Joe Biden says US to unveil 'significant changes' to Saudi policy over Khashoggi murder
Feb 27, 2021, at 03:05 pm
Washington/Sputnik: President Joe Biden in an interview said his administration will announce more significant changes on US policy toward Saudi Arabia following the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
Health Canada approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, to receive 500,000 doses by March-end
Feb 27, 2021, at 04:30 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Health Canada has approved the use of the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca on Friday morning after reviewing two-dose vaccines for safety and efficacy since October, Health Canada reported.
US carries out airstrikes in Syria on Iran-backed militias after Prez Biden nod
Feb 26, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Washington DC: Following orders from US President Joe Biden, the US Military carried out airstrikes 'against infrastructure utilized by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria', a Pentagon release said.
US offers to support Australian move to tackle China's 'human rights abuses' in Xinjiang
Feb 26, 2021, at 05:19 pm
The Biden administration says it will talk with the Morrison government about tackling China’s “human and labour rights abuses”, as the United States offered qualified support for a new Australian bill to ban imports from the Xinjiang region, reports The Guardian.
Joe Biden, King Salman discuss ending Yemen War, Saudi Arabia’s Defense: White House
Feb 26, 2021, at 03:02 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud in a phone conversation discussed ending the conflict in Yemen and Washington’s commitment to back Riyadh in defending its territory, the White House said in a statement.
US must treat China as rival, trade partner: Trade representative nominee
Feb 26, 2021, at 02:12 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The United States needs to think of China as a rival, trade partner and outsized player while at the same time cooperating with Beijing to address global challenges, President Joe Biden’s nominee for US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Ontario sees rise in active infections of COVID-19 cases for 1st time in weeks
Feb 26, 2021, at 05:00 am
Ontario/IBNS: Canada's Ontario reported an increase in the number of COVID-19 infections for the first time in more than six weeks with another 1,138 fresh cases compared to the last three days' infections of 1,117; 10,071; and 10,050 respectively.
Canada's top defense Admiral Art McDonald voluntarily steps aside amidst investigation
Feb 26, 2021, at 04:56 am
Ottawa/IBNS: With just over two years into the job, Admiral Art McDonald, Canada's new top military commander has voluntarily stepped aside amid investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service due to unspecified allegations levelled against him.
COVID19: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan targets China over Wuhan virus data sharing
Feb 26, 2021, at 02:14 am
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan targeted China and expressed concern over the data Beijing has provided to the World Health Organization regarding the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
Feb 24, 2021, at 05:00 pm
New York: In response to the Biden Administration’s announced review into closing the infamous Guantánamo Bay detention centre in Cuba, independent UN human rights experts on Tuesday said it was vital to also address ongoing violations being committed against the 40 or so inmates still incarcerated there.
Canadian parliament calls on government to declare China's treatment of Uyghurs genocide
Feb 23, 2021, at 03:08 pm
Toronto/Sputnik: Canada’s House of Commons adopted a non-binding motion calling on the Trudeau government to declare the actions of the Chinese authorities against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang province a genocide.
US flag lowered at White House as COVID-19 death toll exceeds half million
Feb 23, 2021, at 02:54 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The White House lowered the US flag to half-staff for five days in honor of the more than 500,000 Americans who died from the coronavirus pandemic.
US sanctions 2 Myanmar generals over coup, Blinken warns of more actions
Feb 23, 2021, at 02:28 pm
Washignton/Sputnik: The US government sanctioned two individuals in connection with the military coup in Myanmar, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
Air travellers to Canada to follow new quarantine rules effective today
Feb 23, 2021, at 03:56 am
Canada/IBNS: All travellers to Canada would have to follow new rules including advance booking of government-approved quarantine hotels, taking a COVID-19 test after arriving in Canada, and spend up to three days of their 14-day quarantine period in a designated hotel to await their test results, media reports said.
Myanmar: UN, US express concern regarding reports of violence
Feb 21, 2021, at 03:32 pm
Washington/UNI: The United Nations and the US State Department have both condemned Myanmar's military rulers for their reported use of force against protesters.
US: Louisiana shooting leaves several people, including gunman, say police
Feb 21, 2021, at 02:32 pm
Lousiana/Sputnik: Several people were killed in a gun store shooting in Metairie, Louisiana, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Joe Biden declares major disaster in Texas after heavy winter storms
Feb 21, 2021, at 02:18 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Texas after winter storms almost paralyzed the region, the White House said.
Donald Trump to deliver first public speech since leaving office
Feb 21, 2021, at 02:03 pm
Washington/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida next week, WFTV reports.
Joe Biden asks Asian, European partners to challenge China together
Feb 20, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden, emphasising multi-lateralism, has urged the US' European allies and Asian partners to prepare together for a long-term strategic competition with China.
Bill Gates calls failure to contain COVID-19 pandemic at early stages 'Tragedy'
Feb 20, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates condemned the failure of global leaders to preempt the spread of COVID-19 in his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
United States officially rejoins Paris Climate Accord
Feb 20, 2021, at 12:42 am
Washington/UNI: The United States on Friday officially rejoined the Paris agreement on climate change, the US Embassy in India said.
There will be repercussions for China: Joe Biden
Feb 19, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has targeted China and said Beijing will have to face repercussions over human rights abuses.
Diplomats of US, South Korea, Japan discuss matters related to North Korea: State Dept
Feb 19, 2021, at 02:15 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Senior diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a teleconference to discuss the issues related to North Korea, the US Department of State said.
RAP, a series of online programs, helps in Ontario's financial recovery in response to COVID-19
Feb 18, 2021, at 05:09 am
Toronto/IBNS: With a motive of a financial recovery, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) joined the Recovery Activation Program (RAP) to help businesses digitally modernize their operations and foster growth.
US President Biden vows repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations
Feb 17, 2021, at 03:59 pm
Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations.
Kamala Harris discusses COVID-19 pandemic with Macron : White House
Feb 16, 2021, at 03:41 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: US Vice President Kamala Harris has discussed the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, the White House said.
Washington expresses concern over Beijing's interference in WHO's probe on COVID-19 origin
Feb 16, 2021, at 01:32 am
Washington: Targeting China, the US has expressed deep concerns about the way in which the early findings of the COVID-19 investigation were communicated and questions about the process used to reach them.
Over 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in United States: CDC
Feb 14, 2021, at 03:59 pm
Washington/Sputnik: More than 50 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
US Senate acquits Donald Trump of charge of inciting Capitol Hill riot
Feb 14, 2021, at 02:13 pm
Washington/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump was on Saturday acquitted on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in relation to the Jan 6 riot at the United States Capitol.
BreakingNews: US Senate acquits Donald Trump in second impeachment trial
Feb 14, 2021, at 08:23 am
Washington: Former President Donald Trump survived his second impeachment trial, as US senators decided not to convict him on charges of inciting the insurrection at the Capitol.