US mandates public social media profiles for student visa applicants amid tighter vetting
Jun 21, 2025, at 08:18 pm
Washington DC: All applicants for F, M, and J category non-immigrant US visas—designated for students and exchange visitors—will now be required to set their social media profiles to “public”, the US State Department announced on Friday.
Donald Trump to decide on US' involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks: White House
Jun 20, 2025, at 01:42 am
The White House on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump will decide whether to get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks.
Jun 19, 2025, at 01:35 am
Hours after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that the US will "suffer irreparable harm" for interfering in its conflict with Israel, Donald Trump has responded, saying he might strike Iran or he might not.
Canadian lawmaker praises Carney for inviting Modi to attend G7 Summit
Jun 18, 2025, at 03:35 pm
Canadian lawyer and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in British Columbia, Dallas Brodie, has appreciated PM Mark Carney's initiative of inviting Narendra Modi to attend G7 Summit and said it can help better relationship between the two countries.
Jun 18, 2025, at 12:33 pm
Calgary/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he needs to be "careful about further commentary" on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case after meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
'Unconditional surrender': Trump warns Iran, saying he knows where 'Supreme Leader is hiding'
Jun 17, 2025, at 11:03 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran's Supreme Leader, asking him to 'surrender unconditionally' and also stating that he knows where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding and can get him eliminated.
Over 68,000 sign up for Trump’s $5 million ‘Trump Card’ visa scheme amid legal doubts
Jun 17, 2025, at 09:42 pm
More than 68,000 people have already signed up for the Trump administration’s newly launched immigration initiative dubbed the Trump Card, a $5 million investment-based visa scheme that offers a potential path to US residency, Financial Times reported, citing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Towing industry scam: 18 people, mostly Indian-origin suspects, arrested in Canada
Jun 17, 2025, at 06:54 pm
At least 18 people, mostly believed to be Indian-origin suspects, were arrested and assets worth over 4.2 million Canadian dollars seized after police dismantled an organised criminal network linked to the towing industry.
Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran: Donald Trump as Israel-Iran conflict prevails
Jun 17, 2025, at 11:32 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has appealed to the residents of Tehran to flee as Israel and Iran continued to fire at each other.
US Embassy in Tel Aviv suffers damage in Iranian strikes, confirms envoy
Jun 16, 2025, at 03:08 pm
The US Embassy in Israel's capital Tel Aviv, suffered minor damage during an Iranian missile attack overnight, envoy Mike Huckabee confirmed on Monday.
Donald Trump says Iran, Israel need to fight it out before a deal
Jun 16, 2025, at 09:57 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran and Israel should reach a deal amid the ongoing conflict that escalated on Friday, but suggested that the two nations need to 'fight it out' first.
Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Reports
Jun 15, 2025, at 11:34 pm
US President Donald Trump has vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a U.S. official told Fox News on Sunday, amid escalating tension between the two nations.
Jun 15, 2025, at 02:29 pm
More than 2,000 "No Kings Day" protests were held across US cities on Saturday to protest against the Trump administration and to counter the military parade in Washington, D.C., media reports said.
Jun 14, 2025, at 10:35 pm
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed early Saturday morning in what Governor Tim Walz described as “a politically-motivated assassination,” media reports said.
US Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy mourns loss of lives in AI flight crash
Jun 14, 2025, at 05:59 pm
Secretary of US Department of Transportation Sean Duffy has condoled the loss of lives in the Air India flight crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.
3 Indian-origin women deplaned after altercation with flight attendant on US flight
Jun 12, 2025, at 01:44 am
Three women, who are believed to be of Indian origin, were removed from a Spirit Airlines flight in the United States after a heated exchange with a flight attendant.
'Deal with China done': Donald Trump announces agreement on rare earths, student visas
Jun 11, 2025, at 09:16 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade agreement with China under which Beijing will supply rare earths to the United States upfront, and in exchange, his administration will permit visas for Chinese students.
Pakistani man extradited to US from Canada for plotting terror attack on NYC Jewish centre
Jun 11, 2025, at 10:34 am
A Pakistani man has been extradited to the US from Canada to face federal terrorism charges after he allegedly plotted a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, supporting ISIS.
LA tension escalates: Trump to deploy another 2,000 National Guard members
Jun 10, 2025, at 09:47 am
The US military on Monday confirmed that hundreds of active-duty US Marines are to be deployed in Los Angeles, the city witnessing violent protests against government immigration raids and deportations.
How Khalistan disruptors threaten Canada’s global role with Indian PM Modi’s G7 visit
Jun 09, 2025, at 04:21 pm
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, this June, the event marks not only a step forward in international diplomacy but also a pivotal opportunity to heal the fractured relationship between India and Canada.
Protests escalate in Los Angeles hours after Trump deploys National Guard troops
Jun 09, 2025, at 09:47 am
Law enforcement officials and protesters clashed in Los Angeles, with tension mounting in the city amid the deployment of the National Guard by US President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Immigration Protests: National Guard troops arrive in LA following Trump's order
Jun 08, 2025, at 10:18 pm
The National Guard troops have started arriving in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump's order to put an end to protests that broke out in the region against federal immigration authorities who are trying to carry out deportations.
US teen dies after trying social media turned 'Dusting'
Jun 08, 2025, at 09:04 pm
A US teen died after participating in a social trend called dusting, media reports said.
Canadian journalist alleges assault by pro-Khalistan activists at Vancouver rally
Jun 08, 2025, at 06:50 pm
Vancouver: Independent Canadian journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged that he was physically assaulted and threatened by a group of pro-Khalistan activists while covering a rally in Vancouver on Sunday. Bezirgan claimed he was targeted for his independent reporting and past coverage of Khalistan-related demonstrations across multiple countries.
Jun 08, 2025, at 03:02 pm
A top US-based expert on China has warned of "something worse" than COVID-19 if the United States does not take drastic action over the fungus smuggling case, media reports said.
Indian filmmaker Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani runs for New York mayor post
Jun 08, 2025, at 02:32 pm
New York/IBNS: Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who is also filmmaker Misra Nair's son, is contesting the 2025 New York mayoral race.
'He will face serious consequences': Donald Trump warns Elon Musk against funding Democrats
Jun 08, 2025, at 01:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has threatened his former advisor and once 'great friend' Elon Musk with "serious consequences" if the tech billionaire seeks to punish Republicans who vote for a controversial spending bill by funding Democrats.
Canadian PM Mark Carney reveals why Modi’s presence is essential at G7 summit
Jun 07, 2025, at 10:40 pm
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said that India’s scale and economic strength warranted a seat at the G7 summit, explaining why he extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite lingering tensions between the two countries.
Jun 07, 2025, at 12:00 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: In a massive embarrassment for Islamabad, a senior US lawmaker asked a Pakistani delegation, led by the country's former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to combat terrorism, act against terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed and protect religious minority in their backyard, in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
'You mean the man who has lost his mind?' Trump says he's not interested in talking with Elon Musk
Jun 07, 2025, at 12:43 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Amid their bitter spat on social media, US President Donald Trump on Friday referred to Elon Musk as "the man who has lost his mind" while responding to a question regarding a possible telephonic talk with the tech billionaire.