Canada minister announces better evaluation of housing affordability, immigration challenges
Jan 17, 2024, at 04:53 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, has announced plans to closely examine the issue of housing affordability and immigration for the influx of international students and other non-permanent residents entering the country.
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:56 pm
Washington/IBNS/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump has convincingly won the Iowa caucuses in the first Republican contest of the US President elections which will be held in November this year, media reports said.
Donald Trump sweeps Iowa caucuses, Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws candidature after disappointing show
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:38 pm
Indian-origin businessman and politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday withdrew his candidature from the US presidential race after his disappointing show in the Iowa caucuses that were clinched by former President Donald Trump.
Iran hits Israeli 'espionage headquarters in Erbil, US condemns 'reckless' strike
Jan 16, 2024, at 03:09 pm
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Tuesday confirmed it targeted an 'Israeli' espionage headquarters in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region with ballistic missiles.
US says Houthi ballistic missile hits cargo ship, no injuries
Jan 16, 2024, at 02:48 pm
The US on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) said 'Iranian-backed' Houthi militants have fired a ballistic missile from Yemen which hit an American-owned Cargo ship, escalating the ongoing tension in the region.
US Air Force officer Madison Marsh crowned Miss America 2024
Jan 16, 2024, at 05:59 am
Orlando: A 22-year-old US Air Force second lieutenant won the Miss America 2024 pageant, making history as the first-ever active-duty Air Force officer to hold the national title, media reports said.
Civilian workers on Canadian military bases in Ontario, Quebec strike over wages, job security
Jan 16, 2024, at 04:41 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Nearly 500 workers started a strike over wages and job security on Canadian military bases in Ontario and Quebec.
Khalistan used as a shield by asylum seekers entering the US illegally
Jan 15, 2024, at 08:14 pm
In a startling revelation, an investigation by the Gujarat Police has uncovered a shocking scheme involving individuals from Punjab being instructed to identify themselves as pro-Khalistan activists to seek asylum in the United States. This revelation comes weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying both Punjabi and Gujarati passengers, was grounded in France and subsequently sent back to India.
US shoots down anti-ship cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled region in Yemen
Jan 15, 2024, at 02:57 pm
US fighter aircraft on Sunday shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired at a US Navy destroyer from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen, U.S. Central Command said.
US launches fresh strikes against Houthi locations in Yemen
Jan 13, 2024, at 03:49 pm
The United States launched fresh strikes against Houthi locations in Yemen on Friday, media reports said.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman marries partner Oliver Mulherin: Reports
Jan 12, 2024, at 11:57 pm
In a seaside ceremony, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently married his partner Oliver Mulherin, media reports said.
CENTCOM says US, allies shoot down 18 attack drones, 3 missiles fired by Houthis into Red Sea
Jan 10, 2024, at 05:03 pm
The United States and its allies recently shot down a barrage of drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen into the southern Red Sea where commercial vessels were transiting, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press statement.
Twenty-one hurt after blast rocks hotel in Texas
Jan 09, 2024, at 10:53 pm
At least 21 people were injured after an explosion rocked a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday (January 8, 2024).
Alaska Airlines flyer's iPhone survives even after falling from 16,000 ft
Jan 09, 2024, at 03:57 pm
iPhone users can feel relaxed when it comes to the durability of the device and this was proved during the recent mid-air crisis faced by an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland in Oregon to Ontario in California which made an emergency landing after take-off after a window and a piece of fuselage blew out in midair.
Health Canada approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant women
Jan 09, 2024, at 06:35 am
Toronto/IBNS: Health Canada has approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and pregnant women last week by Health Canada.
Canada: Toronto city’s budget chief warns of substantial hike in city’s property tax
Jan 09, 2024, at 06:23 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto’s budget chief Shelley Carroll, appointed by Mayor Olivia Chow last year, warns of a substantial property tax increase with the City grappling with a looming fiscal crisis.
US intelligence believes Chinese missiles fueled with water
Jan 09, 2024, at 12:29 am
Washington: US intelligence claims that Chinese missiles are filled with water instead of fuel due to corruption in Chinese military circles, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Students launch indefinite demonstration at Canadian University
Jan 08, 2024, at 09:37 pm
Tensions have escalated at Algoma University as international students, predominantly from Punjab, embark on an indefinite protest following the alleged intentional failure of 130 students in a crucial IT subject. The controversy has sparked concerns over the fairness of assessments and has led the university to address the issue.
Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to remain grounded amid FAA's ongoing inspections over safety
Jan 08, 2024, at 04:10 pm
The US aviation regulator on Sunday said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied with the safety of the flights.
Jan 08, 2024, at 03:38 am
As many as 700 people attended a forum hosted by Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia on Saturday where they addressed the “current law and order situation” in the Lower Mainland, media reports said.
Justin Trudeau's plane breaks down in Jamaica, second time since G20 in India
Jan 07, 2024, at 04:21 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a minor setback during his recent visit to the Caribbean owing to an aircraft glitch that prompted the country's armed forces to send a second plane with a repair team to address the snag.
Plane door blows out mid-air, makes emergency landing in US
Jan 06, 2024, at 09:35 pm
A passenger airline made an emergency landing in the US state of Oregon on Friday (January 5, 2023) after a section of its fuselage blew open mid-air.
Canada issues fresh travel advisory to citizens over travelling to Pakistan
Jan 06, 2024, at 08:50 pm
The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory to Pakistan for its citizens due to the 'unpredictable' security situation in the South Asian country.
Canada: Thousands of Toronto buildings are at risk of losing their heritage status
Jan 06, 2024, at 04:51 am
Toronto/IBNS: Almost 4,000 buildings in Toronto that are set to lose their heritage status at the end of 2024.
Twenty-six injured after two subway trains derail following collision in New York subway
Jan 05, 2024, at 03:12 pm
At least 26 persons were hurt after two subway trains derailed following a collision in Upper West Side region of New York City on Thursday.
Gunman kills sixth grader, injures five in Iowa school shooting
Jan 05, 2024, at 02:36 pm
A sixth-grade student was killed and five others were wounded after a gunman attacked Perry High School in the US state of Iowa on Thursday.
Imam shot dead outside Newark mosque in US
Jan 05, 2024, at 05:37 am
Unknown attackers shot dead an imam outside a mosque in Newark city of the US on Wednesday.
Canadian Taxpayers Federation reports six tax hikes for Ontarians at federal level
Jan 05, 2024, at 04:56 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has reportedly outlined in its annual report six tax hikes Ontarians face at the federal level.
Jan 04, 2024, at 09:57 pm
New York: A US court Wednesday publicly released a fresh batch of documents related to notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial, media reports said.
US teen claims to beat video game Tetris
Jan 04, 2024, at 08:44 pm
Washington/IBNS: A US teen has claimed to have beaten the 34-year-old video game, Tetris, media reports said.