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WorldMay 26, 2025

Israeli airstrike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills 25, medics say

An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 25 people, mostly women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. The strike on the school in northern Gaza also wounded more than 55 people, said Fahmy Awad, head of the ministry’s emergency service.
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WorldMay 23, 2025

India and Pakistan extend closure of air space till June 24

Tensions between Pakistan and India continue, with both countries extending the date of closure of each other's airspace to flights. The Pakistan Airports Authority announced on Friday that the airspace ban on Indian airlines has been extended till June 24 amid the recent tensions with India. At the same time, India has extended the ban on Pakistani aircraft from using Indian airspace until June 23. It is noteworthy that the latest tension between the two countries came when an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar on May 21 was hit by severe turbulence due to hailstorm. During this, the pil
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WorldMay 23, 2025

12 people injured in stabbing at Hamburg train station, authorities say

Authorities in Germany say an assailant stabbed people at the central railway station in the city of Hamburg, injuring 12 people _ six of them critically. Police say a suspect in the Friday attack has been arrested. Hamburg's fire service said that six people sustained life-threatening injuries, while another three were seriously injured and three had slight injuries. Authorities didn't give any details of the suspect, or additional details of the attack.
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WorldMay 23, 2025

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from barring foreign student enrollment at Harvard

A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. The temporary restraining order stops the government from pulling Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which allows the school to sponsor international students as they obtain visas to study in the U.S.Harvard filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts earlier Friday. In its lawsuit, Harvard said the government's action violates the First Amendment and will have an ``immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and
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WorldMay 23, 2025

Trump warns Apple of tariffs

US President Donald Trump has warned Apple of tariffs. He said on Friday that if iPhones sold in the US are not made here, Apple will have to pay a 25 percent tariff. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that I told Tim Cook a long time ago that he would have to manufacture iPhones sold in the US in the US instead of in India or any other country. It is noteworthy that amid the tariff war between China and the US, Apple has increased its manufacturing base in India. The iPhone maker said that most of its smartphones sold in the US in the June quarter will come from India. Meanwhile, Trump
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WorldMay 23, 2025

Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders.” “With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significa
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CanadaMay 22, 2025

President Trump to attend G7 summit in Canada

President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit to be held in Canada next month. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed this in a media briefing today. This will be Trump's first visit amid threats to make Canada the 51st state. The meeting of G7 leaders will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15 to 17. On May 6, Prime Minister Mark Carney had invited Trump to Canada for the G7 during his meeting with Trump at the White House. This was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders and the Prime Minister had said that he would meet Trump again in person durin
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WorldMay 22, 2025

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced the action Thursday, saying Harvard has created an unsafe campus environment by allowing “anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators” to assault Jewish students on campus. Without offering evidence, it also accused Harvard of coordinating with the Chinese communist party. “This means Harvard can no longer enroll
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IndiaMay 22, 2025

India removes another official from Pakistani High Commission

The Shahbaz government of Pakistan has dismissed an Indian staffer posted at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad in response to India's action. The previous day, India had dismissed a Pakistani official working at the Pakistani High Commission on charges of espionage. This was the second case of dismissal by India in the Pakistani High Commission in the past one week. Earlier, India had dismissed a Pakistani official on May 13 for involvement in espionage activities. At the same time, in response to this, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it has asked an official o

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CanadaNov 06, 2026

Canada Raises Deposit Insurance Limit from $100,000 to $250,000

The federal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an increase in the deposit insurance limit, raising the amount of money protected in Canadians’ bank accounts from $100,000 to $250,000. Under a new proposal introduced as part of Budget 2026, the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) coverage limit will increase by $150,000. This marks the first increase in the deposit insurance limit in nearly 20 years. CDIC insurance guarantees that eligible deposits held at member financial institutions are protected up to a specified limit in the event of a bank failure. The co
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CanadaNov 06, 2026

Poilievre Accuses Carney Government of Misleading Canadians Over Immigration Targets

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Mark Carney over the federal government's new immigration plan, accusing the Liberals of manipulating figures to make it appear that immigration is under control. Poilievre alleged that the government is misleading Canadians, arguing that the new immigration targets remain among the highest in Canadian history. He said Carney is describing immigration levels as stable, but in reality, the government's mass immigration plan is protecting the profits of large corporations at the expense of Canadian families, inclu
CanadaNov 06, 2026

Canada Extends Foreign Homebuyer Ban to 2029, Allows Purchases of Newly Built Homes

The federal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has announced major changes to Canada's foreign homebuyer ban in Budget 2026. Under the new policy, foreign nationals will be allowed to purchase newly built homes, while the existing ban on buying previously constructed and resale residential properties will be extended until January 1, 2029. According to the government, the move aims to encourage foreign investment in new housing construction to increase Canada's housing supply, while protecting the existing housing market for local buyers. The Canadian Home Builders' Association has
BCNov 05, 2026

BC Election Final Count Begins Friday, Recounts Ordered in Two Ridings

Elections BC will begin the final count of last month’s provincial election on Friday. Although the BC Conservatives secured a majority government by winning 63 of the 93 seats, the margins between leading candidates remain fewer than 200 votes in four ridings. Nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots will be counted during the final counting process, with the final results expected to be announced by November 10. Elections BC has ordered recounts in two ridings where the margin between candidates is fewer than 100 votes. These include Burnaby South-Metrotown, where the NDP candidate is leading by jus
IndiaNov 05, 2026

High Court Directs Punjab Government to Submit LPU Violence Report to Centre Within 72 Hours

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to submit its report to the Centre within 72 hours, a month after violent protests took place at Lovely Professional University (LPU). The Centre will now decide whether the National Investigation Agency (NIA) should investigate the offence registered by Punjab Police under the IT Act. The direction came after Punjab Police reportedly found material during its ongoing investigation indicating a possible link to cyberterrorism. Scheduling the next hearing for November 17, the court emphasized that, given the sensitivity of the