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WorldJan 24, 2024

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif held a rally in Nankana Sahib

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held a rally in Nankana Sahib on Wednesday, where he addressed a large gathering and announced that Nankana Sahib would be developed as a model city after coming to power. He also promised the residents of the constituency that his party would build a hospital and a college for boys and girls in Nankana Sahib. He also promised to build a state-of-the-art cricket stadium for the children. Meanwhile, Nawaz was accompanied by his daughter Maryam Nawaz. There are elections in Pakistan on February 8, regarding which Nawaz Sharif is holding rallies with
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WorldJan 24, 2024

Russian transport plane crashes near Ukraine with 65 Ukrainian POWs on board

A Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and three people accompanying them crashed on Wednesday morning in Russia’s Belgorod region near Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash, which occurred around 11 a.m. It was also not known if anyone survived. The authorities were investigating the cause of the crash, and a special military commission was on the way to the crash site, the Defense Ministry said.
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CanadaJan 24, 2024

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says a second Trump presidency would be trouble for Canada

Federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says former U.S. president Donald Trump is completely in his own world, and if he makes it back to the White House it could spell trouble for Canada. During the NDP's caucus retreat in Edmonton, Singh said Trump operates in his own league, and likened him to an egomaniac who is seeking vengeance on his political enemies. Singh says it's incredibly disturbing to watch it unfold. Trump's rematch with U.S. President Joe Biden became more likely Tuesday after he won the New Hampshire primary, tightening his grip on the Republican presidential nomination. T
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WorldJan 23, 2024

General elections will be held in Pakistan on February 8

In view of the General Elections to be held in Pakistan on February 8, the Cabinet of Acting Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakkar has approved the deployment of army and civil armed forces. With less than three weeks left for the upcoming elections, there has been an increase in shooting incidents in Pakistan. Earlier this month, an independent candidate was shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Punjab government has implemented Section 144 across the state till February 12 after reports of a threat to the law and order situation during the elections. State Home Secretary Shakee
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IndiaJan 23, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has attacked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not allowing a holiday in the state on the occasion of Prana Pratistha at Shri Ram Temple. He said that puppet Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann disrespected the religious sentiments of Hindu brave sisters by not taking a holiday in Punjab out of respect for the religious devotion of the Hindu community on the historical-religious occasion. Badal said that this is the same Chief Minister who even closes the school to beat himself and his boss in political rallies. The Shiromani Akali Dal said that Bha
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AlbertaJan 23, 2024

The temperature is expected to be -4 degrees Celsius in Edmonton today

In Edmonton, the temperature is expected to be -4 degrees Celsius today, but the temperature will feel like -15 degrees Celsius due to the cold winds. The temperature may remain at -6 degree Celsius till afternoon. Skies will remain clear during the night and patches of fog will start forming in the evening. Winds may blow at a speed of 15 km per hour from morning to evening and the temperature may drop to -9 degrees Celsius at night. Tomorrow will be sunny and foggy patches will be visible in the morning. Temperatures are expected to remain at -2 degrees Celsius, but temperatures will feel
WorldJan 23, 2024

Turkey’s parliament agrees to hold a long-delayed vote on Sweden’s NATO membership

Turkish legislators scheduled a long-delayed vote Tuesday on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, in a step that could remove a major hurdle for the previously nonaligned Nordic country’s entry into the military alliance. Turkey, a NATO member, has been dragging its feet on ratifying Sweden’s accession for more than a year, accusing the country of being too lenient toward groups it regards as security threats. It has been seeking concessions from Sweden, including a tougher stance toward Kurdish militants and members of a network that Ankara blames for a failed coup in 2016. Turkey has also been a
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WorldJan 23, 2024

Chinese state media say 20 people dead and 24 missing after landslide

Twenty people are confirmed dead and 24 remain missing after a landslide in a remote, mountainous part of China's southwestern province of Yunnan, Chinese state media reported Tuesday. The disaster struck just before 6 a.m. on Monday in the village of Liangshui in the northeastern part of Yunnan. Authorities resumed search and rescue operations Tuesday after suspending the work temporarily due to another landslide alert.
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IndiaJan 23, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu will go to Pakistan tomorrow, Sri Kartarpur Sahib will pay obeisance

Amid the ongoing controversy in the Punjab Congress, Navjot Singh Sidhu is going to Pakistan on Wednesday, where he will pay obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib, he gave information about this visit on his social media account. With this, he also shared a video of 9 November 2019 when he went to Pakistan on the occasion of the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor. It is to be noted that there is resentment in the Congress party regarding Sidhu's separate rallies. Congress Punjab affairs in-charge Devinder Yadav called a meeting in Patiala today to discuss the MPs from here but did n

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CanadaDec 05, 2025

CBSA reports backlog of long-standing removal warrants as removals reach record levels

The Canada Border Services Agency says it is removing more people from the country than ever before, yet more than 10,000 active removal warrants have remained open for over a year. Newly released agency statistics show the CBSA is currently tracking about 33,000 outstanding warrants linked to individuals who did not comply with a removal order. Appearing before parliamentarians, CBSA vice-president Aaron McCrorie said more than 22,000 people have been removed from Canada over the past 12 months. He noted that while most individuals follow the instructions in a removal order, warrants are issu
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CanadaDec 05, 2025

Canada’s November jobs report to offer final economic signal ahead of next Bank of Canada rate decision

Statistics Canada is expected to release its November employment report this morning, providing the last major economic indicator before the Bank of Canada delivers its final interest rate decision of the year next week. Economists say the data will help shape expectations about whether the central bank sees enough evidence of a cooling economy to justify future rate cuts. A survey of economists conducted by Reuters suggested the national unemployment rate likely rose to seven per cent in November, with a modest loss of about 5,000 jobs. Analysts at Royal Bank, however, anticipate the jobless
BCDec 04, 2025

Suspect Arrested After Overnight Window-Smashing in North Vancouver

Police in North Vancouver have arrested a man following an early-morning incident in which multiple business windows were smashed. North Vancouver RCMP received a call just before 5:00 a.m. on December 4 about a man breaking windows at businesses in the Park and Tilford business centre at 333 Brooksbank Avenue. Officers quickly responded and apprehended a suspect on the premises. Authorities allege the man used a modified hockey stick to smash the front windows of around six businesses. No items were reported stolen, and no one was injured during the spree. The suspect remains in custody and f
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BCDec 04, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns public of rising distraction thefts targeting jewelry

Richmond RCMP is alerting residents after a series of distraction-theft incidents reported between late September and November 2025. Police say suspects used a range of tactics to divert victims’ attention, often resulting in stolen jewelry. The thefts took place in both public areas and residential neighbourhoods across Richmond. The incidents predominantly targeted older adults, though one youth was also affected. Suspects, frequently travelling in SUVs or sedans, used approaches such as unsolicited hugs, fake jewelry exchanges, or emotional stories to trick victims. Stolen items reported
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BCDec 04, 2025

New Westminster Police ask for public help to find missing Surrey man

The New Westminster Police Department is asking residents across the region, particularly in Surrey, to help locate 24-year-old Rajvir, who has been reported missing after he was last seen at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Police say the young man is known to spend time in Surrey and may be travelling on public transit. Investigators describe Rajvir as 5 feet 7 inches tall with a slim build, dark brown hair, a beard, and brown eyes. He also has a tattoo on his left forearm. Officers are concerned for his well-being, noting that he may appear disoriented and could require immediate assistance. Serge