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WorldMar 07, 2025

Migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving at least 2 dead and 186 missing

The United Nations migration agency says four migrant boats have capsized in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving two people dead and 186 missing. Two of the boats capsized off Yemen on Thursday, said Tamim Eleian, a spokesperson for the International Organization for Migration. Two crewmembers were rescued, but 181 migrants and five Yemeni crewmembers remain missing, he told The Associated Press. Two other boats capsized off the tiny African nation of Djibouti around the same time, he said. Two bodies of migrants were recovered, and all others on board were rescued. According to the IOM, 55
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WorldMar 06, 2025

Cyclone Alfred Hits Eastern Australia, Causing Widespread Disruptions

Cyclone Alfred has battered cities in eastern Australia, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that have forced schools to close in the affected areas. Public transport has been disrupted, and grocery stores remain closed in many locations. Queenslanders have been warned that the storm is expected to hit the coast near Brisbane around 4 a.m. on Saturday and may take up to six hours to move across the coast. Residents of Queensland and New South Wales have also been advised to prepare for strong winds and flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts winds of up to 120 km/h on both sides of the
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CanadaMar 06, 2025

Trump Suspends Tariffs on Mexican Imports Until April 2

U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on Mexican imports until April 2. Along with this, he once again accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of using the trade war as an opportunity to stay in power. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that despite putting Canada in a crisis, Trudeau is exploiting the tariffs as a way to further his own political agenda, which Trump argued is the cause of the problem. Trump accused Trudeau of taking this approach to secure his re-election as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, regarding Mexico, Trump stated that after discussions with President Claudi
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CanadaMar 05, 2025

Trump Grants One-Month Auto Tariff Waiver for Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump has granted a one-month waiver on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico, as confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt stated that the waiver would apply to any car covered under the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. She explained that the request for the waiver came from three major automakers. Leavitt added that the companies President Trump spoke to included Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors. The White House press secretary further mentioned that the president granted the one-month waiver at the request of the companies to prev
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CanadaMar 05, 2025

Trump Takes Aim at Trudeau After Phone Call with Canadian Prime Minister

Trump criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a post on Truth Social following a phone call with him. He accused Trudeau of attempting to use the tariff issue to maintain political power. Trump stated that Trudeau had called him to ask what could be done to stop the tariffs, and Trump responded by mentioning the ongoing issue of fentanyl deaths linked to drugs coming through the Canada-Mexico border, noting that he wasn’t sure if the situation had improved. Trump also said that Trudeau claimed there had been significant improvement, but Trump insisted that it wasn’t enough. Additional
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WorldMar 05, 2025

US Suspends Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine, Heightening Pressure for a Peace Deal

The United States has reportedly stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine that could be used to launch attacks inside Russia. However, reports indicate that intelligence-sharing with Ukraine has not been entirely halted. Instead, it has become selective, focusing on intelligence that could aid Ukraine in targeting Russian forces within Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. This development follows reports of US President Donald Trump deciding to withhold military aid to Ukraine after a recent dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
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WorldMar 05, 2025

Greenland's leader says the island 'is ours' in defiance of message from Trump

Greenland's prime minister said Wednesday that “Greenland is ours” and cannot be taken or bought in defiance of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said his administration supported the Arctic island’s right of self-determination but added that the United States will acquire the territory “one way or another. Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said the island’s citizens are not American nor Danish because they are Greenlandic. The United States needs to understand that, he wrote in a post in Greenlandic and Danish on Facebook Wednesday. The future of Greenlan
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WorldMar 04, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Calls for Emergency Session of Parliament

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for an emergency session of Parliament. He stated that a package should be passed to support workers in response to U.S. tariffs and that job opportunities should be created under the "Build Canadian Buy Canadian" plan. Additionally, he made a third demand for Parliament to rise above partisanship and show unity in opposing Trump's tariffs. Singh also emphasized that there is no other way to deal with someone like Donald Trump, and that Canada must fight to win. He described Trump as a bully and argued that strict retaliatory action is necessary.
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CanadaMar 04, 2025

Premier Eby Orders Immediate Removal of U.S. Liquor from Province’s Stores

Premier David Eby has ordered the removal of U.S. liquor from British Columbia’s stores with immediate effect. He stated that the province is ready to address the challenges posed by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to the media in Victoria, Eby said the provincial budget includes his previously announced plans to retaliate against U.S. tariffs. The premier explained that the province did not seek this conflict, but it is prepared to stand firm against the trade measures brought by the U.S. administration. He also announced that the provincial government will priorit

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CanadaOct 20, 2026

Canada’s Federal Budget Set for November 5

Canada’s federal budget will be presented on November 5, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has officially announced. He confirmed the date during Question Period in the House of Commons on Tuesday. The budget will be the second fall budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government. The announcement comes as Canadian businesses continue to face the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s retaliatory measures. Champagne indicated that the budget would include several measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economy and making it more independent. He said the budget wo
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IndiaOct 20, 2026

Amit Shah Meets Families of Three Victims in Punjab, Assures Justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab today and met the family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, expressing his condolences and assuring them that justice would be delivered. Jhota was murdered in Mansa while raising his voice against drug abuse.At the beginning of his Punjab visit, Shah met the family of Bikramjit in Gurdaspur. The meeting lasted around 15 minutes. During the meeting, Shah touched the feet of Bikramjit's mother, Surjit Kaur, as a mark of respect and assured the family that a CBI investigation would be conducted.He later met the family of Gulzar, who alleg
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BCOct 20, 2026

Poilievre Thanks Albertans for Voting to Keep Canada United

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre thanked Albertans in Calgary today for voting in favour of keeping Alberta part of a united Canada in the provincial referendum. He said the people of Alberta had delivered a strong and decisive mandate. Born in Alberta, Poilievre had campaigned extensively ahead of the referendum, urging residents to keep the province within Canada. He said those considering separation out of frustration with the current government should remember that Canada is more than just a government — it represents its people, flag, land and shared history. Poilievre said it
BCOct 20, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Announce Election Night Watch Party in Vancouver

The B.C. Conservative Party has announced details of its official election night event ahead of the provincial election results. According to a press release issued by the party, leader Lorne Doerkson will host an election night watch party with campaign staff and supporters at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station after British Columbians cast their votes. The venue is the same location where Kerry-Lynne Findlay was declared the party’s leader during a leadership convention five months ago. Doerkson, who is in the race to become B.C.’s premier, is running in the Cariboo-Chilcotin riding
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BCOct 20, 2026

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum Reacts to SkyTrain Extension Promises for Newton

Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum has strongly reacted to announcements by two major provincial parties regarding the proposed SkyTrain extension to the Newton area. In a statement issued by McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition, the party said the B.C. Conservatives have made a firm commitment to deliver the SkyTrain project to Newton Town Centre, while the B.C. NDP has offered only to hold another meeting on the issue. McCallum said the project is particularly important for Newton, Surrey’s largest community, which has a population larger than that of many cities but still lacks rapid