CanadaJan 21, 2025
Trudeau Stresses Cooperation with Trump, Warns Against Tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope for collaboration with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters after a two-day cabinet meeting in Montebello, Quebec, Trudeau emphasized that a strong partnership between Canada and the U.S. is essential for progress on both sides of the border.
Trudeau highlighted that to achieve a “golden age” for America, President Trump would need Canada’s resources, including affordable energy, steel, aluminum, and critical minerals. He also stressed the mutual benefits of cooperation, particularly in trade and economic growth.
However, Tr
WorldJan 21, 2025
Massive Fire in Turkish Hotel Claims 66 Lives
A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday at a hotel in a popular ski resort in Turkey, leaving at least 66 people dead and about 50 others injured. Many guests, panicked by the fire, jumped from the 11th floor, resulting in additional injuries and fatalities.
The incident occurred around 3:30 am local time, engulfing the entire 11-story building. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation is underway. According to the Turkish Interior Minister, the hotel was accommodating 234 guests at
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Canada’s Immigration Department Announces Plan to Cut 3,300 Jobs
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to cut approximately 3,300 jobs over the next three years, representing about a quarter of its workforce. The department says the move is aimed at reducing costs to align with lower immigration levels and returning staff numbers to pre-COVID levels.
On Monday, the department informed employees via email about the budget cuts and their potential impact on staff. However, it remains unclear which employees will be affected. Notifications to impacted employees are expected to begin in mid-February.
IRCC also state
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, thanks in part to GST tax break
Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in December, thanks in large part to the federal government’s temporary tax break.
Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report on Tuesday said restaurant food purchases, and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration.
The federal government introduced a temporary pause on taxes to those items in mid-December, along with tobacco and cannabis products, clothing, and some toys, among others.
Without the tax break, Statistics Canada said the annual inflation rate would have risen to 2.3 per cent.
Growth in groce
CanadaJan 21, 2025
Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his administration could move ahead with with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports on Feb. 1.
He delivered the deadline on Monday evening at the White House as he signed a stack of unrelated executive orders. The February date comes after Trump officials, speaking anonymously, suggested to reporters that the Republican president would only sign a memorandum telling federal agencies to study trade issues, including alleged unfair trade and currency practices by Canada, Mexico and China.
An executive order from the president late Monday
IndiaJan 20, 2025
Delhi Assembly Elections: Congress Releases List of 40 Star Campaigners
The Congress has released a list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes three senior Congress leaders from Punjab: former Punjab Chief Minister and current MP from Jalandhar Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chairman and MP from Ludhiana Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and Bholath MLA and All India Kisan Congress President Sukhpal Singh Khaira.
Voting will be held on 5 February for 70 assembly seats in Delhi, with results to be announced on 8 February. In the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party won 62 seats, the BJP secured 8
CanadaJan 20, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Congratulates Trump on His Inauguration
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as President. Trudeau stated that Canada and the United States have been the world’s most successful economic partners and that there is an opportunity to work together once again to create more jobs and prosperity in both countries.
Trudeau emphasized that Canada will be stronger when working together with the U.S. He expressed eagerness to collaborate with Trump. At the same time, leaders and notable figures from around the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have congratulated Trump on his
CanadaJan 20, 2025
Donald Trump Announces Major Steps for America Once in Office
Donald Trump has announced several significant steps he plans to take immediately upon assuming office as President of the United States. Among these, he proposed the creation of a new federal agency, the ‘External Revenue Service’ to oversee the collection of tariffs, duties, and revenues from foreign sources.
In addition, Trump pledged to intensify efforts against illegal immigration, including implementing mass deportations. He also stated his intention to declare a national emergency at the southern border to strengthen border control measures.
President Trump also announced the aboli
IndiaJan 20, 2025
Bikram Singh Majithia Criticizes AAP Government Over Z+ Security for Vibhav Kumar
Senior Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has slammed the AAP-led Punjab government for allegedly wasting public funds on providing Z+ security to Vibhav Kumar, the former PA of ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Majithia questioned why the Bhagwant Mann government extended such high-level security to Vibhav Kumar, a Delhi resident who, according to Majithia, has a criminal history, including jail time for alleged misconduct against women.
He also raised concerns over Punjab’s worsening law and order situation and criticized the financial burden of protecting a non-Punjabi while the state str
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