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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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WorldNov 08, 2024

Russian President Putin congratulated Trump on his victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his victory on Thursday. This was Putin's first comment on the U.S. election. Putin also praised Trump's courage after he was attacked during his campaign in July. Trump had promised several times during his election campaign to end the war in Ukraine. In response, Putin said, that if Trump is talking about restoring relations with Russia and helping to resolve the Ukraine crisis, then he thinks that it deserves attention. It is being speculated that if relations between Trump and Putin improve, it could also benefit India. Under
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CanadaNov 07, 2024

India halts some consular visits amid Sikh-Hindu clashes

India's consulate in Toronto is suspending some of its diplomatic visits to process paperwork at places like religious temples after violence between Sikh and Hindu people. The violence started Sunday outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Ont., where police allege people in the crowd were carrying weapons and throwing objects. The next day there were tense protests outside the temple, leading to another police intervention and calls to ban protests at Brampton religious sites. The clashes have involved Hindu groups clashing with Sikh separatists, who have protested visits by Indian consu
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WorldNov 07, 2024

Australian country plans to ban social media for kids under 16

The Australian government is planning to ban social media usage for those who are below 16 years of age.Naming it as "world-leading" legislation, the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it will be tabled in parliament next week and is "aimed at mitigating the "harm" social media was inflicting on Australian children. This one is for the mums and dads... They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our kids online. I want Australian families to know that the government has your back," he told the media. As per media reports, the government has said that the ban will not a
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WorldNov 07, 2024

Trump will be sworn in on January 20, 2025

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Before then, Trump and his team will begin the process of selecting officials for his new cabinet. Indian-origin figures such as Kash Patel, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Bobby Jindal are also likely to be given positions in the Trump administration. They could be assigned important roles. According to reports, Kash Patel may be appointed as the Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Born into a Gujarati family, Kash Patel is a former national security official in the Trump administration and is currently
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CanadaNov 06, 2024

Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential win

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. "The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity and security for both our nations," Trudeau wrote on X. Trudeau included an undated photo of himself with Trump in the Oval Office from the president's first term.
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WorldNov 06, 2024

Donald Trump sweeps aside Kamala Harris in swing states, returns as President

Republican candidate Donald Trump secured the electoral college after winning Wisconsin state over Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States. He also won other swing states including Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and more while Democrat Kamala Harris bagged only 20 states so far as the projections started streaming in. The counting of ballots is underway in the remaining counties. Trump is all set to become the new President as he won key swing states bringing his electoral votes tally to 277. Nationally, there are a total of 538 electoral votes, or electors, mean
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WorldNov 05, 2024

Continuously Increasing Pollution in Pakistan May Threaten Haryana & Punjab

The ever-increasing pollution in Pakistan may affect the air quality in Haryana and Punjab. Two days ago, Lahore's air quality index reached around 1700, and it was recorded at 666 on Tuesday morning. If the wind direction changes, the air quality in Punjab and Haryana, India, may deteriorate, making it hazardous to breathe. After Diwali, the air in most cities across both states has already turned toxic. The most polluted cities in Haryana are currently Fatehabad and Hisar. While there has been some improvement in the pollution levels in Punjab's Amritsar and Ludhiana, incidents of stubble b
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WorldNov 05, 2024

New U.K. Opposition leader picks Priti Patel as her shadow Foreign Secretary

Former British Indian home secretary Priti Patel has been appointed shadow foreign secretary to the Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch, who replaced Rishi Sunak and became the Conservative leader. The shadow foreign secretary will join the opposition benches in the House. Indian-origin Priti Patel was among the initial contenders in the contest to succeed Rishi Sunak as the leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition. With Robert Jenrick and Mel Stride appointed as shadow justice secretary and shadow chancellor, respectively, Badenoch’s choices for her frontbench are v

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CanadaApr 27, 2026

NDP leader Avi Lewis will not run in Quebec byelection after Boulerice departure

Newly elected federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis says he will not run in an upcoming Quebec byelection triggered by the departure of longtime MP Alexandre Boulerice. Boulerice announced he is leaving federal politics after 15 years to seek a provincial seat with Québec solidaire. He said in a statement that he believes his work in Ottawa is complete and described the move as a continuation of his political priorities at the provincial level. According to his announcement, Boulerice framed the decision as a transition rather than a strategic calculation, while confirming he will vacate his seat in t
AlbertaApr 27, 2026

Edmonton police seek public help to locate missing 19-year-old

Edmonton police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man, identified as Prayag Dalbhatwala. According to an Edmonton Police Service news release, Dalbhatwala was last seen on April 23 at حوالي 4 p.m. at a residence near 99 Street and 90 Avenue. Police and his family have expressed concern for his well-being. Investigators say Dalbhatwala had planned to travel to Calgary but cancelled those plans at the last minute. His whereabouts since then remain unknown. Police describe him as approximately five feet nine inches tall, with black hair, and he wears
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BCApr 27, 2026

More than 10 kg of suspected drugs seized in Kelowna trafficking investigation; two men arrested

Police in Kelowna say more than 10 kilograms of suspected illicit drugs have been seized following a co-ordinated investigation into drug trafficking and illegal firearms. According to an RCMP news release, officers executed search warrants at three homes on April 15 as part of an ongoing probe in the city. The searches resulted in the seizure of approximately seven kilograms of suspected cocaine, more than two kilograms of suspected fentanyl and about one kilogram of psilocybin mushrooms. Investigators also seized a loaded firearm and about $40,000 in cash, which police allege are connected t
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CanadaApr 27, 2026

Three Liberal MPs take seats in House after byelections, boosting government majority

Three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament formally took their seats in the House of Commons on Monday following recent byelections that strengthened the governing party’s position. Doly Begum, Danielle Martin and Tatiana Auguste were sworn in as MPs on Saturday, according to official parliamentary records. Their arrivals bring the Liberals to 174 seats in the House, reflecting gains from both the byelections and a series of defections over recent months. Begum and Martin won Toronto-area ridings previously held by former cabinet ministers Bill Blair and Chrystia Freeland. Auguste sec
WorldApr 27, 2026

Plane crash near South Sudan capital kills 14, officials cite poor visibility

A Cessna aircraft crashed Monday on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing all 14 people on board, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. Officials said the aircraft was carrying 13 passengers and a pilot. All were pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary findings indicate the crash may have been caused by adverse weather conditions that reduced visibility, the authority said in an initial statement. No final determination has been made and an investigation is ongoing. Authorities said two of the passengers were Kenyan nationals, while the remaining victims we