Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff and a Voice for the Marginalized, Dies at 88
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, Pope Francis made history when he was elected to the papacy on March 13, 2013, following the resignation…
Conservatives Raise Alarm Over Mysterious Pro-Liberal Document Circulated in Prisons
The controversy surfaced after reports emerged that inmates in at least one correctional institution had received a document that framed Conservative policies in a negative light while seemingly promoting Liberal…
BJP’s Nishikant Dubey Targets Former CEC SY Quraishi, Calls Him ‘Muslim Commissioner’ Over Waqf Act Remarks
The controversy began when SY Quraishi, who served as India’s 17th Chief Election Commissioner from 2010 to 2012, expressed his views on the Waqf Amendment Act, questioning the motives behind…
Zelensky Dismisses Putin’s Remarks as ‘Empty’ Amid Mutual Accusations Over Broken Easter Truce
The ceasefire, proposed by international mediators and welcomed by various humanitarian organizations, aimed to allow civilians in the war-torn regions to observe religious traditions and receive aid. However, within hours…
Canadian Honey Farmers Fear Sting of China’s Canola Tariffs
Canadian honey producers are expressing deep concern over the recent imposition of 100% tariffs by China on Canadian canola oil, meal, and peas. These tariffs, effective from March 20, 2025,…
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on April 23 Seeking Uniform Compensation for Hate Crime Victims
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a significant plea on April 23 that seeks the formulation and implementation of a uniform compensation policy for victims of hate…
Five Dead as Massive Waves Batter Australia’s Coastline
A deadly wave surge along Australia’s eastern coastline has claimed the lives of five people, leaving several others injured and prompting widespread evacuations in multiple coastal communities. The tragic incident…
U.S. Tourist Spots Feel the Pinch as Canadians Cut Back on Travel
April 17, 2025 | Washington, D.C.: American destinations popular with Canadian tourists are seeing a noticeable decline in visitors. Economic challenges, high travel costs, and stricter travel regulations have led…
Waqf Act: Govt Tells SC It Will Pause Two Key Provisions for a Week
April 17, 2025 | New Delhi: The Central government has informed the Supreme Court that it will temporarily suspend the implementation of two contentious provisions of the amended Waqf Act…
Putin Thanks Hamas for Release of Russian Hostages
April 17, 2025 | Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his gratitude to the Palestinian group Hamas for the release of Russian hostages amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.…