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."
Shocking Brooklyn Bridge drama: Naked man leaps into East River, survives
Aug 03, 2026, at 05:11 pm
A man who stripped naked before jumping from the top of New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday survived the dramatic plunge into the East River, leaving onlookers stunned, media reports said.
Trump says Iran talks resume Monday after he calls off 'massive strike'
Aug 03, 2026, at 09:13 am
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to resume on Monday after claiming he called off a "massive strike" on the country following requests from key Middle Eastern allies and Tehran.
Aug 02, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Olympia, Washington: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Friday declared a statewide wildfire emergency and imposed a burn ban through September 30 as record drought, extreme heat and high winds fuel one of the state's worst fire seasons in recent years.
US: Multiple killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, suspect found dead
Aug 02, 2026, at 03:38 pm
Multiple people are believed to have been killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to local authorities.
Trump says US, Israel pause Iran strikes as deal nears, Strait of Hormuz reopening on table
Aug 02, 2026, at 09:04 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the United States and Israel have agreed to put planned military strikes on Iran on hold after receiving a request from Tehran and several Middle Eastern nations, saying the outlines of a potential agreement to end the conflict have been reached.
Groceries top financial pressure for Canadians as affordability concerns persist: Survey
Aug 02, 2026, at 09:04 am
Ottawa: Rising grocery prices remain the biggest financial burden for Canadian households.
WestJet strike looms: What travellers need to know before flying this weekend
Aug 02, 2026, at 08:41 am
Calgary: WestJet passengers travelling over the August long weekend are facing growing uncertainty as the airline has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants, despite negotiations continuing between the carrier and the union representing cabin crew, Reuters reported.
Aug 01, 2026, at 06:11 pm
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has proposed that Bangladesh join the US-led Pax Silica initiative, according to media reports.
Aug 01, 2026, at 03:03 pm
A 22-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 48 months in prison in the United States for conspiring to commit money laundering as part of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, US officials said.
US sanctions Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz 'insurance' scheme accepting Bitcoin
Aug 01, 2026, at 02:30 pm
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime "insurance" to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Big shock for Indian students! Trump eyes $100,000 post-study work fee
Jul 31, 2026, at 09:13 am
The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who wish to work in the United States after graduating from an American university, according to media reports. If implemented, the proposal could significantly impact thousands of Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the US.
'We'll hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran after missile attack on US forces
Jul 29, 2026, at 10:45 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran after it launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, vowing a forceful military response if Tehran continues its aggression.