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IndiaMay 06, 2025

India fires missiles across the border with Pakistan

India fired three missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory early Wednesday, Pakistani security officials said, amid soaring tensions between the countries over last month's militant attack in India's portion of Kashmir.The missiles struck locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province, according to three security officials. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media on the record.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no immediate announcement about t
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WorldMay 06, 2025

Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, has been elected as Germany's new chancellor in the second round of voting in parliament. In the first round of voting, he missed the 316 votes needed to win by 6 votes. This was the first time in German history that a candidate for the position of chancellor had failed to secure a majority in the first round. A total of 325 MPs voted in favor of Merz in the second round of voting in parliament, which allowed him to cross the required 316. With the election of 69-year-old Friedrich Merz as Germany's new chancellor, the threat of re
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WorldMay 05, 2025

Tourist boats capsize in sudden storm in southwest China, leaving 10 dead

Four boats have capsized in a sudden storm on a river in southwestern China, leaving 10 people dead. State media said more than 80 people fell into the water when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province on Sunday afternoon. Initial reports said two tourist boats had capsized, but CCTV and the official XinhuaNews Agency said on Monday that four boats were involved. The boats capsized after a sudden rain and hail storm hit the upper reaches of the Wu River, a tributary of the Yangtze, the longest river in China. San Diego officials say three people were killed, four were injur
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WorldMay 05, 2025

Putin strongly condemns Pahalgam attack during phone call with Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday called Prime Minister Modi and expressed grief over the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. Putin said that those involved in the attack and those behind them should be brought to justice. It is noteworthy that Putin is scheduled to visit India this year, but the information about the month or date of his visit has not yet been revealed. However, this will be Putin's first visit to India since the war with Ukraine began in 2022. Earlier, in 2021, he had visited Indi
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WorldMay 05, 2025

Israel approves plan to take control of entire Gaza Strip

Israel has approved a plan to take control of the entire Gaza Strip. If implemented, it would be a major expansion of Israel's military operation in the Palestinian territory and could face widespread international opposition. According to reports, Israel is expected to implement the plan only after US President Donald Trump's visit next week. Until then, Israel will continue to try to reach a ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas. However, the Israeli army chief says that the operation could endanger the lives of hostages in Gaza. According to reports, Hamas still holds 59 Israeli ho
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WorldMay 02, 2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. Chilean authorities issued an evacuation alert for the entire coastal section of the Strait of Magellan, in the far south of the country.
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WorldMay 02, 2025

JD Vance asks Pakistan to cooperate with India in Pahalgam attack case

US Vice President JD Vance has asked Pakistan to cooperate with India in the Pahalgam attack case. Vance said that India has the right to retaliate but he also said that India's response should be such that it does not lead to a major war in the region. He said on a channel that we also expect that Pakistan will cooperate with India to the extent that it is responsible so that the terrorists can be identified and dealt with. It is noteworthy that tensions between India and Pakistan are at their peak after 26 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. At the t
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WorldMay 01, 2025

Marco Rubio holds talks with both countries to reduce rising tensions between India and Pakistan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with both countries to reduce rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Rubio on Wednesday appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar separately during phone calls to reduce tensions. In his conversation with Jaishankar, Rubio also expressed grief over the deaths in the Pahalgam attack. Hours after his phone conversation with the US Secretary of State, Jaishankar on Thursday said that the perpetrators, supporters and conspirato
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CanadaMay 01, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend G7 summit in Canada

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the G7 summit in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed. Carney said he spoke with Zelensky on the phone yesterday. The prime minister said Ukraine has shown its commitment to peace and Russia should come to the negotiating table in good faith. Carney added that he looks forward to welcoming President Zelensky to the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta this June and that this war must end and that Canada will continue its efforts among allies for the freedom, peace and security of Ukraine. The Canadian Prime Minister's Office said in a

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Two killed, three injured after intercepted missile debris falls in Abu Dhabi, officials say

Two people were killed and three others injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing regional tensions, according to authorities in the United Arab Emirates. Officials said the missile was launched from Iran and was destroyed mid-air by air defence systems. However, falling fragments struck areas in the UAE capital, resulting in civilian casualties. Authorities identified the two people killed as one Pakistani national and one Indian national. Three others injured include a UAE citizen, a Jordanian national and an Indian national, officials said. Ac
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AlbertaMar 26, 2026

Jason Kenney to debate Alberta separatism in May events

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney will participate in two public debates this spring on the question of provincial separation, facing off against a Calgary lawyer who supports Alberta leaving Canada. The first debate is scheduled for May at a member-only conference hosted by Civitas Canada, a conservative non-profit, in Edmonton. Conference materials say both sides share a goal of “economic fairness for Alberta,” with Kenney and lawyer Keith Wilson debating whether staying in or leaving Canada best allows the province to “fulfil their destiny.” A second debate is planned for Calgary
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CanadaMar 26, 2026

NATO report says Canada met 2% defence spending target for first time in decades

Canada met NATO’s benchmark of spending two per cent of its gross domestic product on defence in the last fiscal year, according to the alliance’s latest annual report. The 2025 report from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte states Canada spent approximately $63.4 billion on defence, reaching the alliance target for the first time since 1990. The two per cent benchmark is a long-standing commitment among NATO members aimed at ensuring collective security and military readiness. According to the NATO report, Canada’s increased spending reflects sustained federal investments in military cap
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BCMar 25, 2026

Vancouver police seek witnesses after suspicious death in Downtown Eastside

The Vancouver Police Department says its homicide unit is investigating a suspicious death in the city’s Downtown Eastside and is asking witnesses to come forward. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, paramedics with BC Emergency Health Services responded to a call at about 7:40 a.m. on March 20 in the south lane of the 100-block of East Hastings Street for a man in medical distress. Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said paramedics notified officers after observing injuries considered suspicious. The case has since been taken o
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BCMar 25, 2026

B.C. police watchdog launches systemic probe into handling of sexual misconduct cases

British Columbia’s police watchdog has launched a provincewide review into how municipal departments handle sexual misconduct allegations involving officers, citing concerns about recurring patterns and oversight. Prabhu Rajan, head of the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, said the investigation will examine internal processes used when departments investigate their own members. He said sexual misconduct in policing workplaces can undermine operational effectiveness and public trust. According to a statement from the commissioner’s office, the probe is the first “systemic inve