Joe Biden bans US high tech investments in China, cites national security
Aug 10, 2023, at 08:43 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has banned US high tech investments in China citing national security, media reports said.
US: Two die in San Jose stabbing
Aug 08, 2023, at 09:49 pm
San Francisco: U.S. San Jose police on Friday found two people dead with stab wounds while performing a welfare check, officials said Monday.
US: At least three killed in Washington DC shooting on Saturday amid rising cases of homicides
Aug 06, 2023, at 06:28 pm
Washington/IBNS: The US capital, which is witnessing rising cases of homicides this year, reported the killing of three people on Saturday morning near a busy intersection of Washington DC, police said.
US: Shooting in Washington DC leaves two dead
Aug 06, 2023, at 02:32 pm
Washington DC//IBNS/UNI: Two men were killed and another was critically injured in a shooting in the U.S. capital of Washington DC early Saturday, local police said.
New York: Social media influencer announces PS5 giveaway, triggers violence in Manhattan
Aug 05, 2023, at 03:16 pm
New York witnessed violence on Friday as a large number of people, who had gathered at the popular Union Square Park following a call from celebrity Twitch streamer Kai Cenat who promised to give away a video games console, turned chaotic.
Toronto Mayor’s Bhangra ignites India bazaar festivities with record attendance
Aug 05, 2023, at 04:57 am
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow set the stage ablaze with her energetic bhangra moves and lively Bollywood dance as she joined an astonishing crowd of over 300,000 people at the 21st annual Gerrard India Bazaar festival.
South Korea: US soldiers caught smuggling, distributing drugs
Aug 04, 2023, at 10:06 pm
Seoul: U.S. soldiers in South Korea had been caught smuggling drugs through military mail and distributing them here, local broadcaster MBC has reported.
Two US Navy servicemembers arrested for transmitting military information to China
Aug 04, 2023, at 03:01 pm
Washington: In two separate cases in the Southern and Central Districts of California, two U.S. Navy servicemembers were arrested for transmitting sensitive military information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), officials said.
New York City: Long Island Rail Road train derails, 13 injured
Aug 04, 2023, at 02:39 pm
At least 13 people were injured when a Long Island Rail Road train derailed outside New York City's Queens borough station on Thursday.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Trudeau separate ending 18 years of marriage
Aug 03, 2023, at 06:26 am
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday announced separation from his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in an unexpected Instagram post, ending their 18 years of union.
US: Woman arrested for manslaughter following death of her sexually abused toddler
Aug 02, 2023, at 08:10 pm
Police have arrested a 21-year-old mother from Kentucky state of the US following the death of her 17-month-old girl from injuries consistent with physical and sexual abuse.
US: Man taken into custody after he hits 10 people with stolen car in New York
Aug 02, 2023, at 03:06 pm
Police have taken a person into custody after he hit and injured 10 people in New York's Manhattan region with a stolen car on Tuesday.
Aug 02, 2023, at 01:11 am
Washington: The giant, flashing "X" sign of Elon Musk's rebranded company, formerly known as Twitter, has to be taken down from atop its headquarters building in San Francisco after city officials said the sign was installed without a permit and posed safety threats, media reports said.
US: 2 injured as small plane crashes in Renton
Aug 01, 2023, at 02:41 pm
At least two people were hurt as a small plane crashed at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton city of the USA on Monday.
Canada: Manitoba govt announces Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Aug 01, 2023, at 04:42 am
Winnipeg (MB)/IBNS: Committed to conserving and enhancing fish and wildlife, Canada's Manitoba government this year has approved $473,000 for new projects through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced last week
Cultural Clash: New York Sikh officer’s quest for Turban and beard in police uniform
Jul 31, 2023, at 02:15 am
In a disheartening incident, a Sikh New York state trooper was denied his right to grow facial hair for his wedding, despite a state law in 2019 that mandated employers to accommodate attire or grooming obligations based on religious beliefs.
Canada: Six die as small plane crashes in Calgary
Jul 31, 2023, at 12:24 am
At least six people died after a small plane crashed in the mountainous region of Calgary in Canada on Saturday, police said.
Eligible Canadians to receive newly enhanced workers benefit today
Jul 29, 2023, at 03:16 am
Toronto/IBNS: As part of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), eligible Canadians will reportedly receive their first automatic advance payments on Friday from the revenue agency.
Canadians rank Justin Trudeau as least effective PM: Report
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:00 pm
In a recent opinion poll, Justin Trudeau, Canada’s current Prime Minister, has been rated the least effective leader in the last half-century, according to a significant portion of Canadian citizens.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet team
Jul 27, 2023, at 03:08 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday unveiled a new cabinet team during a ceremony at Rideau Hall with a renewed focus on economic priorities, like housing bringing in several new faces and giving a handful of ministers with new roles.
Indo-Canadian Shuvaloy Majumdar wins crucial Canadian House of Commons seat
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:56 pm
Indian-origin Conservative candidate Shuvaloy Majumdar, better known as Shuv, won a prestigious seat in the House of Commons that was once represented by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to reshuffle his cabinet
Jul 26, 2023, at 04:49 am
Toronto/IBNS: Expecting an impending cabinet shuffle to take place as early as Wednesday Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly called ministers back to Ottawa for meetings.
US: Three wounded in Kirkland shooting
Jul 25, 2023, at 02:46 pm
San Francisco: At least three people were wounded in an overnight shooting at Kirkland, U.S. state of Washington, police said on Monday.
US: Obamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding mishap
Jul 25, 2023, at 02:29 pm
A former White House chef, who was working for the Obama family, was found dead in a pond on the south shore of Martha’s Vineyard, media reports said. The Obamas own an estate in the area.
Retired Canadian Police officer arrested for illegally helping China
Jul 24, 2023, at 04:58 am
A 60-year-old Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer named William Majcher has been arrested for allegedly helping China, police said on Saturday.
US official flags national security fears over Chinese autonomous vehicle firms operating in America
Jul 24, 2023, at 04:40 am
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday said his agency has national security concerns over Chinese autonomous vehicle companies operating in the American market.
US: Deadly arson attack in Mexico bar killing 11 in Retaliatory Fire
Jul 23, 2023, at 09:21 am
Man was expelled from a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico, for his inappropriate behavior towards women.
US: Fire breaks out near Phoenix Airport
Jul 21, 2023, at 09:34 pm
Washington: A massive fire, caused by the explosion of propane tanks, has broken out near the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the US state of Arizona, with over 100 firefighters fighting the flames, the Phoenix fire department said.
Kevin Mitnick, who was once world's 'most-wanted' hacker, dies at 59
Jul 21, 2023, at 01:45 pm
Kevin Mitnick, who was once considered as one of the world's most wanted computer hackers, has died after fighting against pancreatic cancer for 14 months.
Toronto Public Health confirms first mosquitos in 2023 to test positive for West Nile virus
Jul 19, 2023, at 06:22 am
Toronto/IBNS: Confirmation of one batch of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been received by Toronto Public Health (TPH), a news release said.