Palestinians Celebrate Return of Prisoners Freed by Israel Amid Ceasefire Optimism
Gaza/Ramallah – Streets across Gaza and the West Bank erupted in celebration as hundreds of Palestinians welcomed home prisoners released by Israel under the latest phase of a negotiated exchange…
‘We Are Moving Forward’: Top Soldier Confirms F-35 Preparations Continue Despite Ongoing Government Review
Ottawa – Canada’s top military leadership has reaffirmed that preparations for the F-35 fighter jet program are continuing, even as the federal government conducts a review of defense spending priorities.…
India Sends Minister to Represent Modi at U.S.–Egypt Gaza Peace Signing Ceremony
New Delhi/Washington/Cairo – India has confirmed that it will send a senior minister to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming U.S.–Egypt–brokered Gaza peace signing ceremony, after Egyptian President…
Afghanistan Claims 58 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Border Clashes; Torkham Crossing Closed
Kabul/Islamabad – Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated sharply after Afghan officials claimed that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed during heavy cross-border clashes this week. The fierce exchange of…
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…