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WorldFeb 11, 2025

President Donald Trump warns Hamas

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that if all Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday afternoon, the consequences will be very bad. Hamas had threatened to postpone the release of the next hostages scheduled for Saturday until further notice, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that if all the hostages are not returned to Israel by 12 noon on Saturday, he will ask Israel to end the ceasefire with Hamas and what will happen then Hamas itself will understand what I mean. If reports are to be believed, so much destruction has bee
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WorldFeb 10, 2025

At least 40 are dead after a bus plunged off a bridge in Guatemala

At least 40 people are dead after their bus plunged off a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala’s capital. Firefighting spokesman Edwin Villagran said a multi-vehicle crash sent the bus off the bridge before dawn. Another 15 people were seriously injured. The bus fell 115 feet (35 meters) into a sewage-polluted stream. It landed upside down and half-submerged. The bus had come from Progreso, northeast of the capital. Volunteer firefighting spokesman Óscar Sánchez said children were among the victims. President Bernardo Arévalo offered his condolences and declared a day of national m
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WorldFeb 10, 2025

PM Modi Embarks on Visit to France and US to Bolster Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a five-day visit to France and the United States from February 10 to 14. He will spend February 10 and 11 in France, followed by February 12 and 13 in the US. PM Modi highlighted the visit as a key opportunity to strengthen India-US relations, with enhancing bilateral partnerships as a primary focus of his US agenda. In France, defense ties are expected to take center stage, with potential agreements for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets and 3 Scorpene-class submarines likely to be finalized. France has consistently supported India on
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WorldFeb 04, 2025

PM Modi May Visit the US Next Week

Prime Minister Modi may visit the United States next week. According to reports, Modi and President Trump are expected to meet on February 13, with Trump possibly hosting a dinner for Modi during the visit. After concluding his visit to France, PM Modi will arrive in Washington, DC, on the evening of February 12 and will stay until February 14. During this time, the Prime Minister may also meet with American business leaders and members of the Indian community. It is noteworthy that on January 27, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump had a conversation. This marked the first time Trump spo
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CanadaFeb 04, 2025

Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants Begins on Trump’s Orders

A US military C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying approximately 200 illegal Indian immigrants is set to land at Amritsar airport on Wednesday morning. Most of these individuals reportedly hail from Punjab and neighboring states. This marks the first large-scale deportation of illegal Indian immigrants during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. It is also unprecedented for the US to use a military cargo plane for deportations to India. The Indian government has cooperated fully with the US administration in facilitating the repatriation process. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar pr
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CanadaFeb 03, 2025

Ontario Cancels Starlink Contract in Response to U.S. Tariffs

Ontario, Canada's most populous province, has announced the cancellation of its internet contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, following President Donald Trump’s imposition of heavy tariffs on Canada. Premier Doug Ford also stated that American companies would be banned from participating in the province’s contracts. The Ontario government had signed a $100 billion deal with Starlink in November, aiming to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 homes and businesses in rural and remote areas by June of this year through Starlink’s satellite service. Ford emphasized that Ontario would cont
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CanadaJan 30, 2025

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors. Three soldiers were onboard the helicopter, an Army official said. There was no immediate word on the cause of the collision, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport were h
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WorldJan 29, 2025

At least 18 killed after a small plane crashes in a remote part of South Sudan

An official says at least 18 people were killed Wednesday when a small plane crashed in a remote part of South Sudan. The flight, chartered by Chinese oil firm Greater Pioneer Operating Company, had 21 people on board, including two pilots, said Gatwech Bipal, the minister of information in the oil-rich Unity state, where the crash happened earlier on Wednesday. The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital, he said. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash, and authorities had not yet revealed the
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CanadaJan 28, 2025

Trump Threatens High Tariffs on India, China, and Brazil

US President Donald Trump, during an event in Florida, threatened to impose high tariffs on countries like India, China, and Brazil. He emphasized that it is time for America to return to the economic system that made it rich and powerful. Trump claimed that these countries are pursuing their own interests, which is harming the United States. He stated that the US will increase its wealth by imposing taxes on other countries. He further added that foreign companies seeking to avoid high tariffs must set up their manufacturing plants in the US. Trump also warned American industries about the r

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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