For generations, Canadians relied on Canada Post to deliver everything from letters and bills to parcels across one of the world's largest countries. Today, however, the state-owned postal operator is confronting a stark reality: fewer letters, fiercer competition and mounting financial losses.
The United States has announced fresh measures to dismantle a sophisticated Iranian procurement network accused of impersonating and defrauding American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for Iran’s military and defense sector.
A 27-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the US for paying human traffickers to assault a minor girl, US Attorney's Office in Nebraska said on Saturday.
A senior US official has said that President Donald Trump has made it clear that trade remains a top priority for Washington, with further meetings expected in the coming weeks to advance and finalise a trade agreement with India.
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is preparing to take a “final determination” on a potential peace arrangement involving Iran, amid escalating tensions over nuclear concerns and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The United States remains one of the few developed countries where a significant share of the population lacks health insurance coverage, with around 27 million Americans — nearly 8 per cent of the population — currently uninsured, according to a new study.
New York/IBNS: Eid celebrations in New York City turned into a fashion statement this year as Mayor Zohran Mamdani donned a thobe inspired by English football club Arsenal’s jersey while offering prayers on Thursday.
An aspiring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from the southern Indian state of Kerala was killed in a rare bear attack in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, on May 8, according to reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed the Israeli military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, signalling a major escalation despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed on the framework of a 60-day ceasefire extension, but the proposed memorandum of understanding still awaits approval from US President Donald Trump and Iran’s top leadership.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilise the Islamic Republic, urging Iranians to remain united as tensions in the Middle East sharply escalated.
Ottawa/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman from Gujarat was stabbed to death in Canada’s Niagara region, media reports said.
Ottawa: Canada has entered negotiations to procure airborne surveillance aircraft from Sweden’s Saab, opting for the GlobalEye platform instead of a U.S.-made system.
Iran on Wednesday claimed that a draft framework agreement with the United States could lead to the reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and restoration of commercial shipping within a month.
US Senator and close Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan’s role as a potential mediator in efforts to broker peace between Iran and the United States, describing the South Asian nation as “more than problematic”.
Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political leader) of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration, was sworn in on Wednesday for a second consecutive term in the presence of spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
Islamabad/IBNS: Extremist groups appear to have once again influenced decision-making in Pakistan as the Punjab government has reportedly deferred its plan to restore the original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore.
Israel has said it targeted Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas’ armed wing, in a strike in Gaza, media reports said.
Ottawa: Canada will temporarily suspend immigration documents and impose quarantine requirements for travellers linked to countries facing high Ebola risks, the government said on Tuesday.
A new immigration policy introduced by the administration of Donald Trump has triggered sharp criticism from the US technology sector, with several prominent startup founders warning that the move could damage America’s innovation ecosystem and AI leadership.
In a shocking incident, Paris police are investigating more than 100 allegations of physical violence, mistreatment, and sexual assault against young children in nurseries, daycare centers, and primary schools across the city, media reports said.
A dog accidentally discharged a shotgun inside a pickup truck at a gas station in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, leaving a woman injured, according to media reports.
The United States military said it carried out “self-defense strikes” on Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two nations, according to media reports.
Nearly 50,000 residents across parts of California remain under evacuation orders after a dangerous chemical emergency at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove triggered fears of a possible explosion and toxic leak.
Days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested progress was being made on a possible Iran nuclear agreement, US President Donald Trump has introduced a fresh condition that could significantly raise the stakes in negotiations.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette Rubio, joined the list of global dignitaries captivated by the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal during their visit to the Mughal-era monument on Monday.
Global leaders have strongly condemned Russia’s latest large-scale strikes on Ukraine, which involved around 90 missiles—including a hypersonic ballistic missile—and approximately 60 drones.
A terrifying mid-air collision was captured on camera when a small aircraft struck a paraglider’s canopy, sending a woman spiralling out of control through the sky before she miraculously managed to land safely.
Donald Trump on Sunday participated in the 250th Independence Day celebrations of the United States via a phone call during the event in New Delhi, when he praised Narendra Modi, calling himself a “big fan” of the Indian PM.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine since the war began, striking Kyiv and several other cities overnight with a barrage of missiles and drones, including its new “Oreshnik” hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Ukrainian officials and media reports.
