CanadaJan 21, 2025
Jagmeet Singh Criticizes Elon Musk's Support for Pierre Poilievre
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has criticized Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre for receiving support from Elon Musk. Speaking at an event in Toronto, Jagmeet Singh said that Musk knows that if anyone in Canada will not challenge his tariffs, it is Poilievre.
Jagmeet Singh further stated that Musk will not support him because he knows that he does not back billionaires.
It is worth noting that Elon Musk recently praised Poilievre on social media, expressing his support. Musk had reposted Poilievre's tweets and commended his speech and the way he interacted with the media. Additionally, Mus
IndiaJan 21, 2025
Partap Singh Bajwa Accuses Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Neglecting Punjab for Delhi Elections
Senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being preoccupied with the Delhi elections while neglecting Punjab. Bajwa stated that the situation in the state is worsening day by day, with Punjab burning in the terrible fire of ganglandism, while the Chief Minister focuses on Delhi.
He added that both businessmen and ordinary citizens in Punjab are living in an atmosphere of terror under the Aam Aadmi Party's rule.
Partap Singh Bajwa further claimed that corruption in Punjab has increased, and people are frustrated with the government's performan
BCJan 21, 2025
B.C. Government Warns of Tariff Retaliation Against U.S. Products from Republican-Controlled States
B.C.'s David Eby government has announced that if Trump implements tariffs starting Feb. 1, the province will target products from Republican-controlled U.S. states.
Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said British Columbia will respond in kind if Trump moves forward with tariffs.
She did not name any specific U.S. products but pointed to a press conference held by Eby last week, in which he indicated that U.S. alcohol sold in B.C. liquor stores, Florida orange juice sold in B.C. grocery stores, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles sold in the province would be targeted.
Bailey said she wants to reiter
IndiaJan 21, 2025
Doctors Provide Update on Dallewal’s Health, Issue Medical Bulletin
On the 57th day of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, doctors issued a medical bulletin indicating slight improvement in his condition following medical intervention on Saturday night.
The results of Dallewal’s blood sample are expected to be released soon. In his first statement after receiving treatment, Dallewal mentioned that he agreed to get treatment due to pressure from 121 farmers also on hunger strike.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has urged Dallewal to resume eating and drinking so he can participate i
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Trudeau Stresses Cooperation with Trump, Warns Against Tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope for collaboration with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters after a two-day cabinet meeting in Montebello, Quebec, Trudeau emphasized that a strong partnership between Canada and the U.S. is essential for progress on both sides of the border.
Trudeau highlighted that to achieve a “golden age” for America, President Trump would need Canada’s resources, including affordable energy, steel, aluminum, and critical minerals. He also stressed the mutual benefits of cooperation, particularly in trade and economic growth.
However, Tr
WorldJan 21, 2025
Massive Fire in Turkish Hotel Claims 66 Lives
A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday at a hotel in a popular ski resort in Turkey, leaving at least 66 people dead and about 50 others injured. Many guests, panicked by the fire, jumped from the 11th floor, resulting in additional injuries and fatalities.
The incident occurred around 3:30 am local time, engulfing the entire 11-story building. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation is underway. According to the Turkish Interior Minister, the hotel was accommodating 234 guests at
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Canada’s Immigration Department Announces Plan to Cut 3,300 Jobs
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to cut approximately 3,300 jobs over the next three years, representing about a quarter of its workforce. The department says the move is aimed at reducing costs to align with lower immigration levels and returning staff numbers to pre-COVID levels.
On Monday, the department informed employees via email about the budget cuts and their potential impact on staff. However, it remains unclear which employees will be affected. Notifications to impacted employees are expected to begin in mid-February.
IRCC also state
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government’s temporary tax break.
Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report on Tuesday said restaurant food purchases, and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration.
The federal government introduced a temporary pause on taxes to those items in mid-December, along with tobacco and cannabis products, clothing, and some toys, among others.
Without the tax break, Statistics Canada said the annual inflation rate would have risen to 2.3 per cent.
Growth in groce
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his administration could move ahead with with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports on Feb. 1.
He delivered the deadline on Monday evening at the White House as he signed a stack of unrelated executive orders. The February date comes after Trump officials, speaking anonymously, suggested to reporters that the Republican president would only sign a memorandum telling federal agencies to study trade issues, including alleged unfair trade and currency practices by Canada, Mexico and China.
An executive order from the president late Monday