Canada Considers Buying Eight German Submarines Initially, With Four More Planned Later
Canada is considering restructuring its proposed submarine purchase from Germany into two phases, with an initial commitment to buy eight submarines and the possibility of acquiring four more later, as…
Democrats Capture House and Senate in Major Midterm Setback for Trump and Republicans
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.…
India’s Two-Child Rule Faces Fresh Legal Challenge as Supreme Court Flags Falling Fertility Rate
The Supreme Court of India has observed that laws penalising individuals for having more than two children have lost their relevance as the country’s fertility rate declines, raising important questions…
Canada Announces Major Immigration Changes for November 2026: Seven Developments Immigrants and Travellers Should Know
Canada is preparing for several important immigration and border-policy developments in November 2026, including a major Express Entry scoring overhaul, new penalties for immigration fraud and changes to remote border…
Severe Cyclone Murasu Heads Towards Andhra Pradesh, Schools Shut and Flights and Trains Cancelled
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coastline, with landfall expected between Nellore and Narsapur, near Ongole, around midnight on November 2 or in the early hours of…
Hackers Target Russian and Ukrainian Emergency Apps, Triggering Fake Nuclear Attack Warnings
Emergency alert applications in Ukraine and Russia have been hit by cyberattacks, sending false warnings of nuclear strikes, radiation threats and chemical attacks to users in both countries. Authorities have…
EU Chief Praises Canada as Europe’s Closest Partner Outside the Continent Amid Push for Stronger Ties
European Council President António Costa has described Canada as “by far the most European country outside Europe”, highlighting the close political and cultural relationship between Ottawa and Brussels as both…
PM Modi Accuses Opposition of Creating Chaos and Damaging India’s Image Amid Global Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused opposition leaders of attempting to create unrest and tarnish his government’s reputation, alleging that they spread rumours about fertiliser and cooking gas shortages amid…
Pope Leo XIV Makes History by Casting Ballot in US Midterm Elections
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election after submitting a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the November 3 midterm…
Olivia Chow Re-Elected Toronto Mayor, Secures New Mandate on Housing and Affordability
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has won a second term after defeating challenger Brad Bradford in the October 26 municipal election, with housing costs, public transport, property taxes and the affordability…