Canada, Philippines launch strategic partnership, target free trade deal by year-end
Jul 04, 2026, at 02:47 am
Vancouver: Canada and the Philippines on Friday launched a strategic partnership covering trade, defence, energy and labour cooperation, with both countries aiming to conclude negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement by the end of 2026.
Canada, B.C. strike agreement to fast-track LNG, mining and trade projects
Jul 04, 2026, at 02:24 am
Vancouver: Canada and British Columbia on Thursday unveiled a economic partnership aimed at accelerating major liquefied natural gas (LNG), mining, electricity and transportation projects, marking one of Ottawa's largest infrastructure commitments.
Horror outside UN headquarters: Man carrying Tibetan flag dies after self-immolation
Jul 03, 2026, at 03:32 pm
A man holding a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday in what appeared to be a protest against Chinese rule over Tibet, according to media reports.
Love conquers heights, not the law: Empire State proposal ends in arrest
Jul 03, 2026, at 03:21 pm
New York/IBNS: At the dizzying peak of the Empire State Building's spire, a man went down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend, leaving stunned onlookers captivated by the breathtaking romantic gesture. But the fairy-tale moment soon took a dramatic turn as the couple's daring rooftop stunt ended with a police arrest and a string of criminal charges.
Canada appoints Glenn D. Joyal to Supreme Court
Jul 02, 2026, at 01:16 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the appointment of Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah L. Martin.
Who is Miles Guo? Exiled Chinese businessman gets 30 years in US prison over $1 billion fraud
Jul 01, 2026, at 02:39 pm
Exiled Chinese businessman Miles Guo, who portrayed himself as a fierce critic of China's communist government, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that duped thousands of investors out of more than $1 billion.
Trump suffers major blow as US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Jul 01, 2026, at 10:17 am
The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country are entitled to birthright citizenship under the Constitution, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump's bid to end the longstanding policy through executive action.
Carney to attend NATO Summit in Turkiye, make first Saudi Arabia visit by a Canadian PM in 26 years
Jul 01, 2026, at 02:25 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Turkiye next week to attend the 2026 NATO Summit before making the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Tuesday.
'Too bad for our country': Trump reacts to birthright citizenship verdict, urges Congress to act
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:08 pm
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship, calling the ruling "too bad" for the country and urging Congress to pass legislation ending the practice.
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports
Jun 30, 2026, at 10:10 pm
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, handing a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most contentious culture-war battles.
Trump suffers setback as US Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship
Jun 30, 2026, at 09:04 pm
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the principle of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to limit who qualifies as an American citizen at birth.
Twisted End: US man suffers fatal heart attack while trying to dispose of girlfriend's body
Jun 30, 2026, at 06:12 pm
A 44-year-old man in the United States reportedly died of a heart attack while attempting to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, whom authorities say had been strangled to death.
Canada launches Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ to strengthen Arctic surveillance and sovereignty
Jun 30, 2026, at 02:34 am
Ottawa: The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has launched Operation NANOOK-TAKUNIQ, a year-round military operation across Canada's Arctic and northern regions, the government announced on Monday.
Jun 30, 2026, at 01:57 am
Ottawa: Canada is relaunching its greener homes retrofit programme for low- and middle-income households in four provinces, nearly two years after the previous initiative ran out of funding, reported CBC News on Monday.
US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire Federal Agency heads, spares fed Governor
Jun 29, 2026, at 10:45 pm
In a landmark decision that significantly expands presidential authority, the US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump can remove the heads of most independent federal agencies without needing to show cause, overturning a decades-old legal precedent that had shielded such officials from political dismissal.
Who is Navdeep Boparai? Indian-origin man arrested in Canada over Ponzi-style investment fraud
Jun 28, 2026, at 03:28 pm
An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with an alleged $1.4 million Ponzi-style investment fraud scheme targeting elderly victims, police said.
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.