Canada: Trump, Trudeau discuss speedy NAFTA talks in G7 Summit

Jun 09, 2018, at 10:39 pm

La Malbaie, Jun 9 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have discussed speeding up of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks at the G7 Summit here on Saturday.

G7 Summit: Canada PM Trudeau discusses trade, NAFTA negotiations with Donald Trump

Jun 09, 2018, at 10:45 am

La Malbaie, Jun 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has discussed trade and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations with US President Donald Trump in the 44th G7 Summit on Friday.

We have taken back Ontario, says Ontario's premier elect Doug Ford

Jun 08, 2018, at 08:47 pm

Ottawa, June 8 (IBNS): Premier-elect Doug Ford, whose Progressive Conservatives  have secured a majority government ending nearly 15 years of Liberal Party rule in Canada's Ontario province, said the people of the region have spoken by electing his party to power.

After G7 Summit, Trump to visit Singapore for talks with Kim

Jun 08, 2018, at 08:16 pm

Washington, June 12 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will visit Singapore for the scheduled meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12 after attending the G7 Summit in Canada.

Donald Trump feels Russia should have been part of G7 Summit

Jun 08, 2018, at 08:07 pm

Washington, June 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has aid he feels that the Russia should attend the G7 summit.

US celebrity chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain found dead

Jun 08, 2018, at 06:46 pm

Washington, June 8 (IBNS): US celebrity chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain was found dead in a hotel room on Friday, media reports said.

Trump, Trudeau-Macron engage in Twitter spat ahead of G7 Summit

Jun 08, 2018, at 02:20 pm

Washington/Ottawa, Jun 8 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron have got themselves engaged into a Twitter spat with US President Donald Trump just ahead of the Group 7 Summit this weekend, media reports said.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau congratulates Doug Ford for winning Ontario elections

Jun 08, 2018, at 02:10 pm

Ottawa, Jun 8 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford for winning the Ontario elections, media reports said.

Donald Trump might invite Kim to visit US

Jun 08, 2018, at 10:05 am

Washington, June 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said in case his upcoming meeting in Singapore with the North Korean leader goes well then he might invite Kim Jong Un to visit his nation.

Doug Ford set to become Ontario's next premier

Jun 08, 2018, at 09:48 am

Ontario, June 8 (IBNS): In a landmark election, Doug Ford is all set to guide  Progressive Conservative Party to victory , leaving the leader to be the next premier of Ontario province of Canada.

Canada: Ontario elections underway, EVMs in use for first time

Jun 07, 2018, at 07:38 pm

Toronto, Jun 7 (IBNS): With the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the first time in Canadian polling history, the Ontario elections are underway on Thursday, media reports said.

Donald Trump,Kim could meet for second day in Singapore: Report

Jun 07, 2018, at 09:41 am

Washington, June 7 (IBNS): The meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could go into a second day, media reports said on Thursday.

Canada: NDP leader Andrea Horwath reaches out to undecided voters in Ontario polls

Jun 06, 2018, at 10:06 pm

Toronto, Jun 6 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath is reaching out to several undecided voters on the last day of the poll campaign for Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, media reports said.

Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un to meet in Singapore’s Capella Hotel: White House

Jun 06, 2018, at 09:26 am

Washington, June 6 (IBNS): The White House on Wednesday confirmed that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader  Kim Jong-un will take place at Singapore’s Capella Hotel on the island resort of Sentosa.

Canada: Higher voter turnout in advance polls in Ontario

Jun 05, 2018, at 06:44 pm

Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): A higher voter turnout has been recorded in the advance polls in Ontario so far, media reports said.

Canada: Wynne mentions the moment she realised her imminent defeat in Ont. polls

Jun 05, 2018, at 05:41 pm

Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has pinpointed the moment when she realised about her imminent defeat in the upcoming Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Jun 7, media reports said.

We are actively preparing for June 12 summit between Trump and Kim: US official

Jun 05, 2018, at 09:27 am

Washington, June 5 (IBNS): The US government on Monday said it is preparing for the June 12 meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Howard Schultz steps down as Starbucks executive chairman

Jun 05, 2018, at 09:05 am

New York, June 5 (IBNS): After serving the company for nearly four decades,  Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors of coffee maker Starbucks.

Justin Trudeau finds Donald Trump's comment on Canadian steel industry as 'insulting'

Jun 04, 2018, at 02:03 pm

Ottawa, Jun 4 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has referred to US President Donald Trump's comment, where the latter accused the Canadian steel industry of imposing threats to the US on the security grounds, as "insulting", media reports said.

Canada PM Trudeau describes India visit as 'trip to end all trips'

Jun 04, 2018, at 01:55 pm

Ottawa, Jun 4 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has described his India visit, which was considered to be quite dull overall, as a "trip to end all trips", following  rebukes from his own country, media reports said.

US First Lady Melania Trump won't attend G7 summit: Reports

Jun 04, 2018, at 09:41 am

Washington, June 4 (IBNS): US First Lady Melania Trump is not going to attend  G7 summit this year, media reports said.

Police arrest shooter during marathon in San Diego

Jun 04, 2018, at 08:51 am

San Diego, June 4 (IBNS):  The San Diego police said one shooter was arrested after she allegedly opened fire close to the finishing line of a marathon race in California, media reports said on Monday.

US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum insulting: Trudeau

Jun 04, 2018, at 03:27 am

Toronto, June 3 (IBNS): Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today said that the US’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on national security grounds is “insulting and unacceptable”, media reports said.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau invites Sheikh Hasina for G7 Special Session

Jun 03, 2018, at 10:36 pm

Ottawa/Dhaka, June 3 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to attend a session of the G7 Summit. 

Canada: I will no longer be Ontario Premier after election, says Kathleen Wynne

Jun 02, 2018, at 10:00 pm

Toronto, Jun 2 (IBNS): In a dramatic twist to the Ontario election, Premier of the province, Kathleen Wynne, on Saturday hinted that she won't be able to win Jun 7 election.

Canada: Kathleen Wynne says she won't win Ontario election

Jun 02, 2018, at 09:22 pm

Toronto, Jun 2 (IBNS): Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne on Saturday said she is aware that she won't win the Ontario election, which will be held next week, CTV News reported.

India-American IT professional is running for California governor post

Jun 02, 2018, at 07:58 pm

California, June 2 (IBNS): An young India-American IT professional is running for the post  of California governor.

Canada: Mayor says Toronto Pride Month should focus on Inclusivity for the LGBTQ community

Jun 02, 2018, at 12:58 pm

Toronto, June 2 (IBNS): Declaring the Toronto Pride Month open on Friday, Mayor John Tory said that while holding the event is an achievement in itself but the way ahead is not free of hurdles yet. 

US says China intimidating neighbours

Jun 02, 2018, at 12:21 pm

Singapore, Jun 2 (IBNS): Addressing a programme in Singapore, US Defence Secretary James Mattis ha said that China is intimidating its neighbours with the use of missiles, reports said on Saturday.

Donald Trump attacks comedian Samantha Bee for 'insulting' Ivanka

Jun 02, 2018, at 09:15 am

Washington, June 2 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has attacked comedian Samantha Bee for allegedly making insulting comments against his daughter Ivanka Trump during a show.