Trump has once again criticized Canada. While addressing the World Economic Forum, he stated that America does not need Canadian oil, gas, cars, or timber. He emphasized that the U.S. has enough of its own forests for timber and possesses the most oil and gas. Additionally, Trump suggested that if Canada wants to avoid tariffs, it could become the 51st U.S. state. During his address to the World Economic Forum in Davos via video link, Trump also delivered a simple message to businesses worldwide, encouraging them to make their products in America, where they would be charged the lowest tax ra

The wildfire that has been raging in Los Angeles for several weeks has flared up again. This time, the fire is in Hughes, a northern suburb of Los Angeles. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has already burned about 10,000 acres and spread so rapidly that it has become nearly two-thirds larger than the Eaton Fire, one of the two major fires from earlier this season, in just a few hours. Approximately 50,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to the fire. Reports indicate that the fire is spreading at an alarming rate, burning an area the size of a football field every 3 s

The Punjab Police deployed in Delhi to protect Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has been removed. This decision was made following instructions from the Election Commission. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the move while speaking to the media. The Punjab Police had been providing security to Kejriwal even during the campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections. The Delhi Police had raised objections and filed a complaint with the Election Commission. It is important to note that Kejriwal, who is out on bail in the alleged liquor scam case in Delhi, is contesting the upcoming De

A surge in demand for Cesarean deliveries before February 20 has emerged in the U.S. According to reports, many pregnant women are reaching out to doctors to request early deliveries. One report mentions an Indian-origin gynecologist who said she has received about 20 calls from pregnant women expressing their desire to have a C-section for premature delivery. The reason behind this increased demand is linked to President Trump's recent executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Under this order, children of illegal immigrants would no longer automatically receive U.S. citizenshi

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce this morning whether it will hear a challenge of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. In 2024, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the law, which prohibits some public sector workers such as teachers and police officers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Groups including the National Council of Canadian Muslims, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the English Montreal School Board have sought leave to appeal that decision to the country's top court. The Quebec government has long argued the 2019 law is reasonabl

A former Calgary teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting two students in the 1990s. Police say they were made aware of the allegations last year when the male complainants came forward. They say one had tutoring sessions with the teacher after school, where it's believed the man inappropriately touched the 12-year-old. Police say the second student, also 12 at the time, didn't have classes with the teacher but spent a great deal of time with him and was allegedly assaulted at the man's home and in his vehicle. The accused, who is now 80, faces five charges, including two counts of

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party's candidate in Edmonton Strathcona. Nenshi didn't face any competition for the nomination and, if elected, would become the third NDP leader to represent the riding. Former NDP leader Rachel Notley stepped down as the member for Edmonton-Strathcona on Dec. 30, which forces the government to call a byelection by the end of June. The governing United Conservative Party has yet to open a nomination contest in the riding. Notley won almost 80 per cent of votes in Edmonton-Strathcona in the 2023 general election, but her NDP was def

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for the Delhi Assembly Elections for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. He held roadshows in three assembly constituencies in Delhi and urged the public to vote for Aam Aadmi Party candidates. Addressing the people in the Narela assembly constituency, Mann stated that the people of Delhi have already decided to form the Aam Aadmi Party government, with only the formal announcement remaining on February 8. It is noteworthy that CM Bhagwant Mann has been a target of opposition parties due to his extensive campaigning for the Delhi Assembly Ele

Netflix is raising its prices in Canada. The U.S.-based streaming company announced that its cheapest plan, which includes ads, will increase by $2, bringing the monthly cost to $7.99. Similarly, the standard plan, which is ad-free, will become $2.50 more expensive, rising to $18.99 per month. The premium plan will also see a price increase of $3 per month, bringing its cost to $23.99. However, there will be no change to the fee for adding additional members. Netflix stated that the price increase is effective immediately for new customers, while existing members will see the change on their