US: Private plane crash in Texas kills 10
Jul 01, 2019, at 12:47 pm
Houston, July 1 (UNI): Ten people were killed after a twin-engine plane crashed into a hangar while it was taking off from Addison Airport in the US state of Texas on Sunday morning.
US companies to be allowed to sell equipment to China's Huawei - Trump
Jun 29, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Osaka, Jun 29 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would allow US companies to sell their equipment to Chinese tech giant Huawei if this did not threaten the US national security, adding that the United States and China were discussing the possibility for the US Department of Commerce to abandon its ban on the company.
Merkel says discussed trade issues, diplomacy with Iran at G20 talks with Trump
Jun 28, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Moscow, Jun 28 (Sputnik) German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday that she had discussed with US President Donald Trump trade issues and diplomatic ways to settle US-Iranian tensions at the talks on the G20 summit sidelines in Japan’s Osaka.
Jim Carr presents global opportunities for Canadian businesses
Jun 27, 2019, at 09:55 pm
Toronto, Jun 27 (IBNS): Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of International Trade Diversification was at the Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC) Toronto Partnership Summit on Wednesday to promote mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Canada and India, media reports said.
Canada signs agreement with California to reduce vehicle emissions
Jun 26, 2019, at 11:34 pm
Ottawa, Jun 26 (IBNS): Catherine McKenna, Canada's environment minister has signed a memo of understanding with the chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, that Canada and California would work together to cut vehicles greenhouse gases to promote the use of cleaner-running vehicles, media reports said.
US announces new sanctions targeting Iran supreme leader, IRGC commanders
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:27 am
Washington, Jun 25 (Sputnik) President Donald Trump said he approved new US sanctions on Iran to hold Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates responsible for the country's "hostile conduct."
Jun 25, 2019, at 10:25 am
New York, June 25 (IBNS): There is a need for “genuine regional dialogue” to address rising tensions in the Gulf, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday, calling on Secretary-General António Guterres “to play a role” in bringing countries to the table.
White House on lockdown after suspicious package found outside gate
Jun 24, 2019, at 11:27 pm
Washington, Jun 24 (Xinhua) The White House in the United States was on lockdown on Monday after a suspicious package was found outside the gate, local media reported.
Two shootings left 1 dead, 2 injured in Dallas, US
Jun 24, 2019, at 09:54 am
Houston, June 24 (Xinhua/UNI): Two shootings happened Sunday in Dallas, Texas, the United States, left one dead and two injured, local police said.
Uzbekistan amends rules for residence permit for foreigners and for guide services
Jun 22, 2019, at 06:15 pm
Tashkent, June 22 (IBNS): Citizens of 111 countries will be allowed to seek resident permits (subject to terms and conditions) in the Republic of Uzbekistan following amendments and additions to the orders issued by the President earlier.
Khiva to become capital of Turkic world in 2020
Jun 22, 2019, at 06:11 pm
Tashkent, June 20 (IBNS): Uzbek city of Khiva will become the capital of the Turkic world in 2020, according to an unanimous decision taken at a meeting of the Ankara-based International Organization of Turkic Culture.
Almost 1,600 Syrians returned from Jordan, Lebanon in past 24 hrs: Russia
Jun 20, 2019, at 03:30 pm
Moscow, Jun 20 (Sputnik): Almost 1,600 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian defence ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said in its daily bulletin on Thursday.
US energy sector to suffer amid trade disputes
Jun 19, 2019, at 05:53 pm
Houston, Jun 19 (Xinhua/uni) The ongoing US-China trade disputes will have a negative impact on industries and jobs associated with energy in the United States, analysts said here recently.
Canada: Toronto Raptors create history, win NBA series for first time as non-American team
Jun 18, 2019, at 03:04 pm
Toronto, Jun 18 (IBNS): Creating history, Toronto Raptors have won the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the first time as a non-American team, media reports said.
China earthquake: Death toll rises to 12, search operation continues
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:58 pm
Chengdu, Jun 18 (Xinhua): Twelve people died and another 125 were injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday night, China's Ministry of Emergency Management said Tuesday.
Canada: Quebec bans government employees from wearing religious Garb
Jun 18, 2019, at 11:19 am
Ottawa, June 18 (UNI): Canada's Quebec province bans some government employees from wearing religious symbols at work, prompting an outcry from civil liberties and Muslim groups.
Trump to launch 2020 re-Election bid amid troubling poll numbers, clashes over impeachment
Jun 18, 2019, at 10:27 am
Washington, Jun 18 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump will officially launch his 2020 re-election campaign at a rally in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday which comes as Democratic rivals prepare for their first primary debate and with intraparty clashes over impeachment on the rise.
Four Indian-origin people found dead in their US home
Jun 17, 2019, at 09:05 am
New York, June 17 (IBNS): The police on Monday said four Indian-origin family members were killed inside their residence in West Des Moines area of the US.
He is a national disgrace: Donald Trump attacks London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Jun 16, 2019, at 05:46 pm
Washington, June 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who is a Muslim of Pakistani heritage, and called him a 'national disgrace'.
Trump lashes out at London Mayor over violence
Jun 16, 2019, at 10:04 am
Washington, Jun 16 (UNI/IBNS) US President Donald Trump once again criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a 'national disgrace', who is destroying London's capital.
One killed in Costco shooting in Southern California
Jun 15, 2019, at 05:37 pm
Los Angeles, Jun 15 (Xinhua) One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting incident at a Costco in the city of Corona, 75 km east of downtown Los Angeles, local CBS media reported Friday.
Canada India Foundation organises panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance
Jun 14, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Toronto, Jun 14 (IBNS): A panel discussion on Public Policy and Good Governance was organized by Canada India Foundation (CIF) 12 at Seneca College, 1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday.
Sexual abuse of elderly likely to ‘grow dramatically’: UN
Jun 14, 2019, at 12:55 pm
United Nations, Jun 14 (UNI): As the world prepares to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Saturday, the UN independent human rights expert mandated with defending the rights of older persons, Rosa Kornfeld-Matte, has stressed that they are often victims of sexual abuse and rape, although it remains rarely detected, reported or exposed.
Clashes between police, extradition bill opponents leave 79 injured in Hong Kong
Jun 13, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Moscow, Jun 13 (Sputnik): As many as 79 people were injured in Hong Kong in clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers as tens of thousands of people rallied against proposed amendments to the extradition legislation, local media reported on Thursday.
'Modi hai to mumkin hai': US Secretary of State refers to BJP slogan
Jun 13, 2019, at 12:45 pm
Washington, June 13 (UNI): Days ahead of his crucial India visit, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made use of popular BJP election slogan "Modi hai toh Mumkin hai" to drive home the point he believes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "ability to deliver".
Tariffs will go up immediately if Xi does not meet me at G20: Trump
Jun 10, 2019, at 08:03 pm
Washington, Jun 10 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that if Chinese leader Xi Jinping does not meet him at the G20 later this month, tariffs on $300 billion worth of goods will go into effect immediately.
Canadian man shot dead in armed robbery in Sint Maarten
Jun 09, 2019, at 07:11 pm
Ottawa, Jun 9 (Xinhua/UNI) A Canadian man was shot dead during a robbery in Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, the CTV report said.
White House clinches deal with Mexico, imposition of tariffs by US suspended
Jun 08, 2019, at 10:15 am
Washington, Jun 8 (UNI): President Donald Trump on Friday night said that US has reached a signed agreement with Mexico to avert the threat of tariffs on all Mexican imports next week.
Jun 06, 2019, at 03:44 am
Toronto, June 6 (IBNS): While ties between India and Canada deepens with the ongoing expansion of Indian diaspora across the North American nation, the academic collaborations and researches are further strengthening the effort with experts pinpointing the speedbreakers in that relationship.
United States firm to pay over USD 1 million dues to H-1B visa holders
Jun 05, 2019, at 09:38 am
Washington, June 5 (IBNS): After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found violations of the labor provisions of the H-1B visa program, Populus Group – based in Troy, Michigan – will pay USD 1,145,256 in back wages to 594 employees.