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CanadaFeb 18, 2025

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Warns Google

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned Google that legal action will be taken against the company if it presents the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on a map for US-based users.Sheinbaum stated that the order issued by former President Trump applies only to the part of the Gulf controlled by the US. She added that Mexico is awaiting a response from Google to ensure that the company fully restores the name "Gulf of Mexico" on its Google Maps before legal action is pursued. The Mexican official emphasized that under no circumstances will Mexico accept the renaming of any geograph
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WorldFeb 18, 2025

Top Russian and US officials meet for talks on Ukraine war without Kyiv

Top Russian and American officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin talks on improving ties and negotiating an end to thewar in Ukraine. The meeting at the Diriyah Palace in Riyadh marks another pivotal step by the Trump administrationto reverse U.S. policyon isolating Russia and is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump earlier this month upended U.S. policy toward Ukraine and Russia by saying he andPutinhad agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war. Ukrainian officials aren’t taking part in the meeting
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IndiaFeb 18, 2025

US has deported 332 Indians in three batches

A plane with 112 Indians, who were deported from the United States for illegally residing in the country, landed in Amritsar on Sunday night, the third such arrival in a span of 10 days as part of the Donald Trump administration's crackdown on such immigrants. The flight C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the US Air Force landed at the Amritsar International Airport at around 10.03 pm, according to sources. Of the total deportees, 31 are from Punjab, 44 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, two from Uttar Pradesh and one each from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The first round of deportation had taken
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IndiaFeb 14, 2025

2nd batch of 119 Indian deportees to land in Amritsar on Saturday

A special flight from the United States carrying 119 deported Indian nationals is expected to arrive at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar on Saturday. This is the second US flight carrying the deportees to India following a crackdown on illegal immigrants by the US government. According to sources, the majority of deportees are from Punjab, with 67 individuals returning to the state. Haryana follows with 33 deportees. Gujarat accounts for eight, Uttar Pradesh three, and Goa, Maharashtra and Rajasthan two each. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have one returnee each
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WorldFeb 13, 2025

Trump says he will impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs today. These measures would impose the same tariff rates on goods from countries that levy import duties on US products. Trump had pledged such tariffs during his election campaign. The new tariffs are expected to disproportionately affect developing countries, including India, Brazil, Vietnam, and several Southeast Asian and African nations, where tariff rates on US goods are notably higher than those imposed by the US. For instance, World Bank data from 2022 shows the US average tariff rate on imports from India was 3%, co
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CanadaFeb 13, 2025

Foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly travelling to France, Germany and Belgium

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is travelling to Europe today. The minister will be in Europe until Feb. 18, traveling to France, Germany and Belgium to take part in conferences, meet with officials to discuss topics like geopolitical conflicts and foreign interference and speak in a roundtable on Arctic security. Joly will start her trip in Paris on Thursday, where she and Canada's newly-appointed Special Envoy for Syria Omar Alghabra will attend the Paris Conference on Syria. While in Paris, the minister will meet with Jean-Noël Barrot, minister for Europe and foreign affairs of Fra
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IndiaFeb 13, 2025

America to deport 2nd batch of illegal immigrants to India

The US will soon deport another batch of 170-180 illegal immigrants to India. This would be the second batch of immigrants to be deported by the US government. Earlier this month, 104 Indian migrants were deported from the US. Though official confirmation from Indian officials is awaited, the US administration sources have said that the deportation could take place this week only. Earlier, the first batch had landed at the Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar. However, no confirmation yet on where the second batch will land. The US action comes as Prime Minister Narendra Mod
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CanadaFeb 12, 2025

Trump Initiates Talks with Putin to End the War in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump urged both Russia and Ukraine to begin negotiations for peace. Trump confirmed the conversation in a post on his social media platform. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began three years ago, with Moscow launching the initial attack. In response to the invasion, the US and other NATO countries have provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in military aid and economic assistance. Trump also revealed that he and President Putin have
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CanadaFeb 11, 2025

Trump Considers Imposing Tariffs on Canadian-Made Cars Amid Trade Tensions

While Canada is preparing to address a 25 percent US tariff on steel and aluminum, President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering imposing additional tariffs on Canadian-made cars, potentially ranging from 50 to 100 percent. In an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that Canada has a large car industry which, in his view, was "stolen" from the United States. He further said that if a deal is not reached with Canada, heavy tariffs will be imposed on their cars, as he prefers cars to be manufactured in Detroit rather than in Canada. It is important to note that the automobile manuf

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CanadaFeb 26, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney begins 10 day Indo Pacific tour with first official visit to India

Prime Minister Mark Carney is departing today on a 10 day tour of the Indo Pacific region, beginning with his first official visit to India since taking office. He is expected to arrive in Mumbai on Thursday as part of efforts to rebuild diplomatic and trade ties between the two countries. Senior federal officials signalled ahead of the visit that Canada no longer views India as being involved in foreign interference or violent incidents within Canada. The shift is being described in Ottawa as a significant diplomatic reset following a period of strained relations between the two governments.
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CanadaFeb 25, 2026

Federal ministers signal possible AI safety reforms after OpenAI handling of B.C. shooting case

Federal ministers say Ottawa is prepared to consider new safeguards around artificial intelligence tools following questions about how OpenAI handled warning signs linked to a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The issue has drawn national attention after reports revealed that the accused shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had been removed from OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform months before the February 10 killings. According to reporting first published by The Wall Street Journal, the account was shut down over troubling posts that referenced violent scenarios, including gun use. Howe
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BCFeb 25, 2026

B.C. police step up enforcement for distracted driving and seatbelt violations in March

Police across British Columbia are increasing enforcement this month as part of province-wide campaigns targeting distracted driving and seatbelt compliance. BC Highway Patrol says officers will be closely monitoring drivers who use electronic devices behind the wheel or fail to properly secure themselves and their passengers. The initiative coincides with Distracted Driving Month and the Occupant Restraint Campaign, both aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatalities on provincial roads. Inspector Brian Donaldson with BC Highway Patrol is urging motorists to eliminate distractions before s
AlbertaFeb 25, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to transition sheriffs into new provincial police service

The Alberta government has tabled legislation that would shift approximately 1,200 Alberta Sheriffs employees into a newly created provincial police agency, marking a significant step in the province’s ongoing discussion about the future of policing. If passed, the bill would establish the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service and allow it to assume local policing responsibilities currently provided by the RCMP, should municipalities choose to opt in. The proposed model is designed to give communities the option of moving away from federal policing services toward a provincially managed force. Pub
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AlbertaFeb 25, 2026

Two men charged after alleged attempted kidnapping linked to organized crime in Calgary

Two men are facing criminal charges after Calgary police say officers disrupted what investigators describe as a violent attempted kidnapping in the city’s downtown earlier this month. The Calgary Police Service said a patrol sergeant witnessed an assault in progress shortly after midnight on February 17 and intervened immediately. Officers allege the incident involved an attempt to forcibly abduct an individual. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released. Police said the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle but were located and arrested a short time later. In