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WorldSep 23, 2024

"I won't fight this election again if I lose", Donald Trump

The former President of America Donald Trump has said that if he loses the presidential election this time, then he will not contest the election again. Trump has been the presidential candidate of the Republican Party for the last three elections. According to reports, this is the second time in the last 4 days that Trump has spoken about the fear of losing the election. Earlier on September 19, Trump said at an event of the Israeli-American Council that if he loses the election, it will be largely because of the Jews. The mention of the defeat in Trump's statements is being linked to the gro
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WorldSep 16, 2024

Man arrested after apparent assassination attempt on Trump appears in court to face charges

A man arrested after anapparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trumpappeared in federal court Monday as the Justice Department prepared to unseal charges. The man, identified by law enforcement officials as Ryan Wesley Routh, was to face a federal magistrate in West Palm Beach. Shackled and wearing a blue jumpsuit, Routh smiled as he spoke with his lawyer and reviewed documents ahead of his initial appearance. It was not immediately clear what charges he will face. The episode occurred Sunday afternoon when Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trum
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WorldSep 11, 2024

Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of American politicians in Washington DC

On the last day of his US visit, Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of American politicians in Washington DC late on Tuesday night. During this meeting held at Rayburn House, Ilhan Umar, who made anti-India statements, was also present, over which Rahul Gandhi came under BJP's target. Home Minister Amit Shah said that standing with anti-national forces has become a habit of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party. On his visit to America, Rahul Gandhi also alleged that democracy in India has been severely damaged in the last 10 years and it is getting back on track because of the Congress. In the mean
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WorldSep 11, 2024

Harris and Trump meet for first time as high-stakes presidential debate begins

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met for the first time face-to-face Tuesday night for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election. The matchup is offering Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed since the last debate in June. In rapid fashion, President Joe Biden bowed out of the race after his disastrous performance, Trump survivedan assassination attempt and both sides chose their running mates. Harris is intent on demonstrating that she can press the Democratic case against Trump better than Biden did. Trump, in turn, is tryin
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WorldSep 10, 2024

A woman is killed near Moscow as over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say

Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person, officials said Tuesday, in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian soil in the 2 1/2-yearwar. A woman died and three people were injured in the town of Ramenskoye, just outside Moscow, where drones hit two multistory residential buildings and started fires, Moscow region Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. Five residential buildings were evacuated due to falling drone debris, Vorobyov said. The attack also prompted the authorities to temporarily shut down three
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WorldSep 09, 2024

I want to bring love and respect in Indian politics: Rahul Gandhi

In America, Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi government and said that everything in India is made in China, so there is a problem of employment in India. Rahul Gandhi is on a foreign tour for the first time as the leader of the opposition. They arrived in Texas on Sunday. Here he participated in 2 programs. First he met the people of the Indian community in Dallas. After this, he discussed various issues including Indian politics, economy and Bharat Jodo Yatra with the students of the University of Texas on Monday. Rahul Gandhi said in his address that my role as the leader of the oppo
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WorldSep 06, 2024

A fire in a school in Kenya has killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police say

A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday. There are fears that the death toll may rise, police said. The cause of the fire Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county was being investigated, police spokesperson Resila Onyango said. “We are investigating the cause and will take necessary action,” she said. School fires are common in Kenyan boarding schools, where many students stay because parents believe it gives them more time to study. Some fires have been started by students during unrest. In 2017, 10 hi
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WorldSep 03, 2024

Russian leader Putin visits Mongolia, defying an international warrant for his arrest

Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting Mongolia on Tuesday with no sign that the host country would bow to calls to arrest him on an international warrant for alleged war crimes stemming fromthe invasion of Ukraine. The trip is Putin’s first to a member country of the International Criminal Court since it issued a warrant for his arrest about 18 months ago. Ahead of his visit, Ukraine called on Mongolia to hand Putin over to the court in The Hague, and the European Union expressed concern that Mongolia might not execute the warrant. A spokesperson for Putin said last week thatthe Krem
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WorldAug 23, 2024

Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to sharpen policy focus in final months

President Joe Biden plans to dispatch his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to China as the White House aims to sharpen its focus on foreign policy in the Democrat's final months in office. Sullivan's visit to meet with his counterpart, Wang Yi, is expected to take place next week, according to a person familiar with planning for the trip who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The White House is expected to announced plans for the trip later today. Sullivan has met with Chinese officials several times over the course of the administration to discuss the two economic rivals complicated

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BCMay 07, 2026

Police seek public help identifying suspect in Chilliwack bus driver assault

Chilliwack RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to an assault on a bus driver earlier this year. According to police, the incident happened March 16 near South Sumas Road and Vedder Road in Chilliwack. Investigators said the suspect was a passenger on the bus and allegedly assaulted the driver, causing injuries. RCMP have not released details about what led to the incident. However, officers said investigators obtained video footage from the area showing a young man leaving the scene after the alleged assault. Police estimate the suspect is between 18 and 19
AlbertaMay 07, 2026

Edmonton expected to see warm temperatures and strong winds into next week

Daytime temperatures in Edmonton are expected to remain between 18 C and 23 C through the rest of this week and into next week, according to weather forecasts. Forecasters say several periods of strong winds are also expected across the region over the next one to two weeks. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts stronger wind conditions on Thursday and Friday. Wind speeds could approach 40 kilometres per hour during the afternoon hours. After easing overnight, winds are expected to increase again Friday morning, reaching about 30 km/h. Forecast models suggest conditions may remain re
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CanadaMay 07, 2026

Ottawa projects $140M in savings from new refugee health-care co-pay

The federal government says changes to refugee and asylum claimant health coverage introduced this month are expected to reduce public spending by about $140 million this fiscal year. The changes, which took effect May 1 under the Interim Federal Health Program, require refugee claimants and asylum seekers to pay part of the cost for some supplementary and prescription health services. According to federal data tabled in response to an order paper question from NDP MP Heather McPherson, the largest projected savings – about $93 million – are tied to dental care coverage. Under the revised
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IndiaMay 07, 2026

BJP Sends Defamation Notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging defamation over remarks linking the party to recent explosions in Jalandhar and Amritsar. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said the notice accuses the chief minister of making allegations without evidence and seeks action related to criminal defamation, spreading false information, and attempting to incite public unrest. The development follows comments made by Mann a day earlier, in which he alleged that such incidents were being used as political tactics ahead of elections in Punja
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CanadaMay 07, 2026

India rejects CSIS allegations of foreign interference in Canada

India has rejected allegations by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that linked New Delhi to foreign interference activities in Canada, calling the claims “baseless.” Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and described India as a responsible democracy that respects international law and the sovereignty of other nations. Jaiswal said concerns related to such matters should be addressed through established diplomatic channels rather than through public statements or political d