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WorldMar 11, 2024

With the return of Donald Trump to America, the Ukraine-Russia war may end

The return of Donald Trump to America may end the Ukraine-Russia war. This comment was made by Viktor Orbán, a supporter of Trump and Prime Minister of Hungary. The Hungarian Prime Minister says that Trump has many plans to end the war, but he did not give details. However, he said the big thing in it is that Trump will stop the funding given to Ukraine, which will end the war soon. According to Orban, US and European funding and arms are behind the Ukraine-Russia war going on for so long. He said that if America stops funding, Europe alone will not be able to drag this war further. The Hu
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IndiaMar 11, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal reached Mohali and made serious allegations against BJP

Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived from Mohali in Punjab to start the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, made serious allegations against the BJP today. He alleged that the BJP is trying to topple the Bhagwant Mann government in the state. Addressing the rally, he said that our MLAs are being contacted daily and Bhagwant Maan alone is fighting both the Center and the Governor. Kejriwal has made these claims at a time when the party has 92 MLAs out of 117 in Punjab. Along with this, Kejriwal made it clear that the Aam Aadmi Party is going to fight the elections alone in
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BCMar 08, 2024

B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes

Police in British Columbia say they've seized more than 27 tonnes of contraband cigarettes worth more than $24 million in a pair of investigations over the past year. Assistant RCMP Commissioner David Teboul says the investigations involved collaboration with tax fraud investigators from the B.C. Ministry of Finance, calling the seizures of 133,000 cartons of cigarettes a " major blow to numerous organized crime groups." Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the most recent raids in Mission and Maple Ridge on Feb. 28, involving 67,500 cartons, represent the largest one-time seizure of con
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IndiaMar 08, 2024

US: Two Punjabi youths die in a horrible accident

Two young men from the same village of Hoshiarpur's Dasuha district died in a terrible road accident in America. The deceased men have been identified as 23-year-old Sukhjinder Singh and Simranjit Singh, residents of Turkana village. Both of them went to America two years ago to earn a living. They used to run a trailer together in America. Recently, while going to New Mexico from California, they were hit by a trolley coming from the wrong side on Highway No. 144. Both of them died on the spot. The accident was so terrible that they could be pulled out only after about six hours of hard work.
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WorldMar 08, 2024

The ban on social media platform X in Pakistan entered the fourth week today

The ban on social media platform X in Pakistan entered the fourth week today. The government has not yet given any explanation as to why it has been banned. According to information received, it was implemented to stop PTI's alleged propaganda of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The PTI had alleged that the PML-N party had rigged the general elections held on February 8 on a large scale. It may be mentioned that the Sindh High Court had directed the citizens to restore access to X, but despite this, the services of X have been suspended for more than three weeks.
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IndiaMar 08, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 25 Companies of Central Forces arrives in Punjab

In order to ensure the conduct of free, fair and peaceful upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Punjab state has received 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for area domination and confidence-building measures. The 25 companies include five coys of Central Reserved Police Forces (CRPF), 15 coys of Border Security Force (BSF) and five coys of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Divulging more details, Special Director General of Police (Spl DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that the forces will be deployed in vulnerable districts of the state to instil confidence among the gen
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WorldMar 08, 2024

Former British PM Theresa May to stand down at next election

Former British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will quit as a lawmaker when an election is called this year. The move will end a 27-year parliamentary career that included three years as prime minister during a period roiled by Brexit. May told her local newspaper that her work on fighting human trafficking and modern slavery was taking up more of her time. May was Britain's leader from 2016 to 2019 but was eventually brought down by Brexit. She was Britain's second female prime minister, after Margaret Thatcher.
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CanadaMar 08, 2024

Clocks in Canada will be an hour forward from March 10

There is going to be a time change in Canada. Next Sunday, March 10, Canada's clocks will go forward one hour. This time will be before 2 am on the intervening night of March 9 and 10 i.e. Saturday and Sunday. It is worth mentioning that the time of clocks changes every 6 months in Canada. This time is changed on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. From March 10, India's time will be 12 and a half hours ahead of Vancouver, 11 and a half hours from Calgary and Edmonton, 10 hours from Winnipeg and 9 and a half hours from Toronto. This time will last till November 2 this
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CanadaMar 08, 2024

Canada sanctions Iranians accused of violently repressing women and girls

The Canadian government is imposing new sanctions on two Iranians it accuses of participating in the violent repression of women and girls in Iran. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is making the announcement on International Women's Day. Joly says Iranian women and girls face an increasingly repressive environment where they risk injury or death for expressing themselves or demanding basic rights. Canada has now laid sanctions against 155 individuals and 87 entities since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in 2022. Amini died in police custody after being arrested, purportedly for wear

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AlbertaApr 02, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to restrict minors’ access to explicit sexual images in public libraries

The Alberta government has introduced legislation aimed at limiting access by children and young teens to graphic sexual images in public libraries, according to a provincial announcement. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams tabled the bill, which would apply to all public library systems across the province. The proposed law does not include a ban on books, but would require measures to prevent those aged 15 and under from accessing visual depictions of sex. According to the province, options under consideration include placing such materials in restricted sections or requiring library st
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BCApr 02, 2026

Canada Super 60 season 2 returns to BC Place Stadium

The Canada Super 60 league is set to return to Vancouver's iconic BC Place Stadium. The second season of the league has been announced. This time, the league will be played from September 29 to October 4. Organizers say that the league will once again see the combination of the game of cricket with entertainment, cultural activities and concerts. League organizer Yuvraj Singh, iconic former international cricketer, says that the first season was successful and we are happy that we are now going ahead with the second season. Yuvraj Singh with BC Premier David Eby at BC Place stadium during the
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WorldApr 02, 2026

Trump removes attorney general Pam Bondi, White House confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her position, according to a White House official. The decision comes amid reported dissatisfaction with Bondi’s performance, including concerns over the handling of investigative files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports. The White House official confirmed the dismissal but did not provide detailed reasons in a public statement. Reports also indicate Trump had expressed frustration over what he viewed as a lack of swift legal action against his political critics and opponents. Those claims have not bee
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CanadaApr 02, 2026

Canada joins 40-country talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping amid global concerns

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand took part in a virtual meeting with more than 40 countries, including the United Kingdom and India, to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. The meeting was convened by U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who warned that Iran’s move to block the passage poses risks to the global economy, according to statements shared following the discussion. Anand emphasized the need to uphold international law and ensure freedom of navigation through the waterway. India was represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misr
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BCApr 02, 2026

Police outline safety plan for Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade

The Surrey Police Service says it will deploy officers and coordinate with multiple regional units to manage safety and traffic during the Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade scheduled for April 18. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, the annual event draws tens of thousands of attendees and is among the largest Vaisakhi celebrations globally. Police said a public safety plan has been developed in coordination with the City of Surrey and event organizers, incorporating provincial guidance for large gatherings. Officers from several agencies are expected to assist, including the De