Canada: Toronto joins Fast-Track Cities network on World AIDS Day
Dec 05, 2023, at 06:12 am
Toronto/IBNS: Observing World AIDS Day at the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week in Canada, Toronto has joined Fast-Track Cities, a network of more than 600 cities worldwide committed to ending the HIV epidemic locally, a news release has said.
New York: Stabbing incident in Far Rockaway leaves four people, including two children, dead
Dec 04, 2023, at 04:42 am
At least four people, including two children, died and one person was critically injured in a stabbing incident in Far Rockaway region of New York City on Sunday, police said.
Antony Blinken calls for Iraq to protect US installations
Dec 02, 2023, at 06:15 pm
Washington/UNI: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani, urging the Iraqi government to fulfill commitments in safeguarding US installations on Iraqi soil and to pursue those responsible for attacks on US personnel, Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.
Canada’s economy shrank in third quarter, but still above recession, says Statistics Canada
Dec 02, 2023, at 04:53 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Amid weak business and consumer spending as well as lower exports, the Canadian economy shrank in the third quarter, Statistics Canada reported.
US plans visa ban on extremist Israeli settlers in West Bank: Reports
Dec 02, 2023, at 01:44 am
Washington/IBNS/UNI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the White House plans to impose visa bans within a matter of weeks on Israeli settlers involved in extremist violence in the West Bank, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing a senior State Department official.
Canada reaches deal with tech giant Google over Online News Act
Dec 01, 2023, at 03:22 am
Toronto/IBNS: The Canadian government has inked a deal over the Online News Act with tech giant Google that needs the latter to pay $100 million annually to publishers, and to allow access to Canadian news content on its platform.
Powerhouse American diplomat and disputed Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Nov 30, 2023, at 11:02 pm
Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State and a master of realpolitik known for his crucial yet polarising role in American foreign policy during the period of the Cold War, has died at the age of 100.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who worker under President Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Nov 30, 2023, at 10:19 pm
Washington: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who is credited with shaping American foreign policy in the 1970s by devising plans to conclude the Vietnam War and restrain communist nations, has died at the age of 100.
Nov 30, 2023, at 04:57 am
Toronto/IBNS: The City of Toronto observed Nov 28 as ‘Giving Tuesday’ by highlighting the impact of local giving and connecting residents with opportunities to give back.
New York subway shooting leaves two people hurt
Nov 29, 2023, at 11:38 pm
At least two people were shot and wounded in a moving subway in New York City's Brooklyn region on Tuesday.
Nov 28, 2023, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: Following an overwhelming majority vote, Air Transat flight attendants said they are in a position to strike as soon as Jan 3 if a new labour deal can't be reached.
Pesticides are still found in U.S. baby food but less toxic: Reports
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:01 pm
Baby food in the United States may still contain potentially harmful pesticides but is less toxic than it was about 30 years ago, according to a new study by a nonprofit U.S. environmental group.
US shooting: Three Palestinian students shot, suspect arrested
Nov 27, 2023, at 08:07 pm
At least one person has been arrested over the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington city of the US, media reports said on Monday.
Canada: 3 dead, 2 critically injured in Winnipeg shooting
Nov 27, 2023, at 03:42 pm
At least three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting occurred in Canada's Winnipeg city on Sunday.
Tension spikes as shots were fired at Gippy Grewal’s Vancouver residence
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm
In a shocking incident that unfolded early Saturday morning, unidentified assailants targeted the residence of renowned Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal. The assailants fired what they described as “warning shots,” adding a new layer of tension to an already complex web of celebrity affiliations.
Derek Chauvin, convict in George Floyd murder case, stabbed in prison
Nov 25, 2023, at 03:50 pm
Derek Chauvin, a former police officer who was convicted for murdering George Floyd, was injured in a stabbing incident at a federal prison in the US state of Arizona on Friday.
US: Teen stabbed to death during fight outside axe-throwing bar in New York
Nov 24, 2023, at 08:21 pm
A 17-year-old was stabbed to death during a fight with another group outside a lower Manhattan axe-throwing bar in New York on Thursday.
Nov 24, 2023, at 01:45 am
New York: A United Airlines pilot was temporarily removed from work for his online comments on the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The comment was flagged as ‘disturbing’ as Ibrahim R Mossallam, responsible for the safety of passengers while working as a pilot, called the Hamas terrorists “brave people”.
2 die as car explodes near US-Canada border, triggers massive security alert
Nov 23, 2023, at 04:10 pm
At least two persons died after a car exploded at a US-Canada checkpoint near Niagara Falls on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 2023, at 08:05 am
New York: Border crossings between the US and Canada near Niagara Falls were shut down on Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, prompting actions by terrorism investigators, media reports said.
Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with provincial govt
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: A new tentative deal between the Ontario Government with English-language public elementary teachers had been reached averting a possible strike, Education Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed it in a social media post on Tuesday.
US: Four hurt in shooting at Walmart store in Dayton
Nov 21, 2023, at 09:23 pm
At least four people were injured when a shooter entered a Walmart in the US city of Dayton on Monday (November 20, 2023) and opened fire inside it, police said.
US Court of Appeals begins hearing into Donald Trump gag order
Nov 21, 2023, at 05:40 am
Washington/IBNS/UNI: The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit began a hearing on Monday into former US President Donald Trump’s challenge against a gag order in his criminal case regarding his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
US: Transgender woman fights back attack by man on first date
Nov 20, 2023, at 01:02 am
A transgender woman's first date with a person in the US city of Houston turned out to be a nightmare for her as she had to fight him off after he attempted to slit her throat.
Ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura accuses popular rap artist Sean Combs of rape and sexual abuse
Nov 17, 2023, at 04:04 pm
A female singer has accused popular rap artist Sean "Diddy" Combs of rape and sexual abuse, media reports said.
Nov 17, 2023, at 05:19 am
An updated list of foreign nationals being allowed to leave the war-torn Gaza Strip on Thursday contains no mention of any Canadian.
Canada: Montreal Police investigate vandalization of at least 16 metro stations
Nov 15, 2023, at 05:42 am
Montreal/IBNS: Montreal Police are investigating a string of vandalism incidents overnight at more than a dozen Metro stations across the city.
Canada: Hiker stranded on a cliff after following fake trail on Google map, rescued by helicopter
Nov 14, 2023, at 03:59 pm
A hiker was rescued by a helicopter from Canada's British Columbia after he was reportedly lost following a fake trail on Google map.
Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S naval forces join multilateral exercise annual exercise
Nov 14, 2023, at 03:02 pm
Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Japan, and the U.S. have joined together to conduct multilateral exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023 in the Philippine Sea on November 11.
US: 35-year-old guidance counsellor accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting middle school boy
Nov 13, 2023, at 09:21 pm
A Pennsylvania middle school counsellor has been accused of being involved in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student, media reports said.