Canada unveils C$ 3 billion food security strategy to boost demestic production
Jun 12, 2026, at 01:34 pm
Ottawa: Canada on Thursday launched its first National Food Security Strategy, pledging more than C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next decade to strengthen domestic food production, increase grocery competition and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Trump claims US 'ended war with Iran', Tehran yet to confirm a deal
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:04 am
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has effectively ended its ongoing conflict with Iran, although Tehran has yet to confirm any such breakthrough.
'2 hellfire missiles into engine room': US admits striking third ship with Indian crew near Oman
Jun 11, 2026, at 08:48 pm
The United States has admitted firing two Hellfire missiles at a tanker carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman, marking the third attack involving Indian seafarers in the Gulf this week and prompting a strong protest from New Delhi.
US strikes Iran as Trump warns of escalation; Tehran hits back across region
Jun 11, 2026, at 12:09 am
The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday targeting Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump warning that further attacks were likely as tensions in the Middle East spiraled sharply.
Jun 10, 2026, at 01:00 pm
A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after allegedly flying tens of thousands of passengers over nearly 17 years using a fraudulent pilot's licence, according to Canadian authorities.
West Asia on Edge: Iran says it hit key US military targets in Middle East
Jun 10, 2026, at 09:25 am
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Al-Azraq, Jordan, saying it hit four strategic targets, including shelters housing F-35 fighter jets and a command-and-control centre.
Canadian Space Agency awards $1 million for lunar power and mining studies
Jun 10, 2026, at 02:55 am
Ontario: Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation has secured $1 million from the Canadian Space Agency to study power generation and resource extraction technologies for future missions to the Moon.
Nearly half of Canadians could cover expenses for only a month before falling into debt: Survey
Jun 10, 2026, at 02:02 am
Ottawa: Nearly half of Canadians would be unable to cover basic living expenses for more than a month without falling into debt if they lost their main source of income, a new survey found.
Canada imposes fresh sanctions over escalating settler violence in West Bank
Jun 10, 2026, at 01:09 am
Ottawa: Canada on Monday imposed a fifth round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to extremist settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Trump says Iran shot down US Apache helicopter, vows response
Jun 09, 2026, at 11:43 pm
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran shot down a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Washington "must" respond to the attack.
Big blow to Trump! US court strikes down USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee
Jun 09, 2026, at 09:27 am
A US federal court has struck down President Donald Trump's move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
Canada, Turkiye launch talks toward free trade agreement
Jun 09, 2026, at 02:47 am
Ottawa: Canada and Turkiye have agreed to begin exploratory discussions on a potential free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant step in efforts to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries.
US: Six injured in NYC attack as city braces for NBA finals games at Madison Square Garden
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:18 pm
At least six people were injured in a stabbing incident at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday, raising security concerns ahead of major upcoming sporting events in the city.
Carney highlights record defence spending and military pay hikes in tribute to armed forces
Jun 08, 2026, at 08:24 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day touted record investments in the military, linking higher defence spending and pay raises to growing global security challenges.
Carney to visit France, Ireland ahead of G7 summit
Jun 08, 2026, at 07:58 am
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France and Ireland next week before attending the G7 Leaders' Summit.
Chaos at community event in US: 12 shot as gunfire erupts in Ohio, manhunt ongoing
Jun 07, 2026, at 04:32 pm
At least 12 people were shot during a community event in the U.S. state of Ohio on Saturday, in what police say appears to be a chaotic exchange of gunfire near a popular festival area.
Middle East standoff: US intercepts Iranian missiles, drones close to Strait of Hormuz
Jun 06, 2026, at 08:42 am
The US military on Saturday said it intercepted and shot down multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighbouring Gulf countries.
US businesses warn Trump administration over green card rule change: Report
Jun 05, 2026, at 11:21 pm
US business leaders privately cautioned Trump administration officials that a proposed change to green card application procedures could disrupt workforces and create uncertainty for employers, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Canada 'turned into Indian colony'? Viral Toronto festival video ignites global row
Jun 05, 2026, at 10:40 pm
A viral video showing hundreds of people dancing at an Indian cultural event in Toronto has triggered an intense debate on immigration, multiculturalism and cultural integration in Western countries.
Canadian food safety tests show compliance rates above 97%, national inspection agency says
Jun 05, 2026, at 10:14 pm
Ottawa: Food sold in Canada continued to meet high safety standards, with most domestic and imported products complying with federal regulations, according to new testing data.
Jun 05, 2026, at 09:49 pm
Halifax: Canada started issuing one-time top-up payments under its new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, providing immediate financial relief to about 12 million people as households continue to face affordability challenges.
No amount of censorship can erase it: Rubio’s message to China over Tiananmen Square crackdown
Jun 05, 2026, at 06:11 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticised China, alleging that the country is attempting to censor and erase memories of the 1989 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
India-US trade deal soon? Trump praises Modi amid fresh tariff threat
Jun 05, 2026, at 09:09 am
US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement between India and the United States will be finalised soon, while also praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and describing him as a "good friend."
Canada launches national AI strategy, targets 250,000 jobs and $200 billion economic boost
Jun 05, 2026, at 05:41 am
Ottawa: Canada on Thursday unveiled a new national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at accelerating AI adoption, creating 250,000 jobs and generating an additional $200 billion in economic growth.
Canada launches mining workforce alliance to tackle labour shortages in critical minerals sector
Jun 05, 2026, at 04:16 am
Ottawa: Canada has launched a new industry-led alliance to address labour shortages in the mining sector as demand for critical minerals rises.
US House deals blow to Trump, passes measure seeking troop withdrawal from Iran
Jun 04, 2026, at 09:29 pm
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump despite the measure being largely symbolic.
China using online job platforms to target military, government insiders, Five Eyes agencies warn
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:35 am
Chinese intelligence services are using professional networking websites and online job platforms such as LinkedIn to target current and former government and military personnel, according to a joint warning issued by intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance.
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:28 am
Ottawa: Canada will extend key tariff measures on steel and aluminium imports for another year, as the government seeks to protect domestic producers and workers from global trade distortions and excess manufacturing capacity.
Ceasefire put to test: US conducts self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:11 am
The U.S. military on Tuesday said it had struck multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and carried out self-defence strikes on Qeshm Island in response to what it described as attempted Iranian attacks across the Middle East on June 2.
South Korea to boost Canadian crude and LNG imports as energy ties deepen
Jun 03, 2026, at 01:16 am
Ottawa: South Korea plans to significantly increase imports of Canadian crude oil in the coming years and will facilitate preferential tariff treatment for those imports under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement.