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WorldApr 04, 2025

PM Modi Meets Bangladesh Interim Leader Yunus, Urges Early Elections and Stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the head of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, in Bangkok on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit. During the meeting, PM Modi urged Yunus to hold early elections in Bangladesh and advised him to avoid making statements that could harm the relations between the two nations. This marked the first conversation between the leaders of the two countries since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power last year and granted political asylum in India. In the discussion, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope for a democratic and stable govern
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IndiaApr 04, 2025

Sukhpal Khaira Demands Investigation into Drug Mafia and Police Nexus After Constable's Arrest

After the arrest of Punjab Police senior constable Amandeep Kaur for her alleged involvement in a heroin case, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the connection between the drug mafia and the police force. Reports suggest that during her arrest, constable Amandeep Kaur reportedly tried to extort money by leveraging her ties to a senior IPS officer. Khaira has accused the government of attempting to protect the senior officer involved. The Congress MLA also questioned the government and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, asking whether
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WorldApr 04, 2025

Trump’s Next Tariffs Target Could Be Foreign-Made Medicines

US President Donald Trump is set to impose a significant blow on countries around the world, including Canada, with his new threat of pharma tariffs. While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, he warned that the pharma tariffs would be at an unprecedented level. He stated that medicines would be kept in a separate category and that the tariffs would be announced very soon. Research conducted by the American Medical Association reveals that a 25 percent tariff on Canadian-made medicines could increase costs for American consumers by $750 million. Additionally, as a result of Trump's new
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IndiaApr 04, 2025

Sukhbir Singh Badal Moves High Court Over Attack Attempt at Sri Darbar Sahib

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, has approached the High Court seeking an independent investigation into an alleged firing attempt on him within the Sri Darbar Sahib complex. He has demanded that the inquiry be handed over to an impartial agency. In a petition filed through his legal team, Badal claimed that the Punjab Police delayed registering the FIR and based it on the statement of an individual who was not present at the scene. He further alleged that the accused was granted bail due to shortcomings in the investigation. Citing political interference and bias,
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IndiaApr 04, 2025

ED Seizes Assets Worth Rs 22.02 Crore from Congress MLA Rana Gurjit Singh

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth Rs 22.02 crore belonging to Punjab Congress MLA from Kapurthala, Rana Gurjit Singh, and his son, Rana Inder Pratap Singh, who is an independent MLA from Sultanpur Lodhi. The seized property is linked to their company, Rana Sugars Limited. This action was taken by the Jalandhar office of the ED in connection with a case involving violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED alleges that Rana Sugars Limited held funds abroad without informing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of Indi
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WorldApr 04, 2025

China Imposes 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods Amid Escalating Trade War

China has announced a 34 percent tariff on all goods imported from the United States in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. China’s Finance Ministry stated on Friday that the new tariff will come into effect from April 10, condemning the U.S. action as a bullying tactic. The Ministry criticized the move as a violation of international trade rules that severely undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests. The growing trade tensions have sparked fears of a global recession, leading to a massive sell-off in stock markets worldwide. Asian markets, including Indi
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CanadaApr 04, 2025

Brazil to Require Visas for Canadian Tourists Starting April 10

Canadian tourists will now need a visa to visit Brazil, with the new requirement taking effect on April 10. Canadian passport holders must obtain a visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism purposes. However, visas are not required for stays of up to 90 days for business or student purposes. This policy change will also apply to travelers from the United States and Australia. According to VFS, the company authorized by the Brazilian government to issue e-visas, travelers who already have a valid physical visa in their passport for the purpose of their trip do not need to apply for a new one
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CanadaApr 04, 2025

Sharp Job Loss Hits Canadian Economy in March

The Canadian economy experienced its largest job loss since 2022 in March. Statistics Canada reported on Friday that 33,000 jobs were lost last month, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage point to 6.7 per cent. The report noted that uncertainty over tariffs has impacted new hiring and triggered some layoffs. The most significant drop in employment occurred in the private sector. Most economists had anticipated signs of weakness in the job market in March, as companies delayed investment and hiring amid ongoing tariff concerns. According to Statistics Canada, a total of 1.5
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BCApr 03, 2025

BC Premier David Eby to Meet Prime Minister Mark Carney Over Trump’s Tariff Threats

BC Premier David Eby announced today at a news conference in Victoria that he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss President Donald Trump's tariff threats against the province's softwood sector. Eby revealed that he will also meet with forest industry leaders in Prince George tomorrow. His primary concern is that Trump's rhetoric about targeting BC's softwood industry could result in job losses on both sides of the border. Notably, Eby made strong remarks about Trump, emphasizing that the longstanding relationship between the US and Canada would not be undermined by the wrong

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CanadaJan 30, 2026

Surrey Man Charged After Newton-Area Shooting

Police have laid multiple criminal charges following a shooting at a Surrey home on New Year’s Day. Officers from the Surrey Police Service (SPS) responded around 11:45 p.m. on January 1, 2026, to reports of gunfire in the area of 140B Street and 59 Avenue in Newton. At the scene, they found an injured man who was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound. Officials said his condition was stable. A second man was arrested at the location. The SPS Serious Crime Unit took over the investigation. On January 28, the BC Prosecution Service approved charges against 49-year-old Chanchal Badwal. He fac
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BCJan 30, 2026

B.C.-based Jim Pattison Developments cancels Virginia warehouse sale to ICE

Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments has announced it will not proceed with the sale of a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had planned to use the site as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility. The 43.5-acre property in Hanover County, Virginia, faced public scrutiny after news emerged that it could be converted into a holding and processing centre amid a wider U.S. immigration crackdown. The company, owned by Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison, had previously stated it was unaware of the final purchaser or the intende
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WorldJan 30, 2026

Israel to reopen Gaza–Egypt border crossing after nearly two years of closure

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited movement of people in and out of the territory for the first time in nearly two years. The Israeli military agency COGAT, which oversees civilian coordination with Gaza, said the reopening will permit “limited movement of people only,” with both Israel and Egypt screening those seeking to cross. European Union border assistance personnel will supervise operations at the crossing, Gaza’s primary link to the outside world. The Rafah crossing has been largely closed since May 2024, following ren
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CanadaJan 30, 2026

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Ottawa’s authority to maintain single-use plastic b

Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that the federal government acted within its authority when it classified certain plastic products as toxic, clearing the way for Ottawa to maintain its ban on several single-use plastic items. In a unanimous decision released Friday, a three-judge panel overturned a 2023 lower court ruling that had found the federal government overreached by broadly labeling plastic manufactured items as toxic under environmental legislation. That earlier decision had cast uncertainty over the future of the single-use plastics ban. The appeal court concluded the go
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BCJan 30, 2026

CFIA says threats against staff escalated during B.C. ostrich cull, forcing family relocation

A senior Canadian Food Inspection Agency official says agency employees faced escalating threats and harassment during preparations for the culling of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, including incidents serious enough to force the relocation of a worker and their family. In an interview with The Canadian Press, the official said opposition to the cull intensified both online and in person, culminating in what they described as extreme cases of direct threats involving physical violence and sexual assault. One CFIA employee and their partner were relocated along with their chi