In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Joe Biden criticised the Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, labelling it as “modern-day appeasement.” This marks Biden’s first interview since his departure from the White House. During a speech in Delaware on Monday, he asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin views Ukraine as…
China has responded to accusations from the US, labelling them as “unfounded and false allegations” regarding its involvement in the fentanyl trade, suggesting that these claims are being used to rationalise tariffs on Chinese goods. Just one day after US President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in border taxes on Chinese goods, a formal…
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform focused on distancing the United States from international conflicts, including the situation in Ukraine, advocating for higher tariffs on foreign trade partners, and emphasizing the need to revitalize domestic manufacturing. Recently, he has indicated a shift towards a more assertive stance in his foreign policy. Initially, he made…
Canada has announced plans to introduce comprehensive new security measures at the US border, featuring enhanced surveillance and establishing a collaborative “strike force” to combat transnational organized crime. The commitment comes in response to a warning from President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated that upon assuming office in January, he may implement a 25% tariff…
The legalisation of medicinal cannabis in the UK has led to a significant increase in the number of prescriptions issued. As demand continues to surge, a particular company is setting its sights on significantly ramping up drug production. The BBC has secured access to the factory, which is contingent upon maintaining the confidentiality of its…
On Saturday, the Canadian government issued an apology to the Inuit communities of northern Quebec for the mass slaughter of sled dogs that occurred during the 1950s and 1960s. This tragic event had a profound impact on the communities, stripping them of essential resources needed for hunting and travel. The Federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations,…
On Saturday, India’s foreign ministry announced that it had formally protested to Canada regarding the association of its home minister with purported schemes targeting Sikh separatists within Canadian territory. The ministry has levelled accusations against Ottawa regarding the surveillance of certain Indian consular personnel. Canada’s global affairs department has yet to respond to a request…
Canada has scrutinized India’s interior minister, Amit Shah, accusing him of orchestrating plots against Sikh separatists within its borders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often views Shah, a long-time confidant, as his tough-minded counterpart and a potential successor in the future. Shah’s office and the Indian foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment on…
US President Joe Biden has made a significant move by formally apologizing to the Native American community for a historical policy involving Indian boarding schools. This policy, which spanned 150 years, sought to culturally assimilate indigenous children. Biden described the actions taken under this policy as a “sin on our soul.” The president remarked that…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has leveled serious accusations against India, suggesting that the country has committed a “massive mistake” that Canada cannot overlook, particularly if New Delhi was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian territory last year. Two days following accusations from Canadian officials that India was implicated in homicides,…
