.

US companies to be allowed to sell equipment to China's Huawei - Trump

Jun 29, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Osaka, Jun 29 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would allow US companies to sell their equipment to Chinese tech giant Huawei if this did not threaten the US national security, adding that the United States and China were discussing the possibility for the US Department of Commerce to abandon its ban on the company.

Merkel says discussed trade issues, diplomacy with Iran at G20 talks with Trump

Jun 28, 2019, at 05:19 pm

Moscow, Jun 28 (Sputnik) German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that she had discussed with US President Donald Trump trade issues and diplomatic ways to settle US-Iranian tensions at the talks on the G20 summit sidelines in Japan’s Osaka.

Jim Carr presents global opportunities for Canadian businesses

Jun 27, 2019, at 09:55 pm

Toronto, Jun 27 (IBNS): Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of International Trade Diversification was at the Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) Toronto Partnership Summit on Wednesday to promote mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Canada and India, media reports said.

Canada signs agreement with California to reduce vehicle emissions

Jun 26, 2019, at 11:34 pm

Ottawa, Jun 26 (IBNS):  Catherine McKenna, Canada's environment minister has signed a memo of understanding with the chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, that Canada and California would work together to cut  vehicles greenhouse gases to promote the use of cleaner-running vehicles, media reports said.

US announces new sanctions targeting Iran supreme leader, IRGC commanders

Jun 25, 2019, at 10:27 am

Washington, Jun 25 (Sputnik) President Donald Trump said he approved new US sanctions on Iran to hold Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates responsible for the country's "hostile conduct."

Security Council urges ‘maximum restraint’ around Gulf region as Iran and United States trade diplomatic blows in New York

Jun 25, 2019, at 10:25 am

New York, June 25 (IBNS): There is a need for “genuine regional dialogue” to address rising tensions in the Gulf, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday, calling on Secretary-General António Guterres “to play a role” in bringing countries to the table.

White House on lockdown after suspicious package found outside gate

Jun 24, 2019, at 11:27 pm

Washington, Jun 24 (Xinhua) The White House in the United States was on lockdown on Monday after a suspicious package was found outside the gate, local media reported.

Two shootings left 1 dead, 2 injured in Dallas, US

Jun 24, 2019, at 09:54 am

Houston, June 24 (Xinhua/UNI): Two shootings happened Sunday in Dallas, Texas, the United States, left one dead and two injured, local police said.

Uzbekistan amends rules for residence permit for foreigners and for guide services

Jun 22, 2019, at 06:15 pm

Tashkent, June 22 (IBNS): Citizens of 111 countries will be allowed to seek resident permits (subject to terms and conditions)  in the Republic of Uzbekistan following amendments and additions to the orders issued by the President earlier.

Khiva to become capital of Turkic world in 2020

Jun 22, 2019, at 06:11 pm

Tashkent, June 20 (IBNS): Uzbek city of Khiva will become the capital of the Turkic world in 2020, according to an unanimous decision taken at a meeting of the Ankara-based International Organization of Turkic Culture.

Almost 1,600 Syrians returned from Jordan, Lebanon in past 24 hrs: Russia

Jun 20, 2019, at 03:30 pm

Moscow, Jun 20 (Sputnik): Almost 1,600 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian defence ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said in its daily bulletin on Thursday.

US energy sector to suffer amid trade disputes

Jun 19, 2019, at 05:53 pm

Houston, Jun 19 (Xinhua/uni) The ongoing US-China trade disputes will have a negative impact on industries and jobs associated with energy in the United States, analysts said here recently.

Canada: Toronto Raptors create history, win NBA series for first time as non-American team

Jun 18, 2019, at 03:04 pm

Toronto, Jun 18 (IBNS): Creating history, Toronto Raptors have won the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the first time as a non-American team, media reports said.

China earthquake: Death toll rises to 12, search operation continues

Jun 18, 2019, at 12:58 pm

Chengdu, Jun 18 (Xinhua): Twelve people died and another 125 were injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday night, China's Ministry of Emergency Management said Tuesday.

Canada: Quebec bans government employees from wearing religious Garb

Jun 18, 2019, at 11:19 am

Ottawa, June 18 (UNI): Canada's Quebec province bans some government employees from wearing religious symbols at work, prompting an outcry from civil liberties and Muslim groups.

Trump to launch 2020 re-Election bid amid troubling poll numbers, clashes over impeachment

Jun 18, 2019, at 10:27 am

Washington, Jun 18 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump will officially launch his 2020 re-election campaign at a rally in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday which comes as Democratic rivals prepare for their first primary debate and with intraparty clashes over impeachment on the rise.

Four Indian-origin people found dead in their US home

Jun 17, 2019, at 09:05 am

New York, June 17 (IBNS): The police on Monday said four Indian-origin family members were killed inside their residence in  West Des Moines area of the US.

He is a national disgrace: Donald Trump attacks London Mayor Sadiq Khan

Jun 16, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Washington, June 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is a Muslim of Pakistani heritage, and called him a 'national disgrace'.

Trump lashes out at London Mayor over violence

Jun 16, 2019, at 10:04 am

Washington, Jun 16 (UNI/IBNS) US President Donald Trump once again criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a 'national disgrace', who is destroying London's capital.

One killed in Costco shooting in Southern California

Jun 15, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Los Angeles, Jun 15 (Xinhua) One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting incident at a Costco in the city of Corona, 75 km east of downtown Los Angeles, local CBS media reported Friday.

Canada India Foundation organises panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance

Jun 14, 2019, at 10:51 pm

Toronto, Jun 14 (IBNS): A panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance was organized by Canada India Foundation (CIF) 12 at Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday.

Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’: UN

Jun 14, 2019, at 12:55 pm

United Nations, Jun 14 (UNI): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.