Carney, Starmer condemn Iran attacks, pledge deeper Canada-UK defence and economic cooperation
Mar 17, 2026, at 03:15 am
London: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met his counterpart Keir Starmer in London on Monday during his bilateral visit to the United Kingdom.
Canadian education delegation in India to expand skills training and industry partnerships
Mar 17, 2026, at 02:53 am
New Delhi: A delegation of Canadian college and polytechnic leaders has begun a five-day visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in skills training, workforce development and innovation.
Punjabi cab driver shot dead in North Battleford; two 19-year-olds charged
Mar 16, 2026, at 08:28 am
A 30-year-old Punjabi taxi driver was shot dead in the Canadian city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, in a case that police have classified as a homicide, with two 19-year-old men later charged in connection with the killing.
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, urges warships to guard the Hormuz Strait
Mar 15, 2026, at 09:20 am
Donald Trump warned of further US strikes on Kharg Island and called on allied nations to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran intensified and the conflict entered its third week.
Canada loses 84,000 jobs in february as unemployment rate rises to 6.7%
Mar 14, 2026, at 10:54 pm
Ottawa: Canada’s labour market weakened in February as employment fell by 84,000 jobs, pushing the national unemployment rate up to 6.7%, according to new data released by Statistics Canada.
'Send warships': Trump urges global naval deployment to break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Mar 14, 2026, at 10:45 pm
As the conflict with Iran entered its fifteenth day, US President Donald Trump urged countries around the globe to deploy naval forces to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical maritime corridors for global energy supplies.
US targets Iran’s top leadership: Mojtaba Khamenei named in Rewards for Justice List
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:34 pm
The United States has announced a reward of $10 million (around ₹92.47 crore) for information leading to the whereabouts of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several other senior Iranian figures, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
Mystery explosion near US Embassy in Oslo leads to arrest of three brothers
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:20 pm
At least three people, who are believed to be brothers, were arrested in connection with the recent explosion close to the US embassy in Oslo, media reports said.
Why were 11 Indians arrested in US? All details about Bollywood-style robbery visa fraud case
Mar 14, 2026, at 09:43 am
Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the United States for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to stage armed robberies at convenience stores in order to falsely claim victim status on immigration applications.
Trump claims US ‘totally obliterated’ military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island
Mar 14, 2026, at 09:09 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that American forces had carried out a major bombing raid targeting Iranian military facilities on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub in the Persian Gulf.
Canada joins record global oil release to stabilize markets amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:01 am
Ottawa: Canada will contribute 23.6 million barrels of oil to a coordinated global release aimed at stabilising energy markets after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggered sharp volatility in global oil prices.
Mar 13, 2026, at 08:59 pm
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and possibly disfigured during recent US-Israeli strikes.
Four US military crew members die after airforce refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:53 pm
At least four U.S. crew members aboard a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker died after the aircraft crashed in western Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday.
Canada unveils $35B Arctic plan to boost defence, infrastructure and resource development
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:48 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced a sweeping $35 billion plan to strengthen defence, infrastructure and economic development across its Arctic and northern regions, as the government warns that climate change and growing geopolitical competition are reshaping the strategic landscape of the North.
Canada pledges $37.7M in aid to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah War deepens humanitarian crisis
Mar 13, 2026, at 03:43 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced more than $37.7 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon as civilians face growing hardship amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah linked to the wider regional conflict involving Iran.
‘It was over in the first hour’: Trump declares victory in Iran war, says ‘nothing left to target’
Mar 12, 2026, at 11:32 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the United States had effectively won the war against Iran, claiming there was “practically nothing left to target”, media reports said.
Canada moves to lower banking costs, caps NSF fees at $10
Mar 12, 2026, at 02:33 am
Ottawa: The Canadian government has introduced new rules capping non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at $10, significantly lowering charges that can reach as high as $50, in a move aimed at reducing banking costs for consumers.
Canada announces $10M security boost for Jewish institutions amid rising antisemitic attacks
Mar 12, 2026, at 02:09 am
Ottawa: Canada announced up to $10 million in new funding to strengthen security at Jewish community institutions across the country as police investigate a series of gunfire incidents targeting synagogues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
US Tomahawk military mistakenly struck Iranian school, killing more than 175: Report
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:45 am
A US Tomahawk missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, killed more than 175 people, mostly children, according to a report by the New York Times.
Canada and Ontario launch $228.8M program to support workers hit by global tariffs
Mar 11, 2026, at 12:29 am
Ottawa: Canada and Ontario have announced a $228.8 million initiative to help workers affected by global tariffs and shifting market conditions retrain and adapt to new employment opportunities.
Mar 11, 2026, at 12:21 am
US President Donald Trump has strongly criticised Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, warning that he will not be able to “live in peace”.
Tuesday will be ‘most intense day’ of strikes on Iran: US Defence Secretary
Mar 10, 2026, at 09:06 pm
The United States has warned that Tuesday could see the most intense wave of attacks against Iran since the conflict began, as fighting between the US, Israel and Iran continues to escalate across the Middle East.
Take care of yourself, don’t be eliminated: Iran warns Trump
Mar 10, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Iranian senior official Ali Larijani on Tuesday issued a sharp warning to US President Donald Trump, hours after Trump threatened to strike Iran even harder if Tehran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 10, 2026, at 03:06 pm
The United States Department of Justice on Monday charged two men for allegedly attempting to detonate improvised explosive devices near the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a protest in Manhattan.
Bangladeshi national extradited from Malaysia to U.S. over global child abuse ring
Mar 10, 2026, at 12:01 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: A Bangladeshi national was returned to the United States as he faces charges of operating an international child sexual exploitation enterprise.
Trump administration labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
Mar 10, 2026, at 09:52 am
The US government has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘20 times harder’ strike if oil flow through Strait of Hormuz is disrupted
Mar 10, 2026, at 09:09 am
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would strike Iran “twenty times harder” if Tehran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada allows TikTok to operate Under strict data protection rules
Mar 10, 2026, at 05:20 am
Ottawa: Canada has allowed TikTok to operate in the country following a national security review, but with legally binding conditions aimed at strengthening data protection and safeguarding minors online.
Canada: Indian Consulate in Toronto marks International Women’s Day
Mar 10, 2026, at 04:35 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto celebrated International Women’s Day in partnership with the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (EHCW), recognising women’s achievements while highlighting support systems available for Indian women in need.
Mar 10, 2026, at 12:29 am
An improvised explosive device (IED) was ignited and thrown outside the official residence of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, during protests on Saturday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed.