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Sikh Community Protests in Canada. Tracing links, seeking justice

Canadian Sikhs gathered for peaceful protests outside Indian diplomatic missions following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent remarks suggesting a potential connection between New Delhi and the murder of a Sikh separatist advocate in British Columbia. Trudeau had stood in parliament a week ago, acknowledging that domestic intelligence agencies were actively lookin...

US establishes diplomatic ties with Cook islands and Niue

The United States is officially establishing diplomatic ties with two Pacific Island nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, marking the first time it has recognized them as independent states. This recognition is part of President Joe Biden's efforts to bolster relationships in the Indo-Pacific region as a counterbalance to China's growing influence. The administrat...

A historic milestone in military flexibility

Norway achieved a historic milestone this week when it successfully landed an F-35A stealth fighter jet on a highway for the very first time. This accomplishment highlights a flexible approach for military forces concerned about the vulnerability of their airbases. The Norwegian Armed Forces carried out this impressive feat in collaboration with Finland, a fellow NATO memb...

Canada-India dispute over Sikh murder

A dispute between Canada and India concerning the murder of a Sikh separatist has raised concerns of political tensions among certain Sikhs and Hindus living abroad. However, some individuals argue that these concerns are exaggerated. Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's public statement suggesting that India might be involved in the killing of Hardeep S...

Allegations, expulsions, and the Nijjar case

Nijjar, originally from India and a Canadian citizen since 2007, had been a wanted individual in India for an extended period before his tragic death in June, right outside the temple he led in Surrey, a suburb of Vancouver. During a conversation on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, Trudeau acknowledged the intricate diplomatic situation at hand. He e...

Canada-India tensions. Travel advisory standoff

Canada has firmly rejected an advisory issued by the Indian government that urges travelers to exercise extreme caution when visiting Canada. This rejection marks a further escalation in the growing tensions between the two nations. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc swiftly responded to the travel advisory shortly after its release, asserting that Canada is a s...