Taliban seized four more provincial capitals in Afghanistan

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Deepke says he will visit Amritsar on June 13 and participate in a peaceful demonstration in support of students affected by issues related to NEET and CBSE examinations. In a video posted on social media platform X, Deepke said he is scheduled to arrive in Amritsar at 4 p.m. on June 13. He urged young people and students to gather at Amritsar Gate to take part in the protest. According to Deepke, the demonstration will be held in support of NEET and CBSE students and will include a demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradha

Quebec has become the first province in Canada to prohibit the sale of caffeinated energy drinks to children under the age of 16 after the National Assembly passed Bill 9 by a large majority on Thursday. The new law is expected to come fully into force within the next six months. Quebec Health Minister Sonia Bélanger said the measure is an important step toward protecting the health and well-being of young people. Under the legislation, beverages containing 150 milligrams or more of caffeine per litre, along with added taurine and vitamins or minerals, will be classified as energy drinks. Ret

Canada will begin its FIFA World Cup campaign on home soil Friday with an opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto. The tournament marks a historic moment for Canadian soccer as World Cup matches are being played in Canada. However, Canadian fans will be without star player and team captain Alphonso Davies, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. According to head coach Jesse Marsch, Davies continues to make progress in his recovery. Marsch said the defender's condition is improving and expressed optimism that he could return to action later in the tournament. Fol

Calgary police say a man was stabbed twice in the face after being subjected to racial slurs in what investigators are describing as a hate-motivated attack. Police allege the incident occurred on the night of May 22, when a man in his 40s was approached by a neighbour outside his home in southwest Calgary. During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly targeted with racial remarks before being stabbed. The injured man managed to get inside his home, call police and was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities say he has since recovered from his injuries. Investigators also allege the

The last remaining recall petitions aimed at removing members of the Alberta legislature have been dismissed. It marks the first time since October that there are no active recall campaigns seeking to unseat Alberta politicians. Elections Alberta says petitions targeting Opposition NDP MLA Marie Renaud and former United Conservative cabinet minister Peter Guthrie have both come to an end. According to the agency, the petition against Renaud was withdrawn, while the campaign against Guthrie was declared invalid after no documents were submitted by Wednesday’s deadline. Under Alberta’s recal