H-1B visa renewals may soon attract extra fees. What it means for Indians
Aug 04, 2026, at 08:27 pm
The Donald Trump administration is moving to make the H-1B visa regime more expensive by extending an additional visa fee to renewal petitions, a change that could significantly increase costs for companies retaining foreign workers in the US.
Canada's WestJet, cabin crew union reach tentative deal, averting strike
Aug 04, 2026, at 03:20 am
Calgary: WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the airline's cabin crew, have reached a tentative collective agreement, ending the threat of a strike and lockout that had disrupted operations ahead of Canada's busy August long weekend.
'Deal or total surrender': Trump issues stark ultimatum to Iran, claims US controls Strait of Hormuz
Aug 03, 2026, at 11:56 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, declaring that its leadership has only two options: strike a deal with Washington or face what he called "total surrender."
Shocking Brooklyn Bridge drama: Naked man leaps into East River, survives
Aug 03, 2026, at 05:11 pm
A man who stripped naked before jumping from the top of New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday survived the dramatic plunge into the East River, leaving onlookers stunned, media reports said.
Trump says Iran talks resume Monday after he calls off 'massive strike'
Aug 03, 2026, at 09:13 am
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to resume on Monday after claiming he called off a "massive strike" on the country following requests from key Middle Eastern allies and Tehran.
Aug 02, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Olympia, Washington: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Friday declared a statewide wildfire emergency and imposed a burn ban through September 30 as record drought, extreme heat and high winds fuel one of the state's worst fire seasons in recent years.
US: Multiple killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, suspect found dead
Aug 02, 2026, at 03:38 pm
Multiple people are believed to have been killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to local authorities.
Trump says US, Israel pause Iran strikes as deal nears, Strait of Hormuz reopening on table
Aug 02, 2026, at 09:04 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the United States and Israel have agreed to put planned military strikes on Iran on hold after receiving a request from Tehran and several Middle Eastern nations, saying the outlines of a potential agreement to end the conflict have been reached.
Groceries top financial pressure for Canadians as affordability concerns persist: Survey
Aug 02, 2026, at 09:04 am
Ottawa: Rising grocery prices remain the biggest financial burden for Canadian households.
WestJet strike looms: What travellers need to know before flying this weekend
Aug 02, 2026, at 08:41 am
Calgary: WestJet passengers travelling over the August long weekend are facing growing uncertainty as the airline has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants, despite negotiations continuing between the carrier and the union representing cabin crew, Reuters reported.
Aug 01, 2026, at 06:11 pm
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has proposed that Bangladesh join the US-led Pax Silica initiative, according to media reports.
Aug 01, 2026, at 03:03 pm
A 22-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 48 months in prison in the United States for conspiring to commit money laundering as part of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, US officials said.
US sanctions Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz 'insurance' scheme accepting Bitcoin
Aug 01, 2026, at 02:30 pm
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime "insurance" to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Big shock for Indian students! Trump eyes $100,000 post-study work fee
Jul 31, 2026, at 09:13 am
The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who wish to work in the United States after graduating from an American university, according to media reports. If implemented, the proposal could significantly impact thousands of Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the US.
'We'll hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran after missile attack on US forces
Jul 29, 2026, at 10:45 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran after it launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, vowing a forceful military response if Tehran continues its aggression.
Jul 29, 2026, at 09:20 pm
Amid US President Donald Trump's continued hardline stance on immigration, Democratic Senator Alex Padilla has reintroduced legislation that would offer millions of long-term immigrants, including thousands of Indian H-1B visa holders, a pathway to permanent residency.
Fake Snapchat texts, stolen nude images: US man gets over 6 years in prison
Jul 27, 2026, at 10:11 am
An Illinois man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for orchestrating a phishing scheme that targeted hundreds of women on Snapchat, allowing him to steal private photos that he later kept, sold or traded online.
US: Mass shooting horror at Seattle Food Festival leaves 2 dead, child among injured
Jul 27, 2026, at 09:32 am
At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle, US, on Sunday, according to media reports.
How did they do it? Two men scale Space Needle barrier before BASE jump, police launch search
Jul 26, 2026, at 05:11 pm
Seattle Police are searching for two men who allegedly climbed over the glass safety barrier at the city's iconic Space Needle, flipped over the edge and parachuted to the ground in a daring BASE jump on Friday evening.
Jul 26, 2026, at 03:18 pm
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspected attacker after a van ploughed into a crowd at Berlin's largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration late on Saturday, leaving one person dead and 16 others injured, according to media reports.
Jul 26, 2026, at 12:39 am
An American man dressed as Spider-Man has won widespread praise online after stopping to help a wheelchair user safely cross a busy intersection in Arkansas.
Canada, UAE conclude free trade agreement talks to deepen trade and investment ties
Jul 25, 2026, at 04:11 am
Toronto: Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step toward a bilateral free trade deal aimed at expanding trade, investment and market access between the two countries.
Jul 25, 2026, at 03:23 am
Charlottetown: Canada's first ministers agreed on Tuesday to accelerate electricity infrastructure projects, reduce internal trade barriers and reform carbon markets as they presented a united front against escalating U.S. trade actions.
California's Diwali holiday faces major setback after US court ruling. All details here
Jul 24, 2026, at 02:22 pm
Less than a year after California officially recognised the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, as a state holiday, a US court has struck down parts of the landmark legislation.
Man shouting 'Allahu Akbar' stabs Asian, Jewish men in New York; hate crime probe underway
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:56 am
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is investigating two separate stabbings that occurred in broad daylight on Manhattan's Upper West Side, with authorities examining whether the attacks may have been motivated by hate.
Trump slaps fresh tariffs on India, China and 58 others over forced labour concerns
Jul 24, 2026, at 09:20 am
The United States has imposed new double-digit tariffs on nearly 60 trading partners, including India, China, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan, alleging that they have failed to adequately enforce bans on goods produced through forced labour.
Secret Service agent suspended over alleged leak of JD Vance's travel details: Report
Jul 23, 2026, at 11:57 pm
A US Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's security detail has been suspended after allegedly leaking information about the vice president's travel arrangements to the media, according to a CNN report.
Canada backs northwestern Ontario food hub with C$500,000 to boost agri-food sector
Jul 23, 2026, at 03:03 am
Kenora/Ontario: Canada will invest nearly C$500,000 to help establish a regional food hub in northwestern Ontario aimed at supporting agri-food businesses, expanding food production and improving access to domestic and export markets.
Carney convenes emergency response group as wildfires intensify across Canada
Jul 23, 2026, at 01:42 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday convened the federal government's Incident Response Group as wildfires intensified across the country, with hundreds of active fires burning and thousands of residents forced to evacuate.
Trump's 200% tariff bomb on generic drugs: Here's how India could be hit
Jul 22, 2026, at 11:57 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has announced a phased imposition of tariffs on imported generic medicines, culminating in a 200 percent duty, in a move that is likely to impact several countries, including India.