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WorldNov 18, 2024

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US, say sources

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and firing outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai home, has been detained in the United States, Mumbai police sources said on Monday. Anmol, who was believed to be living in Canada and making regular travels to the US, is the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, accused of running a global criminal syndicate despite being in jail. The NIA has placed Anmol on its most-wanted list, offering a reward of Rs 10 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Iranian Officials Confirm Meeting Between Elon Musk and U.N. Ambassador

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a close adviser to Donald Trump, held a secret meeting with Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, at a undisclosed location in New York on Monday. According to reports, the meeting was aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and the U.S. The initiative for this meeting was taken by Elon Musk, while the Iranian ambassador chose the location. The two spoke for more than an hour, and sources said that the Iranian ambassador appeared satisfied with the discussions. It is worth noting that Musk has become one of the most influential private cit
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Fire breaks out at a Spanish nursing home, killing at least 10 people

At least 10 people have died in a fire at a nursing home in Zaragoza, Spain, local authorities reported on Friday.The blaze broke out early Friday morning in Villa Franca de Ebro, about 30 minutes from the northeastern city. Firefighters were able to extinguished the blaze, local media reported.The cause of the fire was not yet known.
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WorldNov 14, 2024

Dominica to confer its highest national honour on PM Narendra Modi

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, at the India-CARICOM Summit, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana. In February 2021, India provided Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a significant contribution that
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WorldNov 13, 2024

After winning presidential election, Donald Trump met Joe Biden

After winning the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump arrived at the White House today to meet President Biden. The two leaders shook hands during the meeting, and Biden congratulated Trump on his victory. He also reiterated the importance of a smooth transition of power. With this meeting, the transfer of power process has officially begun at the White House. Trump is set to be sworn in as president on January 20. It is important to note that it has been a longstanding tradition in the United States for the sitting president to hold a formal meeting with the incoming president following
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WorldNov 13, 2024

Russia to Ban Promotion of Anti-Childbirth Content on Social Media Amid Population Crisis

The Russian government is set to introduce a new law that will prohibit the promotion of discouraging childbearing within the country. Any posts or videos that advocate against having children will be banned from social media platforms. On November 12, the lower house of the Russian Parliament passed a proposal related to this law. It is scheduled to be presented in the upper house on November 20. If approved, the bill will then be sent to President Vladimir Putin for final approval. Once the law receives the President’s approval, it will come into effect. Russia is facing concerns over its
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WorldNov 12, 2024

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trumphas asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber because that would force a new election to fill the empty seat. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter before Trump made a formal announcement. The move would p
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WorldNov 12, 2024

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, medical officials say

Palestinian medical officials say two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman, most in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. One strike late Monday hit a makeshift cafeteria used by displaced people in Muwasi, the center of the so-called humanitarian zone. At least 11 people were killed, including two children, according to officials at Nasser Hospital, where the casualties were taken. Video from the scene showed men pulling bloodied wounded from among tables and chairs set up in the sand in an enclosure made of corrugated metal sheets. The strike
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WorldNov 12, 2024

35 dead as a driver hits a crowd in a Chinese city

Police in China say 35 people were killed and another 43 injured when a driver rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai. The 62-year-old driver was detained, police said earlier Monday. It was not immediately clear whether it was an attack or an accident. No motive was mentioned, and police said investigations continued. A 62-year-old man was detained after he rammed a car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police said late Monday, on the eve of the country’s premier aviation exhibition by

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WorldMar 16, 2026

Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed nearly 900 people since March 2

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli air and ground attacks since March 2 has risen to nearly 900 as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, at least 886 people have been killed and 2,141 others injured during Israeli strikes across parts of Lebanon over the past two weeks. The ministry said the attacks have also affected the country’s health-care system. Medical teams responding to emergencies were among those hit during the strikes. At least 38 health workers have been killed and another 69 injured w
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CanadaMar 16, 2026

IHIT takes over Surrey homicide investigation after fatal Laurel Drive shooting

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting early Saturday at a residence in Surrey. According to an IHIT news release, officers with the Surrey Police Service responded at about 1:40 a.m. to reports of shots fired inside a home in the 13900 block of Laurel Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said officers immediately provided first aid until paramedics with BC Emergency Health Services arrived. The man was later pronounced dead at the scene. A man was arrested at the residence an
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CanadaMar 16, 2026

Ottawa commits $200M toward Canadian satellite launch pad in Nova Scotia

The federal government says it will invest $200 million over the next decade to secure access to a Canadian-owned satellite launch pad in Nova Scotia, part of a broader effort to build domestic space and defence capabilities. Defence Minister David McGuinty announced the initiative Monday at a laboratory operated by the Canadian Space Agency in Ottawa. The funding will be used to lease a launch pad near Canso that Ottawa says will form the foundation for a future Canadian spaceport. Canada currently relies on other countries, primarily the United States, to send satellites into orbit because i
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BCMar 16, 2026

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, wind and snow across parts of B.C. as atmospheric river approaches

Environment Canada says parts of British Columbia are expected to see heavy rain, strong winds and periods of snow this week as an atmospheric river approaches the coast. The federal forecaster says Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound could receive up to 150 millimetres of rain by Wednesday, with prolonged heavy rainfall forecast to begin early this week. According to Environment Canada weather warnings, some areas could also see rain mixed with snow, raising concerns about rising river levels and localized flooding. Environment Canada has issued yellow weather warnings indicati
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BCMar 16, 2026

81-year-old man charged with second-degree murder after fatal shooting at Port Alberni trailer park

An 81-year-old man from Port Alberni has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting at a trailer park on Vancouver Island Friday night. According to a statement from the B.C. RCMP, Port Alberni RCMP officers were called to a report of a shooting at about 9 p.m. Officers who arrived at the scene found three men, including one who had suffered a gunshot wound. Police say the injured man died at the scene. His identity has not been released. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is working with Port Alberni RCMP. In a statem