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Several dead after car rams into street festival goers in Vancouver

Multiple people have been injured after a car drove into a crowd at a Filipino Lapu Lapu Day Block Party. The driver has been taken into custody, police said in a post on X.

Canada senator’s reaction to Pahalgam mentions ‘attack on Hindus in India’. Carney & Poilievre’s didn’t

Amid the ongoing campaign for federal elections in Canada, PM Carney & Leader of Opposition Poilievre both condemned the terror attack, making no mention of India or Hindus.

Trump is ignoring the power of nationalism—at his own peril

Greenland & Panama have shown they will not cave easily as Trump puts their national identity at stake. Each time they refuse Trump, his credibility erodes further.

From central banker in economic crises to steering Canada as PM amid challenges, who’s Mark Carney? 

Carney, an economist who led Bank of Canada & Bank of England, has won Liberal Party leadership race. As the Canadian PM, he has his task cut out: looming trade war & polls. 

Indian vloggers & influencers in Canada have a warning for immigrants—‘the Canadian dream is dead’

Across YouTube, videos and interviews highlight the 'struggles' migrants face in Canada compared to life in India, with myriad factors contributing to these challenges.

Is New Zealand going the Canada way? Over 500% rise in asylum claims by Indians over past 2 years

In 2022-23, the number of refugee claims by Indians was 172 before it shot up 579 percent to reach 1,168 claims in 2023-24. In 2024-25, there have been 453 claims so far.

The fentanyl crisis: Before Trump tariffs, Canada saw 2 big drug busts linked to people of Indian origin

US Vice-President JD Vance Vance has upped the ante saying Canada 'has seen massive increase in fentanyl trafficking across its border'.

China vows to sue US at WTO, Canada & Mexico vow retaliatory tariffs after Trump move

Setting the stage for a trade war with Canada, Mexico & China, Trump has announced 25 percent tariffs on goods from the 2 North American countries & 10 percent tariffs on Chinese exports.

Trump begins presidency with America First Trade Policy, may hit Canada, Mexico with 25% tariff on 1 Feb

Trump made the announcement while signing executive orders in Oval Office, hours after his inauguration. He has repeatedly threatened tariffs on US’ neighbours, China & even EU allies.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.