Ottawa/New Delhi – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while testifying before Canada’s public inquiry into foreign interference, acknowledged that his government had only “intelligence” but “no hard evidentiary proof” regarding allegations against India for the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This testimony comes amid a major diplomatic standoff between Canada and India, further […]
Rome – Italy’s government has made it illegal for citizens to travel abroad to engage in surrogacy, expanding its existing ban on practice within the country. The new law, passed by Italy’s senate on Wednesday with a vote of 84 to 58, introduces penalties of up to two years in prison and fines as high
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon in Hezbollah-Dominated Areas: Live Updates  The New York Times Israeli strike kills Lebanese mayor at meeting to coordinate aid deliveries  The Guardian Live updates: Israel strikes southern Beirut; U.S. demands restraint in Lebanon, aid for Gaza  The Washington Post Israeli Strike On Hezbollah Kills 6, Including Mayor In Southern Lebanon  NDTV
Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills at least 140, injures dozens  Al Jazeera English Majia tanker crash: Fire kills 104 people in Nigeria searching for fuel after accident  BBC.com At least 94 killed, 50 injured in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria  The Washington Post Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria  Reuters Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves at Least
MAGADAN, Russia – Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old whale watcher, is recovering in a hospital in Magadan, Russia, after a harrowing ordeal during which he survived 67 days drifting in icy waters of the Sea of Okhotsk. His miraculous survival comes with a deeply tragic narrative, as he lost both his elder brother and his teenage
Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?  BBC.com North Korean Troops Deserting Ukraine Frontline Days After Arrival: Report  Newsweek For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice  The New York Times Putin amasses North Koreans to fight Ukraine, Kyiv says  POLITICO Europe
‘No hard proof … ‘: Canada’s Trudeau admits no evidence tied India to Nijjar’s killing amid diplomatic  The Times of India UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row  BBC.com ‘Clear indications…’: Justin Trudeau claims India violated Canada’s sovereignty  Hindustan Times Indians in Punjab fear dispute with Canada endangers work, study plans  Reuters India Washington Post
Live updates: Israel strikes southern Beirut; U.S. demands restraint in Lebanon, aid for Gaza  The Washington Post Israel’s Lebanon campaign resumes strikes on Beirut despite US ‘opposition’  Al Jazeera English Israeli strike hits municipal building in south Lebanon, mayor and five others killed  Reuters Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon in Hezbollah-Dominated Areas: Live Updates  The New York Times Middle East:
Zelenskiy sets out ‘victory plan’ as Ukraine faces precarious moment  Reuters Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’ includes a big hurdle for the West: An invitation to Ukraine to join NATO  The Associated Press Russia says Zelenskiy ‘victory plan’ is pushing NATO towards direct conflict with Moscow  Reuters Zelenskyy says ‘victory plan’ to end Russia war includes NATO membership  Al Jazeera English
Russian Man Rescued After 66 Days At Sea Dropped 50 kg, Lived On Rainwater  NDTV Man found floating on tiny boat is rescued after being adrift for 67 days  USA TODAY Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift at sea. His family members didn’t make it.  Fox News After 67 days adrift at sea, man found alive in
