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WorldMar 07, 2024

Sweden officially joins Nato, ending decades of neutrality

Sweden on Thursday officially joined Nato, becoming the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance. This marks the end of decades of post-World War II neutrality for Sweden, as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have grown following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The ceremony was presided by Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson and secretary of state Antony Blinken, took place at the State Department. Blinken described the occasion as a historic moment for Sweden, the alliance, and the transatlantic relationship. He emphasised that the Nato alliance is now stronger and larger
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WorldMar 07, 2024

Shahbaz resolved to revive the economy of Pakistan

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, has ordered the authorities to speed up the process of privatization of loss-making government companies, including Pakistan International Airlines. Presiding over a high-level meeting in Islamabad, he expressed concern over the country's economy. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the people of Pakistan are forced to pay a heavy price for keeping the loss-making government businesses running. At the same time, in a tweet, he thanked the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, for congratulating him on his second term. Meanwhile, the spoke
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WorldMar 07, 2024

Attempted terrorist attack in Pakistan's Adiala Jail last night

A terrorist attack was attempted in Pakistan's Adiala Jail last night. This is the same jail where former Prime Minister and PTI. Chief Imran Khan is imprisoned. According to Pakistani media, 3 terrorists tried to carry out the attack who belonged to Afghanistan. However, the police and the Anti-Terrorism Department together foiled the plot. According to Rawalpindi Police, all three terrorists were arrested. Many weapons, grenades, IEDs were recovered from them. And the prison map has been recovered. Apart from Imran Khan, Pakistan's former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is also impris
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WorldMar 05, 2024

Man arrested in Port Moody, B.C., after driving car into sea for video livestream

Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a man may be charged after he allegedly drove his vehicle into the sea as part of a livestreamed video. Const. Sam Zacharias says in a release that officers were called to the Rocky Point boat launch in the city at around 10 p.m. Monday. Zacharias says a call to police reported that a man was allegedly driving his vehicle into Burrard Inlet at the boat launch because he was being paid to do so as part of a video livestream. Police say they arrested the driver at the scene upon arrival, and the man has been released with criminal charges such as mischief and dang
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WorldMar 04, 2024

French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right

France’s Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislationpromised by President Emmanuel Macronin response toa rollback in abortion rights in the United States. Wednesday’s vote came after the lower house, the National Assembly,overwhelmingly approved the proposalin January. The measure now goes before a joint session of parliament for its expected approval by a three-fifths majority next week. Macron said after the vote that his government is committed to “making women’s right to have an abortion
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WorldMar 04, 2024

Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

Donald Trump says the Supreme Court opinion unanimously restoring him to 2024 presidential primary ballots is a BIG WIN for America. The court Monday rejected state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots. The court wrote in an unsigned opinion that that power resides with Congress. The court's move ends efforts in Colorado, Illinois, Maine and elsewhere to kick T
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WorldMar 04, 2024

Nikki Haley defeated Trump, becomes first woman to win Republican primary

Many candidates are trying their luck to join the race for this year's presidential elections in America. Donald Trump lost to Nikki Haley of Indian American origin in the Republican primary election yesterday in Washington DC. This is his first defeat in this race. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley is the first woman ever to win a Republican presidential primary election in Washington DC. It is to be noted that before the presidential elections, the elections for the candidacy of the Republican and Democratic parties are going on. The presidential election will be held in November this year. Nikki is
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WorldMar 04, 2024

Shahbaz Sharif took oath as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan

A new government has been formed in Pakistan. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shahbaz Sharif was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister on Monday. The Shahbaz government was formed with the support of Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and Isteqam-e-Pakistan Party. Presidential elections are to be held in Pakistan on March 9. Shahbaz Sharif's coalition government has jointly announced Asif Ali Zardari as its presidential candidate, while the Sunni Etehad Council of Imran supporters has nominated Mahmood Khan. It is to be noted that
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WorldMar 01, 2024

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni is coming to Canada this weekend

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is coming to Canada this weekend. He will be in Toronto this Saturday to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This will be Meloni's first visit to Canada after being elected as the Prime Minister of Italy in 2022. The last time Trudeau and Meloni met was during the G-7 meeting in Japan, but the atmosphere between the two leaders was heated by a comment by Trudeau. Trudeau cited reports that Maloney had suddenly told reporters that Canada is LGBT-friendly. Concerned about some of the steps being taken by Italy in the matter of rights. PM Trudeau's comment

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CanadaApr 01, 2026

Global attention turns to Artemis II launch, Canadian astronaut among crew

People in Canada and around the world are preparing to watch the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is set to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, according to NASA mission briefings. The crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont., who will serve as mission specialist. The Canadian Space Agency says Hansen is expected to become the first non-American astronaut to travel beyond low Earth orbit. Hansen will fly alongside NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch. The mission is part of NASA’s Artemis p
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BCApr 01, 2026

Surrey Police Service assumes Cloverdale policing as RCMP role ends after 75 years

The Surrey Police Service has taken full responsibility for policing in Cloverdale as of Friday, marking the end of more than 75 years of service by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the area. The transition applies across the Cloverdale district, from 196 Street east to the borders of Fleetwood and Newton, and from the Fraser River south to 48 Avenue. Policing in Whalley and City Centre, Newton, and South Surrey had already been transferred to the municipal force in earlier phases. The RCMP will continue operating in Guildford on an interim basis until the city’s full policing transition
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CanadaApr 01, 2026

Anand to join U.K.-led talks on Strait of Hormuz as conflict disrupts global oil shipments

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to join multi-nation talks hosted by the United Kingdom on Thursday aimed at identifying diplomatic options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global trade corridor disrupted by the ongoing Iran conflict. Anand said Canada is prepared to support efforts to secure the strait once a ceasefire is in place, though she indicated the federal government has not yet determined what specific measures it would take. According to her office, the discussions will focus on restoring safe passage for commercial shipping amid rising tensions in the region. The c
BCApr 01, 2026

Angus Reid poll suggests tightening race in B.C. as Conservatives edge ahead of NDP

A new public opinion survey suggests a narrowing political contest in British Columbia, with the BC Conservatives slightly ahead of the governing NDP, according to findings released by the Angus Reid Institute. The poll indicates that if an election were held today, 44 per cent of decided voters would support the Conservatives, compared with 42 per cent for the NDP. The results point to a potential shift in voter sentiment in a province where the NDP, led by Premier David Eby, currently holds power. According to the Angus Reid report, one factor contributing to the shift is voter concern over
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BCApr 01, 2026

Poilievre calls for cancellation of proposed Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail project

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, describing the նախագproject as a costly and disruptive initiative. Speaking to reporters in Peterborough, Ont., on Tuesday, Poilievre said the estimated $90 billion plan would not deliver value for taxpayers. He alleged the project would negatively affect farmland and private property along the proposed corridor, though detailed route impacts have not been independently verified. Poilievre also questioned the accessibility of the service, sta