Joe Biden administration planning to diplomatically boycott Beijing Olympics 2022: Reports
Nov 17, 2021, at 10:05 pm
Washington: The US President Joe Biden-led administration is planning to diplomatically boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Heavy rain in Canada's BC leads to flooding, evacuation of communities
Nov 17, 2021, at 05:18 am
Victoria (B.C.)/IBNS: Relentless rain in Canada's southern British Columbia (BC) on Monday caused the entire city and major highways to be washed away leaving many communities cut off from the rest of the province.
Myanmar pardons, deports American journalist Danny Fenster
Nov 16, 2021, at 07:32 pm
Naypyidaw/UNI: The military government of Myanmar pardoned and released the American journalist Danny Fenster on Monday, days after his conviction on Nov 12 on charges of violating visa laws and unlawful association.
Commonsense guardrails needed to be placed to prevent US-China conflict: Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping
Nov 16, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Washington/Beijing: US President Joe Biden interacted with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday when he said leaders of America and China should place 'commonsense guardrails' to avoid any conflict between the two nations.
FBI admits fake emails sent from bureau's server, says network not compromised
Nov 15, 2021, at 07:10 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The Federal Bureau of Investigation acknowledged on Sunday that someone had sent fake emails from its server, but denied that its network was compromised.
Taiwan appreciates US for expressing concerns over China's approach on Taipei
Nov 14, 2021, at 07:17 pm
Taipei/UNI: Taiwan on Sunday thanked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for expressing concerns on China's continuous military, diplomatic and economic pressure against Taipei during recent talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Conviction of US journalist symbolic of media repression in Myanmar: UN rights chief
Nov 13, 2021, at 10:04 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday urged authorities in Myanmar to immediately release all journalists who have been jailed for practicing their profession.
Canada, US urge citizens to leave Haiti amid increasing turmoil
Nov 13, 2021, at 04:59 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Increasing insecurity and a severe lack of fuel in Haiti have adversely affected hospitals, schools, and banks causing both Canada and the United States (US) to urge their respective citizens to leave country.
Myanmar: American journalist Danny Fenster sentenced to 11 years in prison
Nov 12, 2021, at 10:52 pm
A Myanmar court has sentenced American journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison, his lawyer said on Friday, CNN reported.
Justin Trudeau to attend trilateral summit with Joe Biden, Mexican prez in Washington DC
Nov 11, 2021, at 05:38 am
Washington/IBNS: An in-person trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador would be convened by the United States President Joe Biden in Washington, DC next Thursday, the White House has said.
Canada-India Conclave celebrates India at 75- Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Nov 11, 2021, at 04:16 am
Toronto/IBNS: To celebrate India @ 75- Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat Centre of Canada-A policy Think Tank, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto organised Canada-India Conclave, a panel discussion on the topic ,“Canada-India Partnership : Collaboration through Human Centric Approach" here.
Nov 10, 2021, at 02:40 pm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Iraqi President Barham Salih on the recent attempted assassination of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
Justin Trudeau prioritises climate change, child care in his first caucus meeting since re-election
Nov 10, 2021, at 04:31 am
Ottawa/India: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened his first caucus meeting on Nov 7 since his re-election by praising his party's approach to climate change and prioritising child care and ending the pandemic.
Taliban say US support of Afghan resistance would violate Doha agreement
Nov 09, 2021, at 11:03 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: Support for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) by the United States would constitute a breach of the 2020 Doha agreement between Washington and the Taliban, the movement's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said on Tuesday.
US govt not ready to give Afghanistan financial aid via current authorities: Security Advisor
Nov 08, 2021, at 05:27 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States is not prepared at this stage to give financial aid to Afghanistan via those who are currently in power, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told the CNN broadcaster.
Antony Blinken calls Iraqi Prime Minister after attack on his house, says State Department
Nov 08, 2021, at 02:28 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi after the drone attack on the latter's residence, the US State Department said.
US court suspends order for mandatory vaccination of staff in large companies
Nov 07, 2021, at 02:16 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled to suspend the decision on compulsory vaccination against COVID-19 for employees of large companies in the country.
8 die during Astroworld Festival in Houston
Nov 06, 2021, at 10:23 pm
Austin: At least eight people died after the crowd surged forward as rapper Travis Scott was on stage at the Astroworld Festival in US city of Houston on Friday, media reports said.
Canada: Most northern First Nation in Ontario goes green with their first solar project
Nov 06, 2021, at 05:11 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Fort Severn, Ontario's most northern First Nation on the shores of Hudson Bay has taken a big step toward energy independence by going green with their first solar project, media reports said.
Bill to declare Diwali as federal holiday introduced in US Congress: Report
Nov 04, 2021, at 05:32 am
Washington/IBNS: A bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to declare Diwali a federal holiday, media reports said.
US blacklists Pegasus-maker Israeli company over snooping charges
Nov 04, 2021, at 03:02 am
Washington/IBNS: US authorities have blacklisted Israeli company NSO, which is the maker of Pegasus spyware, after determining that the firm supplied software used to target officials and journalists, reports said.
Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated employees
Nov 03, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Ottawa/UNI/Sputnik: The largest Canadian airline, Air Canada, suspended over 800 employees for lacking vaccination against Covid-19, media report on Wednesday said.
Joe Biden, Estonian PM discuss defence, efforts to strengthen NATO: White House
Nov 02, 2021, at 05:36 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Estonia discussed bilateral defense relations and joint efforts to strengthen NATO’s deterrence capacity, on the sidelines of the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow on Monday, the White House said.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests COVID-19 positive
Nov 01, 2021, at 03:20 pm
Washington: White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday announced she has tested COVID-19 positive.
Joe Biden to hold one-on-one meeting with Tayyip Erdogan in Glasgow on Sunday: White House
Oct 31, 2021, at 03:05 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Oct 31, a senior White House official said on Saturday.
Halloween party shooting leaves two dead, 5 injured in US's California: Police
Oct 31, 2021, at 02:41 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: At least two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a Halloween Party in Sacramento, California, where hundreds of people were in attendance, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says.
Police boost presence at Virginia shopping centers over terrorist threats: Reports
Oct 30, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Police presence was increased in shopping centers and public places in the US state of Virginia on Saturday over terrorist threats, US media reported.
Climate Change: John Kerry to visit UK to meet Chinese counterparts in London
Oct 26, 2021, at 03:02 pm
Washington: US Special Representative for Climate John Kerry will visit the UK to meet his Chinese counterparts in London on Tuesday to discuss matters concerning climate change, the State Department said.
Oct 26, 2021, at 05:29 am
Ottawa/IBNS: During an appearance on the popular Radio-Canada talk show- Tout le Monde en Parle-on Sunday, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien said during his tenure as minister, he did not hear anything about the occurrence of abuse in residential schools.
US imported tens of millions of used medical gloves from Thailand: Reports
Oct 25, 2021, at 03:34 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Tens of millions of already used nitrile medical gloves were imported into the United States from Thailand during the pandemic, CNN reported on Sunday, citing its own investigation.