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WorldFeb 26, 2025

PM Modi to Visit Russia in May for 80th Victory Day Parade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia in May to participate in the country's 80th Victory Day parade in Moscow. This annual event, held on May 9, commemorates Russia's victory over Germany in World War II. Leaders from various countries are expected to attend the parade this year. Reports suggest that a contingent of the Indian Army may also take part in the parade. The Prime Minister of Slovakia has already confirmed his participation. It is worth noting that Prime Minister Modi had visited Russia in October of the previous year, where he attended the 16th BRICS summit under Russia'
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CanadaFeb 26, 2025

Petition to Revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian Citizenship Gains Over 263,000 Signatures

The number of Canadians supporting a petition against Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has surpassed 263,000. The province with the most signatures so far is Ontario, where more than 96,000 people have backed the demand to revoke Musk’s citizenship. This is followed by nearly 53,000 signatures from British Columbia, 43,000 from Quebec, and more than 25,000 from Alberta. Musk’s Canadian citizenship has been in the spotlight recently after British Columbia author Qualia Reed launched the petition last week. Musk currently holds citizenship in the United States, Canada, and South Africa, w
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CanadaFeb 26, 2025

White House says tariffs moving forward but there's still room for negotiation

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to hit Canada and Mexico with devastating duties is set to take effect next week but a White House official confirmed on background that the tariff plans could change through negotiations. Trump's executive order to implement 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports, with a lower 10 per cent levy on energy, was delayed until March 4 after Canada agreed to introduce new security measures at the border. The president said the pause would allow time to reach a "final economic deal." Trump said Monday that the levies would be going forward on schedule — but
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WorldFeb 26, 2025

A Sudan military plane crashes, killing at least 19 people

A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in the city of Omdurman, killing at least 19 people, military and health officials said Wednesday. The Antonov aircraft crashed Tuesday while taking off from the Wadi Sayidna airbase north of Omdurman, the military said in a terse statement. Omdurman is the sister city of the capital, Khartoum. The military said military personnel and civilians were killed in the crash but didn’t disclose how many. It didn’t say what caused the crash. The health ministry, however, said at least 19 people were killed, whose bodies were transferred to the Nau in Omdurman.
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WorldFeb 25, 2025

DBS Bank Announces Job Cuts Due to AI, But New Opportunities Also Expected

Singapore's largest bank, DBS, has announced that up to 4,000 employees could lose their jobs due to artificial intelligence over the next three to four years. A DBS spokesperson clarified that the layoffs will primarily impact temporary and contract employees. The bank's CEO, Piyush Gupta, stated that approximately 1,000 new AI-related jobs will be created in the coming years. However, the company did not specify how many employees would be laid off in Singapore. DBS currently employs between 8,000 and 9,000 temporary and contract workers, out of a total workforce of 41,000. Last year, CEO P
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WorldFeb 25, 2025

US Breaks with Europe on the Russia-Ukraine War

U.S. has reversed its stance on the Ukraine war. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. has supported Russia in the United Nations. In fact, three resolutions were brought to the United Nations on Monday, seeking to end the three-year-old conflict. America voted against these resolutions, marking the first time it has taken a position contrary to its European allies on the Russia-Ukraine issue. Specifically, America voted against a resolution proposed by Europe in the United Nations, which condemned Russia's aggression and supported Ukraine's territorial integrity. As a result, significant
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WorldFeb 24, 2025

Over 170,000 Canadians Petition to Revoke Elon Musk’s Citizenship

More than 170,000 people in Canada have signed a parliamentary petition urging the government to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship. The petition, launched by BC-based author Qualia Reed and sponsored by NDP MP Charlie Angus, is currently being reviewed by the House of Commons. The petition claims that Elon Musk has engaged in activities that are detrimental to Canada’s national interest. It accuses the tech billionaire of supporting policies of President Donald Trump that undermine Canadian sovereignty, as Musk is one of Trump's top advisers. Born in South Africa, Musk obtained Cana
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CanadaFeb 21, 2025

Trump Makes Big Claim About Canceling $21 Million Funding for India

US President Donald Trump has claimed that he canceled $21 million in funding allocated for India. He suggested that the previous US administration may have used this funding to influence the election of a leader other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India. Trump questioned the reasoning behind the United States providing financial support to increase voter turnout in India, especially considering India’s strong economy. He indicated that this funding might have been intended to support another political figure and stated his intention to share further details with India. Meanwhile, In
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WorldFeb 21, 2025

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him a top the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he will do Donald Trump's bidding and go after the Republican president's adversaries. A Trump loyalist who has fiercely criticized the agency, Patel will inherit an FBI gripped by turmoil as the Justice Department over the past month has forced out a group of senior bureau officials and made a highly unusual demand for the names of thousands of agents who participat

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WorldNov 05, 2026

China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng to Visit Ottawa on November 8–9 to Strengthen Trade Ties

During the high-level visit, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will welcome He Lifeng. The visit follows Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip to Canada in May this year and is seen as another significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney laid the foundation for a renewed strategic partnership during his visit to China in January. Finance Minister Champagne’s visit in April and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu’s trip to China earlier this week have also contributed to advancin
AlbertaNov 05, 2026

ASIRT Clears Two Alberta Police Officers in Leduc Arrest After Reviewing Bodycam Footage

Alberta’s police watchdog has cleared two officers involved in an alleged excessive use-of-force incident during an arrest in Leduc. Body camera footage played a key role in the investigation. According to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), the man had allegedly assaulted someone earlier that night and repeatedly resisted arrest, forcing both officers to use physical force to restrain him. The officers punched the man in the face, which ASIRT determined was justified under the circumstances. The man had alleged that officers kicked him in the face. ASIRT concluded that the o
BCNov 05, 2026

BC Housing Experts Urge New Government to Reduce Development Charges Amid Slowing Condo Market

Housing experts and developers in British Columbia are urging the province’s newly elected government to consider alternatives to development charges for funding municipal infrastructure, as the condo construction market in Metro Vancouver has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years. They say development charges, which were initially intended to fund essential infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer systems, are now being used for a wider range of services, including libraries, fire services and daycare facilities. This expansion has led to a sharp increase in fees. According to a repor
BCNov 05, 2026

20 Injured After Shuttle Bus Carrying Data Centre Workers Crashes Into Ditch in B.C.

At least 20 people have been injured after a shuttle bus carrying workers for a data centre company crashed in British Columbia on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 9:10 a.m. on Highway 39, approximately four kilometres south of Mackenzie. The white shuttle bus, rented by a contractor for Australian technology and AI data centre company IREN, reportedly lost control and plunged into a ditch. According to BC Highway Patrol, the driver and around 20 other people sustained injuries. One victim was airlifted from the scene in critical condition. Six others were initially taken to a l
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CanadaNov 05, 2026

Canada Set to Unveil Key Budget Amid Ongoing Trade War with U.S.

Canada’s federal government is set to present its second budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney today in the House of Commons, as the country faces economic challenges amid the ongoing trade war with the United States. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will table the budget, which is expected to outline the government’s economic priorities and measures to strengthen the country’s economy. The budget is expected to include measures to provide relief from rising living costs, new tax incentives for businesses and major investments in infrastructure projects. A new immigration