US Hindu priest arrested in Canada for alleged sexual assault during ‘evil spirit’ ritual
Aug 28, 2026, at 03:45 pm
A US-based Hindu priest has been arrested in Canada for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman under the guise of performing a religious ceremony after convincing her that evil spirits possessed her.
‘Lake America’ or Lake Ontario? Trump’s name change triggers Canada-US row
Aug 28, 2026, at 10:32 am
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’, a move that could further escalate tensions between the United States and Canada.
US reviews nearly 2 lakh tourist, business visas over suspected misrepresentation
Aug 27, 2026, at 09:28 pm
The US government is conducting a sweeping review of nearly 200,000 temporary visas, examining whether foreign nationals misrepresented their intentions when they entered the country, according to reports.
US says China-linked hackers breached NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
Aug 27, 2026, at 03:12 pm
The United States law enforcement has seized internet domains that authorities say were used by China-linked hackers to target American government agencies and critical infrastructure, including NASA, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate.
One in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with highly educated more likely to depart
Aug 27, 2026, at 05:50 am
Toronto: One in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years of landing, with highly educated newcomers, particularly those with doctorates, show a significantly higher likelihood of leaving, according to research based on Statistics Canada data.
US Sunday dinner turns deadly: 8, including children, killed as gunman opens fire
Aug 26, 2026, at 10:54 am
At least eight people were killed after a man opened fire inside a house during a Sunday dinner in Billings, Montana, in the US, according to media reports.
US Visa Shock: All immigrant applications halted as Trump tightens rules
Aug 26, 2026, at 09:15 am
The Donald Trump administration has paused US immigrant visa interviews worldwide as it moves to tighten screening of applicants and limit access to those deemed likely to rely on public assistance in the United States, media reports said.
Canada hits back at Trump with $20 billion tariffs on US goods
Aug 25, 2026, at 10:50 pm
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on around 700 US goods worth $20 billion as the trade war between the two neighbouring countries intensifies.
Iran vows retaliation as Trump administration unleashes new economic sanction on Tehran
Aug 25, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the expansion of US economic sanctions, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners will resist Washington’s pressure campaign.
US lifts terrorism designation on Syria, removes HTS from sanctions list. All details here
Aug 25, 2026, at 03:05 pm
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation as Washington moves to ease restrictions on the country.
US plans largest mass visa revocation targeting up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum: Officials
Aug 25, 2026, at 11:51 am
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum or are currently seeking asylum in the United States, according to US officials and government documents.
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:44 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for Ukraine as he participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on Monday, marking Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day.
Carney announces $8 billion Quebec shipbuilding deal for six Coast Guard icebreakers
Aug 25, 2026, at 05:22 am
Quebec: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the "largest" shipbuilding contract in Québec’s history, with investment more than C$11 billion ($7.9 billion) to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard at Chantier Davie Canada Inc.
Help Iran, lose dollar access: US Treasury chief issues stark warning
Aug 24, 2026, at 11:38 pm
The US has stepped up pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that countries and entities helping Tehran launder money or generate revenue could be cut off from the US dollar system.
Trump escalates Canada trade war, threatens 50% auto tariffs from 2027
Aug 24, 2026, at 09:13 pm
US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to as high as 50% from January 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute with the country's northern neighbour.
US weighs new H-1B and OPT fees: Why Indian students and tech workers could bear the brunt
Aug 24, 2026, at 06:49 pm
Indian students and technology professionals hoping to study, work and build long-term careers in the United States could face another increase in immigration costs as the Donald Trump administration moves to tighten scrutiny of foreign workers and students.
Aug 24, 2026, at 05:29 pm
An Indian-origin student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, in the US, died after the car she was travelling in plunged off a cliff into the Pacific Ocean along Santa Cruz's iconic West Cliff Drive.
Aug 24, 2026, at 05:06 pm
Three years after the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, a purported leaked audio recording has brought gangster Goldy Brar into focus, with Brar allegedly claiming that he orchestrated the assassination.
US horror: Gujarati-origin shopkeeper shot dead in store robbery
Aug 23, 2026, at 08:35 pm
An Indian-origin shop owner was shot dead during an armed robbery at his store in the United States, police said.
Trade talks collapse: Trump targets Canada with ‘US State’ remark
Aug 23, 2026, at 06:42 pm
US President Donald Trump on Sunday targeted Canada after trade talks between the two countries collapsed, accusing the neighbouring nation of seeking the benefits of being an American state without actually becoming one.
Pizza delivery turns fatal: Indian-origin man shot dead in New York
Aug 23, 2026, at 01:33 pm
Gurdeep Singh, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man from Punjab, was shot dead by an unidentified person while he was out delivering a pizza in New York City on Friday, in an incident police suspect may have stemmed from road rage.
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' once again as Iran refuses to reopen waterway
Aug 23, 2026, at 11:40 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday once again shared a map depicting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory", escalating his rhetoric over the key waterway amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Sikh gurdwara stabbing in Canada: 27-year-old arrested after two injured
Aug 22, 2026, at 09:26 am
Police have arrested a person after a stabbing incident at a Sikh Gurudwara in Edmonton, Canada left two people injured, officials said on Friday.
Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Canada for talks on strengthening economic ties
Aug 22, 2026, at 04:36 am
Toronto: Canada and India are set to deepen economic and financial cooperation as Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne hosts India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Toronto on August 26 and 27.
Trump says Canada trade talks are ‘moving along’ as tariff deadline nears
Aug 22, 2026, at 04:07 am
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said trade negotiations with Canada are “moving along” as American and Canadian officials race to reach an agreement before a new deadline for steep U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.
Aug 21, 2026, at 05:01 pm
A Kosovo-born man who claims to have worked undercover for US intelligence and helped authorities target terrorists is facing deportation from the United States, according to media reports.
Canada, European allies condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement plans
Aug 21, 2026, at 02:05 am
Ottawa: Canada and six European countries condemned Israel’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the West Bank, warning that the plan could undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.
Six years in prison: Transgender woman sentenced over plot to kill Scott Bessent
Aug 19, 2026, at 02:51 pm
A transgender woman from Massachusetts has been sentenced to 73 months in prison for attempting to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with Molotov cocktails, US authorities said.
Canada’s largest icebreaker reaches North Pole, reinforcing Arctic presence
Aug 19, 2026, at 02:35 am
Ottawa: Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent, reached the North Pole on Sudnay as part of its 2026 Arctic deployment.
Canada records 4.1 million hectares burnt as 2026 wildfire season continues
Aug 19, 2026, at 02:18 am
Ottawa: Canada has recorded 4,793 wildfires and 4.1 million hectares burnt so far this year, with 582 fires still active nationwide, as federal officials warn that elevated wildfire risks could persist into September.