US govt to provide USD 204 million in assistance to Afghans
Apr 02, 2022, at 02:43 pm
Washington/Kabul: The United States has announced it will provide an additional humanitarian assistance of nearly $204 million to the people of Afghanistan.
No Covid test required for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Canada
Apr 02, 2022, at 03:34 am
Tronto/IBNS: Fully vaccinated travellers will not need a molecular COVID-19 test (such as a PCR test) or an antigen test to get into Canada by land, air, or water, as per new rules announced on Friday.
Canada collaborates with international partners to launch second Safer Skies Forum
Mar 30, 2022, at 04:45 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Hosted virtually by Transport Canada and the Safer Skies Consultative Committee, the Safer Skies Forum, the only international forum dedicated to mitigating the risks of airspace over or near conflict zones was officially launched on Tuesday by Omar Alghabra, Canada's Minister of Transport to ensure the safety of air travel.
Canada men’s soccer team qualify for World Cup 2022 after 1986
Mar 29, 2022, at 05:11 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian men's soccer team won the qualification match to the 2022 World Cup by defeating the Jamaican side held at BMO Field, Toronto with a score of 4-0.
Vladimir Putin a 'butcher', Ukraine war is Russia's 'failure': Joe Biden
Mar 27, 2022, at 04:50 pm
Warsaw/IBNS: As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues for a month now, United States President Joe Biden has called the Russian leader "a butcher" who "cannot remain in power", said reports.
Antony Blinken condemns Houthi launched attack on Saudi oil facilities
Mar 26, 2022, at 03:28 pm
Washington: The United States on Friday condemned the Houthi launched attacks on civilian infrastructure and facilities in several Saudi Arabian cities.
Ukraine war: US has no intention of using chemical weapons, says White House
Mar 26, 2022, at 01:30 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States has no intention of using chemical weapons under any circumstances, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Friday.
Canada: Quebec's spring budget to offset inflation impact, offers one-time payment of $500 to adults
Mar 24, 2022, at 04:56 am
Quebec/IBNS: With a motive to help offset the impact of inflation, Quebec’s spring budget is including a one-time payment of $500 to every adult earning $100,000 or less with the cash scheduled to arrive a few months ahead of the provincial election.
Hillary Clinton tests COVID-19 positive
Mar 23, 2022, at 02:33 pm
Washington: Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday announced she has tested COVID-19 positive.
Canada: British Columbia to increase minimum wage to $15.65 per hour, highest among provinces
Mar 23, 2022, at 05:33 am
Vancounver/IBNS: Harry Bains, Labour Minister of British Columbia (BC), announced on Monday that BC's hourly wage will jump by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour starting June 1.
Canada's Liberals, NDP strike confidential deal to keep Justin Trudeau govt in power until 2025
Mar 23, 2022, at 03:36 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's federal Liberals and the New Democrats (NDP) have made a confidential agreement to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government in power until 2025, subject to progress on longstanding priorities of NDP.
Canada to boost people who help incoming Ukrainians including tax credits
Mar 22, 2022, at 03:29 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's federal government is considering offering economic support in the form of a tax credit to Canadians willing to help Ukrainians fleeing the war, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser has said.
Canada mosque attack: Worshippers subdue axe wielding attacker
Mar 20, 2022, at 07:35 pm
Ontario: Members of a mosque in Canada's Mississauga area subdued a man who was attempting to attack them by wielding an axe and with bear spray on Saturday.
China-US should share world responsibilities: Xi Jinping tells Joe Biden over Ukraine crisis
Mar 19, 2022, at 06:21 am
Beijing/IBNS: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday called US president Joe Biden and said war is "in no one's interest" amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has resulted in a huge global crisis.
Mar 16, 2022, at 06:20 pm
Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry has put the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Defence Minister Anita Anand to what it calls its "black list".
Russia bans Joe Biden, several top US officials from entering country in reciprocal move
Mar 16, 2022, at 05:16 am
Moscow/IBNS: Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday announced a ban on United States President Joe Biden and a dozen other top officials' entry into the country in a response to US sanctions.
Barack Obama tests COVID-19 positive
Mar 14, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Washington: Ex-US President Barack Obama on Sunday said he has tested COVID-19 positive.
Ukraine: American journalist killed by Russian forces in Irpin
Mar 14, 2022, at 02:06 am
Kyiv regional police have claimed an American journalist has been killed by Russian forces in Irpin region of war-hit Ukraine.
Joe Biden rules out direct NATO-Russia clash, says such conflict would trigger 'World War 3'
Mar 12, 2022, at 04:15 am
Washington/IBNS: President Joe Biden Friday ruled out any direct intervention by the United States in Russia's war against Ukraine stating that such NATO-Kremlin clash would lead to "World War 3".
US lawmaker tables bill in Congress which designates Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism
Mar 11, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Washington: A US lawmaker has introduced a bill titled “Stopping Pakistani Terror Act” in the Congress which designates Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.
US says North Korea recently tested ICBM system
Mar 11, 2022, at 03:23 pm
Washington: The United States has said that North Korea recently tested parts of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discusses Ukrainian refugee crisis with Poland officials, pledges support
Mar 11, 2022, at 05:24 am
Warsaw/IBNS: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Poland on Thursday, where an estimated two million Ukrainians including hundresds of children have sought refugee in the face of Russian bombardment that has targeted civilians.
Ontario schools' new science curriculum 2022-23 to focus on critical life, job skills
Mar 10, 2022, at 05:01 am
Toronto/IBNS: As part of the Ontario government’s plan to align curriculum changes with the province’s economic needs with an emphasis on critical life and job skills, the province is introducing new science and technology curriculum for grades 1 to 8, with de-streaming the grade 9 science course for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Mar 10, 2022, at 04:36 am
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced during his visit to Latvia the early renewal of Canada's military contribution to NATO's mission, known as Operation Reassurance one year before it was scheduled to end.
Chinese companies aiding Russia could be shut down
Mar 09, 2022, at 03:15 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: Chinese companies that defy sanctions on Russia and Belarus can be subjected to "devastating" actions, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in an interview.
Canada: Alberta to pause provincial fuel tax collection amid high prices of gas
Mar 09, 2022, at 05:59 am
Calgary (AB)/IBNS: In the wake of the skyrocketing price of gas in Canada, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said Monday that his government would help the hard-hit consumers by pausing the collection of its 13-cent per litre provincial fuel tax on April 1.
Ukraine war: US imposes ban on imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas
Mar 09, 2022, at 05:32 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Tuesday announced a ban on imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal to his country, calling it a "significant action with widespread bipartisan support that will further deprive (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin of the economic resources" over his decision to continue the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine: Justin Trudeau pledges support to Baltic leaders, to meet NATO chief in Latvia
Mar 09, 2022, at 03:28 am
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged his support to the leaders of three Baltic countries bordering Russia in their fight against not only the Kremlin's war on Ukraine but its cyberattacks on their countries.
Ukrainians in Canada launch fundraising shows to support war-hit Ukraine
Mar 08, 2022, at 05:14 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ukrainians in art organizations all across Canada are organizing and launching shows in support of Ukraine and celebrating their culture including Ukrainian painter and writer Taras Shevchenko.
Russia-Ukraine War hits Canada's economy as gas prices surge amid through-the-roof housing costs
Mar 06, 2022, at 08:27 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada witnessed a surge in its average cost of gas per litre due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis and adding to the woes of buyers, the housing prices in the North American country proliferated by 21 percent in January compared to the year ago period.