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Hitman who killed 1985 Air India bombing suspect life imprisoned
A 24-year-old man, Tanner Fox, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster for the 2022 murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik.
Trump offers million federal employees 8 months' pay to quit
In a bid to drastically shrink the size of the US government, the Trump administration has offered a buyout offer to nearly two million federal employees.
'Mona Lisa' is finally getting her own private room
The iconic Louvre Museum in Paris will undergo a major transformation in the next decade, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday (January 28).
Canada claims India 'actively interfering' in its polls; MEA responds
A Canadian inquiry has accused India of meddling in its recent elections, alleging that it employed disinformation and possibly even covertly funded preferred candidates.
LAPD debunks viral 'help' messages spotted on Google Earth
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has debunked concerns raised by social media users over mysterious "help" messages spotted in a downtown Los Angeles lot through Google Earth images.
Trump says he restored California's water supply; state denies claims
The California Department of Water Resources has responded to President Donald Trump after he claimed on social media that the military "just entered the Great State of California."
US deports 64 migrants to Guatemala on military plane
The United States has deported 64 migrants to Guatemala on a C-17 military transport plane. This is the third successful deportation flight to Guatemala since the adoption of the new strategy last week.
Indian-origin Ruby Dhalla outlines deportation plans if elected Canada PM
Indian-origin former Member of Parliament in Canada, Ruby Dhalla, has officially announced her candidacy for the leadership of the country's Liberal Party.
Trump threatens tariffs on India, China, Brazil that 'harm' US
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on countries he accuses of "harming" America.
Donald Trump wants to eliminate federal income tax in US
US President Donald Trump has proposed an overhaul of the country's tax system, calling for abolition of federal income tax.
'Removing diversity, banning trans in military': Trump's new executive orders
United States President Donald Trump has announced four new executive orders at a Republican lawmakers' retreat at his resort, Trump National Doral Miami.
US CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been ordered to stop all collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) immediately.
Trump's Justice Department fires officials who investigated him
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen officials involved in criminal investigations against Donald Trump, CNN reported.
8 Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas feared dead
Eight of the 26 remaining Israeli hostages—due to be released under a cease-fire deal with Hamas in the first phase—are feared dead, according to reports.
Modi likely to visit US after 'productive' call with Trump
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the White House next month after a "productive" phone call with the Indian PM.
PM Modi congratulates Trump over phone on 'historic second term'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to United States President Donald Trump over the phone on Monday, their first conversation since the latter's inauguration as the 47th US President.
Trump claims Greenland residents want to be part of US
United States President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his desire to purchase Greenland, claiming that the island's locals are in favor of it.
Florida man arrested for threatening to assassinate President Trump
A 46-year-old West Palm Beach, Florida man has been arrested for allegedly issuing threats against United States President Donald Trump.
Brazilians deported from US arrive home in handcuffs, shackles
A group of Brazilian immigrants, recently deported from the United States, returned to their home country handcuffed and shackled at the ankles.
Duck remains, feathers found in ill-fated Jeju Air jet engines
A preliminary investigation into the fatal crash of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea has revealed the presence of bird remains in both engines.
'Not illegal lottery': Musk defends legality of $1M-per-day election giveaway
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has requested a federal judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over his $1 million-per-day giveaway.
Elon Musk's DOGE is now hiring for these roles
Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US has launched a recruitment drive to hire experts in several fields.
Why January 6 US Capitol attackers are rejecting Trump's pardon
A couple of 2021 Capitol attackers have refused a pardon from United States President Donald Trump, saying their actions were not pardonable.
Indians, pro-Khalistan group clash outside High Commission in London
A pro-Khalistan demonstration was held outside the Indian High Commission in London on Republic Day, January 26, 2025.
Colombia reverses stance on deportation flights after Trump threatens tariff
Colombia has changed its mind and will no longer block deportation flights from the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs.
Lebanon says 14 killed by Israeli forces, withdrawal deadline missed
Israeli soldiers have killed at least 14 people and wounded over 80 in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the Israeli military remains in the area beyond the withdrawal deadline.
Israeli women soldiers released after 477 days of captivity
In a major development, Hamas released four Israeli women soldiers on January 25, 2025.
Elon Musk eyes blockchain tech for Donald Trump's DOGE initiative
Elon Musk is reportedly looking into the possibilities of using blockchain technology to modernize the federal government in the US.
CIA now says COVID-19 'more likely' leaked from Chinese lab
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has changed its position on the origins of COVID-19, saying it is "more likely" the virus leaked from a Chinese lab than was transmitted by animals.
Trump resumes bomb supply to Israel, overturns Biden's hold
President Donald Trump has overturned a decision by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, to stop the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.
US military aid to Ukraine continues, confirms Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has clarified that the United States's military aid to his country is still ongoing.
Trump hints at possible US return to WHO
United States President Donald Trump has indicated that the country may reconsider its decision to pull out of the World Health Organization (WHO) just days after ordering a US exit from the global health agency.
Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers, Israel frees 70 Palestinians
As part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, four female Israeli soldiers were handed over by Hamas militants to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.
Former Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son arrested on corruption charges
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Saturday on corruption charges.
4 Israeli women soldiers freed by Hamas in 2nd swap
Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday, in the second exchange under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza.
Pakistan's ISI sends high-level delegation to Dhaka
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sending a high-level delegation to Dhaka, Bangladesh, has raised concerns in New Delhi.
US halts all foreign aid, except for Israel and Egypt
The US has suspended nearly all of its foreign aid, with the exception of military assistance to Israel and Egypt.
Putin suggests Ukraine crisis could've been avoided under Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that the ongoing Ukraine conflict could have been avoided had Donald Trump been the US president at the time.
Why Saudi is spending $4.5 billion to avoid chicken crisis
Saudi Arabia is increasing its poultry production as part of a larger plan to diversify its economy away from oil.
'Jennifer Aniston admitted it': Leaked message suggests Obama-Michelle marriage trouble
Rumors of former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama splitting up have been doing the rounds on social media for some time now.