China Offers to Remove Canola Tariffs if Canada Withdraws EV Levies, Says Ambassador
Ottawa/Beijing – China has signaled its willingness to remove tariffs on Canadian canola imports if Ottawa agrees to scrap its new electric vehicle (EV) levies on Chinese-made cars, according to…
Trump Administration Begins Massive Layoffs, Thousands of Federal Workers Affected
Washington – The Trump administration has begun implementing widespread layoffs across multiple federal departments, marking one of the largest workforce reductions in recent U.S. government history. Officials confirmed that thousands…
After Long Delays, Indian Air Force to Finally Receive First Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet
Bengaluru/New Delhi – After years of development hurdles and production delays, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is finally set to receive its first Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, marking a major…
Canada Post Union Shifts from Nationwide Strike to Rotating Walkouts
Ottawa – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced a major shift in its strike strategy, moving from a countrywide work stoppage to rotating regional strikes in an…
India to Upgrade Kabul Technical Mission to Full Embassy Status, Says Jaishankar
New Delhi/Kabul – In a major diplomatic move, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its “technical mission” in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy, signaling a cautious…
Trump Misses Out on Nobel Peace Prize as María Corina Machado Honored for Democracy Efforts
Oslo/Washington – Former U.S. President Donald Trump was passed over for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which was instead awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her tireless…
Lutnick Dismisses Any Prospect of Auto Deal Between U.S. and Canada, Say Sources
Washington/Ottawa – Hopes for a potential U.S.–Canada auto trade deal have been dealt a blow after senior American negotiator Howard Lutnick privately dismissed any immediate prospect of reaching an agreement,…
Key U.S. and Regional Mediators Join Renewed Push to End Gaza War
Cairo/Washington/Tel Aviv – In a fresh diplomatic effort to end the devastating conflict in Gaza, key U.S. and regional mediators have joined high-level talks aimed at securing a ceasefire and…
UK PM Keir Starmer Arrives in India with Major Business Delegation to Boost Trade Ties
New Delhi/London – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India on Monday, leading a large business delegation as part of a push to deepen economic and strategic ties between…
Canadian PM Mark Carney Meets Trump at White House, Praises ‘Transformative’ Presidency
Washington/Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in a high-profile meeting that highlighted the close political and economic ties between the…
