Trump defends ICE officer after Minneapolis woman’s killing, protests erupt nationwide
Jan 08, 2026, at 10:28 pm
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, saying the victim was responsible for the incident because she allegedly tried to run over the officer.
Who was Renee Nicole Good — a poet and mother of three killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting
Jan 08, 2026, at 05:26 pm
Minneapolis/IBNS: A quiet Minneapolis neighbourhood was shaken on Wednesday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good just a few blocks from her home.
Trump backs bill threatening 500% tariffs on India over Russian oil trade
Jan 08, 2026, at 02:39 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill aimed at Russia’s trade partners, including India, China and Brazil, over their purchases of Russian oil.
Canadian PM Carney to travel to China and Davos on trade push
Jan 08, 2026, at 02:56 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China and Switzerland later this month as part of efforts to diversify Canada’s trade and strengthen economic resilience, his office said Friday.
Donald Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, claims tariff threat forced France to hike drug prices
Jan 07, 2026, at 11:11 pm
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked French President Emmanuel Macron while claiming that he coerced France into sharply raising its prescription drug prices by threatening steep tariffs on French imports.
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Sea after a two-week pursuit
Jan 07, 2026, at 09:27 pm
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Sea after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, despite reported efforts by Moscow to protect it with naval escorts.
Trump says Venezuela to deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to US — Proceeds ‘under my control’
Jan 07, 2026, at 10:44 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the 'interim government' in Venezuela will sell 30 million to 50 million barrels of "high quality" oil to the US at its market price.
'Come get me': Colombian President Gustavo Petro dares Trump after US operation in Venezuela
Jan 06, 2026, at 11:19 pm
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has openly challenged US President Donald Trump following a US military operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, sharply escalating diplomatic tensions in the region.
From Indian streets to America’s highways: How Aloka 'The Peace Dog’ walked into hearts worldwide
Jan 06, 2026, at 04:10 pm
Aloka’s journey began not with intention, but with instinct.
'I’m Innocent': Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty in US court
Jan 06, 2026, at 12:23 am
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court on Monday, declaring himself “innocent” and claiming that he had been kidnapped by the American military.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appears in New York court after US military capture
Jan 05, 2026, at 10:39 pm
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was produced before a New York court on Monday, days after he was captured in Caracas during a dramatic US military operation.
Jan 05, 2026, at 05:07 pm
New York/IBNS: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now being held inside one of the most controversial and heavily criticised detention facilities in the United States — Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre (MDC), a jail long described by inmates, lawyers and judges alike as “hell on earth.”
‘Modi is a good guy,’ says Trump — then comes the tariff threat over Russian oil
Jan 05, 2026, at 11:08 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to India over New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil, saying tariffs already imposed on Indian products could be raised “very quickly”.
Jan 05, 2026, at 09:19 am
An Indian-origin woman who went missing on New Year’s Eve was found dead with stab wounds inside the apartment of her ex-boyfriend in Columbia, Maryland, US, police said.
Missiles over East Sea: North Korea sends chilling signal amid US–Venezuela shock
Jan 04, 2026, at 02:02 pm
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday, marking the nuclear-armed nation’s first weapons test of the year, South Korea’s military said.
'Watch your a**': Trump warns Colombia’s President as US escalates pressure after Maduro’s capture
Jan 04, 2026, at 11:28 am
US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, telling him to “watch his a**,” even as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was transferred to a prison in New York nearly a day after Washington launched Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela.
Video shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in US drug agency custody in New York
Jan 04, 2026, at 10:07 am
A new video circulating online shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro being escorted by officers of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) inside the agency’s headquarters in lower Manhattan, New York, on Saturday.
Who is Christian Sturdivant? Inside the ISIS-inspired plot by a US teen to attack on New Year’s eve
Jan 03, 2026, at 10:17 am
A US teenager arrested for plotting a mass-casualty attack on New Year’s Eve planned to carry out knife and hammer attacks at a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant in support of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), officials said on Friday.
FBI says ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina foiled, 18-year-old arrested
Jan 02, 2026, at 11:29 pm
The FBI on Friday said it had foiled a potential ISIS-inspired attack planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina and arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the plot.
Viral video sparks outrage as critics claim NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani made ‘Nazi Salute’
Jan 02, 2026, at 04:26 pm
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has once again found himself at the centre of online controversy after a video from his victory speech went viral, with sections of social media alleging that he performed a “Nazi salute”.
Trump shares editorial urging tougher line on Putin, signalling frustration with Russia
Jan 01, 2026, at 09:27 pm
US President Donald Trump appeared to signal growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin after sharing a sharply worded New York Post editorial that accuses the Kremlin of blocking progress toward peace and urges Washington to “turn up the heat” on Moscow.
From subway to scripture: How Zohran Mamdani rewrote New York City’s Mayoral oath on Quran
Jan 01, 2026, at 02:37 pm
New York/IBNS: New York City entered 2026 with a mayoral moment unlike any in its long political history.
New Zealand and Australia light the way as the world rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks
Dec 31, 2025, at 09:14 pm
As the world prepared to turn the calendar page, New Zealand and Australia were once again among the first major countries to welcome the New Year, ushering in 2026 with dazzling fireworks and moments of reflection.
Who is Ricky Gill? Trump’s India-origin adviser awarded for 'role' in India-Pakistan ceasefire
Dec 30, 2025, at 04:21 pm
Washington/IBNS: Indian-origin lawyer and Trump adviser Ranjit “Ricky” Gill has suddenly found himself at the centre of geopolitical attention after receiving a US government award for his purported role in facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.
Indian-origin man’s death sparks Musk’s scathing attack on Canada’s health system
Dec 28, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has criticised Canada’s healthcare system following the death of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man who allegedly waited nearly eight hours for treatment at a hospital in Edmonton.
‘Horrific’: US Congressman reacts to Hindu lynching in Bangladesh
Dec 28, 2025, at 03:04 pm
Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna has condemned the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh as “horrific,” an incident that has triggered global outrage and protests.
Mark Carney speaks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine peace talks
Dec 27, 2025, at 10:24 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday to discuss recent developments in ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
From briefing room to baby bump: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expecting second child
Dec 27, 2025, at 10:21 am
Washington DC/IBNS: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that she is expecting her second child, a baby girl, due in May 2026.
Dec 26, 2025, at 02:47 pm
The family of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man has alleged medical negligence after he reportedly died of a suspected cardiac arrest following an eight-hour wait for treatment at a hospital in Edmonton, Canada.
Who was Shivank Avasthi? Indian doctoral student shot dead near Toronto University
Dec 26, 2025, at 09:04 am
An Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus in Canada, triggering shock and concern within the Indian community abroad.