US strikes Iran for second straight night after alleged Hormuz tanker attack, ceasefire teeters
Jun 28, 2026, at 10:27 am
The United States launched strikes on multiple targets inside Iran for a second consecutive night on Saturday after accusing Tehran of attacking a Panama-flagged oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining an already fragile ceasefire and raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Fresh setback for Gautam Adani? US judge asks DoJ to justify dropping criminal charges
Jun 27, 2026, at 11:24 am
Washington DC/IBNS: In a setback for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a U.S. judge on Friday directed the Department of Justice (DoJ) to justify its decision to drop all criminal charges against the Adani Group chairman, according to media reports.
Donald Trump gets a road named after him in India, says 'Thank You!'
Jun 27, 2026, at 09:55 am
US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed gratitude after a road in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad was named in his honour.
Iran 'hits' cargo ship, US hits back: Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates
Jun 27, 2026, at 09:18 am
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said American forces carried out military strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to Tehran's alleged attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Shock crash in Beijing: Plane slams into city’s tallest skyscraper
Jun 27, 2026, at 01:16 am
A small aircraft crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday, triggering a large-scale evacuation and causing panic across the Chinese capital, according to media reports. Dramatic visuals of the incident have since gone viral on social media.
Carney to welcome Philippine President Marcos Jr. as Canada eyes stronger ASEAN partnership
Jun 27, 2026, at 12:28 am
Ottawa: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Vancouver from July 1 to 4, marking the first visit by a Philippine head of state to Canada in 11 years, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday.
Jun 27, 2026, at 12:12 am
Ottawa: Canada has launched an independent national design-and-build competition to rehabilitate and modernise 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the country's prime minister, after decades of deferred maintenance left the historic property unoccupied and in critical condition.
Trump accuses Iran of drone strike on cargo ship, calls it 'foolish' ceasefire violation
Jun 26, 2026, at 11:04 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the recently brokered ceasefire by launching drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming one cargo ship was struck while three other drones were intercepted by American forces.
Canada announces C$5 Million in humanitarian aid for earthquake-hit Venezuela
Jun 26, 2026, at 05:11 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced an initial C$5 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
‘We have the right plan’: Carney defends government record, outlines next steps
Jun 26, 2026, at 03:02 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday defended his government's first-year record, saying Canada is becoming stronger, more independent and more resilient through investments in defence, housing, infrastructure and trade diversification.
Canada invites 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through express entry
Jun 25, 2026, at 01:38 am
Ottawa: Canada has invited 4,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence through its latest Express Entry draw, as the federal government continues efforts to address labour shortages and support economic growth through immigration.
Bill Gates says Jeffrey Epstein tried to use details of his affairs to pressure him
Jun 24, 2026, at 11:42 pm
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told a US congressional panel that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have attempted to use details about his personal life to pressure him into renewing contact.
19 million barrels flow through Strait of Hormuz, Trump declares oil prices are falling
Jun 24, 2026, at 10:06 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that a record 19 million barrels of oil had flowed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 22, adding that the development would help lower oil prices.
Jun 24, 2026, at 09:21 am
The Republican-controlled US Senate on Tuesday backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military actions against Iran, according to media reports.
More than half of Canadians would relocate to affordable cities for homeownership, survey shows
Jun 24, 2026, at 02:30 am
Toronto: As homeownership remains out of reach for many residents of Canada's largest cities, a growing number of Canadians are to relocate to one of the country's most affordable housing markets if job opportunities allowed.
US eases Iran oil sanctions, allows dollar trade in major policy shift
Jun 23, 2026, at 10:46 pm
The United States has announced a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iran's oil sector, permitting dollar-denominated transactions for the first time in more than four decades as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement.
Did Tesla's driving system fail? Fatal Texas crash triggers federal probe
Jun 23, 2026, at 03:07 pm
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into a June 19 crash in Texas in which a Tesla veered off the road and slammed into a house, killing a woman, media reports said.
‘Romanch’s Law’: NYC Bill named after Indian tourist killed in horse carriage accident
Jun 23, 2026, at 02:21 pm
The New York City Council bill seeking to ban horse-drawn carriages, commonly known as Ryder’s Law, will now be renamed after Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who recently died following a fall from a horse-drawn carriage ride in Central Park.
Inside White House UFC event attack plot: FBI nabs two more suspects
Jun 23, 2026, at 09:22 am
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with an alleged plot to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.
Canada launches nuclear strategy, eyes new reactors and uranium growth
Jun 23, 2026, at 05:01 am
Ottawa: Canada on Monday unveiled a national nuclear energy strategy aimed at expanding reactor development, increasing uranium production and doubling the sector's workforce by 2050 as the country seeks to meet rising electricity and clean energy goals.
Canada PM Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court
Jun 23, 2026, at 02:44 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.
'You won't make it back to your f***ing country': Trump's fresh threat to Iran clouds peace talks
Jun 22, 2026, at 01:48 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: In a development that could potentially complicate ongoing United States-Iran peace efforts, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Tehran, threatening renewed military action if Iran attempts to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.
JD Vance names “most important people” in his life — One Indian, one Pakistani
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:37 pm
US Vice President JD Vance has humorously revealed the names of an Indian and a Pakistani whom he considers among the most important people in his life, identifying one as Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
"Focus on your own popularity": Meloni fires back at Trump in explosive war of words
Jun 21, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he publicly questioned her popularity and claimed she repeatedly sought a photograph with him, escalating an unusually personal dispute between the two leaders.
'Hellish' NY boarding school accused of forcing kids to dig graves, eat vomit
Jun 21, 2026, at 03:12 pm
A former student of the now-defunct Family Foundation School in New York has alleged that troubled students were subjected to severe abuse, including strip searches, confinement in closets, and being forced to dig their own graves while at the institution.
Most Canadians say more support needed to prepare young people for jobs, survey finds
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:45 am
Toronto: A majority of Canadians believe young adults are not receiving enough support to prepare for the workforce, according to a new national survey released as the federal government ramps up efforts to address skilled labour shortages.
Canada imposes 10% tariff on imported canned vegetables to protect domestic industry
Jun 20, 2026, at 05:15 am
Ottawa: Canada will impose a 10% surtax on most imported canned vegetables for up to 200 days as the government seeks to protect domestic producers from a surge in foreign shipments that it says threatens the country's processing industry.
Trump names Modi, Xi as world leaders he most admires, calls Indian PM 'a very tough cookie'
Jun 19, 2026, at 11:38 pm
US President Donald Trump has identified Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping as the world leaders he most admires, describing Modi as "a very tough cookie" and Xi as "all business".
We are here to act: US Consul General sends strong message to human traffickers at Ranchi summit
Jun 19, 2026, at 05:24 pm
Counter-trafficking experts convened in Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, recently for the “U.S.–India Cooperation to Counter Trafficking Threats,” a conclave led by the U.S. Consulate Kolkata, where representatives of government, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and academia discussed the importance of bilateral cooperation to dismantle transnational trafficking networks that harm both Indians and Americans.
Toronto to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with two-day cultural showcase
Jun 19, 2026, at 05:15 am
Toronto: As communities across Canada prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Toronto will host a two-day free Indigenous Arts Festival and a public ceremony honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures at Biidaasige Park.