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WorldFeb 11, 2025

UK Deports 19,000 in Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

The UK has deported 19,000 individuals, including illegal immigrants and foreign criminals, as part of a major crackdown inspired by similar measures in the US under the Trump administration. For the first time, the UK government has released footage of the deportations. Reports indicate that the Labour government, led by Keir Starmer, has conducted extensive raids targeting workplaces employing illegal immigrants. These include Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes—industries where migrant workers are commonly employed. As part of the crackdown, 1,090 civil pena
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WorldFeb 11, 2025

Pakistan says 16 nationals died in migrant boat sinking near Libya, 10 others still missing

At least 16 Pakistani nationals died and 10 others are still unaccounted for after a boat carrying dozens of Europe-boundmigrantssank at the weekend off the coast ofLibya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. A ministry statement said 33 of the 37 survivors were in the custody of police and one was being treated at a hospital. “Reportedly, around 10 Pakistanis are missing in the accident," the ministry said, adding that three of the survivors were in Tripoli and being looked after by the Pakistani embassy. Earlier, Prime MinisterShehbaz Sharifexpressed his deepgrief and sorrowfor
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WorldFeb 11, 2025

President Donald Trump warns Hamas

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that if all Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday afternoon, the consequences will be very bad. Hamas had threatened to postpone the release of the next hostages scheduled for Saturday until further notice, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that if all the hostages are not returned to Israel by 12 noon on Saturday, he will ask Israel to end the ceasefire with Hamas and what will happen then Hamas itself will understand what I mean. If reports are to be believed, so much destruction has bee
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WorldFeb 10, 2025

At least 40 are dead after a bus plunged off a bridge in Guatemala

At least 40 people are dead after their bus plunged off a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala’s capital. Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran said a multi-vehicle crash sent the bus off the bridge before dawn. Another 15 people were seriously injured. The bus fell 115 feet (35 meters) into a sewage-polluted stream. It landed upside down and half-submerged. The bus had come from Progreso, northeast of the capital. Volunteer firefighting spokesman Óscar Sánchez said children were among the victims. President Bernardo Arévalo offered his condolences and declared a day of national m
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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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WorldFeb 04, 2025

PM Modi May Visit the US Next Week

Prime Minister Modi may visit the United States next week. According to reports, Modi and President Trump are expected to meet on February 13, with Trump possibly hosting a dinner for Modi during the visit. After concluding his visit to France, PM Modi will arrive in Washington, DC, on the evening of February 12 and will stay until February 14. During this time, the Prime Minister may also meet with American business leaders and members of the Indian community. It is noteworthy that on January 27, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump had a conversation. This marked the first time Trump spo
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CanadaFeb 04, 2025

Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants Begins on Trump’s Orders

A US military C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying approximately 200 illegal Indian immigrants is set to land at Amritsar airport on Wednesday morning. Most of these individuals reportedly hail from Punjab and neighboring states. This marks the first large-scale deportation of illegal Indian immigrants during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. It is also unprecedented for the US to use a military cargo plane for deportations to India. The Indian government has cooperated fully with the US administration in facilitating the repatriation process. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar pr
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Ontario Cancels Starlink Contract in Response to U.S. Tariffs

Ontario, Canada's most populous province, has announced the cancellation of its internet contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, following President Donald Trump’s imposition of heavy tariffs on Canada. Premier Doug Ford also stated that American companies would be banned from participating in the province’s contracts. The Ontario government had signed a $100 billion deal with Starlink in November, aiming to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 homes and businesses in rural and remote areas by June of this year through Starlink’s satellite service. Ford emphasized that Ontario would cont
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CanadaJan 30, 2025

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors. Three soldiers were onboard the helicopter, an Army official said. There was no immediate word on the cause of the collision, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport were h

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BCMar 04, 2026

Former Vancouver Island hockey coach sentenced to 12 months for child luring

A former Vancouver Island hockey coach has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after being convicted of child luring involving a 15-year-old girl during a 2020 hockey camp in Port Alberni. According to a B.C. Provincial Court ruling, Foster Chadwick Martin was found guilty in December of luring a child after sending explicit messages to the teen through Instagram and Snapchat during a hockey camp. Court documents state Martin was 20 years old at the time of the offence. The court heard that Martin later worked as a jail guard with the Victoria Police Department. He was removed from his positio
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CanadaMar 04, 2026

Carney appoints BlackRock economist Glen Purves as deputy minister of international trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Glen Purves, a senior economist at BlackRock, as Canada’s new deputy minister of international trade, according to a federal government announcement. The appointment is aimed at expanding Canadian exports beyond the United States and strengthening access to global markets. The government said Purves will help guide international trade policy as Canada works to diversify trade partnerships. Purves has served since January 2025 as global head of macro research at the BlackRock Investment Institute in New York. He previously spent 12 years in the federal
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WorldMar 04, 2026

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies after U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka’s navy says it has recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean off the island nation’s southern coast. Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament that authorities received information the vessel, identified as IRIS Dena, was in distress with about 180 people on board. He said Sri Lanka dispatched naval ships and air force aircraft to carry out a search-and-rescue operation. According to Sri Lanka Navy spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath, there was no sign of the ship when rescue teams arrived.
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BCMar 04, 2026

Edmonton man wanted on Canada-wide warrant in Toronto homicide

The Toronto Police Service says a 19-year-old man from Edmonton is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with a fatal shooting in Rexdale last month. At a joint update with York Regional Police, Det. Sgt. Sandra Arruda of the homicide and missing persons unit said officers responded at about 3:26 p.m. on Feb. 7 to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of Woodbine Shopping Centre, near Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. According to police, officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead. Inv
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CanadaMar 04, 2026

Anand says Canada balancing India trade ties with domestic security, rule of law concerns

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa is working to strengthen trade and defence ties with India while continuing discussions around domestic security and respect for the rule of law. Anand made the remarks Tuesday while attending a security and defence event in Ottawa. According to her public comments at the event, Canada views India as an important partner in the Indo-Pacific region but considers issues related to domestic security and the rule of law equally significant. She said Canada is deepening defence relationships with partners such as India as part of its broad