US approves $5 billion bomb sale to Saudi Arabia amid Iran war tensions
Sep 05, 2026, at 09:44 am
The United States has approved a possible $5 billion Foreign Military Sale of bombs, guidance kits and related equipment to Saudi Arabia amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
After months of Hormuz deployment, USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand covered in rust
Sep 04, 2026, at 11:38 pm
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived at a Thai port after an extended deployment of nearly 10 months, with extensive rust visible along its hull after 286 days at sea, including months of combat and blockade operations in the Middle East.
AI advice turns risky? Three climbers rescued after getting stranded on California mountain
Sep 04, 2026, at 09:12 pm
Three climbers were rescued in the US after becoming stranded on a mountain in California following a trip they had planned with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
American feminist campaigner Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Sep 04, 2026, at 02:20 pm
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated American journalist, author and women's rights activist who became one of the defining figures of the second-wave feminist movement, has died at the age of 92.
Violent storms and flash floods batter Ontario, compounding a year of extreme weather
Sep 04, 2026, at 05:11 am
Toronto: Violent thunderstorms and flash floods battered Southern Ontario this week, compounding a year of extreme weather that includes devastating wildfires and unprecedented insured damages across Canada.
John Tory to become TIFF board chair as Jeffrey Remedios steps down
Sep 04, 2026, at 04:04 am
Toronto: Former Toronto Mayor John Tory will become chair of the Toronto International Film Festival’s board on October 1, succeeding Jeffrey Remedios after five years in the role.
Mamdani’s AI crackdown: New York bans AI for 600,000 school students — here’s why
Sep 03, 2026, at 01:16 pm
New York/IBNS: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by younger public-school students amid growing concerns across the United States over excessive screen time and the impact of generative AI on children's learning and development.
Sep 03, 2026, at 11:14 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned countries against helping Iran circumvent American sanctions, saying nations that create mechanisms for Tehran to generate revenue could themselves face US sanctions.
Canada’s Anand joins EU foreign ministers’ meeting, backs Ukraine and deeper Europe ties
Sep 03, 2026, at 04:37 am
Ottawa: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in Ireland, highlighting closer defence, trade and economic-security ties between Canada and the European Union.
India, Canada reaffirm trade deal target as officials hold foreign office consultations
Sep 03, 2026, at 03:53 am
New Delhi: India and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026, as senior officials from both countries held annual Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Sep 02, 2026, at 11:35 pm
The Donald Trump administration is considering new passport requirements that would require parents in the United States to prove their citizenship or immigration status before obtaining passports for their US-born children, Reuters reported.
Lake Ontario is now ‘Lake America’ on Apple Maps — But only in the US
Sep 02, 2026, at 10:06 am
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on its maps for users in the United States, days after Google made a similar change following US President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to rename the lake, media reports said.
US CENTCOM strikes Iranian military targets; Tehran claims retaliatory missile and drone attacks
Sep 02, 2026, at 09:25 am
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces on Tuesday carried out a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Who was Erin Piacenti? Bank of America VP killed in Times Square knife attack
Sep 02, 2026, at 01:32 am
Erin Piacenti, 32, a Bank of America Vice President, was killed in a knife attack at Times Square in New York on Monday, leaving the city shocked.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, Trump warns ‘biggest attack’ still to come
Sep 02, 2026, at 12:07 am
The US military has launched fresh strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran following what Washington described as attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US service members stationed in the Middle East.
Chaos in NYC's Times Square: Woman stabs 2 before fatal NYPD shootout
Sep 01, 2026, at 01:32 pm
New York Police officers shot dead an apparently emotionally disturbed woman after she allegedly stabbed two people at Times Square, media reports said.
US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man convicted of rape, kidnapping
Sep 01, 2026, at 09:18 am
The US authorities have revoked the citizenship of an Indian-origin man after he was convicted of rape and kidnapping.
Canada FM Anand to attend EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Ireland
Sep 01, 2026, at 05:41 am
Ottawa: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Ireland to attend an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers, marking the first time a Canadian foreign minister has participated in a Gymnich meeting.
Canada appoints Dominic Barton, Gurinder Grewal to lead Invest in Canada
Sep 01, 2026, at 04:32 am
Ottawa: Canada has appointed former diplomat Dominic Barton as chair of the board and private equity executive Gurinder Grewal as chief executive officer of Invest in Canada as the government seeks to attract foreign investment and strengthen the economy.
Trump administration targets H-4 work permits for H-1B spouses, Indians likely to be hit hardest
Aug 31, 2026, at 11:30 pm
The Trump administration is moving to end work authorisation for certain H-4 visa holders, potentially stripping thousands of spouses of H-1B workers of their legal right to work in the United States.
Who is Amadeo Fusca? New York comedian wins Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest
Aug 31, 2026, at 02:09 pm
New York witnessed an unusual spectacle on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered at the popular Washington Square Park to judge a look-alike contest for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Lake Ontario turns to ‘Lake America’ on Google Maps in US; Here’s what Canadian users see
Aug 30, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Internet users in the US can now see Lake Ontario labelled as "Lake America" on Google Maps, following President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rename the lake, a move that has sparked another point of dispute between the neighbouring countries.
US: Teacher, 37, gets 7-year prison sentence over sexual relationship with 17-year-old student
Aug 30, 2026, at 06:03 pm
An American teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 15 years of sex offender probation after pleading guilty to having sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old student on school premises.
Street named after Trump sparks fury in Canada—‘Taco Avenue’ among replacement ideas
Aug 29, 2026, at 02:10 pm
A Canadian city is taking the first steps towards renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump, amid an escalating tariff dispute between the two countries.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Indian community, makes special promise
Aug 29, 2026, at 09:55 am
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan with members of the Indian expatriate community in the city.
Trump unveils ‘world’s biggest oil deal’ with Venezuela, claims control of 65 billion barrels
Aug 29, 2026, at 09:15 am
President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of its proven oil reserves, calling it the 'world's biggest oil deal'.
Canada, Chile deepen critical minerals cooperation to diversify trade and investment
Aug 29, 2026, at 06:41 am
Santiago: Canada and Chile are strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, mining technology and investment as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade partnerships and build more secure mineral supply chains across the Americas.
Canada announces C$5 million aid for flood-hit Nepal as consular teams assist Canadians
Aug 29, 2026, at 06:13 am
Ottawa: Canada announced C$5 million in humanitarian assistance for Nepal following devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border that caused loss of life and widespread damage, Global Affairs Canada said Friday.
Barron Trump living ‘reclusive’ life after assassination threats: Report
Aug 28, 2026, at 11:28 pm
Barron Trump, the 20-year-old youngest son of US President Donald Trump, is reportedly living an increasingly private and reclusive life amid heightened security concerns following multiple assassination attempts targeting his father and recent threats against the Trump family.
US Army bets $2.2 billion on nuclear power, plans reactors at 5 military bases
Aug 28, 2026, at 03:57 pm
The US Army has awarded a combined $2.2 billion to five nuclear energy vendors to build and operate small nuclear reactors at five military installations across the United States.