Category: World News
Trump and India’s Modi split over U.S. role in Pakistan ceasefire
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first conversation with President Donald Trump since the early May conflict between India and Pakistan to express his frustration with Trump’s repeated claims that he played a significant role in brokering a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed countries. “Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and…
Lauer in form as Blue Jays dump Diamondbacks 8-1
TORONTO – Pitcher Eric Lauer has done a little bit of everything for the Toronto Blue Jays since his season debut seven weeks ago. The 30-year-old left-hander has worked in short relief, served in a bulk role and is now used as a spot starter. He has been getting results every step of the way….
Trump asks Juventus players during White House visit whether a woman would make their team – video
Juventus players and staff were involved in an awkward encounter at the White House when Trump asked the team players and managers if women could make it into their team. In response, Juventus general manager Damien Comolli highlighted the strength of their women’s team Trump asks Juventus squad for views on transgender players during awkward…
Vance joins liberal social media site to unwelcome reception
Vice President J.D. Vance joined the BlueSky social media platform Wednesday afternoon. Vice President J.D. Vance was suspended from the BlueSky social media platform Wednesday afternoon. Source link
Why B.C. wants a terror designation on gang with alleged Indian government ties
As B.C.’s Sikh community marks the two-year anniversary of gurdwara president Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder, the alleged role of a high-profile Indian gang is being thrust into the spotlight. Four Indian nationals have been charged and are awaiting trial, but the masterminds behind the killing remain free — a fact that drew fury at a…
American falls in love with Alberta, plans to move family north: ‘Overwhelmed by the love’
American Pamela Smith already made one trek across the continent in search of a better life for her family — and now, she feels she’s found it over the border in Canada. “Believe it or not it came through a dream,” says Smith with a smile of her vision of Calgary and Alberta. “For some…
Trump and U.S. intelligence appear at odds over Iran’s nuclear progress
The U.S. assessment of Iran’s nuclear program has not changed since March when the director of national intelligence told lawmakers that Tehran has large amounts of enriched uranium but has not made a decision to rush towards building an atomic bomb, according to the top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee and a source with…
Florida officials let public universities free up millions to pay student-athletes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s public universities can free up $22.5 million a year to compensate student-athletes under an emergency rule approved by a state board Wednesday ahead of a landmark legal settlement allowing schools to pay their players through licensing deals. The sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement, going into effect July 1, allows schools to…
No arrests, but G7 security forces responded to more than 200 wildlife incidents
Despite several days of demonstrations by hundreds of protesters during the G7 summit, the head of security for the event said nobody was arrested and no tickets were issued. “Those choosing to express themselves largely conducted themselves in the lawful, peaceful, and safe manner,” said RCMP Chief Supt. David Hall of the Integrated Safety and…
Police attackers, looters charged; IRS probes protest funding in Los Angeles anti-ICE riots
Los Angeles prosecutors revealed a slew of new charges against rioters who lit police vehicles on fire and looted businesses during the wild protests against immigration enforcement that took over the city’s downtown. Source link