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CanadaApr 28, 2025

Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

President Donald Trump weighed in on Canada's election today, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state. Trump's tariffs and repeated threats of annexation have become a central issue ahead of today's vote. The president posted on social media that Canada could become a 51st state without "an artificially drawn line from many years ago." Trump says Canadians should "elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level in the World." Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that the U.S. adminis
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WorldApr 28, 2025

Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day

The Kremlin on Monday declared a full ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany. The truce will start at 0000 on May 8 (2100 GMT May 7) and last through May 10. The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for the Victory Day on May 9. It comes as U.S. President Donald Trump’s scaled up efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine. Until that moment, Putin had refused to accept a complete unconditional ceasefire, linking it to a halt in Western arms supplies to Ukr
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IndiaApr 25, 2025

Pahalgam Terror Attack: India Doubles BSF Force on Border

Amid heightened tensions with Pakistan after the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, India has doubled the number of BSF forces on the border and deployed troops, along with which farmers in border villages have been asked to harvest wheat soon. There is also a fear in the villages that they may have to vacate their homes. At the same time, the Pakistan Army has violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and targeted Indian Army posts, to which the Indian Army has also responded. In view of the situation developing in both the countries, the United Nat
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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 21, 2026

Some residents may remain in B.C. landslide evacuation zone after road access cut

Some residents may still be inside an evacuation zone in northeastern British Columbia after road access was closed due to landslide risk, according to the Peace River Regional District. In a social media update, the regional district said a co-ordinated evacuation took place Monday night in the community of Old Fort, about five kilometres south of Fort St. John, but some residents may not have left the area. Authorities are urging anyone still inside the zone to conserve supplies and stay away from the slide area. The district declared a state of local emergency and issued an evacuation order
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BCApr 21, 2026

AFN chief asks UN to oppose B.C. move to amend Indigenous rights law

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations called on the United Nations on Tuesday to support First Nations leaders opposing proposed changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law. Speaking at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said the province’s plan to amend or suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act violates international standards. According to her remarks to the forum, First Nations rights are protected under international human rights law and “cannot be suspended, amended or paused by
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BCApr 21, 2026

Drug package disguised as grass patch found inside Mission Institution, RCMP investigating

Corrections officers at Mission Institution in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley seized a package containing suspected drugs and contraband after it was discovered inside the prison grounds earlier this month, according to police. The RCMP said in a news release that staff located the package on April 9 after it had been dropped over the facility’s perimeter fence overnight. The parcel was disguised to resemble a patch of loose turf, with real cut grass attached to the outside of a bubble mailer to blend in with the surrounding ground. According to police, the package contained more than 30
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CanadaApr 21, 2026

Federal government tables bill to regulate space launches from Canada

The federal government has introduced legislation that would establish a regulatory framework for launching spacecraft from Canadian territory. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon tabled the proposed Canadian Space Launch Act on Tuesday. According to a Transport Canada technical briefing, the legislation would give the federal government authority to oversee both launches and the re-entry of spacecraft. Officials said the proposed rules are intended to enable launches of satellites and rockets from within Canada, supporting both civilian and military applications. The framework would also set
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BCApr 21, 2026

Surrey Memorial expands chemotherapy capacity with six new treatment chairs

Surrey Memorial Hospital has added six new chemotherapy treatment chairs, bringing the total to 39, in an effort to address growing demand for cancer care in the region. According to health officials, the expansion will allow up to 420 additional patients to receive treatment each month. Dr. Sylvie Bourque, executive medical director at BC Cancer’s Surrey centre, said demand for chemotherapy services in Surrey continues to rise. She said the expanded capacity is expected to help the hospital meet a key target: starting first treatment for more than 90 per cent of patients within two weeks of