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WorldFeb 11, 2025

President Donald Trump warns Hamas

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that if all Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday afternoon, the consequences will be very bad. Hamas had threatened to postpone the release of the next hostages scheduled for Saturday until further notice, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that if all the hostages are not returned to Israel by 12 noon on Saturday, he will ask Israel to end the ceasefire with Hamas and what will happen then Hamas itself will understand what I mean. If reports are to be believed, so much destruction has bee
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IndiaFeb 10, 2025

Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher Threatens Foot March to Delhi If Demands Are Not Met

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has issued a strong warning, stating that if the central government fails to provide a "suitable solution" to the farmers' demands during the meeting scheduled for February 14 in Chandigarh, the farmers will begin a foot march from the Shambhu border to Delhi on February 25. The central government has invited the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha for talks in Chandigarh on February 14. These farmer organizations are leading protests at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, demanding, among other things, a legal guarantee for the
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for a firm response to former President Donald Trump's threats, urging Canada to impose equal tariffs and launch a support program for Canadian workers. Singh proposed a 100% tariff on Tesla cars and suggested that the electric vehicle (EV) rebate program should be reinstated, with the rebate doubled to help Canadians purchase Canadian-made electric cars. Additionally, Singh emphasized that a relief plan for Canadians should be prepared in advance, rather than waiting for the tariffs to be implemented. It is important to note that the Canadian government's
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IndiaFeb 10, 2025

FIRs Filed Against 8 Travel Agents in Punjab Over Deportation Case

An FIR has been registered against 8 travel agents in Punjab in connection with the deportation of individuals from the United States. Two of the FIRs have been filed with the district police, while six have been registered with the NRI Affairs Wing of the Punjab Police. Meanwhile, a Special Investigation Team (SIT), established by the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, is conducting its own investigation into the matter. It is noteworthy that recently, 104 Indians were deported from the U.S., with around 30 of them being from Punjab.
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Liberal Party Leadership Race: Debates and Key Dates

The Liberal Party's leadership race to become Canada's next prime minister will feature debates later this month. The party has scheduled a French debate for February 24 and an English debate for February 25, both taking place in Montreal. So far, the candidates in the race include former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former central banker Mark Carney, Liberal MP Karina Gould, and former Liberal MPs Frank Bayliss and Ruby Dhalla. Candidates must make a final payment of the remaining $125,000 of the $350,000 entry fee by February 17 to remain in the race. The Liberal Party will select it
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WorldFeb 10, 2025

At least 40 are dead after a bus plunged off a bridge in Guatemala

At least 40 people are dead after their bus plunged off a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala’s capital. Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran said a multi-vehicle crash sent the bus off the bridge before dawn. Another 15 people were seriously injured. The bus fell 115 feet (35 meters) into a sewage-polluted stream. It landed upside down and half-submerged. The bus had come from Progreso, northeast of the capital. Volunteer firefighting spokesman Óscar Sánchez said children were among the victims. President Bernardo Arévalo offered his condolences and declared a day of national m
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Justice Minister Arif Virani won't run in next election

Justice Minister Arif Virani says he won't be running in the coming federal election. Virani says in a social media post that the past decade in public office has taken a toll on his family life. The Toronto-area MP says he made his decision after doing "considerable soul searching" over the past several weeks. Virani is the latest Liberal MP to decline to seek re-election as the party faces an uphill battle against a popular Conservative party. The three-term MP was first elected in 2015 in the big wave that swept Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals into office. Virani beat high-profile
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Trudeau in Paris for AI summit as Trump set to announce tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris today for a global summit on artificial intelligence, as U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to announce steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada. Trump said Sunday he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including from Canada. In an interview with Fox News, Trump also said again he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state, after being asked about Trudeau’s comments on Friday in which Trudeau told a group of business leaders that Trump is not joking. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is also in Paris for t
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Poilievre Urges Trudeau to Respond to Trump’s Threats

Canada’s Opposition Leader, Pierre Poilievre, has urged the Trudeau government to address recent threats from former US President Donald Trump. Poilievre condemned Trump’s remarks targeting Canada’s steel and aluminum industries, calling them intolerable and demanding a firm government response. Responding to Trump’s suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, Poilievre declared, “Canada is a proud, sovereign, and independent country and always will be.” The Conservative leader criticized Trudeau and former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, asserting that Canadians are strong a

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FeaturedSep 24, 2026

Calgary Police Seize Cache of Weapons, Arrest 3; 20 Charges Laid

Police have seized a large cache of weapons and arrested three people following a search of a home in northeast Calgary. According to police, officers executed a search warrant on Sept. 10 at a residence in the 100 block of Covington Rise N.E. The search resulted in the seizure of a Glock 17 handgun, an H&R Arms Co. .22-calibre revolver, a 3D-printed Glock 18 handgun, a 3D-printed Glock magazine and suppressor, a 3D printer and a replica BB gun. Staff Sgt. Matt Gao said every illegal firearm seized helps reduce the risk of someone being seriously harmed or killed in the community. The thre
BCSep 24, 2026

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Ford Pickup in Hope

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Ford pickup truck on Highway 3 in the Hope area of B.C. Wednesday night. Hope RCMP said police received a report of the collision at around 8:38 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, the pedestrian had already died. Just minutes before the crash, police had also received a report of a person walking in the slow lane near the Highway 1 junction on Highway 5. Police said the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Corporal Carmen Keener said there were no initial indications that alcohol was a factor.
CanadaSep 24, 2026

Canada Lifts Deportation Pause for Four Middle Eastern Countries

Canada has lifted a temporary suspension on removals to four Middle Eastern countries, meaning deportation proceedings for individuals from those countries who are not legally admissible to remain in Canada can resume immediately. The temporary pause had been introduced amid security concerns arising from the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which raised concerns about the safety of civilians in the region. The suspension applied to removals to Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The Canada Border Services Agency has now announced that the pause has been lifted. As a result, indi
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CanadaSep 24, 2026

Trump’s Possible U.S. Diesel Export Ban Could Drive Up Global Prices

Consumers in Canada and around the world could face higher costs if U.S. President Donald Trump moves ahead with a potential ban on American diesel exports. Trump has recently indicated that he could restrict diesel exports in an effort to lower prices for U.S. consumers. Rising oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East are creating political pressure ahead of the November midterm elections, with Republicans facing the risk of losing control of Congress. Media reports suggest the proposed restriction could remain in place for 90 days. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed t
BCSep 24, 2026

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in his riding in the Oct. 24 provincial election, with the party expected to nominate a new candidate there. The political development comes as the BC Conservatives announced business and political leader Pavneet Singh as their candidate in Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream. Singh currently serves as the party’s vice-president. The party’s board of directors has also outlined its position on the leadership of interim leader Lorne Doerkson. According to a statement from the board, if Doerkson leads the party to victory in the