Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies aged 84
Former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in American politics, has died at the age of 84, his family confirmed on Tuesday. Cheney, who…
‘Government will have to respond,’ says former budget officer ahead of federal budget
As Canada prepares to unveil its upcoming federal budget, a former Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) has said the government faces growing pressure to respond to key economic challenges — from…
Hoardings barring pastors in Chhattisgarh villages spark outrage; Kerala church calls move ‘most divisive boundary since Partition’
Tension has flared in Chhattisgarh after several villages reportedly put up hoardings banning Christian pastors and missionaries from entering their areas, drawing strong criticism from religious groups and civil society.…
Trump claims Pakistan among nations conducting nuclear tests, defends U.S. move to resume testing
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan is among several countries actively conducting nuclear tests, as he defended Washington’s reported decision to consider resuming its own nuclear testing…
China and Canada hold first formal talks since 2017 amid thaw in bilateral ties
In a significant step toward rebuilding strained relations, the leaders of China and Canada held their first formal meeting since 2017 on the sidelines of an international summit this week.…
UN human rights chief condemns U.S. military strikes on alleged drug vessels as ‘unacceptable’
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has strongly criticized the recent U.S. military strike in the Caribbean, which killed six people aboard what Washington described as an “alleged…
India secures six-month U.S. sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port project: MEA
India has received a six-month waiver from U.S. sanctions on its participation in Iran’s Chabahar Port project, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday. The exemption allows New…
Trump says he had a ‘nice conversation’ with Canada’s Carney as trade friction lingers
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he had a “nice conversation” with Canadian Finance Minister Mark Carney, describing the exchange as “positive” even as tensions remain high between…
Trump praises India for reducing oil imports from Russia, calls Delhi’s move ‘very good’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again lauded India for what he described as a “very good” effort in cutting down energy imports from Russia, reaffirming his earlier claim…
Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills municipal worker, triggers angry protests
An Israeli raid in southern Lebanon on Thursday killed a municipal employee, sparking widespread protests in the border region as residents accused Israel of targeting civilian areas amid ongoing cross-border…