India brings investments, Pakistan doesn’t: Trump's Republican Party members' sharp message
Jan 18, 2026, at 07:36 pm
US Congressman Rich McCormick, a member of President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, has sent a strong message to the US President, stressing that unlike India, Pakistan does not bring investments into the United States.
Trump announces 10 pct tariffs on Denmark, UK, France over opposition to Greenland takeover plan
Jan 18, 2026, at 10:38 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the imposition of a 10 percent tariff on several European countries, accusing them of opposing Washington’s plan to acquire Greenland.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford slams Carney over China deal, warns of risks to auto sector
Jan 18, 2026, at 02:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday sharply criticised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new strategic partnership with China, warning that lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could hurt Canadian workers and jeopardise access to the US market.
Jan 17, 2026, at 09:26 am
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued its first statement after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, clarifying that the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred.
Carney, Xi announce new Canada–China strategic partnership during Beijing talks
Jan 17, 2026, at 01:07 am
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as the two leaders announced a new Canada–China strategic partnership amid shifting global economic and security conditions.
Donald Trump escalates Greenland bid with tariff threats, raising tensions with Denmark
Jan 16, 2026, at 11:35 pm
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that countries opposing his plans to acquire Greenland could face tariffs, escalating tensions over Washington’s renewed push to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Nobel drama: Venezuelan leader presents Peace Prize to Trump
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:52 am
Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during their meeting in the White House on Thursday.
Iran protests turn fatal for Canadian citizen, Foreign Minister confirms
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:03 am
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has confirmed that a Canadian national has died at the hands of Iranian authorities amid ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran.
Carney meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang as Canada seeks to revive ties with Beijing
Jan 16, 2026, at 03:58 am
Beijing: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday during his first official visit to China, marking the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
US redeploys carrier strike group to Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
Jan 15, 2026, at 11:07 pm
The Pentagon has begun redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran, US-based network News Nation reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Trump administration halts visa processing for 75 nations – Pakistan, Bangladesh among worst hit
Jan 15, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Washington/IBNS: The Donald Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, a senior US official confirmed on Wednesday.
Carney in China as Canada seeks to reset ties and diversify trade beyond US
Jan 15, 2026, at 03:10 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night, beginning a four-day visit aimed at repairing strained ties between Canada and China.
Donald Trump says US control of Greenland is ‘vital’ for Golden Dome missile shield
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:15 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said American control of Greenland was “vital” for national security, linking the Arctic island directly to his proposed Golden Dome air and missile defence system.
‘Failed for 40 years’: Indian envoy blasts Canada over terror networks operating on its soil
Jan 14, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: In a blunt and at times confrontational interview on Canada’s public broadcaster CBC, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, accused Ottawa of failing for over four decades to act against extremist groups operating from its territory.
Jan 14, 2026, at 02:47 pm
The trial of three men — including one Indian national and two men of Indian origin — is underway in a Canadian court in connection with the 2022 murder of an elderly couple in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Trump administration cracks down on Muslim Brotherhood, labels key chapters terrorist
Jan 14, 2026, at 09:09 am
The United States on Tuesday imposed terrorist designations on the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, citing alleged links to terrorism, including support for Hamas.
Canada rolls out mandatory warning labels on packaged foods
Jan 14, 2026, at 03:33 am
Canadians shopping for packaged foods will now see mandatory warning symbols on some products indicating high levels of saturated fat, sodium or sugar, following new federal labelling rules that came into effect this month.
Indian-origin man arrested in Canada’s largest gold heist at Toronto Airport
Jan 14, 2026, at 01:09 am
Toronto: Canadian police recently arrested a man at Toronto's Pearson Airport linked to the country's largest gold heist, as described by the police.
Canada's British Columbia Premier visits India to deepen trade ties amid US tariffs
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Premier of British Columbia, Canada, David Eby led a trade mission to India on Monday aimed at deepening its trade relations with the country.
544 Dead, thousands jailed: Trump says Iran wants talks as protests explode
Jan 12, 2026, at 09:26 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Iran’s leadership has sought talks with Washington amid his warnings of possible military action in response to Tehran’s ongoing crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
US military breach? Chinese national faces charges after alleged base photography
Jan 12, 2026, at 12:06 am
The United States Department of Justice has filed a criminal complaint against Qilin Wu, a 35-year-old Chinese national, accusing him of unauthorised photography of a sensitive military installation in the state of Missouri, U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price announced.
Thousands protest ICE shooting in Minneapolis as leaders urge calm amid nationwide demonstrations
Jan 11, 2026, at 10:45 am
Thousands of people marched through Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, as Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to remain peaceful amid rising tensions.
US launches fresh strikes on ISIS in Syria after deadly Palmyra ambush
Jan 11, 2026, at 09:43 am
The United States has carried out another round of large-scale retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, following last month’s ambush in Palmyra that killed two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter, AP reported.
Nobel drama: Trump ready to accept Peace Prize from Machado, committee says ‘not possible’
Jan 10, 2026, at 06:25 pm
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has issued a clarification stating that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be “shared, revoked, or transferred,” after US President Donald Trump said he was ready to accept the laureate if Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado offered it to him.
'Easy way or hard way': Trump doubles down on controversial push to acquire Greenland
Jan 10, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump escalated his provocative rhetoric about Greenland on Friday, suggesting the United States may act forcefully to secure control of the autonomous Arctic island if diplomatic efforts fail.
Will US ever order Putin’s 'capture' like Maduro? Trump's straight reply
Jan 10, 2026, at 02:28 pm
Washington/IBNS: A week after the dramatic US operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolas Maduro, global attention has shifted to America’s stance on Russia.
Canada to Invest $244.2M in Defence Industry Assist Program to boost homegrown military technology
Jan 09, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada will invest $244.2 million in the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program to launch the Defence Industry Assist initiative, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on Friday.
US Muslim-majority city renames street to honour ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:14 pm
Michigan/IBNS: In a symbolic gesture of recognition, the first Muslim-majority city in the United States has renamed one of its streets in honour of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
US Commerce Secretary blames India for trade deal failure: 'Modi didn’t call Trump'
Jan 09, 2026, at 01:27 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed that the proposed India–US trade deal could not be finalised because Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a call to US President Donald Trump.
Carney holds talks With German Chancellor on Ukraine, Arctic security
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:08 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, discussing Artic security, Ukraine and opportunities to deepen bilateral trade and investment.