Trump shares editorial urging tougher line on Putin, signalling frustration with Russia
Jan 01, 2026, at 09:27 pm
US President Donald Trump appeared to signal growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin after sharing a sharply worded New York Post editorial that accuses the Kremlin of blocking progress toward peace and urges Washington to “turn up the heat” on Moscow.
From subway to scripture: How Zohran Mamdani rewrote New York City’s Mayoral oath on Quran
Jan 01, 2026, at 02:37 pm
New York/IBNS: New York City entered 2026 with a mayoral moment unlike any in its long political history.
New Zealand and Australia light the way as the world rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks
Dec 31, 2025, at 09:14 pm
As the world prepared to turn the calendar page, New Zealand and Australia were once again among the first major countries to welcome the New Year, ushering in 2026 with dazzling fireworks and moments of reflection.
Who is Ricky Gill? Trump’s India-origin adviser awarded for 'role' in India-Pakistan ceasefire
Dec 30, 2025, at 04:21 pm
Washington/IBNS: Indian-origin lawyer and Trump adviser Ranjit “Ricky” Gill has suddenly found himself at the centre of geopolitical attention after receiving a US government award for his purported role in facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.
Indian-origin man’s death sparks Musk’s scathing attack on Canada’s health system
Dec 28, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has criticised Canada’s healthcare system following the death of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man who allegedly waited nearly eight hours for treatment at a hospital in Edmonton.
‘Horrific’: US Congressman reacts to Hindu lynching in Bangladesh
Dec 28, 2025, at 03:04 pm
Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna has condemned the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh as “horrific,” an incident that has triggered global outrage and protests.
Mark Carney speaks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine peace talks
Dec 27, 2025, at 10:24 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday to discuss recent developments in ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
From briefing room to baby bump: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expecting second child
Dec 27, 2025, at 10:21 am
Washington DC/IBNS: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she is expecting her second child, a baby girl, due in May 2026.
Dec 26, 2025, at 02:47 pm
The family of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man has alleged medical negligence after he reportedly died of a suspected cardiac arrest following an eight-hour wait for treatment at a hospital in Edmonton, Canada.
Who was Shivank Avasthi? Indian doctoral student shot dead near Toronto University
Dec 26, 2025, at 09:04 am
An Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus in Canada, triggering shock and concern within the Indian community abroad.
Dec 24, 2025, at 12:43 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: In a major overhaul set to impact foreign professionals, including a large number from India, the Donald Trump administration has replaced the H-1B work visa lottery system with a wage- and skill-based selection model, media reports said.
Canada appoints ex-BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as US ambassador
Dec 24, 2025, at 03:53 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney Monday announced Monday Mark Wiseman has been appointed Canada’s next ambassador to the United States.
'People are being smeared': Trump explodes over Epstein files, defends Clinton, others
Dec 23, 2025, at 09:45 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has publicly weighed in on the controversial release of documents linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that the disclosures risk unfairly damaging people who merely crossed paths with him years ago.
'Call of Duty' visionary Vince Zampella dies in California Ferrari crash
Dec 23, 2025, at 04:02 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Vince Zampella, the influential game designer credited with shaping the Call of Duty franchise, has died following a fatal car accident in California, Electronic Arts confirmed. He was 55.
Dec 23, 2025, at 02:52 pm
Several American lawmakers have strongly condemned the targeted mob killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling on authorities to ensure justice, protect religious minorities, and restore the rule of law amid growing instability in the country.
Tulsi Gabbard sounds alarm: Islamism is incompatible with American freedom
Dec 21, 2025, at 06:34 pm
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has issued a strong statement on Islamist ideology, describing it as a potential threat to American values and democratic freedoms.
US launches Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria targeting ISIS after Americans killed
Dec 20, 2025, at 11:58 am
Washington DC/IBNS: The United States has launched a military operation dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria to avenge a deadly attack in Palmyra that killed three Americans, media reports said.
Canada to begin US trade talks in January, Canadian PM Carney says
Dec 20, 2025, at 02:19 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will formally begin trade talks with the United States in January on renewing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said in a statement.
After campus shootings, Trump suspends green card lottery programme
Dec 19, 2025, at 01:54 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has suspended the green card diversity lottery programme following the deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT, media reports said.
Who is Brown University Shooting suspect found dead? All about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:00 am
US authorities on Friday said the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University, which left two people dead, has died by suicide, according to media reports.
Canada recognises Gulf War Illness for Veterans’ disability benefits
Dec 19, 2025, at 04:50 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada has formally recognised Gulf War Illness as a diagnosis for disability benefit applications, aiming at improving access to services for Canadian veterans who served in the Persian Gulf.
Cab ride horror in California: Indian-origin driver accused of raping unconscious passenger
Dec 18, 2025, at 04:47 pm
Ventura/IBNS: A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver has been arrested in California for allegedly raping a young woman who passed out during a late-night ride home.
Big citizenship win: Canada fixes ‘Lost Canadians’ issue, benefits Indian-origin families
Dec 17, 2025, at 03:26 pm
Marking a major change in citizenship law, Canada will now extend automatic citizenship to children born or adopted abroad to Canadian parents who were themselves born outside the country—a move expected to benefit many Indian-origin families.
US: MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro gunned down at home, neighbours heard 'three loud bangs'
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:31 pm
A Massachusetts university professor was shot dead at his home in Brookline, near Boston,US, on Monday night, media reports said.
Trump widens US travel ban, adding 20 more countries, Palestinians to entry blacklist
Dec 17, 2025, at 02:21 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a sweeping expansion of US travel restrictions, adding 20 more countries and people travelling on documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
Dec 17, 2025, at 09:07 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened the Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by sending 'love and prayers' to Australians following the shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead.
Who is Bettina Anderson? Philanthropist engaged to Donald Trump Jr
Dec 16, 2025, at 11:41 pm
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is engaged to Palm Beach socialite and philanthropist Bettina Anderson.
60-year-old Indian woman, residing in US for 30 years, detained during final green card appointment
Dec 16, 2025, at 08:32 pm
A 60-year-old Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for nearly three decades was detained by immigration authorities during the final stage of her green card process, according to her family.
New Year’s Eve terror plot foiled: Pro-Palestine group members arrested in US
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:09 pm
US authorities have arrested four members of a pro-Palestine group for allegedly plotting to attack two U.S. companies with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the upcoming New Year’s Eve, officials said.
Canada announces nearly $7M for energy modelling and innovation projects
Dec 16, 2025, at 01:26 am
Ottawa: The federal government announced nearly $7 million in funding to support energy modelling and innovation projects aimed at strengthening evidence-based decision-making and advancing Canada’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.