Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has stated that there are no plans to reach a free trade deal with China. In a statement, Carney said that the recent agreement with China is limited to reducing tariffs in a few sectors only. He added that Canada has no intention of negotiating a free trade deal with China or any non-market economy. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if a trade deal is made with China. Carney’s statement has been made in response to Trump’s warning, where he said that if…
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The Philippines has witnessed a devastating ferry disaster that has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, with dozens still missing. The tragedy occurred when a passenger ferry, carrying 332 passengers and 27 crew members, capsized off the coast of Zamboanga, a port city in southern Philippines. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the ferry was traveling from Zamboanga to the island of Jolo in southern Sulu when the incident occurred late at night. As of now, at least 316 people have been rescued, while 28 are still missing and their search is ongoing. The incident has sent shockwaves…
A 37-year-old American nurse, Alex Prentice, was tragically killed in a shooting incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to eyewitnesses, Dr. (Pediatrician), who witnessed the incident, stated that he tried to save the injured person but was initially hesitant and delayed by ICE agents. The eyewitness doctor claimed that he saw the agents firing multiple shots after pushing the injured person to the ground. After the shooting, the doctor went outside and, while identifying himself as a medical professional, asked for permission to provide aid to the injured person. However, the ICE agents first…
Iran’s Ministry of Health has revealed a massive death toll during the recent protests in the country, with over 30,000 civilians reportedly losing their lives. According to the US media, the Iranian Ministry of Health officials claimed that more than 30,000 individuals were killed in the street protests between January 8 and 9. The officials stated that security personnel opened fire on the protesters, leading to a shortage of vehicles to collect the bodies. In a contradictory report, the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization reported a total of 3,117 deaths during the protests. However, the US media claimed that the organization’s…
The ongoing global crisis witnessed a new development when US President Donald Trump revealed the name of the secret weapon used to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US leader referred to the device as “The Discombobulator” in a recent interview. According to Trump, the “Discombobulator” rendered Venezuela’s defensive systems useless and prevented enemy Russian and Chinese missiles from being launched. However, Trump refused to disclose further details about the device. Interestingly, he had previously claimed that nearly all the lights in Caracas were turned off during the operation, but he avoided revealing the method used. The US President also…
Article: A devastating snowstorm has gripped multiple states in the United States, resulting in at least 11 fatalities in various incidents. According to American media, a severe cold warning has been issued for nearly 90 million people. Several states in America are facing massive snowstorms. Washington-based American media reported that Texas, Oklahoma, and several other states have witnessed heavy snowfall. American media claimed that over 17,000 flights have been canceled, and more than 10 million users are experiencing power outages due to the severe snowstorm. Emergency has been declared in 24 states, while 15 states have received over a foot…
In occupied Kashmir, January 26 marks a somber day as people observe Black Day to commemorate the forced implementation of the Constitution on January 26, 1950. The day-long shutdown and peaceful protests in the region are a testament to the Kashmiris’ unwavering resistance against Indian rule. The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has called for a complete shutdown in the territory, with protesters taking to the streets in the Neelum Valley, shouting slogans and waving anti-India placards. The protest march, which began from the District Complex, culminated at the Azadi Chawk, with participants from various walks of life, including civil society…
Europe has officially approved a ban on Russian natural gas imports, a move seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The European Union’s member states voted in favor of the ban during an emergency meeting in Brussels on Monday. According to reports, the new law will prohibit the importation of Russian gas from January 1, 2027, and completely halt the supply of gas through pipelines from September 30, 2027. This move is seen as a response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began nearly four years ago. Hungary was the only member state…
Article: In a poignant farewell ceremony, thousands gathered at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo on Sunday to bid adieu to Japan’s last two giant pandas, Shanshan and Le Le. The pandas will be sent back to China on Tuesday, marking the end of pandas’ diplomatic stint in the country. This move follows strained relations between Japan and China, particularly after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement that Japan would intervene militarily if China were to attack Taiwan. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Japan will be without pandas, a result of the country’s deteriorating relations with China. The pandas’ departure…
The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have taken a new turn, with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo making urgent calls to regional leaders, including Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani. According to the US Department of State, Pompeo discussed the transfer of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq and the growing tensions in the region with al-Sudani. During the phone call, Pompeo praised Iraq’s role in the process of transferring ISIS fighters and their detention, stating that Iraq’s government has been instrumental in this effort. According to international media, the US military has transferred 150 detainees…
