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…
India Invites Pakistani Culture Minister to SCO Dialogue in Delhi Amid Tensions
New Delhi has invited Pakistan’s National Heritage and Culture Minister, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to attend the inaugural Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum in November, marking a significant diplomatic…
Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term in Brazil, Complicating Trump’s Latin America Strategy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured an unprecedented fourth presidential term, defeating conservative challenger Flávio Bolsonaro and dealing a setback to US President Donald Trump’s efforts to…
India-Canada Trade Agreement Could Be Finalised by November as Negotiations Gather Pace
Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik has expressed confidence that India and Canada could finalise a comprehensive trade agreement by November, as both countries accelerate negotiations to strengthen…
PM Modi Warns Modern Wars Target Economies Too, Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that modern conflicts are no longer fought with weapons alone, highlighting the growing threat of cyberattacks against national economies and financial institutions while inaugurating…
Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya Battle for Key US House Seats as Midterm Voting Begins
Indian-American Democrats Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are contesting closely watched congressional races in Arizona and Florida ahead of the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, with both contests potentially…
Canada and Türkiye Launch Strategic Partnership as Leaders Push to Expand Bilateral Trade
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defence and energy, with both countries aiming to negotiate a free-trade agreement…