CanadaJan 28, 2025
Liberal Party Leadership Race: Six Candidates Cleared to Compete
The race for the Liberal Party leadership, which will determine Canada’s next prime minister, now features six candidates. After Chandra Arya was dropped from the contest, the party cleared former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, Nova Scotia MP Jamie Batiste, former government House leader Karina Gould, former Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla, and former Montreal Liberal MP Frank Baylis.
These candidates are awaiting approval from Elections Canada to officially enter the race.
Ruby Dhalla, the only Indian-origin candidate, has announced her intention to deport i
CanadaJan 28, 2025
Trump Threatens High Tariffs on India, China, and Brazil
US President Donald Trump, during an event in Florida, threatened to impose high tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil. He emphasized that it is time for America to return to the economic system that made it rich and powerful.
Trump claimed that these countries are pursuing their own interests, which is harming the United States. He stated that the US will increase its wealth by imposing taxes on other countries.
He further added that foreign companies seeking to avoid high tariffs must set up their manufacturing plants in the US. Trump also warned American industries about the r
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
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
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
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
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
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
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