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WorldDec 13, 2024

Israeli Army Ready to Attack Iran's Nuclear Sites

The Israeli army is preparing to attack Iran's nuclear sites. Israel believes that Iran has become more isolated following the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. In this context, Israel fears Iran may advance its nuclear program, potentially building a nuclear bomb. As a result, Israel is planning to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities when the right opportunity arises. Simultaneously, the Israeli military is carrying out attacks in Syria, targeting Syrian military and weapons sites. To date, more than 85 percent of Syria's air defense system has be
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WorldDec 13, 2024

Russia launches a massive aerial attack against Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles and drones

Russia on Friday launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones. The Russian military targeted Ukrainian power grid, energy minister Herman Halushchenko wrote on his Facebook page. “The enemy continues its terror,” he said. Ukraine’s air force reported multiple strike drones launched at Ukraine overnight followed by swarms of cruise missiles in country’s air space. It said Russia also used air-launched ballistic Kinzhal missiles against Ukraine’s western regions. Friday’s attack is the latest in a series of such raids that heighten
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WorldDec 12, 2024

Israeli Army Destroys 70–80% of Strategic Positions of the Syrian Army

The Israeli army has destroyed 70–80% of the strategic positions of the Syrian army between the Syrian capital, Damascus, and Latakia. According to Israeli officials, its air force and navy have carried out over 350 strikes in Syria since Saturday night. Israel has been consistently targeting military positions in Syria since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria, stating that these actions are to prevent Syrian army weapons from falling into rebel hands. Currently, a rebel government is in control in Syria, with Mohammed al-Bashir serving as the interim prime minister. Meanwhil
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CanadaDec 12, 2024

President Donald Trump Named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2024. This marks his second such honor, having previously received the title in 2016. Last year, the distinction was awarded to pop singer Taylor Swift. Time magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, explained that Trump earned the title for his historic comeback and his role in reshaping the American presidency, as well as changing America's position on the global stage. It is notable that Trump triumphed over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, despite facing multiple challenges, includi
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WorldDec 12, 2024

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It's the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have served out Home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released. Prisons were uniquely bad for spreading the virus and some inmates were released in part to stop the spread. The second largest single-day act of clemency was by Ba
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WorldDec 11, 2024

Israeli strike on northern Gaza kills 19, Palestinian medics say

Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike on a home where displaced people were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people. That’s according to the Kamal Adwan Hospital, which received the casualties on Wednesday after the overnight strike in the town of Beit Lahiya. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. Israel has been waging a renewed offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza since early October. Hospital records show that a family of eight were among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents. T
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WorldDec 10, 2024

Donald Trump Nominates Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General

Former US President Donald Trump has nominated Chandigarh-born, Punjabi-origin Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Department of Justice. Trump made this announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social. Dhillon, 54, is a renowned lawyer known for her work in protecting civil rights. While nominating her, Trump praised her contributions to civil liberties. Trump said that he is pleased to nominate Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Department of Justice. He added that she has consistently championed the
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WorldDec 09, 2024

President Bashar al-Assad Flees Syria After Rebel Takeover

President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria to Russia following a rebel takeover, where President Vladimir Putin granted political asylum to Assad and his family. Meanwhile, both the U.S. and Canada have welcomed the fall of the Assad government. In a social media post, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the collapse of Assad's dictatorship marks the end of decades of brutal oppression. Reports suggest that the rebels had informed Turkey six months in advance of their plans to overthrow Assad. On the other hand, Iran, a key ally of the Assad government, expressed surprise at the
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WorldDec 06, 2024

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's third-largest city

Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad. The move, reported by pro-government media and an opposition war monitor, was the latest in the stunning advances by opposition fighters over the past week that have so far met little resistance from Assad’s forces. A day earlier, fighterscaptured the central city of Hama, Syria’s fourth largest, after the army said it withdrew to avoi

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BCJan 13, 2026

School bus crash in western Manitoba sends several children to hospital

Several children were taken to hospital after a school bus left a highway in western Manitoba on Tuesday morning, according to RCMP. Police say the bus rolled off the road south of Mafeking, near the community of Swan River, roughly 550 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the crash was reported. RCMP confirmed that four people on board the bus suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital for treatment. Other passengers were assessed at the scene and were also taken to hospital as a precaution. The cau
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CanadaJan 13, 2026

Statistics Canada plans workforce reduction affecting about 850 employees

Statistics Canada says it will cut approximately 850 positions as part of a broader effort to adjust its operations, along with a reduction of about 12 per cent of its executive team. Carter Mann, a spokesperson for the national statistical agency, said affected employees are expected to be notified within the next two weeks. He added that the agency remains focused on meeting its mandate to provide reliable data for Canadians while adapting to internal changes. According to data from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Statistics Canada employed 7,274 people as of March 31, 2025. Of tha
BCJan 13, 2026

Lake Country RCMP arrest two suspects in break and enter investigation linked to Kelowna

Lake Country RCMP say two men have been arrested following an early morning break and enter that investigators believe is connected to a series of similar crimes targeting businesses in Kelowna. Police were called to a business in the 11,000 block of Oceola Road around 3:00 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a break and enter in progress. Officers contained the area and arrested two male suspects as they exited the building carrying tools commonly associated with break and enter offences. RCMP say a search of the suspects uncovered identifiable property and Canadian currency believed to b
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BCJan 13, 2026

Atmospheric river soaks B.C. south coast as rainfall tops 200 millimetres in some areas

Communities across British Columbia’s south coast and Vancouver Island have been hit with intense rainfall over the past three days as an atmospheric river moved through the region, prompting evacuation orders, alerts and ongoing flood warnings. Environment Canada says several areas recorded more than 100 millimetres of rain between Saturday and Monday, with the Kennedy Lake Forestry Station on Vancouver Island measuring nearly 286 millimetres during the period. On the mainland, Port Mellon reported 204 millimetres, while Ucluelet recorded 168 millimetres and Squamish received 132 millimetre
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BCJan 13, 2026

Teen critically injured in Richmond hit-and-run as police seek suspect vehicle

A 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene late Saturday night in Richmond, according to RCMP. Police say officers were called just after 11:25 p.m. to reports of a disturbance in the 4200 block of No. 3 Road. When they arrived, they found the teenager unconscious and suffering serious injuries. He was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he continues to receive life-saving care. Investigators believe the collision followed an altercation near the roadway. The incident has prompted a parallel investigation into an alleged assault causi