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WorldFeb 13, 2024

Nawaz Sharif's government can be formed in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif's government can be formed in Pakistan. Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has announced outside support to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's prime ministerial candidate. He made it clear that his party will not be part of the coalition government and will sit in the opposition. Bilawal Bhutto said during the press conference that the People's Party does not have the mandate to form the government, so he is not a candidate for the post of Prime Minister. He said that his party will vote on the basis of issues on important occasions for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Bil
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CanadaFeb 13, 2024

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh warns Justin Trudeau on 'Pharmacare Bill'

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Liberal government must introduce legislation for a national pharmacare plan by March 1 or risk breaking the supply-and-confidence agreement that has allowed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government to remain in power. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, Singh argued that universal pharmacare would not only expand health care but also help families cope with rising costs. “Pharmacare is a tool to fight inflation,” Singh said, warning that failure to act would carry consequences for the government. Singh pointed to the federal commission
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CanadaFeb 13, 2024

Donald Trump's comment on NATO creates uproar

There has been a stir with former US President Donald Trump's comment on NATO. Trump recently said during a rally in South Carolina that the US may not be able to protect NATO allies who are not spending the budget according to their defense commitments. The Minister of Defense of Canada commented very carefully on this comment of Trump. Bill Blair said that he doesn't think that they need to overreact to this but need to make sure that they keep their coalition strong. Trump's comments are important because he is expected to return to the White House and Canada is lagging behind other NATO
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IndiaFeb 13, 2024

BSP sever ties with Shiromani Akali Dal

According to sources, the alliance of Shiromani Akali Dal and BSP has broken in Punjab. However, this was not confirmed by Sukhbir Badal, but BSP's Punjab in-charge Randhir Singh Baniwal has announced after the meeting in Chandigarh that his party will contest the Lok Sabha elections alone in the state. BSP says that Shiromani Akali Dal is trying to form an alliance with BJP and in such a situation BSP cannot remain with Akali Dal.
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IndiaFeb 13, 2024

Rahul Gandhi promised farmers that Congress will give legal guarantee of MSP on every crop

Farmers of Punjab have left for Delhi Chalo March. Barricading and other arrangements have been made to stop the farmers at the borders around Delhi. Meanwhile, there was also a clash between the farmers and the police on the Shambhu and Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana. Many farmers were injured during this. Iron and concrete barricades have been installed at Delhi's three major borders Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur. Farmers are getting support from all political parties and Rahul Gandhi has also announced MSP guarantee in favor of farmers. Addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh, he said that Swam
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

'We paid too much for ArriveCan app': Auditor General

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has been embroiled in controversy over ArriveCAN, which was released during the Covid-19 pandemic.The Auditor General of Canada says there was mismanagement in the contract, development and implementation of the ArriveCAN app, making it impossible to determine the final cost of the app.However, the Auditor General put the cost at an estimated $59.5 million, while the Canada Border Services Agency said the estimated cost to build and operate the app was $54 million.
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

Timeline of police response to five suspicious deaths in Manitoba

RCMP say three children and two women died in separate but connected events Sunday in and around the town of Carman, southwest of Winnipeg. Police have taken a 29-year-old man into custody.Here is a timeline of the police response to the five deaths. All times are local:7:30 a.m. Officers are called to a report for a hit and run on Highway 3, south of Carman, and find a woman's body in a ditch.10 a.m. Officers are called for a report of burning vehicle on Highway 248, northeast of Carman, and learn a witness pulled three young children from it. The children are declared dead. Officers take a 2
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CanadaFeb 12, 2024

In the coming days, the temperature in Calgary will be minus

Temperatures are going to drop to minus in Calgary in the coming days. Temperatures will drop from Tuesday to Friday. According to Environment Canada, snow is possible in southern Alberta on Monday night. Queen Elizabeth II and Highway 2 corridor communities will see more snow than areas east of the highway. For the past few days, there were news about the melting of snow in the mountains, due to which the snow sports had to be canceled and now the increase in cold is a relief. On Tuesday, the temperature may be -4 degrees Celsius during the day and -13 degrees Celsius during the night. Fro
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WorldFeb 12, 2024

The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday. It identified the men as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70. It said both men were kidnapped by Hamas militants from Kibbutz Nir Yizhak in the Oct. 7 cross-border attack that started the 4-month Israel-Hamas war. The rescue took place in the southern border town of Rafah.The army says both men are in good medical condition.They are among the 136 hostages that Israel says remain in Hamas captivity.

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BCAug 06, 2026

Fort St. John RCMP investigate second targeted drive-by shooting in recent weeks

RCMP are investigating a targeted drive-by shooting in Fort St. John that damaged several properties but did not result in any reported injuries. The incident marks the second targeted shooting in the city within the past few weeks. According to Fort St. John RCMP, officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 1:37 a.m. Thursday in the 9800 block of 108 Avenue, near the city's downtown area. Investigators found bullet damage to a travel trailer, two nearby homes and a vehicle. Police said no injuries were reported. As of publication, investigators have not released a description of any sus
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CanadaAug 06, 2026

Federal government restores full health coverage for refugees and asylum claimants

The federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney has reversed recent cuts to health coverage for refugees and asylum claimants, restoring full benefits under the Interim Federal Health Program. New rules introduced on May 1, 2026 required eligible refugees to pay a $4 co-payment for prescription medications. The changes also required them to cover 30 per cent of the cost of supplemental services, including dental care, vision care, physiotherapy and mental health services. The policy drew criticism from frontline physicians, human rights organizations and community advocates, who argued
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CanadaAug 06, 2026

RCMP warn Western Canada trucking businesses about credit card fraud scheme

The Saskatchewan RCMP is warning trucking and transportation-related businesses across Western Canada about a credit card fraud scheme targeting commercial suppliers. According to an RCMP news release, suspects are contacting businesses by phone and using fraudulent credit cards to purchase truck tires, engine oil, trailer parts and other high-value items. Police say the fraud typically begins with a phone order and payment by credit card. The initial transaction may appear as approved or pending, prompting businesses to ship the goods by courier. After the shipment is delivered, the credit ca
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BCAug 06, 2026

Rustad criticizes B.C. premier's public response as wildfire evacuations continue

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has criticized Premier David Eby over his public response as thousands of people across British Columbia remain under evacuation orders because of ongoing wildfires. Rustad said it was unacceptable that the premier had not addressed the public while many residents remain displaced and families are uncertain whether their homes have survived. He described the situation as a failure of leadership, saying people affected by the fires expect clear answers and support from the province's top elected official. According to statements released by the B.C. Conserva
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IndiaAug 06, 2026

Modi, Netanyahu discuss West Asia developments in phone call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone on Thursday to discuss recent developments in West Asia and the current regional situation. According to information released by Indian authorities, the two leaders also reviewed ongoing cooperation under the India–Israel Strategic Partnership. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The conversation comes as both countries continue regular high-level engagement on regional and bilateral issues. Prime Minister Modi last spoke with Netan