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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Poilievre Urges Trudeau to Respond to Trump’s Threats

Canada’s Opposition Leader, Pierre Poilievre, has urged the Trudeau government to address recent threats from former US President Donald Trump. Poilievre condemned Trump’s remarks targeting Canada’s steel and aluminum industries, calling them intolerable and demanding a firm government response. Responding to Trump’s suggestion of making Canada the 51st state, Poilievre declared, “Canada is a proud, sovereign, and independent country and always will be.” The Conservative leader criticized Trudeau and former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, asserting that Canadians are strong a
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WorldFeb 10, 2025

PM Modi Embarks on Visit to France and US to Bolster Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a five-day visit to France and the United States from February 10 to 14. He will spend February 10 and 11 in France, followed by February 12 and 13 in the US. PM Modi highlighted the visit as a key opportunity to strengthen India-US relations, with enhancing bilateral partnerships as a primary focus of his US agenda. In France, defense ties are expected to take center stage, with potential agreements for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets and 3 Scorpene-class submarines likely to be finalized. France has consistently supported India on
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IndiaFeb 10, 2025

SGPC Removes Giani Harpreet Singh as Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Giani Harpreet Singh from his position as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. Giani Jagtar Singh has been appointed as the acting Jathedar in his place. This decision follows the findings of a three-member committee formed to investigate allegations against Giani Harpreet Singh. The allegations, reportedly stemming from an old case involving a relative, had previously led the SGPC to suspend his services while the investigation was underway. Giani Harpreet Singh has denied the accusations. He began his association with the SG
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CanadaFeb 10, 2025

Trudeau announces the appointment of three new senators

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of three new independent senators to fill some of the Senate's few remaining vacancies. The Prime Minister's Office says in a news release that the Governor General has appointed Baltej Dhillon for British Columbia, Martine Hébert for Quebec and Todd Lewis for Saskatchewan. Dhillon has worked with British Columbia’s anti-gang agency since 2019 and, in 1991, became the first Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer to wear a turban. During his service, Dhillon had investigated high-profile cases ranging from serial killer Robert Pickt
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IndiaFeb 07, 2025

PM Modi to meet US President Trump next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the US from February 12 to 13 and will also meet President Donald Trump during this time. PM Modi's visit comes after the US deported illegal Indian immigrants in handcuffs and shackles. His visit to the US was confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday. This will be PM Modi's first visit to the US since Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President on January 20, 2017. Modi will visit the US following his trip to France from February 10 to 12, where he will participate in the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris. Prime Minister J
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IndiaFeb 07, 2025

Results for 70 seats of Delhi Assembly to be declared tomorrow

The results for the 70 seats of the Delhi Assembly will be declared tomorrow. In the elections held in February 2020, the Aam Aadmi Party won 62 seats, while the BJP secured 8 seats. Based on the latest exit poll estimates, the BJP has claimed that its government will take power on February 8. If this happens, it will mark the BJP's return to power in Delhi after more than two and a half decades. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party has completely rejected the exit poll data and asserted that it will form the government in Delhi for the fourth time. The results will begin to be announced at 8 a.m.
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IndiaFeb 07, 2025

Sukhbir Badal's Strong Statement on Deportation of Indians from US, Appeals to PM Modi

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has recently criticized the deportation of Indians from US in handcuffs and shackles. Badal condemned the manner in which the deported individuals were treated, describing their transport in handcuffs aboard a military plane as an insult to the country. He emphasized that these migrants are victims of circumstances, not criminals, and should have been treated with dignity and respect. Sukhbir Singh Badal has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address this issue with the US government. He also called on the Chief Minister of Punjab
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CanadaFeb 07, 2025

Opposition Party Maintains Lead, But the Race Tightens After Trudeau's Resignation

Canada's main opposition party remains at the top of the polls, but the race has become more competitive following Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement of his resignation. Although voters are uncertain about who will replace Trudeau as the next leader of the Liberal Party, the party has gained some support, according to a recent Ipsos Research survey. However, Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party still holds a significant lead in national polls, with Poilievre's party set to receive 41 percent of the vote if the election were held tomorrow, according to Ipsos. This is 13 percentage points m
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CanadaFeb 07, 2025

Trudeau's Big Revelation About Trump's Comments on Making Canada the 51st State

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a significant revelation regarding comments made by President Trump about making Canada the 51st state. During a meeting in Toronto, he described Trump's threat as real. Trudeau told business leaders that Trump's proposal to merge Canada with the United States is a genuine concern. He explained that, in Trump's view, the easiest way to achieve this would be through tariffs. Trudeau's remarks were overheard when a microphone, left on after the opening address, captured comments made behind closed doors. According to reports, Trudeau stated that Canada's natur

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CanadaDec 10, 2025

Quebec anticorruption unit opens criminal probe into provincial Liberal Party

Quebec’s anticorruption police force has launched a criminal investigation into the provincial Liberal Party, adding to a period of internal turmoil for the long-standing political organization. A spokesperson for the force confirmed the probe today but declined to provide details, citing the active nature of the case. The confirmation follows disclosures last month that investigators were reviewing allegations of wrongdoing to determine whether a formal investigation was warranted. The decision to proceed suggests authorities found sufficient grounds to examine the matter further. The Liber
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BCDec 10, 2025

Burnaby RCMP warns residents after rise in distraction-style jewelry thefts

Burnaby RCMP is alerting residents to a series of distraction thefts reported across the city since mid November. Police say ten incidents have been confirmed since November 13, prompting a reminder for the public to remain cautious in busy public areas and parking lots. The detachment’s Community Response Team is leading the investigation and believes groups of offenders are targeting victims by first asking for directions or pretending to need medical help. Police say the suspects – often described as one man and two women – use conversation as a way to get close before attempting to r
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AlbertaDec 10, 2025

Recall petition launched against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and two cabinet ministers

Elections Alberta has approved recall petitions targeting Premier Danielle Smith and two members of her cabinet, marking the latest wave of challenges under the province’s recall legislation. The petitions, issued this week, add to a growing list of United Conservative Party MLAs facing organized campaigns in their constituencies. Heather VanSnick, the applicant behind the recall effort in Brooks–Medicine Hat, alleges the premier has not meaningfully engaged with residents or subject-matter experts when shaping provincial policy. She also argues that recent government decisions have contri
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CanadaDec 10, 2025

Canada prepares to name new U.S. envoy as next phase of trade talks approaches

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s next ambassador to the United States will have time to get up to speed before North America’s trade relationship enters a new round of negotiations. Carney told reporters that federal consultations on the renewal of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico Agreement have wrapped up, while officials in Washington are only beginning their own review. He said the three-country assessment of the trade pact is expected to intensify in the new year, a process that could carry major implications for Western Canada’s transportation corridors, agriculture exports, and m
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WorldDec 10, 2025

Author Sophie Kinsella, known for global ‘Shopaholic’ series, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, the British writer whose lighthearted “Shopaholic” novels gained an international readership, has died at the age of 55. Her family confirmed that she passed away this week after living with brain cancer, a diagnosis she made public in 2024. Kinsella, born Madeleine Wickham, became widely recognized for her comic writing style and her ability to connect with readers through stories about everyday pressures, financial missteps, and modern relationships. Beginning in 2000, her “Shopaholic” series grew into 10 bestselling titles that reached audiences across Europe and No