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New Delhi: Canada’s intelligence chief, Daniel Rogers, will visit India in mid-March to attend an annual intelligence gathering as reported by WION. Rogers, the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), was appointed in February. He has over two decades of experience in national security and intelligence and previously served as Deputy National Security and…
Elon Musk speaks during the first cabinet meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters Tesla’s stock has never had a stretch this red. For seven straight weeks, since Elon Musk went to Washington to join the Trump administration, shares in…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail on Saturday, a day after a court’s ruling that allowed him to stand trial without physical detention over his failed bid to impose martial law in December. Waving to his supporters, Yoon walked out of the Seoul Detention Centre, 52 days after he was…
The Taliban issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the UN condemned ongoing employment and education bans. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade, most employment, and many public spaces….
They’re generally reserved for the ultrawealthy and financial institutions. But the exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos thinks it’s a great idea despite the asset class’ reputation for charging high fees and academic research that have shown sluggish returns. Her…
A drone view shows the aftermath of a pro-Palestinian protest on U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, March 8, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Hassan Ghani | Hassan Ghani Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been daubed with pro-Palestinian…
Taliban vs Pakistan: Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban and Pakistan’s relationship has been problematic for nearly recent decades, however, it can be observed that this relationship is growing worse daily. Afghanistan and Pakistan’s former antagonists have become partners bound by distrust after they were deeply acquainted with each other’s territorial disputes, uprisings, and…
North Korea, Officially called the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is one of the most mysterious country in the international arena. While being one of the most isolated and heavily sanctioned countries in the world, North Korea has been able to achieve a kind of resilience and success that is against expectations. This article discusses…
Diplomatic relations between Canada and India have been discussed prominently in the last few months. The current rift is centred on several issues, but one name is constantly emerging in the debate: Lawrence Bishnoi. Bishnoi’s extradition plea, allegedly linked to major Indian crimes, has further deepened the complexity that exists between the two countries. But…
Iran vs Israel: A direct slap on the face of Israel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned Tel Aviv in the most unambiguous language yet that Israel should not even dare dream of attacking Iran. Addressing a press conference in Vientiane, Laos, Lavrov strongly condemned the Western countries who have been fueling tensions in…