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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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WorldFeb 29, 2024

Strike on Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza kills and wounds dozens

An apparent Israeli strike on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Thursday has killed and wounded dozens, according to a local hospital official. Dr. Jadallah Shafai, the head of the nursing department at Shifa Hospital, told the Al Jazeera network that around 50 people were killed and 250 wounded. He did not provide a precise toll. Al Jazeera ran footage showing several bodies and injured people arriving at Shifa. Gaza's health sector is under severe strain nearly five months into the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli military said it was looking into the reports.
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WorldFeb 29, 2024

Putin pays tribute to Russian national unity as fighting grinds on in Ukraine

PresidentVladimir Putinon Thursday hailed Russian national unity amid the fighting in Ukraine in a state-of-the-nation address ahead of next month’selectionhe’s all but certain to win. Speaking to an audience of lawmakers and top officials televised live nationwide, Putin said that Russia was “defending its sovereignty and security and protecting our compatriots” in Ukraine. He hailed Russian soldiers and honored those who were killed in fighting with a moment of silence.
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WorldFeb 28, 2024

Shahbaz Sharif will be the new Wazir-e-Azam of Pakistan

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and head of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Nawaz Sharif has once again clarified that his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif will be the next Wazir-e-Azam i.e. Prime Minister of the country. Nawaz Sharif said that only Shahbaz Sharif can take care of Pakistan in the current situation. Shahbaz Sharif was the Prime Minister in the previous government as well and held the post for 16 months. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has formed an alliance with Asif Ali Zardari's Pakistan People's Party for the new government. Talking to the media on Wednesday, Nawaz said that Sh
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WorldFeb 28, 2024

Pope Francis has been taken briefly to a Rome hospital after his weekly audience

Pope Francis, who has beensuffering from the flu, was brought to a hospital in central Rome after the papal audience on Wednesday, arriving at the Gemelli Hospital on Tiber Island in a small white Fiat 500 and leaving again under escort in the same car after a short period. The Vatican had no immediate comment. The 86-year-old pope was pushed in a wheelchair into the audience hall at the Vatican earlier in the day, appearing weary as he dropped heavily into his seat. In recent weeks he has walked the short distance to his chair, but he has been struggling with mild flu symptoms the past week.
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WorldFeb 28, 2024

Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday, spokesperson says

The funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died earlier this month in a remote Arctic penal colony, will take place on Friday in Moscow, his spokesperson said. His funeral will be held at a church in Moscow’s southeast Maryino district on Friday afternoon, Kira Yarmysh said Tuesday. The burial is to be at a nearby cemetery. Navalny died in mid-February in one of Russia’s harshest penal facilities. Russian authorities said the cause of his death at age 47 is still unknown, and the results of any investigation are likely to be questioned abroad. Many Western leaders have al
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WorldFeb 27, 2024

UK's Prince William pulls out of memorial service for his godfather because of 'personal matter'

Kensington Palace says Britain's Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, because of a personal matter. The palace declined to elaborate on Tuesday but said the Princess of Wales, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, continues to do well. It said William called the Greek royal family, which is attending the memorial service in St. George’s Chapel, to let them know he was unable to attend.

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BCJun 26, 2026

Rustad Backs Alberta Pipeline Project, Criticizes B.C. Government's Opposition

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad has thrown his support behind Alberta's proposed pipeline project, which is expected to submit its application by July 1. He said the British Columbia government should support the project instead of standing in its way. Criticizing Premier David Eby, Rustad argued that the pipeline is not just an Alberta project but one that would benefit all of Canada and could help address British Columbia's economic challenges. According to Rustad, the project would create real jobs, particularly in northern B.C., where the forestry sector has been struggling in
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BCJun 26, 2026

RCMP Investigating Stabbing Near Port Place Mall in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a stabbing that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at a bus stop near Port Place Mall. Police, firefighters and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from a stab wound to his arm. Bystanders and frontline officers provided emergency first aid before the victim was transported to hospital for treatment. Investigators have determined that the incident took place near a row of benches on the south side of Port Place Mall, across from the downtown bus exchange on Fro
CanadaJun 26, 2026

Ontario Announces Major Changes to Immigrant Nominee Program

The Ontario government has announced major reforms to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the new changes, the existing eight immigration streams will be consolidated into four, making the process clearer and easier for both applicants and employers. The first new pathway, the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, is being launched to provide eligible foreign workers with a new route to permanent residency (PR). A key feature of the new stream is greater flexibility for applicants to work in related occupations. For example, a nurse will be able to work as a Personal Support Worke
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CanadaJun 26, 2026

Indo-Pacific Key to Canada's Trade Diversification Strategy: Maninder Sidhu

Canada's International Trade Minister, Maninder Sidhu, says the Indo-Pacific region is critical to the country's efforts to increase exports beyond the United States and diversify its trade markets. Sidhu recently led a 300-member business delegation on a four-day visit to Japan, marking Canada's largest-ever trade mission to the Indo-Pacific region. The Indo-Pacific is home to Canada's three largest trading partners in the region-China, Japan and South Korea. However, Canada's efforts to expand trade and investment ties there have not always achieved the desired results. Sidhu noted that pre
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IndiaJun 26, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit India from July 1 to 3

At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pay an official visit to New Delhi from July 1 to July 3. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Modi will jointly chair the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. This will be Prime Minister Takaichi's first official visit to India and is being seen as an important step in further strengthening ties between the two countries. The meeting comes at a significant time, amid indications of possible changes in the U.S. administration's policy toward the Indo-Pacific region. According to India's Minist