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CanadaDec 23, 2024

Ontario Reports Surge in Measles Cases

Ontario is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with the province's health officials reporting 37 cases, all linked to an outbreak in New Brunswick. Public Health Ontario has confirmed 11 of these cases, while 26 are considered probable. The agency stated that the outbreak began in October, and 28 of those affected are children or young adults. According to Public Health Ontario, all but two of the cases involve individuals who were not vaccinated. In a statement, Public Health Ontario noted that between 2013 and 2023, the province recorded 101 measles cases. No single year during this peri
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CanadaDec 23, 2024

Canada's Economy Contracts in November Despite Central Bank Rate Cuts

The Canadian economy experienced its first contraction of the year in November, despite the central bank implementing sharp interest rate cuts. Statistics Canada reported on Monday that preliminary data indicated GDP fell by 0.1 percent in November, following a 0.3 percent growth in October. If the November forecast holds in the final figure and December GDP growth remains stable, the fourth-quarter GDP will fall short of the Bank of Canada's 2 percent growth forecast. It is worth noting that the central bank has reduced interest rates by 175 basis points since June, including two major cuts o
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BCDec 23, 2024

Mounties in Squamish, B.C., recover stolen search-and-rescue equipment

Mounties in Squamish, B.C., say they have recovered BC Parks and search-and-rescue equipment that was stolen this fall. They say in a news release that police received a report on Oct. 18 that a BC Parks storage unit had been broken into overnight and "large items" stolen. Then, on Nov. 21, they received a report of a theft from a vehicle in Whistler, B.C., with the value of stolen items in both incidents totalling more than $20,000. Police say about a week later officers attending an unrelated call saw some of the stolen gear in the Squamish Valley area. The Sea to Sky RCMP say a search warra
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IndiaDec 23, 2024

Three Men Involved in Punjab Grenade Attacks Killed in UP Encounter

In connection with the bomb blast outside the police post in Bakshiwal, Gurdaspur district, the Punjab Police, in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Police, killed three militants in an encounter in Pilibhit early on Monday. The slain individuals were identified as Gurvinder Singh, Varinder Singh, and Jashanpreet Singh, all from Gurdaspur. They were residents of villages in the Dera Baba Nanak constituency, and their ages ranged from 18 to 25. According to the police, they recovered two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a large quantity of ammunition from the suspects. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yada
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WorldDec 23, 2024

Trump Threatens to Reclaim Control of the Panama Canal

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal, which the U.S. controlled until 1999. Trump claims that Panama is charging the U.S. more for using the canal and that China is increasing its influence over the strategic waterway. Trump made these comments while addressing his supporters in Arizona on Sunday. He also shared an AI-generated image on his social media account, with a caption reading, "Welcome to the United States Canal." In response, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino issued a recorded message, stating that every inch of land surr
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CanadaDec 23, 2024

Two killed, one injured in Metro Vancouver vehicle crash

Two people are dead after a major vehicle crash in Metro Vancouver early this morning. Mounties say the crash happened at the intersection of Boundary Road and Forest Street, on the Burnaby side of the city's border with Vancouver. Police say a vehicle was travelling west on Forest Street when it was hit by a northbound vehicle on Boundary Road. Emergency responders at the scene attempted life-saving measures on the two occupants in the westbound vehicle, but police say both people died. Police say the driver of the northbound vehicle was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening
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WorldDec 23, 2024

Send deposed PM Sheikh Hasina back to Dhaka, Bangladesh's interim govt writes to India

Bangladesh’s interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. Hasina, 77, has been living in exile in India since August 5 when she fled the country amid the student-led protests that toppled her 16-year regime. Bangladesh-based International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for “crimes against humanity and genocide”. “We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Banglade
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CanadaDec 20, 2024

Poilievre Calls for Special Session of Parliament After Jagmeet Singh’s Announcement

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has called for a special session of Parliament following Jagmeet Singh’s announcement, which he claims signals the Trudeau government has lost its majority. Poilievre stated that he is writing to the Governor General, urging her to determine whether the Prime Minister still has the confidence of the House or if the country must head to an election. He further criticized the Liberal government, asserting that the country cannot function under its current leadership. Poilievre also targeted Jagmeet Singh, accusing the NDP leader of posturing. He r
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IndiaDec 20, 2024

Bharat Bhushan Ashu Granted Bail by Punjab-Haryana High Court

Former Punjab minister and Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu has been granted bail by the Punjab-Haryana High Court. The court also quashed two FIRs registered against him by the Vigilance Bureau. On August 1, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Bharat Bhushan Ashu in Jalandhar after questioning him in connection with a money laundering case related to a tender scam. He has been in custody since then. During his tenure as Minister of Food Supplies, large-scale irregularities were reported in labor and transportation tenders in Punjab's mandis.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

The 'war' between India and Pakistan is over! DGMOs of both countries will talk again on May 12

There is now a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Giving this information, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that talks were held between the DGMOs of both countries at 3.35 pm today. During the talks, it was decided that both countries will immediately stop air, water and land attacks from 5 pm today. Along with this, a ceasefire has been declared between the two countries. Misri said that on May 12, officials of both countries will discuss the future strategy.
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WorldMay 10, 2025

India and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that after long talks last night, India and Pakistan have agreed to stop the war. He said that as a result of this talk, which took place due to US mediation, both the countries have agreed that they will stop the conflict that has been going on for the last few days. He said that I am happy to inform you that India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. I congratulate both the countries for acting wisely and using foresight. He has shared this information on his Truth Social.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Government and private bus services suspended in Bathinda from 7 pm

In view of the drone attacks being carried out by Pakistan on Punjab, there is important news for those who travel by bus. In view of the situation arising between India and Pakistan, government and private bus services have been suspended in Bathinda from 7 pm. Giving information about this, an official said that there is a blackout in the district after 8 pm. Due to this, government and private buses have been stopped after 7 pm. Apart from this, routes going to Amritsar and Faridkot have also been closed. The official said that buses run for 10-15 routes after 7 pm, which have been closed
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

India attacked 8 military installations in Pakistan on Friday night

The Indian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of External Affairs informed at 10.30 am today that the Indian army attacked several installations in Pakistan late on Friday night. Giving information about this, Army spokesperson Colonel Sophia Qureshi said that India attacked 8 military installations in Pakistan last night during a 3-hour interval. These installations include Pakistan's airbase and weapons depots. Meanwhile, the BSF has released a video saying that the launch pad of the terrorists located at Luni in Sialkot, Pakistan was destroyed last night. Indian news agencies quoted inte
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WorldMay 10, 2025

8 BSF jawans injured at RSPura by Pakistan firing

Pakistan resorted to heavy firing in RSPura area of ​​Jammu region, resulting in the injury of 8 BSF jawans. Pakistan Army violated ceasefire and targeted Indian posts and residential areas. Late on Friday night, Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing in RSPura area. Meanwhile, it is also reported that there was continuous heavy firing in Uri area of ​​Baramulla for the last 12 hours, during which Pakistani Army targeted 15 border villages. As a result, many houses were damaged but no casualties were reported.