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WorldNov 18, 2024

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US, say sources

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and firing outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai home, has been detained in the United States, Mumbai police sources said on Monday. Anmol, who was believed to be living in Canada and making regular travels to the US, is the younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, accused of running a global criminal syndicate despite being in jail. The NIA has placed Anmol on its most-wanted list, offering a reward of Rs 10 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Iranian Officials Confirm Meeting Between Elon Musk and U.N. Ambassador

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a close adviser to Donald Trump, held a secret meeting with Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, at a undisclosed location in New York on Monday. According to reports, the meeting was aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and the U.S. The initiative for this meeting was taken by Elon Musk, while the Iranian ambassador chose the location. The two spoke for more than an hour, and sources said that the Iranian ambassador appeared satisfied with the discussions. It is worth noting that Musk has become one of the most influential private cit
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WorldNov 15, 2024

Fire breaks out at a Spanish nursing home, killing at least 10 people

At least 10 people have died in a fire at a nursing home in Zaragoza, Spain, local authorities reported on Friday.The blaze broke out early Friday morning in Villa Franca de Ebro, about 30 minutes from the northeastern city. Firefighters were able to extinguished the blaze, local media reported.The cause of the fire was not yet known.
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WorldNov 14, 2024

Dominica to confer its highest national honour on PM Narendra Modi

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. The award will be presented by Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, at the India-CARICOM Summit, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana. In February 2021, India provided Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a significant contribution that
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WorldNov 13, 2024

After winning presidential election, Donald Trump met Joe Biden

After winning the U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump arrived at the White House today to meet President Biden. The two leaders shook hands during the meeting, and Biden congratulated Trump on his victory. He also reiterated the importance of a smooth transition of power. With this meeting, the transfer of power process has officially begun at the White House. Trump is set to be sworn in as president on January 20. It is important to note that it has been a longstanding tradition in the United States for the sitting president to hold a formal meeting with the incoming president following
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WorldNov 13, 2024

Russia to Ban Promotion of Anti-Childbirth Content on Social Media Amid Population Crisis

The Russian government is set to introduce a new law that will prohibit the promotion of discouraging childbearing within the country. Any posts or videos that advocate against having children will be banned from social media platforms. On November 12, the lower house of the Russian Parliament passed a proposal related to this law. It is scheduled to be presented in the upper house on November 20. If approved, the bill will then be sent to President Vladimir Putin for final approval. Once the law receives the President’s approval, it will come into effect. Russia is facing concerns over its
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WorldNov 12, 2024

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trumphas asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber because that would force a new election to fill the empty seat. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter before Trump made a formal announcement. The move would p
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WorldNov 12, 2024

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, medical officials say

Palestinian medical officials say two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman, most in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. One strike late Monday hit a makeshift cafeteria used by displaced people in Muwasi, the center of the so-called humanitarian zone. At least 11 people were killed, including two children, according to officials at Nasser Hospital, where the casualties were taken. Video from the scene showed men pulling bloodied wounded from among tables and chairs set up in the sand in an enclosure made of corrugated metal sheets. The strike
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WorldNov 12, 2024

35 dead as a driver hits a crowd in a Chinese city

Police in China say 35 people were killed and another 43 injured when a driver rammed his car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai. The 62-year-old driver was detained, police said earlier Monday. It was not immediately clear whether it was an attack or an accident. No motive was mentioned, and police said investigations continued. A 62-year-old man was detained after he rammed a car into people exercising at a sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police said late Monday, on the eve of the country’s premier aviation exhibition by

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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
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CanadaFeb 25, 2026

Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues

The Government of Canada has announced an $8 million food assistance package for people in Cuba in response to mounting shortages of basic goods aggravated by a tightened U.S. oil blockade, federal officials said Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai said the funding is intended to help address urgent needs for food and nutrition among vulnerable communities on the Caribbean island. The aid will be delivered through United Nations partners, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, rather than through the Cuban