Morning news brief: India slams Trudeau; Vance backs Trump's 2020 'rigged polls' claim, and more

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing criticism for allegedly overlooking Chinese interference in Canadian politics even as he accused India of involvement in the death of a Sikh separatist leader. Meanwhile, India has slammed Trudeau for his "cavalier attitude" after he admitted lacking hard evidence in the Nijjar killing case.

In other news, JD Vance has backed Donald Trump's claims of a rigged 2020 US election after weeks of silence, alleging "serious problems" in the process.

North Koreahasamended itsconstitution, officially designating South Korea as a "hostile" state under Kim Jong Un's orders.

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Trudeau accused of allowing China a free run as he locks horns with New Delhi

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went overboard in linking India to the death of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil last year, he has been now accused of turning a blind eye towards China’s alleged interference in Canadian politics. While speaking before the Foreign Interference Commission, a panel set up to probe interference in Canada’s 2019 and 2021 elections, Trudeau casually labelled China’s efforts to target Canadian MPs as “part of what diplomats do.”

JD Vance breaks silence, backs Trump's rigged election claims; alleges 'serious problems' in 2020 US elections

JD Vance has finally broken his silence over whether his running mate Donald Trump won the 2020 election. After weeks of staying mum on the issue, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said on Wednesday (Oct 16) that he unequivocally believes Trump's claims that he did not lose the election.

Nijjar killing row: India blasts Trudeau’s ‘cavalier attitude’ following ‘no hard proof’ remark

Indian foreign affairs ministry in a late-night statement on Wednesday (Oct 16) blasted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after he acknowledged that he had only "intelligence-based speculation" and no "hard evidentiary proof" against India over the death of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

North Korea amends constitution, declares South Korea a 'hostile' state

North Korea on Thursday (Oct 16) announced a major change in its constitution: South Korea is now defined as a "hostile" state. This marks the first confirmation by Pyongyang of legal changes the nation's premier Kim Jong Un ordered earlier this year.

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