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IndiaJan 28, 2025

PM Modi Likely to Visit US in February for Talks with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in February to meet President Donald Trump. On Monday, PM Modi spoke to Trump over the phone. Following the conversation, Trump informed the media that Modi is expected to visit the US in February. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet confirmed the visit. Trump also mentioned that the two leaders discussed immigration issues during their call. He stated that Modi would take appropriate steps regarding Indian immigrants who have entered the US illegally. Reports suggest that preparations are underway to repatriate Indians li
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WorldJan 28, 2025

Serbia's prime minister resigns as anti-corruption protests grow

Serbia’s populist Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said Tuesday he is stepping down following weeks of massiveanti-corruption protestsover the deadly collapse of a concrete canopy in November. “It is my unconditional decision to resign,” Vucevic said at a press conference. The canopy collapse,which killed 15 people in the northern city of Novi Sad, has become a flashpoint reflecting wider discontent with the increasingly autocratic rule of Serbia’s populistPresident Aleksandar Vucic.He has faced accusations of curbing democratic freedoms in Serbia despite formally seeking European Union me
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Alberta doctors criticize provincial COVID-19 report as harmful 'anti-science'

The organization representing Alberta physicians is calling out a government panel's COVID-19 report as “anti-science.” Dr. Shelley Duggan, head of the Alberta Medical Association, says the report sows distrust by going against proven preventive health measures while promoting fringe methods. She says the report advances misinformation, speaks against international scientific consensus, and its recommendations have the potential to cause harm. The $2-million report calls for the government to halt COVID-19 vaccines without the full disclosure of risks and to end their use for healthy chi
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BCJan 28, 2025

Hitmen face sentencing for B.C. murder of former Air India suspect Malik

One of the admitted hitmen who killed former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik is set to be sentenced for his part in the murder today in a New Westminster, B.C., courtroom. Tanner Fox and accomplice Jose Lopez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last October, with Fox scheduled to be sentenced today, and Lopez due back in court on Friday. Malik, who was acquitted of charges related to the 1985 Air India bombing, was shot dead in Surrey, B.C, on July 14, 2022. Fox and Lopez, who were both in their early 20s at the time of the killing, were originally charged with first-degree
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BCJan 27, 2025

BC Green Party Leader Could Announce Leadership Change Tomorrow

BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau could announce a change in party leadership tomorrow. Furstenau suffered a defeat in the October 2024 legislative election, but despite this, the leadership of the party has remained with her so far. Furstenau first won a seat in 2017, when her party played a key role in forming the New Democrats' government. In last year’s election, Furstenau left her former seat of Cowichan Valley to run for Victoria-Beacon Hill, where she was defeated by the NDP candidate. According to sources, BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau will hold a press conference tomorr
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CanadaJan 27, 2025

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to Visit U.S. to Block Trump’s Tariffs

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the U.S. on Wednesday in an attempt to block Trump’s tariffs. Joly confirmed this while speaking to reporters today. She stated that, regarding border security with the U.S., Canada has a strong border plan in place, which is being implemented. Joly also mentioned that she will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the tariffs and is in contact with the President's border czar, Tom Homan. However, Joly also confirmed that Canada is prepared to respond to Trump's tariffs immediately, if necessary
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IndiaJan 27, 2025

Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters Third Month

The hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, has entered its third month. Despite this, his treatment, which began after receiving an invitation for talks from the Center, is ongoing, and reports indicate that his deteriorating health has shown some improvement. Dallewal stated that if his health improves, he will try to attend the meeting with the Center. However, if his condition does not improve, he will still participate in the meeting via video conferencing. Additionally, he commented on the unity resolution presented by the Sanyukt
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CanadaJan 27, 2025

Ruby Dhalla Officially Approved to Run for Liberal Party Leadership

Indian-origin Ruby Dhalla, a former MP, has received official approval from the Liberal Party to run for its leadership and potentially become Canada’s next Prime Minister. Dhalla confirmed receiving a letter today approving her candidacy. A three-time MP, Dhalla was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 from Brampton-Springdale and re-elected in 2006 and 2008. She lost her seat in 2011 and chose not to contest in 2015. In 2004, she became the first Indian-origin woman in Canadian Parliament, alongside Conservative Nina Grewal. Dhalla faces tough competition from heavyweights like M
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CanadaJan 27, 2025

Bank of Canada Poised to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of Canada is expected to lower interest rates this week as it braces for potential economic fallout from a trade war with the United States, which could trigger a recession and drive up consumer prices. Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle recently stated at an event in Toronto that the tariff dispute could significantly impact the economy and inflation, creating a challenging environment for the central bank. Analysts predict the Bank of Canada will prioritize economic growth, investment, and the risk of job losses in its rate decision on Wednesday. A further interest rate reduction of 0.2

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BCJun 27, 2025

B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office

British Columbia's Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday. Ma says in a statement that all meetings and appointments at the office have been cancelled for the day. Her statement says that thankfully, nobody was injured, and she appreciates the concern expressed by community members. Ma doesn't describe the incident and says due to an active police investigation, she won't be able to provide more details about what happened. She says she wants to thank the officers who responded to the inciden
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WorldJun 27, 2025

Trump 'terminating' trade talks with Canada over digital tax

U-S President Donald Trump says he is immediately ending all trade talks with Canada. The sudden termination is over Canada's plan to go ahead with its digital services tax on big U-S tech companies that do business here. The tax is set to take effect Monday but would be retroactive for the past three years, leaving U-S companies with atwo-billion-dollar U-S bill due at the end of the month. Trump says Washington will notify Canada about new tariff rates within the next week.
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BCJun 27, 2025

Surrey: Sikh Games Canada 2025 begin at Tamanawis Park

The Sikh Games Canada in Surrey began yesterday, June 26th. During the first days games, some interesting field hockey competition was witnessed in the under-10 category. Although the senior teams had also taken to the field this morning. The event, which started on Thursday, has not only the competition of different categories of field hockey as its main attraction, but also soccer, wrestling, volleyball, Gatka event, cultural performances etc. are also attracting people.Organizers say that this event, which started as a field hockey tournament in 2008, has now become one of the largest multi
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CanadaJun 27, 2025

Canada may cut student visas further

The Canadian government may cut student visas further. Immigration Minister Lina Diab is set to launch a consultation on immigration targets this summer, with a focus on student visas. This comes after the federal government last year announced a cap on study permits and a gradual reduction in the number of student visas. A spokeswoman for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says the government expects schools to only accept students they can support by providing housing and other services. Meanwhile, the main opposition Conservatives are already in favor of this cut, with the pa
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WorldJun 27, 2025

Big trade deal to be signed soon between Washington and New Delhi: Trump

US President Donald Trump says that a big trade deal is going to be signed soon between Washington and New Delhi. He said this at the White House. Trump said that recently America has signed a trade deal with China and now a big trade deal is going to be signed with India as well. He said that everyone wants to deal with us. Trump said that we will have a very big deal with India. The President also said that the White House will not make a deal with every country. Trump said that to some we are just going to send a letter saying thank you very much, you will have to pay 25 to 45 percent t