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CanadaMar 19, 2025

Ottawa condemns China for executing Canadians

China's embassy in Ottawa is confirming that Beijing executed Canadian citizens earlier this year. It's not clear how many Canadians were executed, although the Canadian government says they did not include Abbotsford, B.C. native Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, who was sentenced to death for drug smuggling by a Chinese court in 2019. In a media statement, the Chinese embassy says the death penalty cases involving Canadian nationals were based on "solid and sufficient" evidence, adding Beijing has "zero tolerance" for drug crime. Global Affairs Canada says it "repeatedly called for clemency for the
president-vladimir-putin-agrees-to-limited-ceasefire-in-ukraine
WorldMar 18, 2025

President Vladimir Putin Agrees to Limited Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine, including a 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and infrastructure. This decision follows a 90-minute conversation between President Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, who discussed the potential for peace in Ukraine. According to reports, the ceasefire will begin with a suspension of military activity in the Black Sea, followed by discussions on a complete ceasefire and long-term peace. A Russian official confirmed that Putin has ordered an immediate halt to attacks on Ukraine's energy and infras
israeli-strikes-across-gaza-kill-at-least-413-palestinians-and-shatter-ceasefire-with-hamas
WorldMar 18, 2025

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel's actions. The Israeli military ordered peo
stuck-astronauts-suni-williams-and-butch-wilmore-are-finally-on-their-way-back-to-earth
WorldMar 18, 2025

Stuck astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally on their way back to Earth

NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally on their way home after more than nine months in space. Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams left the International Space Station in a SpaceX capsule early Tuesday, checking out with the cosmonaut and astronaut. The capsule is due to splash down in the evening off the Florida coast, weather permitting. Their return will close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled test flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule last June. They expected to be gone just a week or so when they launched and eventually had to switch to SpaceX to get back.
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WorldMar 17, 2025

Trump Administration Initiates Deportation Under Alien Enemies Act; 261 Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Prison

US President Donald Trump has initiated deportation proceedings under the 227-year-old Alien Enemies Act, resulting in the deportation of 261 Venezuelan immigrants to a supermax prison in El Salvador. The US government took action under this law, alleging that the deported individuals were members of a drug trafficking gang. Notably, the deportation took place despite a US court having stayed the deportation order for these individuals. Trump administration officials stated that the flight had already taken off by the time the court order was issued. The deported Venezuelan citizens were dres
putin-agrees-to-u-s-proposal-for-30-day-ceasefire-in-ukraine
CanadaMar 14, 2025

Putin Agrees to U.S. Proposal for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, he emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict to achieve long-term peace. Putin expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for his efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis and also extended his thanks to other global leaders, including those from India and China. During a news conference in Moscow on Thursday, Putin stated that Russia supports the ceasefire but believes there are many issues that need to be discussed. Putin highlighted the importance of creating a m
entering-india-without-valid-passport-could-lead-to-up-to-five-years-in-jail
IndiaMar 12, 2025

Entering India Without Valid Passport Could Lead to Up to Five Years in Jail

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, which includes stricter penalties for illegal entry into the country. According to the bill, anyone found entering India without a valid passport and documents could face imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to 5 lakh rupees. The bill also stipulates that individuals who illegally bring, house, or settle a foreigner in India could face a penalty of up to three years in prison, a fine ranging from 2 to 5 lakh rupees, or both. It will now be mandatory for all foreigners to possess a valid pa
pakistani-security-forces-battle-to-free-about-300-hostages-aboard-a-hijacked-train
WorldMar 12, 2025

Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Security forces were being cautious as officials said the hostages were surrounded by militants wearing vests loaded with explosives. At least 27 militants have been killed and security forces rescued more than 150 of the 450 people who were on the train when it was hijacked on Tuesday as it entered a tunnel in Bolan, a district in restive Balochistan province. The Baloch Liberation Army grou
zelensky-agrees-to-ceasefire-deal-amid-resumed-us-support
WorldMar 11, 2025

Zelensky Agrees to Ceasefire Deal Amid Resumed US Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to accept a ceasefire deal, as the United States announces the immediate resumption of intelligence sharing and military assistance to Ukraine. In a post on Telegram following a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, Zelensky stated that the US understands Ukraine's reasoning and accepts its proposals. As a result, Ukraine is prepared to accept the US proposal for a full 30-day ceasefire with Russia. Zelensky also expressed gratitude to President Trump for the constructive dialogue between their teams.
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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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IndiaMay 11, 2025

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
if-the-india-pakistan-conflict-had-not-stopped-millions-of-people-would-have-died-trump
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
indian-foreign-secretary-calls-on-pakistan-to-address-violations
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.