Aug 17, 2026, at 02:10 pm
New York/IBNS: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has once again connected with the city's Bengali-speaking community, announcing in Bengali that more than 2,000 free Broadway tickets will be made available to high-school students through a lottery.
Indian-origin teen murders mother, brother in US home; 'searched kill family fantasies' on ChatGPT
Aug 15, 2026, at 03:25 pm
An Indian-origin teenager has been charged with the murder of his mother and younger brother at their suburban home in Massachusetts, United States, in an incident that has shocked the local community.
Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over Strait of Hormuz navigation restrictions
Aug 15, 2026, at 06:51 am
Ottawa: Canada has imposed sanctions on five Iranian individuals, including senior officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, over activities Ottawa says have threatened navigation rights and stability around the Strait of Hormuz.
Canadian dairy sector urges government to protect supply management in U.S. trade talks
Aug 14, 2026, at 05:12 am
Ottawa: Canada’s dairy industry is urging the federal government not to make further concessions on dairy or supply management as Ottawa continues trade discussions with the United States.
Canada-U.S. trade talks face fresh hurdles ahead of August 19 tariff deadline
Aug 14, 2026, at 04:30 am
Ottawa: Canada’s efforts to reach a trade agreement with the United States face fresh hurdles as negotiators race to meet the August 19 deadline set by Washington for imposing new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Trump claims US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz, vows to keep it
Aug 12, 2026, at 10:26 pm
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America has “total control” over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran remain high over the waterway’s closure and a US naval blockade.
Canada aims to conclude ASEAN free trade deal this year, FM Anand says
Aug 12, 2026, at 08:21 am
Ottawa: Canada is pushing to conclude a free trade agreement with ASEAN this year as Ottawa seeks to deepen economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asia and diversify its trade partnerships, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.
Tragic end for Indian-origin student in US: Dileep Kumar dies in Ohio road accident
Aug 11, 2026, at 02:00 pm
An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh died in a road accident in the US state of Ohio after a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction crossed the centre median and collided with the sedan he was driving, media reports said.
Trump administration revokes 175,000 visas; Here's who was targeted
Aug 11, 2026, at 10:21 am
The US State Department on Monday said it has revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump's tenure for foreign nationals who violated visa terms or were involved in criminal activity, including reckless driving, sexual assault and child abuse.
Canada, US coast guards warn against ‘significant’ risks as 2026 Port Huron Float Down approaches
Aug 11, 2026, at 04:39 am
Sarnia/Ontario: The Canadian and U.S. Coast Guards are warning the public against participating in the 2026 Port Huron Float Down, citing fast-moving currents, cold water, weather conditions, alcohol consumption and limited emergency-response resources.
Trump demands compensation from Iran, cites decades of attacks and deaths
Aug 10, 2026, at 11:02 pm
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran pay compensation for deaths, injuries and attacks allegedly linked to the Islamic Republic, saying the issue could form part of any future peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
US city declares state of emergency after cyberattack cripples IT systems, 911 operations hit
Aug 10, 2026, at 03:14 pm
The Suisun City Council in California, US, has declared a State of Emergency after malicious software infected and compromised the city’s IT systems.
Iran’s crypto lifeline exposed? US Treasury hits exchanges linked to IRGC
Aug 09, 2026, at 05:27 pm
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned digital asset exchanges that it alleges are being used by the Iranian regime to launder billions of dollars, maintain covert access to international financial systems and support the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), among other terrorist groups.
Horror at Chicago funeral home: Over 50 decomposed bodies discovered
Aug 09, 2026, at 03:27 pm
An investigation is underway after more than 50 decomposed bodies were found at a funeral home in Chicago, US, media reports said.
Toronto murder: Man arrested 7 months after Indian-origin partner found dead
Aug 09, 2026, at 09:24 am
A 32-year-old man has been arrested nearly seven months after his Indian-origin partner was found murdered at a Toronto residence, bringing a major development in a case that shocked the Indian community in Canada.
H-1B uncertainty grows as US weighs ending 60-day grace period for laid-off workers
Aug 09, 2026, at 01:38 am
A proposed US immigration change could remove a crucial 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose their jobs, potentially putting thousands of foreign professionals and their families under immediate pressure to leave the country.
Indian-origin woman accused of ‘visa fraud’ on X: US Attorney steps in with major clarification
Aug 08, 2026, at 12:35 pm
Houston/IBNS: The United States has come to the defence of an Indian-origin woman who was embroiled in a controversy after an X user accused her of committing "student visa fraud", media reports said.
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill: India can face Trump’s 100% tariff threat
Aug 08, 2026, at 09:09 am
The US Senate has approved a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil or natural gas, including India.
Canada conditionally sells 10 retired Hercules aircraft to B.C. firm for wildfire firefighting
Aug 08, 2026, at 03:36 am
Abbotsford, British Columbia: Canada has conditionally sold 10 retired CC-130H Hercules military aircraft to British Columbia-based Coulson Aviation, which plans to convert them for aerial firefighting as the country faces increasingly severe wildfire seasons.
Canada deepens ties with West Africa as Anand concludes Benin, Côte d’Ivoire visits
Aug 08, 2026, at 02:46 am
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand concluded a visit to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, announcing new investments and agreements as Canada seeks to strengthen its economic and diplomatic engagement with West Africa.
US appeals court halts Trump's White House ballroom project, says Congress must approve it
Aug 08, 2026, at 12:00 am
A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its proposed $400 million White House ballroom, ruling that President Donald Trump cannot move ahead with the project without approval from Congress.
'Completely False': Trump rejects claims he confronted Pete Hegseth over ammo shortage
Aug 07, 2026, at 04:57 pm
US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports claiming he confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over ammunition shortages, calling the claims "fake news" and expressing full confidence in his Pentagon chief.
Aug 07, 2026, at 08:56 am
The body of an Indian-origin doctoral student at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), who went missing during a solo hiking trip in California's eastern Sierra Nevada, has been recovered, according to local media reports.
Tech Mahindra opens Toronto hub to boost AI innovation and digital transformation in Canada
Aug 07, 2026, at 04:12 am
Toronto: Tech Mahindra opened a new Innovation Hub in Toronto, expanding its investment in Canada with a facility focused on artificial intelligence, digital innovation and workforce development to support Canadian enterprises.
Canadian scientists warn government to halt cuts, warn of growing climate risks
Aug 07, 2026, at 03:35 am
Ottawa: As Canada faces intensifying wildfires and floods, federal public service scientists gathered in Ottawa on Tuesday to warn that staffing cuts are eroding the country's emergency preparedness and climate resilience.
Carney, UAE leader discuss trade, Middle East after CEPA negotiations conclude
Aug 05, 2026, at 10:58 pm
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
80% of key US missile defence interceptors gone amid Iran war: Reports
Aug 05, 2026, at 04:16 pm
The US military has exhausted nearly 80% of its interceptors for a key missile defence system, with senior military commanders warning that the Pentagon's munitions stockpile is now "dangerously low," CNN reported, citing sources, amid the ongoing conflict with Iran that began on February 28.
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."