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WorldJan 30, 2024

Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years for revealing state secrets

A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of his party deputies to 10 years in prison each, after finding them guilty of revealing official secrets. According to Zulfiqar Bukhari, spokesman for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, the court announced the verdict at a prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Khan, who was ousted through no-confidence in the parliament in April 2022, is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a graft case. The latest development comes ahead of the Feb. 8 parliamentary elections in Pakistan.
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WorldJan 29, 2024

A small camp in America was attacked by a drone last night

A drone attack on a small US camp near the Syrian border in Jordan has taken place last night, killing three soldiers and injuring more than 30. Iran has been accused of being behind the attack and President Joe Biden has warned of a befitting response. The attack is expected to worsen the situation in the Middle East, which is already in a bad state with Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The official said Iran-backed terrorists were behind the drone strike and it appeared to have come from Syria. He said that it is being ascertained which terrorist group is particularly responsible behind this. On
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WorldJan 26, 2024

The President of France attended the 75th Republic Day as the Chief Guest

French President Emmanuel Macron attended India's 75th Republic Day as the Chief Guest today. President Draupadi Murmu also hosted a state dinner in Macron's honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present with him. The President of France is the first foreign guest to pay a state visit to India this year. Yesterday he p. M. Had a road show with Modi in Jaipur, and also discussed many important issues. Meanwhile, the two leaders agreed to increase partnership in the defense sector. Apart from this, an agreement was reached regarding the partnership in the defense space as well. India
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WorldJan 25, 2024

After Canada and America, Pakistan has also accused India of target killing

After Canada and America, now Pakistan has also accused India of target killing on its soil. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Mohammad Cyrus Sajjad Qazi held a press conference on Thursday and claimed that there is strong evidence of a link between the killing of two Pakistani nationals on our soil and Indian agents. He referred to the deaths of two Pakistanis in 2023, identified as Shahid Latif and Mohammad Riaz. Latif was the mastermind of the 2016 attack on Pathankot Air Force Station in Punjab. At the same time, Mohammad Riaz was accused of conspiring to kill five Indian Army soldiers in Ka
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WorldJan 25, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron on a two-day visit to India

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day visit to India. Their journey has started from Jaipur in Rajasthan. He reached Jaipur directly from Paris where he was welcomed in Rajasthani ways at Amer Fort. President Macron has arrived in India to attend the Republic Day Parade tomorrow as the chief guest. Prime Minister Modi and Macron also visited the Jantar Mantra established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in Jaipur today. They also had a road show program from here. Let us tell that Jaipur's Jantar Mantar was declared by UNESCO in July 2010. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Jaip
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WorldJan 24, 2024

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif held a rally in Nankana Sahib

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held a rally in Nankana Sahib on Wednesday, where he addressed a large gathering and announced that Nankana Sahib would be developed as a model city after coming to power. He also promised the residents of the constituency that his party would build a hospital and a college for boys and girls in Nankana Sahib. He also promised to build a state-of-the-art cricket stadium for the children. Meanwhile, Nawaz was accompanied by his daughter Maryam Nawaz. There are elections in Pakistan on February 8, regarding which Nawaz Sharif is holding rallies with
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WorldJan 24, 2024

Russian transport plane crashes near Ukraine with 65 Ukrainian POWs on board

A Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and three people accompanying them crashed on Wednesday morning in Russia’s Belgorod region near Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash, which occurred around 11 a.m. It was also not known if anyone survived. The authorities were investigating the cause of the crash, and a special military commission was on the way to the crash site, the Defense Ministry said.
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WorldJan 23, 2024

General elections will be held in Pakistan on February 8

In view of the General Elections to be held in Pakistan on February 8, the Cabinet of Acting Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakkar has approved the deployment of army and civil armed forces. With less than three weeks left for the upcoming elections, there has been an increase in shooting incidents in Pakistan. Earlier this month, an independent candidate was shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Punjab government has implemented Section 144 across the state till February 12 after reports of a threat to the law and order situation during the elections. State Home Secretary Shakee
WorldJan 23, 2024

Turkey’s parliament agrees to hold a long-delayed vote on Sweden’s NATO membership

Turkish legislators scheduled a long-delayed vote Tuesday on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, in a step that could remove a major hurdle for the previously nonaligned Nordic country’s entry into the military alliance. Turkey, a NATO member, has been dragging its feet on ratifying Sweden’s accession for more than a year, accusing the country of being too lenient toward groups it regards as security threats. It has been seeking concessions from Sweden, including a tougher stance toward Kurdish militants and members of a network that Ankara blames for a failed coup in 2016. Turkey has also been a

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BCJun 09, 2026

Mission RCMP investigate alleged online drug sales to youth; three arrested in Abbotsford

Mission RCMP say three people have been arrested following an investigation into an online drug delivery operation that allegedly sold cannabis and psilocybin products to minors in the Mission area. According to Mission RCMP, the investigation began earlier this year after a 16-year-old and their parent reported that the teenager had purchased psilocybin and cannabis through a website offering same-day delivery in Mission. Police said a second parent later reported that their teenager had purchased psilocybin gummies marketed with candy-themed branding through the same website. The allegations
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IndiaJun 09, 2026

Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Iyali joins Akali Dal–Waris Punjab De

Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Iyali has joined Akali Dal–Waris Punjab De, according to statements made by the party's leadership. Iyali said his political priorities within the organization would include seeking the release of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who remains detained in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, advocating for the release of Sikh prisoners commonly referred to as "Bandi Singhs," and promoting Punjab's development. He also ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the organization would maintain an independent political course.
CanadaJun 09, 2026

Canada’s Trade Surplus Rises 55% in April as Higher Oil Prices Boost Exports

Canada recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $2.72 billion in April, up 55 per cent from the previous month and the highest level in 15 months, according to data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. The increase was driven in part by higher crude oil prices, which supported the value of Canadian exports during the month. The latest figures come as global energy markets continue to respond to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply and pricing. Despite federal efforts to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid ongoing trade disputes, the U.S. remained Canada’s dom
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BCJun 09, 2026

Teen missing, presumed drowned after boat capsizes near Quesnel

A 17-year-old from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boat carrying four people capsized on Stony Lake in British Columbia's central Interior, according to RCMP. Quesnel RCMP said three people aboard the vessel were able to reach shore safely after the incident. However, the boat's operator did not resurface and remains missing. Police identified the missing person as a 17-year-old male from Prince George. His family has been notified, RCMP said. Search efforts remained underway Tuesday. According to police, an underwater recovery team was expected to arrive at the lake to assist in the
AlbertaJun 09, 2026

13-year-old charged after alleged school threat in Sexsmith

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after police investigated alleged threats of gun violence targeting a school in Sexsmith, a community about 450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. RCMP said officers were called Thursday after receiving reports of threats against students at the school. Police arrested a suspect and seized a firearm from the youth's residence during the investigation. The boy has been charged with uttering threats. The allegation has not been tested in court. According to RCMP, the accused is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie provincial court on Wednesday. Police have not