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WorldApr 02, 2024

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi's life is in danger, an attempt was made to poison her food

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan says that an attempt has been made to poison his wife Bushra Bibi in Bani Gala Sub Jail. He informed the judge about this during the hearing of the corruption case against him from Adiala Jail. Imran Khan said that he knows who is behind this conspiracy. He said that if there is any harm to Bushra then the army chief should be held responsible because members of the intelligence agency are controlling everything in Bani Gala and Adiala Jail. Imran Khan also urged the court to investigate the case of poisoning Bushra. Meanwhile, the court directed
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WorldApr 02, 2024

Fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations leaves 15 dead and several badly hurt

A fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations on Tuesday left 15 people dead and several badly hurt, officials and reports said. At least eight people were injured, seven of them hospitalized in serious condition, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. The nightclub, which was closed for the renovations, was on the ground floor of a 16-story residential building in the Besiktas district on the European side of the city bisected by the Bosphorus. The fire was brought under control. Gov. Davut Gul told reporters at the scene that the cause of the fire was under investigation, and the victim
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WorldApr 02, 2024

Aid group says Israeli strike kills 7 of its workers in Gaza, including foreigners

An aid group says an Israeli that hit its workers in Gaza killed at least seven people, including several foreigners. The World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said early Tuesday that the seven killed include citizens of Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom and a U.S.-Canada dual citizen. It did not provide a breakdown and said at least one Palestinian was also killed. It said the workers were in the process of delivering desperately needed food aid that had arrived by sea on Monday when they were struck late that evening. Israel has said it is inves
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WorldApr 02, 2024

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza's main hospital after 2-week raid

Palestinian residents say the Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital aftera two-week raid, leaving behind a vast swath of destruction. Hundreds of people returned to Shifa Hospital and the surrounding area after the withdrawal early Monday, where they found bodies inside and outside of the facility. The military has described the raid as one of the most successful operations of the nearly six-month war, saying it killed scores of Hamas and other militants, as well as seizing valuable intelligence. Mohammed Mahdi, who was among those who returned, described a scene of “tot
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WorldMar 27, 2024

America spoke on Kejriwal's arrest, said- We hope for a fair legal process

A day after the statement made by the US on the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has on Wednesday summoned American diplomat Gloria Barbena and expressed strong objection. Foreign Ministry had a meeting with Barbena for about 40 minutes. India said that the US should respect each other's internal affairs and the Indian judiciary should not be questioned. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller had said that our government is monitoring the case of Kejriwal's arrest and we hope that the legal process in this case will be fair and transparent
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WorldMar 26, 2024

President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary

President Joe Biden has won Missouri’s primary, the state Democratic Party announced. Biden’s win was not in doubt; he has alreadybeaten his major competitors. But the primary races are still closely watched by insiders for turnout and signs of protest voters. Saturday’s primary was the Missouri Democratic Party’s first party-run presidential contest since a new law took effect in August 2022. The party says about 20,000 voters participated. Missouri Republicans opted to hold a caucus this year, which former President Donald Trump won. Lawmakers havefailed to reinstatethe state-run pri
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WorldMar 26, 2024

Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack

A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle on Tuesday, killing five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver, police and government officials said. The attack happened in Shangla, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local police chief Bakhat Zahir said. He added that the five killed were construction workers and engineers. Thousands of Chinese nationals are in Shangla, working on projects relating to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which includes a multitude of mega projects such as road construction, power plants and agriculture. T
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WorldMar 25, 2024

UN demands cease-fire in Gaza during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its 1st demand to halt fighting

The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslimholy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting. The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise attack in southern Israel. But the measure does not link that demand to the cease-fire during Ramadan, which ends April 9. The vote comes after Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution Friday that would have supported “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israeli-Hamas conflict. The
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WorldMar 25, 2024

Russia concert hall attack suspects appear in a Moscow courtroom

Suspects in the Russia concert hall attack, which left more than 130 dead, arrived at a Moscow district court on Sunday night. There was a heavy police presence around the court, which is expected to determine pretrial restrictions for the men, who are suspected of opening fire on crowds of concert goers at the capital’s Crocus City Hall. One of the suspects was led blindfolded into the courtroom. His blindfold was removed and a black eye was visible. Friday’s attack, which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is the deadliest on Russian soil in years. Russian autho

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AlbertaOct 09, 2026

Calgary Massage Therapist Faces Four More Sexual Assault Charges

A Calgary massage therapist is facing four additional sexual assault charges after four more alleged victims came forward. Police arrested 53-year-old Yuriy Zhivov in July in connection with an alleged incident during an appointment at Kinesio Massage Therapy, located on 17 Avenue SW, in August 2025. Following the release of information about the investigation, four additional victims contacted police, alleging that Zhivov had also committed criminal acts against them. As a result of the investigation, officers executed a search warrant at Kinesio Massage Therapy on October 1, 2026, and arrest
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BCOct 09, 2026

Poilievre Pushes Back Against Musk’s Call for Canadian Provinces to Separate

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s suggestion that Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada, saying Canadians make their own decisions and should not waste time on foolish social media posts from people with no connection to the country. Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Burlington, Ontario, on Friday, Poilievre said the focus should remain on the real challenges facing Canadians, including rising grocery prices, the housing shortage and the future of the economy. He said Canada would not be affected by someone’s tweets
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IndiaOct 09, 2026

Gaurav Yadav Appointed Permanent Punjab DGP

The Punjab government has appointed IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the permanent Director General of Police (DGP). He had been serving as the acting DGP since July 2022. With the appointment, Punjab Police will now have a permanent chief after operating under an acting DGP for nearly four years. The Punjab government had submitted a list of 14 IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of a permanent DGP.
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AlbertaOct 09, 2026

Poilievre to Visit Alberta to Deliver Speech on Canadian Unity

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that he will visit Alberta next week to deliver a speech on Canadian unity, just ahead of a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada. Speaking at a news conference in Ontario, Poilievre said he would also conduct more grassroots campaigning in the province. Asked about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments suggesting that Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec should separate from Canada, Poilievre said Canadians decide their own future. The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have dismissed Musk’s remarks.
CanadaOct 09, 2026

RCMP Union Raises Concerns Over Proposed Financial Crimes Agency

The RCMP union is raising concerns over Bill C-29, proposed legislation by the Canadian government to establish a new financial crimes agency to combat money laundering, online fraud and other financial crimes. Rob Farrer, president of the National Police Federation, told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that creating the new agency could further weaken the RCMP, which is already struggling with significant staffing and resource shortages. Under the government’s plan, 150 experienced RCMP investigators would initially be assigned to the new agency. Farrer objected to the proposal, argui