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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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BCDec 20, 2024

No New Faces from BC in Trudeau's Latest Cabinet Reshuffle

Not a single new face from British Columbia has been included in Justin Trudeau's latest cabinet reshuffle. The Prime Minister appointed three MPs from Ontario, including Ruby Sahota, one MP from Newfoundland and Labrador, two from Quebec, and one MP each from Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Ruby Sahota, of Punjabi origin, has been entrusted with the portfolio of Democratic Institutions and will also oversee the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Sahota, who represents Brampton North, joined Justin Trudeau’s government in a previous cabinet. It is noteworthy that this reshu
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WorldMay 11, 2025

Pakistan to celebrate Yom-e-Tashkar: Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced that Yom-e-Tashkar will be celebrated in the country. He said that this day will be celebrated after Pakistan's action in response to Indian aggression and the success of Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos. According to information given by a Pakistani news agency, a statement has been issued by the Prime Minister's Office in this regard. The statement said that this day will be celebrated as a way of thanking Allah, saluting the troops and praising the unity of the country. Meanwhile, the era of celebration has begun in Pakistan after the announc
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Situation in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan is getting back to normal

The situation in the states bordering Pakistan is now starting to get back to normal. The situation in the border areas had become extremely critical in the conflict between India and Pakistan for the past few days. The firing and attacks from both sides had become a big concern for the common people. The businesses of the three states had come to a standstill. Many airports in the three border states were closed for traffic. People were forced to leave their homes in many border villages of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. After the ceasefire between the two countries yesterday, life in the thr
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IndiaMay 11, 2025

If the India-Pakistan conflict had not stopped, millions of people would have died: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that if the war between India and Pakistan had not stopped, millions of people could have been killed in it. Trump, while sharing the second post on Truth Social regarding the India-Pakistan war, wrote that I am very proud of the strong leadership of both countries. They are wise. It is worth mentioning that before this, Donald Trump had shared a post the other day and wrote that both countries have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. Trump has now also announced that he will further increase his trade with both countries. He said that he will also
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WorldMay 11, 2025

Pakistan's Defense Minister said that India's strategy has completely failed

After the ceasefire between the two countries, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that India's aggressive policy has completely failed in front of Pakistan. Pakistan's Daily Times newspaper has quoted the Defense Minister as saying that India was expecting an easy victory, but its cover has been exposed on the military and diplomatic front. Khawaja Asif said that the myth of Indian arrogance has blown up in the air. During this conflict, India was stunned by the retaliation taken by Pakistan. He said that India could not succeed in explaining its claims to a single country. The Def
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Pakistan to 'address violations'

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has just given a short briefing. He says: "For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding we arrived at earlier this evening. "This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today." Misri says India's armed forces are "giving an appropriate response" and he concludes his briefing by "calling upon Pakistan to address these violations". Pakistan has yet to comment on Misri's statement.