Canada: Quebec's imposition of curfew to protect healthcare system faces criticism
Jan 05, 2022, at 05:39 am
Montreal/IBNS: Quebec Premier François Legault alongside Health Minister Christian Dubé and public health director Horacio Arruda have announced in a news conference to impose a night curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. effective Dec 31 amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Canada's Ontario announces new public health measures, restrictions amid rise of Omicron variant
Jan 05, 2022, at 04:27 am
Toronto/IBNS: A number of new public health measures were announced on Jan 3 during a news conference by the Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined by his ministers of health and finance, as well as Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, and Matthew Anderson, CEO of Ontario Health
Ontario government passes new laws to boost its economy
Jan 05, 2022, at 02:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: A number of new laws passed by the Ontario Government such as the staycation tax credit, a boost to Ontario’s minimum wage, and Work-Life balance rules came into effect on Jan 1, 2022.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd tests COVID-19 positive
Jan 03, 2022, at 02:38 pm
Washington: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday announced he has tested COVID-19 positive.
US breaks daily COVID-19 cases record again
Jan 01, 2022, at 02:49 pm
Washington/UNI/Xinhua: The United States set a new record high of over 640,000 daily COVID-19 cases on Friday, according to latest data of Johns Hopkins University.
US: Airplane crashes in San Diego County, no survivors found
Dec 28, 2021, at 11:09 pm
San Diego: An airplane crashed in El Cajon area of Southern California on Monday which left no survivor, media reports said.
US waives in-person interviews for H-1B, other visa applicants in 2022: State Dept
Dec 24, 2021, at 03:03 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States will waive the in-person interview requirement for a range of visa applicants during the entire year in 2022, including for H-1B workers and students, the US State Department said in a press release.
Harvard professor convicted for being linked with China, says US dept
Dec 23, 2021, at 01:35 am
Washington: The former head of Harvard University’s Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department was convicted by a federal jury in connection with lying to federal authorities about his affiliation with the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s Thousand Talents Program and the Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) in China's Wuhan, as well as failing to report income he received from WUT.
Canada registers first single-day increase of over 10,000 COVID-19 cases
Dec 21, 2021, at 03:44 pm
Ottawa/UNI/Xinhua: Canada reported 10,621 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the first increase of over 10,000 cases in a single day since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in February 2020.
White House staff member, who contacted Joe Biden Dec 17, tests positive for COVID-19: Psaki
Dec 21, 2021, at 02:37 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: A White House employee who contacted US President Joe Biden on December 17 has tested positive for COVID-19, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
US Congress passes bill banning imports from China's Xinjiang region
Dec 18, 2021, at 10:37 pm
Washington: The US Congress recently passed a bill which will require companies to prove that goods imported from China's Xinjiang region were not produced with forced labour, media reports said.
Joe Biden says Omicron variant spreading in US, 'going to increase'
Dec 17, 2021, at 02:51 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden warned on Thursday that the coronavirus Omicron variant has begun spreading in the United States.
Pentagon says that no US troops will be punished for Afghan drone strike
Dec 14, 2021, at 02:56 pm
Washington/UNI: US officials have said that they will not punish any of the American troops or officials involved in the drone strike that killed 10 people in Afghanistan in August earlier this year, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
US president Joe Biden offers federal assistance to Kentucky, other states hit by deadly tornadoes
Dec 12, 2021, at 05:09 pm
Washington/IBNS: United States President Joe Biden has assured that the federal government will extend all possible help to the central areas of the country torn by the deadly tornadoes which claimed more than 70 lives in Kentucky alone.
Joe Biden declares state of emergency in US's Kentucky after deadly tornado: White House
Dec 12, 2021, at 02:08 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency in Kentucky where a deadly storm killed dozens of people.
US: At least 70 dead as storm rips Kentucky, says Guv Andy Beshear
Dec 12, 2021, at 05:46 am
At least 70 people are feared dead in the tornadoes that ripped Kentucky and the death toll may exceed 100, Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said.
Canada announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Dec 10, 2021, at 11:47 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: The Canadian government has launched a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Olympics: White House
Dec 07, 2021, at 03:54 pm
Washington: The US government will not send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as a protest against China's 'ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses ',White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Monday.
Austin says US ready to support Taiwan in face of with China’s military rise
Dec 05, 2021, at 05:54 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: China is rapidly strengthening its nuclear capabilities, but Washington is prepared for competition and will also work on supporting Taiwan’s ability to defend itself, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Joe Biden to hold phone talks with Vladimir Putin on Dec 7: White House
Dec 05, 2021, at 02:39 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Dec 7, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has confirmed.
US committed to making sure Taiwan has means to defend itself : Antony Blinken
Dec 04, 2021, at 08:40 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States is committed to ensuring that Taiwan has the means to defend itself in the event of an attack from China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.
UN headquarters in New York cordoned off after man seen outside with gun
Dec 03, 2021, at 04:35 am
New York/IBNS: The United Nations headquarters in New York was cordoned off on Thursday during a police stand-off with a person who reportedly held a gun outside the venue.
US: Three students killed in high school shooting near Detroit, confirms Sheriff’s Office
Dec 01, 2021, at 06:04 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Three students were killed and six other individuals injured in a high school shooting near Detroit on Tuesday, an Oakland County Sheriff's Office representative said during a press conference.
Hundreds with fake COVID-19 test results, vaccination proof tried to enter Canada: Border services
Dec 01, 2021, at 09:10 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Hundreds of suspected fake COVID-19 test results and vaccination records from people trying to enter the country have been intercepted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Can the world's first living robots reproduce ?
Dec 01, 2021, at 02:05 am
Washington/UNI: After creating the world’s first living robots, the United States-based scientists said these robots -- known as Xenobots -- can now reproduce in a way different from any plant or animal.
US hails South Africa for quick, transparent response to emergence of Omicron strain
Nov 28, 2021, at 02:58 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has thanked South Africa for a swift and transparent approach to the emergence of the new, Omicron, variant of the coronavirus, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.
Joe Biden orders travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other nations
Nov 28, 2021, at 01:00 am
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden has ordered additional air travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other countries, as a new COVID-19 variant, called B.1.1.529, emerged from the country.
Three people wounded in shooting at mall in US state of North Carolina: Reports
Nov 27, 2021, at 02:00 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Three people sustained gunshot wounds in a shooting at a shopping center in the US state of North Carolina, CBS 17 reported.
US puts Chinese firms helping military on trade blacklist, China criticizes decision
Nov 27, 2021, at 04:25 am
Washington, DC/IBNS: Amid growing tensions between Beijing and Washington over the status of Taiwan and trade issues, the United States has put a dozen Chinese companies on its trade blacklist for national security and foreign policy concerns, according to reports.
Wisconsin parade attack: Suspect charged with first degree intentional homicide
Nov 24, 2021, at 02:35 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: A suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy, Darrel Brooks, has been charged with five counts of first degree intentional homicide, with a sixth to be added, and faces up to life imprisonment for each.