US eases Iran oil sanctions, allows dollar trade in major policy shift
Jun 23, 2026, at 10:46 pm
The United States has announced a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iran's oil sector, permitting dollar-denominated transactions for the first time in more than four decades as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement.
Did Tesla's driving system fail? Fatal Texas crash triggers federal probe
Jun 23, 2026, at 03:07 pm
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into a June 19 crash in Texas in which a Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a house, killing a woman, media reports said.
‘Romanch’s Law’: NYC Bill named after Indian tourist killed in horse carriage accident
Jun 23, 2026, at 02:21 pm
The New York City Council bill seeking to ban horse-drawn carriages, commonly known as Ryder’s Law, will now be renamed after Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who recently died following a fall from a horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park.
Inside White House UFC event attack plot: FBI nabs two more suspects
Jun 23, 2026, at 09:22 am
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Canada launches nuclear strategy, eyes new reactors and uranium growth
Jun 23, 2026, at 05:01 am
Ottawa: Canada on Monday unveiled a national nuclear energy strategy aimed at expanding reactor development, increasing uranium production and doubling the sector's workforce by 2050 as the country seeks to meet rising electricity and clean energy goals.
Canada PM Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court
Jun 23, 2026, at 02:44 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.
'You won't make it back to your f***ing country': Trump's fresh threat to Iran clouds peace talks
Jun 22, 2026, at 01:48 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: In a development that could potentially complicate ongoing United States-Iran peace efforts, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, threatening renewed military action if Iran attempts to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
JD Vance names “most important people” in his life — One Indian, one Pakistani
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:37 pm
US Vice President JD Vance has humorously revealed the names of an Indian and a Pakistani whom he considers among the most important people in his life, identifying one as Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
"Focus on your own popularity": Meloni fires back at Trump in explosive war of words
Jun 21, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he publicly questioned her popularity and claimed she repeatedly sought a photograph with him, escalating an unusually personal dispute between the two leaders.
'Hellish' NY boarding school accused of forcing kids to dig graves, eat vomit
Jun 21, 2026, at 03:12 pm
A former student of the now-defunct Family Foundation School in New York has alleged that troubled students were subjected to severe abuse, including strip searches, confinement in closets, and being forced to dig their own graves while at the institution.
Most Canadians say more support needed to prepare young people for jobs, survey finds
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:45 am
Toronto: A majority of Canadians believe young adults are not receiving enough support to prepare for the workforce, according to a new national survey released as the federal government ramps up efforts to address skilled labour shortages.
Canada imposes 10% tariff on imported canned vegetables to protect domestic industry
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:15 am
Ottawa: Canada will impose a 10% surtax on most imported canned vegetables for up to 200 days as the government seeks to protect domestic producers from a surge in foreign shipments that it says threatens the country's processing industry.
Trump names Modi, Xi as world leaders he most admires, calls Indian PM 'a very tough cookie'
Jun 19, 2026, at 11:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has identified Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping as the world leaders he most admires, describing Modi as "a very tough cookie" and Xi as "all business".
We are here to act: US Consul General sends strong message to human traffickers at Ranchi summit
Jun 19, 2026, at 05:24 pm
Counter-trafficking experts convened in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, recently for the “U.S.–India Cooperation to Counter Trafficking Threats,” a conclave led by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, where representatives of government, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and academia discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation to dismantle transnational trafficking networks that harm both Indians and Americans.
Toronto to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with two-day cultural showcase
Jun 19, 2026, at 05:15 am
Toronto: As communities across Canada prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Toronto will host a two-day free Indigenous Arts Festival and a public ceremony honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures at Biidaasige Park.
Canada, British Columbia announce C$5 billion infrastructure and housing partnership
Jun 19, 2026, at 03:05 am
Vancouver: Canada and British Columbia unveiled a more than C$5 billion ($3.7 billion) infrastructure partnership on Thursday aimed at accelerating home construction, expanding health-care facilities and improving public transit across the province.
Jun 18, 2026, at 09:09 pm
US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough after more than three months of fighting.
Jun 17, 2026, at 04:48 pm
An Indian-origin tech professional who had built a promising career in the United States was among 12 people killed in a tragic skydiving aircraft crash in Missouri, shortly after takeoff, according to media reports.
Pentagon drops 'Indo' from Indo-Pacific Command, restores name to USPACOM after 8-year gap
Jun 17, 2026, at 03:40 pm
The United States Department of War has announced that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will revert to its previous name, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), ending a designation that had been in use since 2018.
US military tragedy: B-52 Bomber goes down seconds after takeoff, 8 killed
Jun 16, 2026, at 09:20 am
At least eight people, including two Boeing employees, were killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in Southern California, according to media reports.
Canadian firm wins first EU SAFE defence contract as Canada, EU deepen security ties
Jun 16, 2026, at 02:34 am
Evian-les-Bains/France: A Canadian defence technology company has secured the first contract awarded to a Canadian firm under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, as Canada and the EU announced new cooperation measures on security and ocean conservation.
Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen from Friday after US–Iran deal, Trump announces ahead of G7 talks
Jun 15, 2026, at 11:15 pm
President Donald Trump has announced that a new agreement between the United States and Iran will lead to the “complete reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz from Friday, easing restrictions on one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.
‘Free Palestine’ chants erupt as students protest during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Stanford address
Jun 15, 2026, at 03:18 pm
A group of graduating students at Stanford University walked out of the commencement ceremony as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage to deliver his keynote address, amid chants of "Free, Free Palestine," according to media reports.
Horror in US: 12 killed as skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff
Jun 15, 2026, at 11:13 am
At least 11 skydivers and a pilot were killed after a small aircraft crashed in the US state of Missouri on Sunday, according to media reports.
‘Let the oil flow’: Trump claims historic Iran agreement to end conflict
Jun 15, 2026, at 09:40 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement aimed at ending hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
‘No judgment’: Trump slams Netanyahu over Beirut strike amid Iran deal push
Jun 15, 2026, at 12:14 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s strike on Lebanon, saying the Israeli leader had shown poor judgment at a time when Washington was close to securing a peace deal with Iran.
Jun 14, 2026, at 06:46 pm
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released newly declassified intelligence documents claiming that the United States funded more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine.
“Supportive boyfriend duties”: Justin Trudeau’s viral response to FIFA World Cup backlash
Jun 14, 2026, at 05:45 pm
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded sharply to criticism over his attendance at a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Paraguay, which led him to miss a key fixture featuring Canada.
Trump says Middle East peace deal to be signed today, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen
Jun 14, 2026, at 11:53 am
US President Donald Trump has said that a long-awaited deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is expected to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened “immediately” after the agreement is finalised.
US strike kills notorious Venezuelan gang boss Niño Guerrero, Trump claims ‘justice delivered'
Jun 13, 2026, at 05:30 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday said American forces have killed an “infamous leader” of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group his administration has designated as a global terrorist organisation and transnational drug cartel.