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WorldMar 20, 2026

Iran warns U.K. over potential use of military bases in U.S. operations

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned United Kingdom that it could be considered a party to any military action against Iran if it allows the United States to use British bases for such operations. According to statements attributed to Araghchi, he said any cooperation enabling U.S. strikes would be viewed by Tehran as direct involvement. He also accused the United States and Israel of violating international laws and principles in carrying out attacks against Iran. The claims have not been independently verified. Araghchi described the United Kingdom and some European countries
IndiaMar 20, 2026

Farmers hold mahapanchayat in Delhi, raise concerns over trade deal and MSP guarantee

Thousands of farmers and agricultural workers gathered at Ramlila Maidan on Friday for a “mahapanchayat” organized by Samyukt Kisan Morcha, where speakers called on the central government to address long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price procurement. Participants raised slogans against the federal government and submitted memorandums addressed to the Prime Minister’s Office, outlining their demands. According to statements made at the event, the gathering drew attendees from multiple states, including Punjab and Haryana, regions heavily dependent on a
WorldMar 20, 2026

Premium petrol, industrial diesel prices rise in Delhi amid Middle East tensions

Premium petrol and bulk diesel prices have increased in New Delhi, with officials linking the change to rising global oil and gas costs amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. According to information from India’s Petroleum Ministry, the price of premium petrol rose by ₹2 per litre on Friday. The revised rate brings premium petrol in the capital to ₹101.89 per litre, up from ₹99.89. The price of diesel sold in bulk to industrial users has also seen a sharp increase of about ₹22 per litre. Industrial diesel is now priced at ₹109.59 per litre in Delhi, reflecting higher input costs
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CanadaMar 20, 2026

CFIA fines major grocery retailers over misleading “Canadian” food labels

Canada’s food inspection agency has begun enforcement action against major grocery chains and food companies accused of mislabeling imported products as Canadian, according to a federal regulator. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the action targets businesses that promoted foreign food items as “Canadian,” which the agency says misleads consumers about product origin. The enforcement push follows one year since the federal government launched its “Buy Canadian” campaign. According to the agency, Loblaw-owned Real Canadian Superstore and Fortinos locations in Ontario were fine
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BCMar 20, 2026

Four charged, including three youths, in New Westminster stabbing investigation

Four people, including three youths, have been charged following a stabbing in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New Westminster, according to police. The New Westminster Police Department said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a fight on Aug. 1, 2025, where they located a man suffering from stab wounds. Police say the victim survived. According to a police statement, the case was assigned to major crimes investigators and remained under investigation for several months. Arrests were made in February 2026, and charges of assault and robbery have been approved against all four suspect
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BCMar 19, 2026

Relentless journey of Jasmine Mander, from set back to getting back in the game

Jasmine Mander was 5 years old when he father, Dildar Mander, took her to a soccer field. That was her first introduction to soccer. At the time, Dildar Mander's daughter had no idea what kind of heights could be achieved in this game. The journey that started with his father taking her to the field, saw many achievements including her association with the Canadian women soccer team that won gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Jasmine was a staff member of that gold medal Canadian Soccer Team. But in this career full of achievements, Jasmine saw a period about two years ago, where the drone cont
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CanadaMar 19, 2026

Defence minister says he learned of possible damage to Canadian assets in Kuwait strike from media report

Defence Minister David McGuinty says he was unaware of potential damage to Canadian military assets in Kuwait following an Iranian airstrike until a media report raised the issue. Speaking to reporters in Kitchener, McGuinty said he learned about the “situation” while travelling overseas with the prime minister, but declined to confirm whether Canadian equipment or facilities were hit, citing operational security concerns. The Quebec newspaper La Presse reported on March 12 that satellite imagery analysis suggested the Canadian section of Ali Al-Salem Air Base may have sustained damage dur
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BCMar 19, 2026

Dozens of commercial vehicles sidelined after Burnaby inspection finds safety violations

A targeted commercial vehicle inspection in South Burnaby last month led to more than half of the trucks checked being taken off the road due to safety concerns, according to a police release. The operation, conducted Feb. 25 by the Lower Mainland Commercial Vehicle Enforcement group, took place along Marine Way near Roseberry Avenue. Authorities said the initiative aimed to both educate drivers and enforce provincial safety regulations. According to a release from Burnaby RCMP, officers carried out 67 inspections, identifying 172 violations and issuing 117 tickets. A total of 35 commercial ve
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BCMar 19, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest robbery suspect minutes after gas station incident

Abbotsford Police say a man has been charged after an alleged robbery at a gas station Tuesday morning in the 2000 block of Clearbrook Road. According to an Abbotsford Police Department news release, officers were called at about 9:21 a.m. after a suspect reportedly threatened staff with a weapon and fled with cash and merchandise. Police say officers arrived quickly and began searching the area for the suspect, who had left on a bicycle. The release states a traffic officer located the suspect within minutes. When police attempted to stop him, the suspect allegedly refused, leading to a brief

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Ottawa suspends federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day amid rising global energy prices

The federal government will suspend excise taxes on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday, citing rising global energy costs linked to conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on Parliament Hill, Carney said the temporary measure will take effect Monday and is expected to reduce the price of regular gasoline by about 10 cents per litre and diesel by about four cents per litre. He described the move as a “responsible, temporary measure” aimed at easing cost pressures on households and businesses. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the tax r
AlbertaApr 14, 2026

Teen charged after stabbing at Edmonton high school leaves student injured

A 16-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after a stabbing at Jasper Place School in Edmonton that sent another student to hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The Edmonton Police Service said the incident occurred Friday at the west-end high school. Police allege the accused confronted another 16-year-old boy over an earlier argument. Investigators say the victim was stabbed as he attempted to walk away. According to police, other students tried to restrain the suspect, who was able to flee the school. A school resource officer arrived shortly afterward and assiste
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CanadaApr 14, 2026

Liberals secure majority after three byelection wins under Prime Minister Mark Carney

The Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government following victories in three federal byelections held Monday, according to preliminary election results. The party now holds 174 seats in the House of Commons, surpassing the 172 seats required for a majority. According to Elections Canada results, Liberal candidates won comfortably in the Ontario ridings of University–Rosedale and Scarborough South West, while narrowly capturing Terrebonne in Quebec by roughly 700 votes. This marks the first time in Canadian history that a governing party has moved from mi
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CanadaApr 13, 2026

NDP to table motion seeking federal ban on “surveillance pricing”

The federal NDP is expected to introduce a motion Wednesday calling on the government to ban a practice it describes as “surveillance pricing,” arguing it unfairly targets consumers using personal data. According to the text of the motion, the practice involves companies using information such as a customer’s search history or the amount of time spent on a webpage to adjust prices, both online and in physical stores. The party says this can result in different consumers being charged different prices for the same product. NDP Leader Avi Lewis said the approach could disproportionately af