A coalition representing nearly 100 of Canada’s universities is sounding the alarm over the federal government’s cap on international students, warning that its impact will be “far greater” than anticipated. Gabriel Miller, president of Universities Canada, has indicated that when the final count of enrolled international students is completed in October, there could be at…
Canadian and American authorities have arrested a man accused of planning to enter the U.S. to carry out a terrorist attack against Jewish communities in New York City on behalf of the Islamic State group. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was detained on Wednesday in Ormstown, Quebec, about 12 miles (19…
The federal New Democrats have withdrawn their support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government, jeopardizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. This move could lead to a confidence vote and potentially a snap election this fall if the government loses a vote of confidence. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh criticized the Liberals for failing…
Intense monsoon rains and flooding in Gujarat, India, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people over the past three days. The fatalities include drownings and deaths caused by falling trees, according to government officials. The weather department has issued a warning for additional heavy rain expected on Thursday in this western coastal state….
India has reached a notable milestone in its space exploration efforts with the successful launch of its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1. This groundbreaking rocket, developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, took off from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai. It carried a payload of three CubeSats and 50 PICO satellites…
Canada’s economy faces potential billions in losses if the current rail stoppage, which began on Thursday, continues for an extended period. This disruption, caused by a lockout of workers affiliated with the Teamsters union by Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), could lead to increased unemployment and higher consumer prices, according…
On Friday, downtown Montreal experienced its second major water main break in just over a month, raising concerns about the city’s aging water infrastructure, according to civil engineer Dr. Rebecca Dziedzic. She is, an assistant professor at Concordia University specializing in building, civil, and environmental engineering, highlighted that the recent break follows a similar incident…
A recent international report has described Canada’s temporary foreign worker program as a “breeding ground” for modern slavery. The final report by UN special rapporteur Tomoya Obokata, who visited Canada last year, highlights a significant power imbalance that impedes workers from exercising their rights. The report reveals that workers’ status is tied to specific employers…
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Minister for Information Technology and Industries Sridhar Babu Duddilla and their team, recently visited Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Arriving on Friday, they met with senior Apple executives from the manufacturing, public policy, and healthcare divisions. Revanth Reddy expressed enthusiasm about the visit, noting that Apple Park’s expansive…
