Trump confirms US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, says 'we hit it very nicely'
Nov 03, 2026, at 10:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out strikes against Iran, describing the operation as a "minor attack" during a telephone interview with Fox News on Tuesday.
From Kerala to LA mayoral race: Why Nithya Raman wants to be more than ‘West Coast Mamdani’
Nov 03, 2026, at 01:59 pm
Kerala-born Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman is seeking to distinguish herself from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as she prepares for a November 3 mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
Middle East Crisis: Explosions rock Iran’s Qeshm Island, Bandar Lengeh amid escalating US tensions
Nov 03, 2026, at 09:22 am
Multiple explosions were heard on Iran’s southern Qeshm Island and in Bandar Lengeh on Monday amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, local media reports said.
Abdul El-Sayed Could Be America’s First Muslim Senator, but Haley Stevens Just Backed Mike Rogers
Nov 02, 2026, at 04:33 pm
Two days before Michigan votes, a Democrat has crossed the aisle. Rep. Haley Stevens, whom Abdul El-Sayed beat in August’s primary, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, saying El-Sayed told her to stay away from his campaign. Her top aide quit.
Forbes 30 Under 30 alum Gokçe Guven sentenced to 25 months in US prison for investor fraud
Nov 02, 2026, at 04:20 pm
US prosecutors have sentenced fintech entrepreneur Gokçe Güven, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumna, to 25 months in prison for securities fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud investors in her technology startup, Kalder.
Nov 02, 2026, at 03:16 pm
Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens has switched sides in one of Michigan’s most closely watched Senate contests, endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over her party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, just days before voters head to the polls.
11-month-old US boy dies after balloon piece gets lodged in oesophagus
Nov 02, 2026, at 02:38 pm
An 11-month-old boy died in a freak accident in Kenosha, Wisconsin, just days before his first birthday, after a balloon animal popped and a piece became lodged in his oesophagus.
US Learjet crash kills 9: Aircraft bound for Bahamas erupts into fireball
Nov 02, 2026, at 09:20 am
At least nine people were killed after a Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed and erupted into a fireball in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday, in one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the US this year.
Trump hints at fresh Iran strikes, says US has 'one or two' nuclear sites left to target
Nov 01, 2026, at 12:21 pm
US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of fresh military strikes against Iran, saying Washington still has one or two targets left to deal with, including a site linked to Tehran's nuclear programme.
Missing for two months: 72-year-old Indian-origin woman found dead in California canal
Oct 31, 2026, at 12:21 pm
A 72-year-old Indian-origin woman who had been missing for nearly two months in California was found dead in a canal by an irrigation district worker, media reports said.
Canada to pay $5,000 bonus to workers who complete trades training from next month
Oct 30, 2026, at 08:55 am
Canada will start accepting applications on November 16 for a $5,000 completion bonus for skilled tradespeople who earned Red Seal certification on or after April 1, 2025, the federal government said.
US ready to strike Iran within 96 hours of Trump’s order: Report
Oct 28, 2026, at 11:51 pm
US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump, CNN reported, citing two US officials.
Canada, UAE sign trade deal negotiated in record 47 days and launch strategic partnership
Oct 28, 2026, at 07:57 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a trade agreement negotiated in a record 47 days on Tuesday and launched a Strategic Partnership during a visit to Ottawa by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
‘Another little Epic Fury’: Trump’s chilling warning to Iran as fresh US strikes loom
Oct 24, 2026, at 10:35 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch fresh strikes on Iran, invoking ‘Operation Epic Fury’, the military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Tehran in February this year, media reports said.
Canada, Turkiye Launch Strategic Partnership and Begin Free Trade Talks During Carney's Ankara Visit
Oct 23, 2026, at 02:22 am
Ankara: Canada and Turkiye launched a Strategic Partnership and began free trade negotiations on Thursday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, according to a statement from Carney's office.
Canada, Ontario announce $9 Billion plan to shield steel, auto jobs from U.S. tariffs
Oct 23, 2026, at 02:12 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada and Ontario announced a C$9 billion joint action plan on Wednesday to protect jobs in steel and autos hit by U.S. tariffs and to open up the Ring of Fire mining region.
Nobel-cited Princeton PhD sends out 2,300 job applications, still has no steady job
Oct 23, 2026, at 01:21 am
A Princeton PhD whose research the Nobel committee reportedly cited has applied for more than 2,300 jobs in about two years without landing a steady one, The Wall Street Journal reported.
‘UN experts are an oxymoron’: Marco Rubio takes swipe at UN, refuses to comment on India's protests
Oct 21, 2026, at 02:50 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to comment on the recent protests by opposition parties and students in India, describing them as a domestic political matter that New Delhi must resolve on its own.
Oct 21, 2026, at 01:14 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to allay India's concerns over Washington's growing ties with Pakistan and China, saying the US relationship with no other country would come at the expense of its ties with New Delhi, media reports said.
‘Not meant to harm India’: Marco Rubio breaks silence on Trump’s tariff threat
Oct 21, 2026, at 11:52 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a two-day visit to India, has sought to ease concerns over strained bilateral ties amid the Trump administration's tariffs and visa restrictions, media reports said.
JD Vance snubs Netanyahu endorsement despite Trump's backing, says 'I'm not getting involved'
Oct 21, 2026, at 12:01 am
US Vice President JD Vance on Monday declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, despite US President Donald Trump throwing his support behind the Israeli leader a day earlier.
Trump Says Paris Will Become ‘Muslim City Very Soon’, Blames Macron’s Immigration Policies
Oct 20, 2026, at 10:59 am
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Paris would soon become a “Muslim city”, blaming French President Emmanuel Macron’s immigration policies for unrest in France and urging the country to tighten its borders.
US: Truck ploughs into youth soccer game in Kansas, killing 6-year-old boy and man
Oct 18, 2026, at 05:13 pm
A woman driving a truck ploughed into a youth soccer game at a sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, in the United States, on Saturday, killing a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man and injuring 10 others.
Trump waives Russia-related sanctions: What it means for India
Oct 17, 2026, at 02:13 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: In a major relief for India and China, US President Donald Trump has waived sanctions, restrictions and duties related to Russian energy exports under a law he signed last month.
Tesla in full self-driving mode crashes into police car, injuring two US officers
Oct 17, 2026, at 10:28 am
Two California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were injured after a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode crashed into their patrol vehicle in Solano County, California.
Relief for India? Trump waives some Russia-related tariffs as deadline nears
Oct 17, 2026, at 09:04 am
US President Donald Trump on Friday waived the application of sanctions, restrictions and duties related to Russian energy exports under a law he signed last month, suspending a measure that threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on India and other major buyers of Russian crude oil, citing the national interests of the United States.
Indian-origin man accused of stabbing estranged wife to death in US after she refused reconciliation
Oct 16, 2026, at 09:48 pm
A 31-year-old Indian-origin man, Ankur Patel, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death in Chicago, United States, after she refused to reconcile with him and chose to remain with her new partner, according to local media reports.
Canada's 2026 Wildfires Burned 4.5 million hectares, but situation has improved, government says
Oct 16, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Ottawa: Wildfires burned about 4.5 million hectares across Canada this year and forced more than 33,750 people from their homes since April, the federal government said on Thursday.
US teen planned Hindu temple attack for 2 years, police reveal shocking details
Oct 16, 2026, at 09:11 am
Palatine police in the US have said that the 19-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on a Hindu temple in Aurora had been planning the attack for two years, according to media reports.
USCIS changes weekend filing rules: What US visa and green card applicants need to know
Oct 15, 2026, at 05:46 pm
US visa applicants, foreign workers and families pursuing green cards will need to pay closer attention to immigration filing deadlines from October 23, when revised guidance from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) takes effect.