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WorldApr 24, 2025

If India blocks the Indus Waters Treaty, it will be considered as an act of war: Pakistan

In response to the strong decisions of the Indian government after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has also said that it will suspend bilateral agreements. This includes the 1972 Shimla Agreement, in which both countries agreed to resolve their disputes peacefully and avoid war. As per the decisions taken in Pakistan's National Security Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the Pakistan government has issued an order to return all Indian citizens except Sikh pilgrims within 48 hours. It is noteworthy that yesterday, India had taken 5 major decisions
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WorldApr 23, 2025

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Istanbul, Turkey

A major earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Istanbul, Turkey today. Its epicenter was in the Sea of ​​Marmara near Istanbul. Turkey's Emergency Management Agency said that there have been no reports of any damage or injuries so far after the earthquake. According to reports, three earthquakes hit Turkey in an hour, the first earthquake was of magnitude 3.9, the second was of magnitude 6.2 and the third was of magnitude 4.4. Meanwhile, officials warned people not to go into buildings damaged by the earthquake. It is noteworthy that two years ago, 60 thousand people were killed in the earthq
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IndiaApr 22, 2025

US Vice President JD Vance Visits India, Highlights Strengthening Ties

US Vice President JD Vance is currently on an official visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since taking office. He arrived in New Delhi on Monday, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children. Upon arrival, Vance was accorded a ceremonial guard of honor at the airport. Following the welcome, Vance and his family visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, where they spent about an hour exploring the site. On the first day of his visit, Vice President Vance also held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Tuesday, Vance traveled to Jaipur, Rajasthan, wher
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WorldApr 18, 2025

DGP Gaurav Yadav Confirms Arrest of Happy Passia in America

Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav has confirmed the arrest of Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a most-wanted individual in the state, in the United States. He announced that preparations are underway to bring him back to India to face justice. The U.S. investigative agency FBI has also verified the arrest, stating that Harpreet Singh was apprehended in Sacramento. According to the FBI, Happy Passia is linked to two international terrorist organizations and had entered the U.S. illegally. He is reportedly responsible for terrorist activities in Punjab, India.
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WorldApr 18, 2025

US May Withdraw from Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Efforts

President Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has warned that the United States may pull out of its mediation efforts in the Russia-Ukraine peace deal if significant progress toward a ceasefire is not achieved soon. Speaking after a visit to Paris on Friday, Rubio stated that the US cannot continue these efforts for many more weeks or months and has many other priorities to focus on. Russia, which has been attacking Ukraine since 2022, has set numerous conditions for a potential ceasefire. Meanwhile, the United States has been actively involved in supporting Ukraine, providing $350 bil
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WorldApr 17, 2025

Florida State University Shooting: 20-Year-Old Student Opens Fire, Killing Two and Injuring Six

Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old Florida State University student and the son of a longtime sheriff’s deputy, opened fire outside the university's student union on Thursday, killing two non-students and injuring at least six others. The incident occurred around lunchtime, sparking chaos as students and visitors scrambled for safety, some hiding in a bowling alley and even a freight elevator inside the building. Law enforcement responded quickly to the scene. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell stated that officers confronted Ikner and shot him after he refused to follow their commands. He w
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BCApr 17, 2025

Vancouver International Airport Resumes Normal Operations After Days of Delays

Vancouver International Airport has resumed normal operations after three days of significant flight delays and cancellations. The airport confirmed on Thursday that services are now operating as usual. Since 3 p.m. on Monday, dozens of flights were delayed and several others canceled due to a shortage of resources and staff at Nav Canada, the country's air traffic control authority. Nav Canada had been implementing temporary traffic management measures to handle the disruption. Airport officials confirmed today that the issues have now been resolved. Passengers are advised to check their fli
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WorldApr 16, 2025

China to Face Up to 245% Tariff on Imports in Retaliatory Action: U.S.

The trade conflict between the United States and China has intensified, with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 100 percent increase in tariffs on Chinese imports. This latest move brings the total tariff on Chinese goods entering the U.S. to a staggering 245 percent. In response to China’s earlier move imposing a 125 percent tariff on American goods on April 11, Trump introduced the new round of tariffs. The escalation has further strained already fragile diplomatic and trade relations between the two global powers. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian commented on the deve
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CanadaApr 15, 2025

U.S. Once Again Undermines Canadian Sovereignty, Reaffirms 51st State Remark

The United States has once again stirred controversy over Canadian sovereignty. During a press briefing today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump's position on Canada has not changed. Leavitt reaffirmed that Trump continues to believe Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States, a long-standing and provocative view that has drawn sharp criticism in Canada. The comment came in response to a journalist's question asking whether the President had stopped referring to Canada as the 51st state, particularly since the Canadian electio
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IndiaMay 07, 2025

India’s home minister asks border states to be on high alert

Amit Shah says he has met with the governors of states bordering Pakistan and Nepal and asked them “to maintain the availability of essential goods and services and to keep relief and rescue forces” on alert. “Instructed to monitor and take swift action on anti-national propaganda on all media platforms and to maintain seamless communication and security at vulnerable points,” Shah said in a social media post.
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BCMay 07, 2025

Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Chilliwack

A pedestrian has been reported dead after being hit by a train in Chilliwack. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. The RCMP’s Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment reported the incident in a social media post. Police said the incident led to the closure of Young Road between Chilliwack Central Road and Alexander Avenue, adding that Broadway, which is between Chilliwack Central Road and First Avenue, was also closed due to the accident.
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BCMay 07, 2025

Man charged after mother pushing stroller randomly assaulted

Police in New Westminster say a person has been charged after an unprovoked stranger assault of a woman who was pushing a stroller earlier this week.They say the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Monday,officers were dispatched and immediately found someone matching the description of the suspect.Police say the suspect did not initially comply with officers but they were eventually able to de-escalate the situation and arrest the man. They say the 27-year-old now faces one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of obstructing a police officer.
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IndiaMay 07, 2025

India conducts mock drill in 244 districts amid tension between Pakistan and India

In view of the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India, India conducted mock drill in 244 districts on Wednesday, during which a complete blackout was imposed in these districts for some time. During the mock drill, people, employees and students were also taught rescue and evacuation methods in emergency situations. During the mock drill, many cities of Punjab including Jalandhar, Amritsar and Mohali-Ludhiana echoed with the sound of sirens. A mock drill was conducted in 20 districts of Punjab from 7.30 pm, as soon as the siren sounded, the lights went off, vehicles stopped on the roads
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AlbertaMay 07, 2025

Measles cases increase in Alberta, 22 more new cases reported

Measles cases in Alberta are increasing day by day and their number reached 287 yesterday. 22 new cases were reported on Tuesday, of which 17 are from the province's South Zone. No new cases have been reported from the Calgary area. Medical officials have been urging the provincial government for several months to make people aware of measles and the government launched a campaign for this on Monday. Measles vaccination will be increased in the coming days across the province. A hotline has also been set up for Albertans, where they can check their vaccination status. This disease has broken