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WorldMar 15, 2024

The first ship to use a new sea route approaches Gaza with 200 tons of aid

A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate asea route from Cyprusthat was intended to bring more assistance to alleviatethe humanitarian crisisin the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. The ship, manned by the Spanish aid group Open Arms, left Cyprus on Tuesday towing a barge laden with food sent by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés. It could be seen off Gaza's coast Friday morning. Israel has been under increasing pressure to allow more aid into Gaza after five months of war
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WorldMar 13, 2024

China threatened the US for banning Tik Tok

China has threatened the United States on TikTok ban. Beijing says that the reverse will only harm the US. A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said that the US has never found evidence that TikTok poses a threat to their national security, but they have left no stone unturned to suppress it. He said that this step of America is threatening investors. It is worth noting that the US House has passed a bill to ban TikTok. It said that either TikTok will have to separate from its Chinese-owned company ByteDance or face a ban in the US. Let us know that the US intelligence agency report
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WorldMar 12, 2024

Imran Khan is not even allowed to hold a meeting in jail, a ban of 2 weeks

Jail visits with founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party and former Prime Minister Imran Khan have been banned. Local reports say that the Punjab Home Department has issued these orders on Tuesday citing security threats. Imran Khan is currently serving his sentence in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. The Punjab Home Department has imposed this ban for two weeks and media coverage in front of the jail gate number-5 has also been banned. According to reports, media teams have been instructed to stay 2 km away from Adiala Jail. It is to be noted that on the orders of the court, Tuesday and Thursday
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WorldMar 11, 2024

With the return of Donald Trump to America, the Ukraine-Russia war may end

The return of Donald Trump to America may end the Ukraine-Russia war. This comment was made by Viktor Orbán, a supporter of Trump and Prime Minister of Hungary. The Hungarian Prime Minister says that Trump has many plans to end the war, but he did not give details. However, he said the big thing in it is that Trump will stop the funding given to Ukraine, which will end the war soon. According to Orban, US and European funding and arms are behind the Ukraine-Russia war going on for so long. He said that if America stops funding, Europe alone will not be able to drag this war further. The Hu
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WorldMar 08, 2024

The ban on social media platform X in Pakistan entered the fourth week today

The ban on social media platform X in Pakistan entered the fourth week today. The government has not yet given any explanation as to why it has been banned. According to information received, it was implemented to stop PTI's alleged propaganda of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The PTI had alleged that the PML-N party had rigged the general elections held on February 8 on a large scale. It may be mentioned that the Sindh High Court had directed the citizens to restore access to X, but despite this, the services of X have been suspended for more than three weeks.
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WorldMar 08, 2024

Former British PM Theresa May to stand down at next election

Former British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will quit as a lawmaker when an election is called this year. The move will end a 27-year parliamentary career that included three years as prime minister during a period roiled by Brexit. May told her local newspaper that her work on fighting human trafficking and modern slavery was taking up more of her time. May was Britain's leader from 2016 to 2019 but was eventually brought down by Brexit. She was Britain's second female prime minister, after Margaret Thatcher.
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WorldMar 07, 2024

Last month was hottest February ever recorded. It's the ninth-straight broken record

Scientists calculate that for the ninth straight month Earth has obliterated global heat records. The European Union's climate agency Copernicus says February, the winter as a whole and the world's oceans set new high-temperature marks. Sea surface temperatures weren't just the hottest for February, but are eclipsing any month on record, soaring past August 2023's mark and still rising at the end of the month. Scientists say it is clearly long-term human-caused warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas, along with a boost from a natural El Nino's warming of the central Pacific that alter
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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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BCSep 10, 2026

70-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Sexually Interfering With Granddaughter

A 70-year-old man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being convicted of sexually interfering with his granddaughter in Prince George, B.C. The sentence was handed down by the B.C. Supreme Court in Prince George last week. The offence occurred between 2016 and 2021, when the victim was between six and 11 years old. The court heard that the abuse had a severe and lasting impact on the girl’s mental and emotional well-being, making it extremely difficult for her to attend school for years. The judge said the accused’s age and health were taken into consideration, but
AlbertaSep 10, 2026

Edmonton Gurdwara Attack: Charges Expected to Be Laid Against Suspect

Edmonton police are set to provide new updates this afternoon on their investigation into the stabbing incident at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib. Investigators say charges are expected to be laid against a 27-year-old man who allegedly entered the gurdwara on August 21, just one day after being released from jail, and attacked two people with a screwdriver. The two injured men, aged 75 and 51, are now out of danger and recovering, according to gurdwara officials. Police say the accused was previously in custody for aggravated assault and assaulting a police officer. He allegedly failed to report to
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IndiaSep 10, 2026

Gulzar Singh Suicide Case: Channi Seeks CBI Probe, Cheema’s Resignation and Arrest

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has demanded a CBI probe into the alleged suicide of labourer Gulzar Singh in Sangrur district. He also sought the resignation and arrest of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Leading a delegation of Congress leaders, Channi met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to maintain law and order in the state. Channi alleged that Gulzar Singh had raised his voice over his son’s drug addiction and was subsequently harassed and threatened by local AAP-linked office-bearers. He further c
BCSep 10, 2026

Maninder Dhaliwal and Satinder Gill Murder Case: Two Accused Plead Not Guilty

Two men facing a jury trial in connection with the daylight shooting deaths of Maninder Dhaliwal and Satinder Gill outside the Sundial Hotel in Whistler Village in July 2022 have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. The accused, 28-year-old Gursimran Sahota and 24-year-old Tanveer Khakh, are on trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Prosecutors say 21 shell casings recovered from the scene matched two handguns found inside a Honda CR-V that was later set on fire in a nearby area. The Crown's case relies heavily on forensic evidence. A forensic examiner testified that possible
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CanadaSep 10, 2026

Poilievre in New York for 9/11 25th Anniversary Events, Trade Meetings

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is currently in New York, where he will attend memorial events on Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Poilievre left for New York on Wednesday night. According to the Conservative Party, he is also scheduled to meet with investors and business representatives to discuss trade-related issues. In a statement, Poilievre said Canada’s greatest strength in the ongoing trade war is the trust of ordinary Americans, which he believes can help reduce the threat to jobs on both sides of the border. A senior Conservative source