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Delta Air Lines has found a way to beat Donald Trump's tariffs. The airline is taking delivery of a new Airbus A350 aircraft this week, manufactured in Europe. However, instead of flying it directly to the US, it is taking it from the factory in Toulouse to Tokyo, Japan. Reportedly, the plan is to keep it flying internationally without landing in the US. This way, it won't remain new, and Delta won't have to pay tariffs.&nbsp;
The Airbus with tail number N528DN, is scheduled to operate flight DAL 9936 on Wednesday from Toulouse at 11:10 am CEST (5:10 am ET) and reach Tokyo on Thursday, 1 May, at 9:50 am (12:20 am ET). What happens next with the plane is not known, although Delta might keep it flying internationally. It might land in the US and then leave, and hence would not qualify as "imported".
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Delta used the same plan the first time Trump was at the White House to avoid tariffs during his first tenure.&nbsp;
As per Trump's tariffs, a 10 per cent tariff will be levied on imports, including Airbus jets manufactured in Europe. This would rise to 20 per cent if the reciprocal tariffs kick in, which right now are on a 90-day pause.&nbsp;
<h2>Delta has already said it won't be paying any tariffs</h2>
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian had earlier said that the airline "won&rsquo;t be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries".
"We are working very closely with Airbus, which is the only aircraft manufacturer we&rsquo;ve got deliveries coming from for the balance of this year. We&rsquo;ll do our very best to minimise tariffs, but we are very clear that we won&rsquo;t be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries we take," Bastian stated.
"These &ndash; the times are pretty uncertain, and if you start to put a 20% incremental cost on top of an aircraft, it gets very difficult to make that math work. So, we've been clear with Airbus on that, and we'll work through and see what happens from that."
Delta operates a fleet of 36 Airbus A350-900s and has an order in place for 15 more. Twenty Airbus A350-1000s are also set for delivery next year. Airbus A350-900 aircraft have a listed cost of $308 million, and A350-1000s are listed for $355 million.

The Airbus with tail number N528DN, is scheduled to operate flight DAL 9936 on Wednesday from Toulouse and reach Tokyo on Thursday. World Trending

Delta Air Lines has found a way to beat Donald Trump's tariffs. The airline is taking delivery of a new Airbus A350 aircraft this week, manufactured in Europe. However, instead of flying it directly to the US, it is taking it from the factory in Toulouse to Tokyo, Japan. Reportedly, the plan is to keep it flying internationally without landing in the US. This way, it won't remain new, and Delta won't have to pay tariffs. The Airbus with tail number N528DN, is scheduled to operate flight DAL 9936 on Wednesday from Toulouse at 11:10 am CEST (5:10 am ET) and reach Tokyo on Thursday, 1 May, at 9:50 am (12:20 am ET). What happens next with the plane is not known, although Delta might keep it flying internationally. It might land in the US and then leave, and hence would not qualify as "imported". Also Read: American YouTuber Mr Beast slams Trump's tariffs, says 'Cheaper To Make His Chocolates Abroad' Delta used the same plan the first time Trump was at the White House to avoid tariffs during his first tenure. As per Trump's tariffs, a 10 per cent tariff will be levied on imports, including Airbus jets manufactured in Europe. This would rise to 20 per cent if the reciprocal tariffs kick in, which right now are on a 90-day pause. Delta has already said it won't be paying any tariffs Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian had earlier said that the airline "won’t be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries". "We are working very closely with Airbus, which is the only aircraft manufacturer we’ve got deliveries coming from for the balance of this year. We’ll do our very best to minimise tariffs, but we are very clear that we won’t be paying tariffs on any aircraft deliveries we take," Bastian stated. "These – the times are pretty uncertain, and if you start to put a 20% incremental cost on top of an aircraft, it gets very difficult to make that math work. So, we've been clear with Airbus on that, and we'll work through and see what happens from that." Delta operates a fleet of 36 Airbus A350-900s and has an order in place for 15 more. Twenty Airbus A350-1000s are also set for delivery next year. Airbus A350-900 aircraft have a listed cost of $308 million, and A350-1000s are listed for $355 million.

Delta brings back GENIUS plan to beat Trump's tariffs for delivery of new Airbus

Athos Salom&eacute;, often referred to as the &lsquo;living Nostradamus&rsquo; for his several accurate predictions like the pandemic and Queen Elizabeth II&rsquo;s death, has now warned that the power outages in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/spain">Spain </a>and Portugal were not caused by an isolated technical failure. Instead, the blackout, which happened on Monday (Apr 28), was a &lsquo;silent cyber-warfare operation&rsquo;, reported Daily Mail.
A day earlier, a power failure hit Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without electricity, disrupting trains, flights, and traffic across major European cities.
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The psychic told Daily Mail that yesterday&rsquo;s blackout was just &lsquo;a rehearsal&rsquo; and the world needs to prepare for more.
Athos Salom&eacute;, 38, who is from Brazil, said, &ldquo;We are no longer dealing only with physical weapons. The new battle is being fought over fibre optic cables, satellites and the systems that keep modern life running.&rdquo;
<h2>More blackouts could happen</h2>
He claimed that more blackouts could hit North America between June and August. In October, he warned that East Asia, specifically Japan and South Korea, could be hit, while Latin America, focusing on financial centres such as S&atilde;o Paulo in Brazil and Mexico City, could experience power outages before the end of 2025.
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He said, &ldquo;These events will not be simultaneous, but strategically spaced out to test the resilience of societies before larger actions.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A successful attack could disconnect central banks, crash stock exchanges and erase account records. Money would cease to exist overnight for billions of people,&rdquo; he warned, adding that the first manifestation could happen in September this year. According to him, massive failure would hit instant payment systems in Europe and the United States, creating financial panic.
The seer predicted that the most critical areas are London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Tokyo and Tel Aviv. While safe areas would be inland regions of Spain, Portugal, parts of Brazil, New Zealand and parts of Canada.
&ldquo;Stay away from large urban centres between October 2025 and March 2026. Instability will be growing and unpredictable.&rdquo;
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<h2>&lsquo;Greatest risk lies in human action&rsquo;</h2>
Apart from the geopolitical tensions, Athos highlighted the coincidence of high solar activity in the same period, called Solar Maximum, which could potentiate the electrical and technological failures already predicted.
&ldquo;The greatest risk lies not in the Sun, but in human action, which will use these disturbances as cover for planned attacks,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;Humanity has become a victim of its own technological dependence. Yesterday&rsquo;s blackout was just a rehearsal. The big test will be how we react when communication, finance and mobility are ripped away from us simultaneously.&rdquo;
Watch | Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal
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He urged that it would be essential to have alternative sources of power and communication, maintain minimum reserves of food and water, and cultivate local community support networks.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not the end of the world. But it is the end of a world. Those who understand this difference will survive better.&rdquo;

A day earlier, a power failure hit Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without electricity, disrupting trains, flights, and traffic across major European cities. World | Trending

Athos Salomé, often referred to as the ‘living Nostradamus’ for his several accurate predictions like the pandemic and Queen Elizabeth II’s death, has now warned that the power outages in Spain and Portugal were not caused by an isolated technical failure. Instead, the blackout, which happened on Monday (Apr 28), was a ‘silent cyber-warfare operation’, reported Daily Mail. A day earlier, a power failure hit Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without electricity, disrupting trains, flights, and traffic across major European cities. Also read | Cyberattack or something else, what caused the huge power cut in Spain and Portugal? The psychic told Daily Mail that yesterday’s blackout was just ‘a rehearsal’ and the world needs to prepare for more. Athos Salomé, 38, who is from Brazil, said, “We are no longer dealing only with physical weapons. The new battle is being fought over fibre optic cables, satellites and the systems that keep modern life running.” More blackouts could happen He claimed that more blackouts could hit North America between June and August. In October, he warned that East Asia, specifically Japan and South Korea, could be hit, while Latin America, focusing on financial centres such as São Paulo in Brazil and Mexico City, could experience power outages before the end of 2025. Also read | Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, France. Here’s why it happened He said, “These events will not be simultaneous, but strategically spaced out to test the resilience of societies before larger actions.” “A successful attack could disconnect central banks, crash stock exchanges and erase account records. Money would cease to exist overnight for billions of people,” he warned, adding that the first manifestation could happen in September this year. According to him, massive failure would hit instant payment systems in Europe and the United States, creating financial panic. The seer predicted that the most critical areas are London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Tokyo and Tel Aviv. While safe areas would be inland regions of Spain, Portugal, parts of Brazil, New Zealand and parts of Canada. “Stay away from large urban centres between October 2025 and March 2026. Instability will be growing and unpredictable.” Also read | Tennis: Power cut in Spain halts Madrid Open proceedings ‘Greatest risk lies in human action’ Apart from the geopolitical tensions, Athos highlighted the coincidence of high solar activity in the same period, called Solar Maximum, which could potentiate the electrical and technological failures already predicted. “The greatest risk lies not in the Sun, but in human action, which will use these disturbances as cover for planned attacks,” he said. “Humanity has become a victim of its own technological dependence. Yesterday’s blackout was just a rehearsal. The big test will be how we react when communication, finance and mobility are ripped away from us simultaneously.” Watch | Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal He urged that it would be essential to have alternative sources of power and communication, maintain minimum reserves of food and water, and cultivate local community support networks. “It’s not the end of the world. But it is the end of a world. Those who understand this difference will survive better.”

‘Yesterday’s blackout was just a rehearsal’: ‘Living Nostradamus’ makes chilling prediction after Spain, Portugal power outage

The Harvard University&rsquo;s Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, funded by Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, an Indian steel magnate based in the United Kingdom, is drawing a backlash for having hosted a &lsquo;Pakistan Conference 2025&rsquo; on April 27, just five days after the targeted killings of Hindu tourists after identification and segregation in the horrific terror attack at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by terrorists of The Resistance Front, or TRF&mdash;an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Pakistan&rsquo;s finance minister, Muhammed Aurangazeb, and its ambassador to the US, Rizwan Shaeed Sheikh, were among the delegates to the conference.
Harvard&rsquo;s South Asia Institute is financed by Mittal, who is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world&rsquo;s second-largest steelmaking company, as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. The institute has disassociated itself from the conference hosted on Sunday after a backlash from Indian students.
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Pakistan 🇵🇰 conference at The Lakshmi Mittal Family Institute at Harvard University Usa 🇺🇸 &hellip; <a href="https://twitter.com/PravinSawhney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PravinSawhney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rwac48?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rwac48</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gen_RajShukla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gen_RajShukla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/majorgauravarya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@majorgauravarya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HQ_IDS_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HQ_IDS_India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajnathsingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RahulGandhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KesariDhwaj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KesariDhwaj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/elitepredatorss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elitepredatorss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SupriyaShrinate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SupriyaShrinate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bsdhanoa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bsdhanoa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Vedmalik1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vedmalik1</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/93ElqNVo1o">pic.twitter.com/93ElqNVo1o</a>
&mdash; Pooja (@poojafrance77) <a href="https://twitter.com/poojafrance77/status/1917236231123141082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Controversy erupted after two Indian students, Surabhi Tomar and Abhishek Chaudhuri, wrote a letter to the university management, urging it to &ldquo;ensure its campus does not become a platform for whitewashing state-enabled religious terrorism&rdquo; in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people.
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The two students also wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying, &ldquo;Welcoming representatives of a government that enables or justifies terrorism risks Harvard being complicit. The United States must not host representatives of a state that protects and promotes organisations targeting civilians based on faith,&rdquo; the students said in a separate letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.&rdquo;
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Dr. Sajid Tarar delivered a powerful and inspiring speech at the Pakistan conference 2025, sharing Pakistan&rsquo;s vision with the world from the stage of Harvard University.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/drsajidtarar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#drsajidtarar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pakistanconference2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pakistanconference2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/harvarduniversity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#harvarduniversity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pakistanreproud?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pakistanreproud</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bridgingdivides?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bridgingdivides</a> <a href="https://t.co/zQ0472uIzX">pic.twitter.com/zQ0472uIzX</a>
&mdash; Dr. Sajid Tarar (@drsajidtarar) <a href="https://twitter.com/drsajidtarar/status/1917219094237265940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
The students also asked the Harvard management to issue a public statement condemning the Pahalgam attack and provide emotional and institutional support to affected students, seeking, &ldquo;clarity, courage, and compassion for Hindu and Indian students grieving the targeted killing of members of their faith.&rdquo;&nbsp; After the controversy, a South Asia Institute administrator said the conference was organised by Pakistani students and the institute did not host it beyond providing &lsquo;some support&rsquo;.
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The institute&rsquo;s executive director, Hitesh Hathi, however, took part in a discussion at the conference on &ldquo;The Enlightened Muslim: Examining the intersection of religion, modernity, and state formation in Pakistan.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The institute later removed the conference and panel discussion from its website, and the link lead to a page showing the message, &ldquo;The page you requested could not be found.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Some Indian students even mocked Pakistan, ridiculing it as a country that is so poverty-stricken that it required an Indian billionaire to host its conference.
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World | Pakistan: Some Indian students at Harvard even mocked Pakistan, ridiculing it as a country that is so poverty-stricken that it required an Indian billionaire to host its conference.

The Harvard University’s Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, funded by Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, an Indian steel magnate based in the United Kingdom, is drawing a backlash for having hosted a ‘Pakistan Conference 2025’ on April 27, just five days after the targeted killings of Hindu tourists after identification and segregation in the horrific terror attack at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by terrorists of The Resistance Front, or TRF—an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammed Aurangazeb, and its ambassador to the US, Rizwan Shaeed Sheikh, were among the delegates to the conference. Harvard’s South Asia Institute is financed by Mittal, who is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steelmaking company, as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. The institute has disassociated itself from the conference hosted on Sunday after a backlash from Indian students. Pakistan 🇵🇰 conference at The Lakshmi Mittal Family Institute at Harvard University Usa 🇺🇸 … @PravinSawhney @rwac48 @Gen_RajShukla @majorgauravarya @HQ_IDS_India @rajnathsingh @adgpi @narendramodi @RahulGandhi @KesariDhwaj @elitepredatorss @SupriyaShrinate @bsdhanoa @Vedmalik1… pic.twitter.com/93ElqNVo1o — Pooja (@poojafrance77) April 29, 2025 Controversy erupted after two Indian students, Surabhi Tomar and Abhishek Chaudhuri, wrote a letter to the university management, urging it to “ensure its campus does not become a platform for whitewashing state-enabled religious terrorism” in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people. Also Read | Pahalgam attack: Indian diaspora protests in London, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Melbourne and other cities across globe The two students also wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying, “Welcoming representatives of a government that enables or justifies terrorism risks Harvard being complicit. The United States must not host representatives of a state that protects and promotes organisations targeting civilians based on faith,” the students said in a separate letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.” Dr. Sajid Tarar delivered a powerful and inspiring speech at the Pakistan conference 2025, sharing Pakistan’s vision with the world from the stage of Harvard University.#drsajidtarar #pakistanconference2025 #harvarduniversity #pakistanreproud #bridgingdivides pic.twitter.com/zQ0472uIzX — Dr. Sajid Tarar (@drsajidtarar) April 29, 2025 The students also asked the Harvard management to issue a public statement condemning the Pahalgam attack and provide emotional and institutional support to affected students, seeking, “clarity, courage, and compassion for Hindu and Indian students grieving the targeted killing of members of their faith.” After the controversy, a South Asia Institute administrator said the conference was organised by Pakistani students and the institute did not host it beyond providing ‘some support’. Also Read | After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh The institute’s executive director, Hitesh Hathi, however, took part in a discussion at the conference on “The Enlightened Muslim: Examining the intersection of religion, modernity, and state formation in Pakistan.” The institute later removed the conference and panel discussion from its website, and the link lead to a page showing the message, “The page you requested could not be found.” Some Indian students even mocked Pakistan, ridiculing it as a country that is so poverty-stricken that it required an Indian billionaire to host its conference. Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch

Harvard faces lashing for hosting Pakistan conference days after Pahalgam attack

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday (April 29) said that he had "proudly" ended the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hostile-and-political-white-house-slams-jeff-bezos-over-amazons-move-to-show-trumps-tariffs-on-price-tags-9015831">Women</a>, Peace, and Security (WPS) program inside the US Department of Defence.
Hegseth claimed that the program is another "divisive, social justice Biden initiative that distracts troops from our core tasks, that is war fighting.&nbsp;
"This morning, I proudly ENDED the &ldquo;Women, Peace &amp; Security&rdquo; (WPS) program inside the @DeptofDefense. WPS is yet another woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative that overburdens our commanders and troops &mdash; distracting from our core task: WAR-FIGHTING," Hegseth said in a social media post on X.
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This morning, I proudly ENDED the &ldquo;Women, Peace &amp; Security&rdquo; (WPS) program inside the <a href="https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeptofDefense</a>. WPS is yet another woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative that overburdens our commanders and troops &mdash; distracting from our core task: WAR-FIGHTING. WPS is a UNITED&hellip;
&mdash; Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/1917203362396639518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;He further claimed that the WPS is a United Nations program pushed by feminists and left-wing activists.&nbsp;
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"Politicians fawn over it; troops HATE it," the Pentagon chief said.&nbsp;
However, the program is under federal statute and can't be outright killed by Hegseth alone.&nbsp;
"DoD will hereby executive the minimum of WPS required by statute, and fight to end the program for our next budget. GOOD RIDDANCE WPS!," Hegseth said.&nbsp;
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Hegseth's move to end the program is significant as US President Donald Trump signed the program into law in 2017 after it got support from multiple members of his current Cabinet while they were members of Congress.
On the contrary, US State Secretary Marco Rubio on April 1 lauded the WPS, saying that it was &ldquo;the first law passed by any country in the world focused on protecting women and promoting their participation in society.&rdquo;
The aim of the law was to promote the participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management and resolution, and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts.&nbsp;
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Hegseth claimed that the program is another "divisive, social justice Biden initiative that distracts troops from our core tasks, that is war fighting. WORLD

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday (April 29) said that he had "proudly" ended the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) program inside the US Department of Defence. Hegseth claimed that the program is another "divisive, social justice Biden initiative that distracts troops from our core tasks, that is war fighting. "This morning, I proudly ENDED the “Women, Peace & Security” (WPS) program inside the @DeptofDefense. WPS is yet another woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative that overburdens our commanders and troops — distracting from our core task: WAR-FIGHTING," Hegseth said in a social media post on X. This morning, I proudly ENDED the “Women, Peace & Security” (WPS) program inside the @DeptofDefense. WPS is yet another woke divisive/social justice/Biden initiative that overburdens our commanders and troops — distracting from our core task: WAR-FIGHTING. WPS is a UNITED… — Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) April 29, 2025 He further claimed that the WPS is a United Nations program pushed by feminists and left-wing activists. Also read: 'Sex-neutral': US Army drops gendered scoring under Pete Hegseth - Women must now pass same tests as men "Politicians fawn over it; troops HATE it," the Pentagon chief said. However, the program is under federal statute and can't be outright killed by Hegseth alone. "DoD will hereby executive the minimum of WPS required by statute, and fight to end the program for our next budget. GOOD RIDDANCE WPS!," Hegseth said. WATCH | Trump’s First 100 Days: Lowest Approval Ratings For Any US President In 70 Years Hegseth's move to end the program is significant as US President Donald Trump signed the program into law in 2017 after it got support from multiple members of his current Cabinet while they were members of Congress. On the contrary, US State Secretary Marco Rubio on April 1 lauded the WPS, saying that it was “the first law passed by any country in the world focused on protecting women and promoting their participation in society.” The aim of the law was to promote the participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management and resolution, and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts. Also read: 'Gorgeous women, men not so attractive': Trump recalls watching Cats at Kennedy Center in leaked audio

'GOOD RIDDANCE': Pete Hegseth 'proudly' ENDS women leadership program in US, claims it distracts troops from 'war fighting'

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is introducing a new gender policy that will ban transgender women from participating in women&rsquo;s competitive football, according to BBC Scotland.
Starting next season, only individuals who are female at birth will be eligible to compete in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/women-football">women&rsquo;s football</a> across all levels in Scotland, including grassroots matches for players aged 13 and up.
This marks a shift from the current approach, which allowed transgender women to participate in women&rsquo;s competitions on a case-by-case basis, with eligibility decisions influenced by testosterone levels.
The SFA&rsquo;s board approved the updated policy following a prolonged internal review. The decision was influenced by the recent UK Supreme Court ruling, which clarified that the definition of &ldquo;woman&rdquo; under equalities legislation refers to biological sex.
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The new policy brings Scottish football in line with other sports such as rugby, swimming, and athletics, which have also moved toward policies based on biological sex rather than gender identity.
While the rule change is significant, it's understood that no transgender women are currently playing competitive football in Scotland.
<h2 data-start="1150" data-end="1287">Will England FA follow the same suit?</h2>
In England, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/football-association">Football Association</a> (FA) maintains a more flexible approach. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/transgender">Transgender</a> women can compete in the women&rsquo;s game if they meet specific criteria, including maintaining testosterone levels below a set threshold and undergoing an assessment process.
There are currently about 20 transgender women registered to play amateur football in England, out of millions participating in the grassroots game. There are no known transgender women playing professionally in England or Scotland.
However, the recent Supreme Court ruling&mdash;delivered on April 16&mdash;has prompted the FA to review its policies again. The judgment confirmed that Section 195 of the Equality Act allows for lawful exclusion from gender-affected sports based on biological sex.
Shortly before the ruling, the FA had already updated its transgender and non-binary inclusion policy, introducing a formal process that gives the governing body discretion to deny or revoke eligibility for safety or fairness reasons.
Critics of exclusionary policies argue that transgender women, who often already face social marginalization, risk further discrimination if barred from sports.
Elsewhere in sport, similar changes are being made. The Ultimate Pool Group recently decided to exclude transgender women from female competitions, citing both the Supreme Court decision and a report classifying pool as a gender-affected sport.

World, Sports: The English Football Association still allows trans women to compete against and alongside biological women, provided they meet reduced testosterone levels

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is introducing a new gender policy that will ban transgender women from participating in women’s competitive football, according to BBC Scotland. Starting next season, only individuals who are female at birth will be eligible to compete in women’s football across all levels in Scotland, including grassroots matches for players aged 13 and up. This marks a shift from the current approach, which allowed transgender women to participate in women’s competitions on a case-by-case basis, with eligibility decisions influenced by testosterone levels. The SFA’s board approved the updated policy following a prolonged internal review. The decision was influenced by the recent UK Supreme Court ruling, which clarified that the definition of “woman” under equalities legislation refers to biological sex. Also Read: IPL 2025: Raghuvanshi, Rinku power KKR to 204/9 against Delhi Capitals The new policy brings Scottish football in line with other sports such as rugby, swimming, and athletics, which have also moved toward policies based on biological sex rather than gender identity. While the rule change is significant, it's understood that no transgender women are currently playing competitive football in Scotland. Will England FA follow the same suit? In England, the Football Association (FA) maintains a more flexible approach. Transgender women can compete in the women’s game if they meet specific criteria, including maintaining testosterone levels below a set threshold and undergoing an assessment process. There are currently about 20 transgender women registered to play amateur football in England, out of millions participating in the grassroots game. There are no known transgender women playing professionally in England or Scotland. However, the recent Supreme Court ruling—delivered on April 16—has prompted the FA to review its policies again. The judgment confirmed that Section 195 of the Equality Act allows for lawful exclusion from gender-affected sports based on biological sex. Shortly before the ruling, the FA had already updated its transgender and non-binary inclusion policy, introducing a formal process that gives the governing body discretion to deny or revoke eligibility for safety or fairness reasons. Critics of exclusionary policies argue that transgender women, who often already face social marginalization, risk further discrimination if barred from sports. Elsewhere in sport, similar changes are being made. The Ultimate Pool Group recently decided to exclude transgender women from female competitions, citing both the Supreme Court decision and a report classifying pool as a gender-affected sport.

Scottish FA bans trans women from women's football— Will England follow?

Meta has released a new app designed to go head-to-head with ChatGPT but with a twist. This AI assistant is &ldquo;social,&rdquo; with a voice aiming to offer a more personal experience. The app builds on Meta&rsquo;s existing AI features already found across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger.
<h2>What is Meta AI?</h2>
The app builds on the AI already used inside Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. But this new version is more personal, letting users chat by voice or text, generate images, and get real-time information from the web.
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&ldquo;Meta AI is built to get to know you, so its answers are more helpful,&rdquo; said the company. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s easy to talk to, so it&rsquo;s more seamless and natural to interact with,&rdquo; Meta added.
<h2>What are the key features of Meta&rsquo;s AI app?</h2>
<ul>
<li>Voice conversations for a more natural feel</li>
<li>Real-time web results for up-to-date answers</li>
<li>Image generation on demand</li>
<li>A Discover feed where users can post and interact with AI-generated content</li>
<li>Personalised responses using Facebook and Instagram data (in the US and Canada)</li>
<li>Support for Meta&rsquo;s smart glasses, combining software and hardware features</li>
</ul>
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<h2>What is the 'Discover feed'?</h2>
The app&rsquo;s standout feature is the Discover section, a social-style feed showing how others are using Meta AI. People can share prompts, responses, and even remix or comment on AI content.
This feature aims to help users explore ideas and see what the AI can do. Friends&rsquo; posts from Facebook and Instagram may also appear if they choose to share them.
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<h2>How does voice mode work?</h2>
Meta is testing a more advanced voice interaction feature using its &ldquo;full-duplex&rdquo; AI model. This lets the assistant handle quick exchanges, interruptions, and back-and-forth chatter, making conversations feel more human.
Although the beta voice mode is available only through opt-in and doesn&rsquo;t yet pull in live web results, it shows where Meta is heading with voice-based AI.
<h2>Will Meta AI replace any existing apps?</h2>
Yes. The new app takes over from the View companion app used for Meta&rsquo;s Ray-Ban smart glasses. Users will still find features like galleries and controls for their glasses, now combined with the AI assistant in a single app.
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&ldquo;We built a new thing for you,&rdquo; said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. &ldquo;There are almost a billion people who are using Meta AI across an app, so we made a new standalone app,&rdquo; Zuckerberg added.
<h2>Can Meta AI remember things about you?</h2>
Like ChatGPT, Meta AI can be taught to remember details about you, helping it give more useful replies over time. In some regions, it also learns from your Facebook and Instagram activity to fine-tune its answers.
Zuckerberg called this &ldquo;the beginning of what is going to be a long journey,&rdquo; as Meta pushes ahead in the AI race.
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World: “Meta AI is built to get to know you, so its answers are more helpful,” said the company. “It’s easy to talk to, so it’s more seamless and natural to interact with,” Meta added.

Meta has released a new app designed to go head-to-head with ChatGPT but with a twist. This AI assistant is “social,” with a voice aiming to offer a more personal experience. The app builds on Meta’s existing AI features already found across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. What is Meta AI? The app builds on the AI already used inside Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. But this new version is more personal, letting users chat by voice or text, generate images, and get real-time information from the web. Also read: ‘Blame China’s AI, not Trump’: US Treasury Secretary claims DeepSeek responsible for tanking stock market, not tariffs “Meta AI is built to get to know you, so its answers are more helpful,” said the company. “It’s easy to talk to, so it’s more seamless and natural to interact with,” Meta added. What are the key features of Meta’s AI app? Voice conversations for a more natural feel Real-time web results for up-to-date answers Image generation on demand A Discover feed where users can post and interact with AI-generated content Personalised responses using Facebook and Instagram data (in the US and Canada) Support for Meta’s smart glasses, combining software and hardware features Also read: China gearing up to deploy DeepSeek in military ops? Increasing use in non-combat support suggests so What is the 'Discover feed'? The app’s standout feature is the Discover section, a social-style feed showing how others are using Meta AI. People can share prompts, responses, and even remix or comment on AI content. This feature aims to help users explore ideas and see what the AI can do. Friends’ posts from Facebook and Instagram may also appear if they choose to share them. Also read: 'Crazy, crazy idea': Zuckerberg wanted to delete everyone's Facebook friends lists. Here's why How does voice mode work? Meta is testing a more advanced voice interaction feature using its “full-duplex” AI model. This lets the assistant handle quick exchanges, interruptions, and back-and-forth chatter, making conversations feel more human. Although the beta voice mode is available only through opt-in and doesn’t yet pull in live web results, it shows where Meta is heading with voice-based AI. Will Meta AI replace any existing apps? Yes. The new app takes over from the View companion app used for Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses. Users will still find features like galleries and controls for their glasses, now combined with the AI assistant in a single app. Also read: AI to kmake laws in UAE? Country passes new regulatory intelligence system 'powered by artificial intelligence' “We built a new thing for you,” said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. “There are almost a billion people who are using Meta AI across an app, so we made a new standalone app,” Zuckerberg added. Can Meta AI remember things about you? Like ChatGPT, Meta AI can be taught to remember details about you, helping it give more useful replies over time. In some regions, it also learns from your Facebook and Instagram activity to fine-tune its answers. Zuckerberg called this “the beginning of what is going to be a long journey,” as Meta pushes ahead in the AI race.

Meta’s answer to ChatGPT is here, and it’s a ‘social’ AI app: What are its key features?

Three people were killed while several were injured in a shooting incident in Sweden&rsquo;s eastern city of Uppsala on Tuesday (Apr 29). Police said that multiple people sustained injuries that suggest gunshot wounds after loud bangs were heard.
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In a statement, police said they received several calls from people reporting of shots fired in the centre of Uppsala, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of the capital Stockholm, where "a certain number of people have been found with wounds that could have resulted from a shooting."
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"Three people are confirmed deceased following a shooting," police said in a statement, adding they had opened a murder investigation.
A large area of the city was cordoned off and an investigation is underway.
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According to the&nbsp;SVT public television report, the witnesses said a suspect had fled on a scooter. The shots were fired inside a hair salon, Broadcaster TV4 said.
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In recent years, the Nordic country has struggled to rein in shootings and bombings linked to score-settling between rival criminal groups. Often, the perpetrators hired as contract killers are young teens under the age of 15, which is the age of criminal responsibility in Sweden.
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In a statement, police said they received several calls from people reporting noises that sounded like gunshots. A large area of the city was cordoned off and an investigation is underway. World

Three people were killed while several were injured in a shooting incident in Sweden’s eastern city of Uppsala on Tuesday (Apr 29). Police said that multiple people sustained injuries that suggest gunshot wounds after loud bangs were heard. Also read | At 'risk of war': Sweden invests $10 million in civil defence shelters In a statement, police said they received several calls from people reporting of shots fired in the centre of Uppsala, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) north of the capital Stockholm, where "a certain number of people have been found with wounds that could have resulted from a shooting." Also read | Sweden shooting: Around 10, including suspect, dead in attack at education centre in Orebro "Three people are confirmed deceased following a shooting," police said in a statement, adding they had opened a murder investigation. A large area of the city was cordoned off and an investigation is underway. Also read | Pahalgam terror attack: New video surfaces of terrorist shooting a man dead, goes viral According to the SVT public television report, the witnesses said a suspect had fled on a scooter. The shots were fired inside a hair salon, Broadcaster TV4 said. Also read | French student killed, three injured after teenager goes on stabbing spree In recent years, the Nordic country has struggled to rein in shootings and bombings linked to score-settling between rival criminal groups. Often, the perpetrators hired as contract killers are young teens under the age of 15, which is the age of criminal responsibility in Sweden. Watch | Florida mass shooting | Deputy sheriff on active duty as step-son opens fire at university In January, Swedish police said that the number of shooting incidents had declined from the past year for the second year in a row, In 2024, 296 shootings were reported in the country -- a decline of 20 per cent compare to that in 2023.

Sweden shooting: Three dead in mass firing incident at hair salon

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave "complete operational freedom" to armed forces to respond to Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack.
Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that truck drivers have to be proficient in English.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/crushing-blow-to-terrorism-pm-modi-gives-complete-freedom-to-indian-armed-forces-to-act-against-pakistan-after-pahalgam-attack-jammu-and-kashmir-9015508">'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack</a>
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 29) gives "complete operational freedom" to Armed Forces to respond to Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of at least 27 people.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-new-path-forward-carneys-liberals-secure-victory-in-canadian-elections-amid-trumps-looming-threats-9015254">&lsquo;A new path forward&rsquo;: Carney&rsquo;s Liberals secure victory in Canadian elections amid Trump&rsquo;s looming threats</a>
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Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections, which was highly influenced by US President Donald Trump. However, the results suggested that the Liberals fell short of a majority government.
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The latest executive order signed by US President Donald Trump mandates truck drivers to be proficient in English, which has worried Sikh truck drivers.&nbsp;
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The White House has slammed Jeff Bezos for Amazon&rsquo;s &lsquo;hostile and political act&rsquo; against America. This comes after Amazon announced it would show the cost of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on the price of products.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-india-trade-deal-soon-us-treasury-secretary-bessent-says-negotiations-smoother-with-india-than-other-nations-9015725">US-India trade deal soon? US Treasury Secretary Bessent says negotiations 'smoother' with India than other nations</a>
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (April 29) said that the President Donald Trump's administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India.&nbsp;
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In a tragic incident in China&rsquo;s northern city of Liaoyang, 22 people were killed while 3 were injured in a fire at a restaurant, authorities said. Following the fire, several regional politicians &ndash; from the governor down &ndash; have pledged to get to the bottom of the disaster and severely punish those responsible.
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Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar Seeraj has extended his country's support to India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said Guyana President Ali 'supports India in whatever moves they are going to make to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack that they are brought to justice'.&nbsp;
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Fugitive Mehul Choksi has filed a fresh plea before the Belgian Court of Appeal, in an attempt to prevent extradition to India. He also claimed Belgian authorities are violating the principles of natural justice.
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Aamir Khan&rsquo;s much-anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par is one of the most anticipated films of the season. The trailer of the film was scheduled to release this week, however, it has now been delayed due to the Pahalgam tragedy. The decision was made as a gesture of respect for the lives lost in the horrific incident and in acknowledgement of the sombre national mood that has followed.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pahalgam-terror-attack-forget-about-wins-losses-i-will-host-you-for-tea-shikhar-afridis-reply-to-dhawan-amidst-india-pak-tension-9015676">Pahalgam terror attack | 'Forget about wins &amp; losses, I will host you for tea Shikhar': Afridi&rsquo;s reply to Dhawan amidst India-Pak tension</a>
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi responded to ex-India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who had given a terse and patriotic response to Afridi when he made controversial remarks regarding the Indian Army after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave "complete operational freedom" to armed forces to respond to Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack. Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that truck drivers have to be proficient in English. Click on the headlines for more 'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 29) gives "complete operational freedom" to Armed Forces to respond to Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of at least 27 people. ‘A new path forward’: Carney’s Liberals secure victory in Canadian elections amid Trump’s looming threats Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections, which was highly influenced by US President Donald Trump. However, the results suggested that the Liberals fell short of a majority government. Sikh truck drivers in US worried? Trump's new order says American truckers have to be 'proficient in English' The latest executive order signed by US President Donald Trump mandates truck drivers to be proficient in English, which has worried Sikh truck drivers. ‘Hostile and political’: White House slams Jeff Bezos over Amazon’s move to show Trump’s tariffs on price tags The White House has slammed Jeff Bezos for Amazon’s ‘hostile and political act’ against America. This comes after Amazon announced it would show the cost of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on the price of products. US-India trade deal soon? US Treasury Secretary Bessent says negotiations 'smoother' with India than other nations US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (April 29) said that the President Donald Trump's administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India. China’s Liaoyang authorities vow to punish those responsible after a restaurant fire claims 22 lives, injures 3 In a tragic incident in China’s northern city of Liaoyang, 22 people were killed while 3 were injured in a fire at a restaurant, authorities said. Following the fire, several regional politicians – from the governor down – have pledged to get to the bottom of the disaster and severely punish those responsible. Will support India: Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar on Pahalgam terror attack Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar Seeraj has extended his country's support to India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said Guyana President Ali 'supports India in whatever moves they are going to make to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack that they are brought to justice'. Mehul Choksi alleges violation of natural justice by Belgian authorities, files fresh plea Fugitive Mehul Choksi has filed a fresh plea before the Belgian Court of Appeal, in an attempt to prevent extradition to India. He also claimed Belgian authorities are violating the principles of natural justice. Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par trailer launch event pushed due to Pahalgam tragedy Aamir Khan’s much-anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par is one of the most anticipated films of the season. The trailer of the film was scheduled to release this week, however, it has now been delayed due to the Pahalgam tragedy. The decision was made as a gesture of respect for the lives lost in the horrific incident and in acknowledgement of the sombre national mood that has followed. Pahalgam terror attack | 'Forget about wins & losses, I will host you for tea Shikhar': Afridi’s reply to Dhawan amidst India-Pak tension Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi responded to ex-India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who had given a terse and patriotic response to Afridi when he made controversial remarks regarding the Indian Army after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025.

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A Truth Social post screenshot went viral on social media, claiming that US President Donald Trump announced to rename the US state of "New Mexico" to "New America". However, the claim is "entirely false", KRQE News reported.&nbsp;
According to Google Trends, there has been a recent increase in searches over the past week for information about Trump announcing a decision to rename New Mexico.&nbsp;
The rumour circulated on X and Facebook last week, along with screenshots allegedly showing a Truth Social post from Trump, making the proposal.&nbsp;
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<h2>Let's fact check&nbsp;</h2>
After checking whether the information was true or not, it was confirmed that the post in question was fabricated.&nbsp;
It emerged that the narrative which spread on social media, came from a satirical article that was misconstrued as fact, as reported by News Break.&nbsp;
There is no record of such a statement made on Trump's official Truth Social account.&nbsp;
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The claim emerged from a parody website which is already known for satirical political commentary. The article "falsely" cites Trump as saying that renaming New Mexico would "finally make sense" because "there's already one Mexico".&nbsp;
The article was published in a humorous manner, however, screenshots of the headline and fake quotes were shared on X and Facebook, without reference to its satirical origins.&nbsp;
It created confusion among people, while some believed it was legitimate news.&nbsp;
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Moreover, several local media outlets in Mexico also received queries from concerned residents and viewers asking if the state's name was actually being changed.&nbsp;
After a fact check was done, there is no evidence of Trump making such claims regarding renaming the US state of New Mexico.&nbsp;
Also, a spokesperson for New Mexico's governor's office also confirmed that no such communications had been received from any federal officials or political figures.&nbsp;
The spokesperson said that the claim is "clearly fictitious and not grounded in any reality.&rdquo;
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The rumour circulated on X and Facebook last week, along with screenshots allegedly showing a Truth Social post from Trump, making the proposal. World

A Truth Social post screenshot went viral on social media, claiming that US President Donald Trump announced to rename the US state of "New Mexico" to "New America". However, the claim is "entirely false", KRQE News reported. According to Google Trends, there has been a recent increase in searches over the past week for information about Trump announcing a decision to rename New Mexico. The rumour circulated on X and Facebook last week, along with screenshots allegedly showing a Truth Social post from Trump, making the proposal. Also read: Fact Check: Did Dalai Lama 'cancel' meeting with US VP JD Vance after Pope Francis' death? Let's fact check After checking whether the information was true or not, it was confirmed that the post in question was fabricated. It emerged that the narrative which spread on social media, came from a satirical article that was misconstrued as fact, as reported by News Break. There is no record of such a statement made on Trump's official Truth Social account. Also read: Meet Jamison Wagner, lipstick-wearing man arrested for arson attack on New Mexico GOP Office, firebombing Tesla showroom The claim emerged from a parody website which is already known for satirical political commentary. The article "falsely" cites Trump as saying that renaming New Mexico would "finally make sense" because "there's already one Mexico". The article was published in a humorous manner, however, screenshots of the headline and fake quotes were shared on X and Facebook, without reference to its satirical origins. It created confusion among people, while some believed it was legitimate news. Also read: ‘Hostile and political’: White House slams Jeff Bezos over Amazon’s move to show Trump’s tariffs on price tags Moreover, several local media outlets in Mexico also received queries from concerned residents and viewers asking if the state's name was actually being changed. After a fact check was done, there is no evidence of Trump making such claims regarding renaming the US state of New Mexico. Also, a spokesperson for New Mexico's governor's office also confirmed that no such communications had been received from any federal officials or political figures. The spokesperson said that the claim is "clearly fictitious and not grounded in any reality.” Also read: 'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America

Fact Check: Did Trump announce a name change for 'New Mexico' to 'New America'? FYI - New Mexico is a US state

The White House has slammed Jeff Bezos for Amazon&rsquo;s &lsquo;hostile and political act&rsquo; against America. This comes after Amazon announced it would show the cost of tariffs imposed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump-0">US President Donald Trump</a> on the price of products.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that she had just spoken to the president about Amazon&rsquo;s latest move, adding that Trump gave a clear message: &ldquo;This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.&rdquo;
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Amazon&rsquo;s move was first reported by Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan.
&ldquo;Why didn&rsquo;t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?&rdquo; she expressed outrage, accusing the world&rsquo;s biggest online retailer of acting in a partisan manner. She also claimed Amazon was serving as a willing tool of Chinese propaganda.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not a surprise because, as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm. So this is another reason why Americans should buy American,&rdquo; Leavitt said, citing a news article from December 2021.
At that time, Amazon maintained that it complied with all rules and laws in the nations where it conducts business, including China.
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The recent development may have strained the relationship between Bezos and Trump, which earlier seemed to be improving since the Republican&rsquo;s win in the elections last year in November. Bezos had donated $1 million to Trump&rsquo;s inaugural fund and attended Trump's inauguration.
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<h2>Trump's tariffs affecting his popularity</h2>
Trump has maintained that his tariffs will help return jobs and industry back to the United States. However, estimates have shown that it would significantly impact American households due to the increased price of imports. The US president&rsquo;s tariff moves have also impacted his approval rating adversely.

The recent development may have strained the relationship between Bezos and Trump, which earlier seemed to be improving since the Republican’s win in the elections last year. World

The White House has slammed Jeff Bezos for Amazon’s ‘hostile and political act’ against America. This comes after Amazon announced it would show the cost of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on the price of products. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that she had just spoken to the president about Amazon’s latest move, adding that Trump gave a clear message: “This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.” Also read | Indo-Canadian MPs hit new high in Canada polls: How many got elected this year? | Full list Amazon’s move was first reported by Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan. “Why didn’t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” she expressed outrage, accusing the world’s biggest online retailer of acting in a partisan manner. She also claimed Amazon was serving as a willing tool of Chinese propaganda. Also read | ‘A new path forward’: Carney’s Liberals secure victory in Canadian elections amid Trump’s looming threats “It’s not a surprise because, as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm. So this is another reason why Americans should buy American,” Leavitt said, citing a news article from December 2021. At that time, Amazon maintained that it complied with all rules and laws in the nations where it conducts business, including China. Also read | Sikh truck drivers in US worried? Trump's new order says American truckers have to be 'proficient in English' The recent development may have strained the relationship between Bezos and Trump, which earlier seemed to be improving since the Republican’s win in the elections last year in November. Bezos had donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund and attended Trump's inauguration. Watch | Trump’s First 100 Days: Lowest Approval Ratings For Any US President In 70 Years Trump's tariffs affecting his popularity Trump has maintained that his tariffs will help return jobs and industry back to the United States. However, estimates have shown that it would significantly impact American households due to the increased price of imports. The US president’s tariff moves have also impacted his approval rating adversely.

‘Hostile and political’: White House slams Jeff Bezos over Amazon’s move to show Trump’s tariffs on price tags

Indian-origin politicians, especially those with roots in Punjab, have made a notable impact in Canada&rsquo;s newly elected Parliament. Out of around 75 candidates of Indian descent who contested the election, 24 have either won or are on track to win, a slight rise from the 21 seats secured in the 2021 federal vote.
<h2>Sukh Dhaliwal wins sixth term</h2>
Leading the pack is veteran Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal from Surrey-Newton, who has been elected for the sixth time. Originally from Punjab, the 65-year-old engineer-turned-land surveyor was first elected in 2006 and has held the Surrey&ndash;Newton seat since 2011.
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<h2>Anita Anand</h2>
Anita Anand of the Liberal Party held on to her Oakville East seat, taking 50.7% of the vote. She defeated Conservative Ron Chhinzer, who got 45.1%, and now enters her third consecutive term in Ottawa.
<h2>Shuv Majumdar</h2>
On the Conservative side, Shuv Majumdar claimed the Calgary Heritage riding with a landslide win. He secured 61.7% of votes, leaving Liberal rival Scott Arnott far behind at 34.4%.
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<h2>Randeep Sarai</h2>
In Surrey Centre, lawyer and entrepreneur Randeep Sarai retained his seat. Sarai has served as MP since 2015 and continues to represent a constituency with a large South Asian population.
<h2>Parm Bains</h2>
Parm Bains, also of the Liberal Party, won again in Steveston&ndash;Richmond East. A former media professional and lecturer, Bains has now secured his second term.
<h2>Gurbux Saini</h2>
First-time MP Gurbux Saini, representing Fleetwood&ndash;Port Kells, stood out with a personal story of grit. Having migrated from Punjab in 1970 with just $8, Saini rose from working in a lumber mill to becoming a plant manager and city councillor.
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<h2>Sukhman Singh Gill</h2>
At just 25, Conservative Sukhman Singh Gill is likely to be the youngest MP in Parliament. Raised on a farm near Abbotsford, Gill beat Independent candidate Mike De Jong. His family hails from Bukanwala village in Punjab.
<h2>Jasraj Singh Hallan</h2>
Indian-origin candidates performed especially well in Alberta. Jasraj Singh Hallan retained his Calgary East seat for the Conservatives. Born in Dubai to Indian parents, Hallan has been in Parliament since 2019.
<h2>Dalwinder Gill</h2>
Dalwinder Gill won Calgary McKnight, beating Liberal candidate George Chahal. A real estate agent for 21 years, Gill credited his social media outreach for the win.
<h2>Amanpreet Singh Gill</h2>
Another Conservative win came from Amanpreet Singh Gill in Calgary Skyview. A businessman and gurdwara manager, he triumphed despite past controversy linked to a temple dispute.
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<h2>Tim Uppal</h2>
Veteran MP Tim Uppal kept his seat in Edmonton Mill Woods. First elected in 2008, Uppal has held ministerial roles including Minister of State for Democratic Reform.
<h2>Anju Dhillon</h2>
In Quebec, Anju Dhillon of the Liberal Party continued her winning streak. Elected in 2015, she was the first South Asian woman MP from the province and has served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women.
<h2>Ruby Sahota</h2>
Ontario saw several victories for Indian-origin candidates. Ruby Sahota (Liberal, Brampton North), a former minister and lawyer, secured another term. Iqwinder Gaheer, a Harvard-educated lawyer and one of the youngest MPs in 2021, held on to his Mississauga&ndash;Malton seat.
<h2>Maninder Sidhu</h2>
Entrepreneur Maninder Sidhu won re-election in Brampton East, having first entered Parliament in 2019. Sonia Sidhu, representing Brampton South, also retained her position. A former diabetes educator, she has consistently worked on women&rsquo;s health and rights.
<h2>Parm Gill </h2>
Former provincial minister Parm Gill won the Milton East&ndash;Halton Hills South seat as a Conservative. Bardish Chagger, a former federal cabinet minister, kept her seat in Waterloo.
This year&rsquo;s election has brought in 10 new Indo-Canadian MPs.

Out of around 75 candidates of Indian descent who contested the election, 24 have either won or are on track to win, a slight rise from the 21 seats secured in the 2021 federal vote. World India news

Indian-origin politicians, especially those with roots in Punjab, have made a notable impact in Canada’s newly elected Parliament. Out of around 75 candidates of Indian descent who contested the election, 24 have either won or are on track to win, a slight rise from the 21 seats secured in the 2021 federal vote. Sukh Dhaliwal wins sixth term Leading the pack is veteran Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal from Surrey-Newton, who has been elected for the sixth time. Originally from Punjab, the 65-year-old engineer-turned-land surveyor was first elected in 2006 and has held the Surrey–Newton seat since 2011. Also read: 'India, Canada bound by shared democratic values'; PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney on election win Anita Anand Anita Anand of the Liberal Party held on to her Oakville East seat, taking 50.7% of the vote. She defeated Conservative Ron Chhinzer, who got 45.1%, and now enters her third consecutive term in Ottawa. Shuv Majumdar On the Conservative side, Shuv Majumdar claimed the Calgary Heritage riding with a landslide win. He secured 61.7% of votes, leaving Liberal rival Scott Arnott far behind at 34.4%. Also read: Mark Carney wins Big in Canada, thanks to Trump’s interference: Did his ‘51st State’ talk hand the Liberals election win? Randeep Sarai In Surrey Centre, lawyer and entrepreneur Randeep Sarai retained his seat. Sarai has served as MP since 2015 and continues to represent a constituency with a large South Asian population. Parm Bains Parm Bains, also of the Liberal Party, won again in Steveston–Richmond East. A former media professional and lecturer, Bains has now secured his second term. Gurbux Saini First-time MP Gurbux Saini, representing Fleetwood–Port Kells, stood out with a personal story of grit. Having migrated from Punjab in 1970 with just $8, Saini rose from working in a lumber mill to becoming a plant manager and city councillor. Also read: Internet cheers drubbing of Canada’s pro-Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh. Will his loss help ease Delhi-Ottawa ties? Sukhman Singh Gill At just 25, Conservative Sukhman Singh Gill is likely to be the youngest MP in Parliament. Raised on a farm near Abbotsford, Gill beat Independent candidate Mike De Jong. His family hails from Bukanwala village in Punjab. Jasraj Singh Hallan Indian-origin candidates performed especially well in Alberta. Jasraj Singh Hallan retained his Calgary East seat for the Conservatives. Born in Dubai to Indian parents, Hallan has been in Parliament since 2019. Dalwinder Gill Dalwinder Gill won Calgary McKnight, beating Liberal candidate George Chahal. A real estate agent for 21 years, Gill credited his social media outreach for the win. Amanpreet Singh Gill Another Conservative win came from Amanpreet Singh Gill in Calgary Skyview. A businessman and gurdwara manager, he triumphed despite past controversy linked to a temple dispute. Watch: Canada Elections: Pro-khalistani Leader Jagmeet Singh Defeated, Carney Wins Polls Tim Uppal Veteran MP Tim Uppal kept his seat in Edmonton Mill Woods. First elected in 2008, Uppal has held ministerial roles including Minister of State for Democratic Reform. Anju Dhillon In Quebec, Anju Dhillon of the Liberal Party continued her winning streak. Elected in 2015, she was the first South Asian woman MP from the province and has served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women. Ruby Sahota Ontario saw several victories for Indian-origin candidates. Ruby Sahota (Liberal, Brampton North), a former minister and lawyer, secured another term. Iqwinder Gaheer, a Harvard-educated lawyer and one of the youngest MPs in 2021, held on to his Mississauga–Malton seat. Maninder Sidhu Entrepreneur Maninder Sidhu won re-election in Brampton East, having first entered Parliament in 2019. Sonia Sidhu, representing Brampton South, also retained her position. A former diabetes educator, she has consistently worked on women’s health and rights. Parm Gill Former provincial minister Parm Gill won the Milton East–Halton Hills South seat as a Conservative. Bardish Chagger, a former federal cabinet minister, kept her seat in Waterloo. This year’s election has brought in 10 new Indo-Canadian MPs.

Indo-Canadian MPs hit new high in Canada polls: How many got elected this year? | Full list

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (April 29) said that the President Donald Trump's administration is "very close" to finalise a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trade">trade </a>agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India.&nbsp;
Bessent was speaking at a press briefing alongside White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The US treasury secretary said that negotiations with India have been "relatively smooth".&nbsp;
He noted that it is easy to negotiate because of the high tariffs, adding that the talks with the country are "moving well".&nbsp;
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He recalled US Vice President JD Vance's meeting with PM Modi.&nbsp;
"America's Asian trading partners and allies have been the most forthcoming in terms of doing the deals. As I mentioned, Vice President Vance was in India last week. I think that he and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi made some very good progress. So I could see some announcements on India," Bessent told reporters at the White House.
When asked about the timeline for a trade deal, Bessent said, "I think that we are very close on India and in India...India, in a funny way, is easier to negotiate than the many other countries because they have very high tariffs and lots of tariffs."
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He added that it's much easier to confront the direct tariffs "when we got through these unfair trade deals that have been put in over decades, that the non-tariff trade barriers can be much more insidious and also harder to detect."
Bessent said that with a country like India, it is much easier to negotiate with them.&nbsp;
"So I think the Indian negotiations are moving well," he said.
Earlier on Monday, the US treasury secretary told CNBC that India is likely to be among the first countries to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the US.&nbsp;
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Bessent was speaking at a press briefing alongside White House Press Secretary. Bessent said that negotiations with India have been "relatively smooth". World india news

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday (April 29) said that the President Donald Trump's administration is "very close" to finalise a trade agreement with India, adding that it easy to do with India. Bessent was speaking at a press briefing alongside White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The US treasury secretary said that negotiations with India have been "relatively smooth". He noted that it is easy to negotiate because of the high tariffs, adding that the talks with the country are "moving well". Also read: 'Most popular leader...tough negotiator': JD Vance praises PM Modi, asks India to ease tariffs He recalled US Vice President JD Vance's meeting with PM Modi. "America's Asian trading partners and allies have been the most forthcoming in terms of doing the deals. As I mentioned, Vice President Vance was in India last week. I think that he and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi made some very good progress. So I could see some announcements on India," Bessent told reporters at the White House. When asked about the timeline for a trade deal, Bessent said, "I think that we are very close on India and in India...India, in a funny way, is easier to negotiate than the many other countries because they have very high tariffs and lots of tariffs." Also read: Trump administration to ease auto tariff impact, offering relief to automakers He added that it's much easier to confront the direct tariffs "when we got through these unfair trade deals that have been put in over decades, that the non-tariff trade barriers can be much more insidious and also harder to detect." Bessent said that with a country like India, it is much easier to negotiate with them. "So I think the Indian negotiations are moving well," he said. Earlier on Monday, the US treasury secretary told CNBC that India is likely to be among the first countries to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the US. Also read: End of Cheap Hauls? Shein’s Prices Are Soaring for US Buyers Before Tariffs Bite

US-India trade deal soon? US Treasury Secretary Bessent says negotiations 'smoother' with India than other nations

US President Donald Trump will be delivering a speech in Macomb County, Michigan, outside Detroit on Tuesday evening to mark the first 100 days in office of his second term and is expected to highlight the achievements so far.
&ldquo;Inflation has cooled, consumer prices dropped month-over-month for the first time in three years, and gas prices are lower across the country,&rdquo; the White House said in announcing the speech.&nbsp; It then praised the Department of Government Efficiency for rooting out &ldquo;waste, fraud, and abuse across the executive branch&rdquo; and cancelling &ldquo;numerous discriminatory DEI contracts&rdquo;. DOGE is continuing its work to downsize the government.&nbsp;
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The Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, is hosting President Trump for his remarks. Trump is expected to also highlight mass deportation operations and the changes he&rsquo;s making to the global trade landscape. The Trump administration claims it has secured the US border in the president&rsquo;s first 100 days in office, and illegal border crossings have hit lows not seen in decades, while the administration is working to deport migrants accused or convicted of violent crimes and drug-related offences.
However, these actions have not gone unopposed and have prompted scores of lawsuits filed by ousted government employees, migrants fighting their deportation, and business owners who argue the president&rsquo;s tariffs are unlawful.
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The 100-day mark comes as the Trump administration is working out trade negotiations with countries across the world after levying tariffs on foreign imports.&nbsp; However, Americans are worried that the tariffs will contribute to higher prices at a time when high prices are a top concern for voters.
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US President Donald Trump will be delivering a speech in Macomb County, Michigan, outside Detroit on Tuesday evening to mark the first 100 days in office of his second term and is expected to highlight the achievements so far. “Inflation has cooled, consumer prices dropped month-over-month for the first time in three years, and gas prices are lower across the country,” the White House said in announcing the speech. It then praised the Department of Government Efficiency for rooting out “waste, fraud, and abuse across the executive branch” and cancelling “numerous discriminatory DEI contracts”. DOGE is continuing its work to downsize the government. Also Read | ‘I run the country and the world,’ Trump brags in interview The Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, is hosting President Trump for his remarks. Trump is expected to also highlight mass deportation operations and the changes he’s making to the global trade landscape. The Trump administration claims it has secured the US border in the president’s first 100 days in office, and illegal border crossings have hit lows not seen in decades, while the administration is working to deport migrants accused or convicted of violent crimes and drug-related offences. However, these actions have not gone unopposed and have prompted scores of lawsuits filed by ousted government employees, migrants fighting their deportation, and business owners who argue the president’s tariffs are unlawful. Also Read | 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? The 100-day mark comes as the Trump administration is working out trade negotiations with countries across the world after levying tariffs on foreign imports. However, Americans are worried that the tariffs will contribute to higher prices at a time when high prices are a top concern for voters. Also Read | Trump administration to ease auto tariff impact, offering relief to automakers White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said that the administration has made significant progress on the foreign policy front. “We are closer today to a peace deal in Russia and Ukraine, certainly, than we were when we took office on Jan. 20,” Leavitt told reporters Monday. “If you look at the situation in the Middle East, Israel has never had a stronger friend than they do right now in the Oval Office with President Trump. We’ve had more than 75 hostages who have returned home from around the world who were wrongfully detained individuals.” Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch

‘Inflation has cooled, consumer and gas prices lower’: Trump to mark first 100 days in office with speech

Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections, which was highly influenced by US President Donald Trump. However, the results suggested that the Liberals fell short of a majority government. &nbsp; Congratulatory messages started pouring in from world leaders, including China and India, welcoming cooperation with Carney's government.
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In his victory speech on Tuesday (Apr 29), Carney claimed that Trump wanted to &ldquo;break&rdquo; Canada, pledging to beat the US in its trade war. Trump has not only threatened Canada with tariffs but has also repeatedly suggested making the country the 51st state of the United States.
In his campaign, Carney promised to chart &ldquo;a new path forward&rdquo; in a world &ldquo;fundamentally changed&rdquo; by a United States that is newly hostile to free trade.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons,&rdquo; said Carney, the former central banker and political novice who recently succeeded Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister.
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&ldquo;We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy in the G7,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
Carney&rsquo;s Liberals will need to join hands with smaller parties to form a government as they fell just short of a majority.
<h2>&lsquo;Canada first&rsquo;</h2>
Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s Conservative Party was on track to win the elections, however, Trump&rsquo;s attacks and the departure of former prime minister Justin Trudeau reshaped the race. Carney appeared an ideal candidate to fight against Trump&rsquo;s threats.
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Poilievre, whose party conceded defeat on Tuesday (Apr 29), promised to work with the Liberals to counter Trump.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We will always put Canada first,&rdquo; Poilievre told supporters in Ottawa.
&ldquo;Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada&rsquo;s interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>World leaders welcome Carney</h2>
British leader Keir Starmer congratulated Carney and said he looked forward to strengthening bilateral ties. He added that the two nations are &ldquo;the closest of allies, partners and friends.&rdquo;
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed willingness to work with Ottawa to &ldquo;defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade.&rdquo;
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On Carney&rsquo;s victory, China&rsquo;s foreign ministry said it was &ldquo;willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit.&rdquo;
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looked forward to growing relations with Ottawa and &ldquo;unlock greater opportunities for our people.&rdquo;

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party was on track to win the elections, however, Trump’s attacks and the departure of former prime minister Justin Trudeau reshaped the race. World

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a fourth term in power following a landmark victory in the Canadian elections, which was highly influenced by US President Donald Trump. However, the results suggested that the Liberals fell short of a majority government. Congratulatory messages started pouring in from world leaders, including China and India, welcoming cooperation with Carney's government. Also read | 'India, Canada bound by shared democratic values'; PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney on election win In his victory speech on Tuesday (Apr 29), Carney claimed that Trump wanted to “break” Canada, pledging to beat the US in its trade war. Trump has not only threatened Canada with tariffs but has also repeatedly suggested making the country the 51st state of the United States. In his campaign, Carney promised to chart “a new path forward” in a world “fundamentally changed” by a United States that is newly hostile to free trade. “We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons,” said Carney, the former central banker and political novice who recently succeeded Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. Also read | Internet cheers drubbing of Canada’s pro-Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh. Will his loss help ease Delhi-Ottawa ties? “We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy in the G7,” he said. Carney’s Liberals will need to join hands with smaller parties to form a government as they fell just short of a majority. ‘Canada first’ Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party was on track to win the elections, however, Trump’s attacks and the departure of former prime minister Justin Trudeau reshaped the race. Carney appeared an ideal candidate to fight against Trump’s threats. Also read | Mark Carney wins Big in Canada, thanks to Trump’s interference: Did his ‘51st State’ talk hand the Liberals election win? Poilievre, whose party conceded defeat on Tuesday (Apr 29), promised to work with the Liberals to counter Trump. “We will always put Canada first,” Poilievre told supporters in Ottawa. “Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada’s interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty,” he said. Also read | Pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh chokes back tears after crushing blow in Canada election-VIDEO World leaders welcome Carney British leader Keir Starmer congratulated Carney and said he looked forward to strengthening bilateral ties. He added that the two nations are “the closest of allies, partners and friends.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed willingness to work with Ottawa to “defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade.” Watch | Liberals win Canada election: Mark Carney shows tough stance on the US after victory On Carney’s victory, China’s foreign ministry said it was “willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looked forward to growing relations with Ottawa and “unlock greater opportunities for our people.”

‘A new path forward’: Carney’s Liberals secure victory in Canadian elections amid Trump’s looming threats

A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three on Tuesday, Beijing's state media said, with footage posted online showing fierce flames engulfing the building.
The blaze erupted at lunchtime in Liaoyang City, about 580 kilometres (360 miles) northeast of the capital Beijing, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
"The incident has resulted in 22 deaths and three injuries," it added.
President Xi Jinping said that the blaze had caused "significant casualties" and that the lessons from it were "profoundly serious", CCTV said.
Xi called for "every effort to treat the injured, properly handle the aftermath for the deceased and provide support to their families, swiftly determine the cause of the fire, and pursue accountability in accordance with the law," the report added.
Footage shared online and verified by AFP showed the inferno engulfing the two-storey restaurant and smoke billowing skyward.
Other authenticated videos published on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, showed paramedics wheeling one victim on a stretcher into an ambulance and several firefighters battling the flames with hoses.
Another video from the social media platform shot from above the scene showed more than a dozen fire engines parked outside the restaurant.
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One woman working at a nearby restaurant said she hadn't been outside all day and only learnt of the incident when she read news articles about the fire.
"We weren't aware of it and continued on normally," she told AFP over the phone.
The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she had "no idea" what caused the fire but said she heard sirens and there were still police outside of her restaurant.
"It definitely was very tragic," she added.
Deadly fires are relatively common in China due to lax building codes and an often slipshod approach to workplace safety.
The country has seen a spate of such deadly incidents in recent months.
This month, 20 people died in a fire at a nursing home in northern China's Hebei province.
And in January, a blaze at a vegetable market in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing, killed eight people and injured 15.
A month before that, nine people died in a fire at a construction site in eastern China's Rongcheng city.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World news: Other authenticated videos published on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, showed paramedics wheeling one victim on a stretcher into an ambulance and several firefighters battling the flames with hoses.

A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three on Tuesday, Beijing's state media said, with footage posted online showing fierce flames engulfing the building. The blaze erupted at lunchtime in Liaoyang City, about 580 kilometres (360 miles) northeast of the capital Beijing, according to state broadcaster CCTV. "The incident has resulted in 22 deaths and three injuries," it added. President Xi Jinping said that the blaze had caused "significant casualties" and that the lessons from it were "profoundly serious", CCTV said. Xi called for "every effort to treat the injured, properly handle the aftermath for the deceased and provide support to their families, swiftly determine the cause of the fire, and pursue accountability in accordance with the law," the report added. Footage shared online and verified by AFP showed the inferno engulfing the two-storey restaurant and smoke billowing skyward. Other authenticated videos published on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, showed paramedics wheeling one victim on a stretcher into an ambulance and several firefighters battling the flames with hoses. Another video from the social media platform shot from above the scene showed more than a dozen fire engines parked outside the restaurant. - 'Very tragic' - One woman working at a nearby restaurant said she hadn't been outside all day and only learnt of the incident when she read news articles about the fire. "We weren't aware of it and continued on normally," she told AFP over the phone. The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she had "no idea" what caused the fire but said she heard sirens and there were still police outside of her restaurant. "It definitely was very tragic," she added. Deadly fires are relatively common in China due to lax building codes and an often slipshod approach to workplace safety. The country has seen a spate of such deadly incidents in recent months. This month, 20 people died in a fire at a nursing home in northern China's Hebei province. And in January, a blaze at a vegetable market in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing, killed eight people and injured 15. A month before that, nine people died in a fire at a construction site in eastern China's Rongcheng city. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Northeast China restaurant fire kills 22

The latest executive order signed by US President Donald Trump mandates truck drivers to be proficient in English, which has worried Sikh truck drivers.&nbsp;
The US president on Monday (April 28) signed three orders, including one mandating that truck drivers in the US be proficient in English.
&ldquo;Proficiency in English should be a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers. They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers," the order signed by Trump read.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Discriminatory impact'</h2>
Following this, a Sikh advocacy group has raised concerns that it could have a "discriminatory impact" on immigrant truckers from their community which will create unnecessary barriers to employment.&nbsp;
The groups warned that it could "unfairly disadvantage" immigrant drivers and create employment barriers.&nbsp;
The Sikh Coalition, an advocacy group in the US, expressed "deeply concerned" about the order seeking to "ensure all commercial vehicle operators in the US are proficient English speakers".
"We understand that, under this order, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will be directed to 'rescind and replace guidance to strengthen inspection procedures for compliance with English proficiency requirements'," the advocacy group said in a statement.
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<h2>'150,000 Sikh workers'</h2>
Moreover, there are approximately 150,000 Sikh workers in this industry, of whom 90 per cent are drivers, according to a report by the Economist.&nbsp;
The group further stressed that their community has played a vital role in meeting the high demand for drivers and alleviating the stress of driver shortages on American consumers and the economy.
"More than 30,000 Sikh drivers joined the industry between 2016 and 2018, contributing significantly to this critical sector prior to supply chain problems in 2020. Sikhs help drive&mdash;quite literally&mdash;the American economy," it added.
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The Sikh Coalition also joined other civil rights organisation to oppose Trump's order to understand the legal implications and implementation process of this most recent order.&nbsp;
"However, we are concerned that it could have a discriminatory impact on Sikh truck drivers and create unnecessary barriers to employment for qualified individuals," it said.
According to the order, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy will begin identifying and carrying out additional administrative, regulatory, or enforcement actions to improve the working conditions of America's truck drivers within 60 days of the order.&nbsp;
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The Sikh Coalition expressed "deeply concerned" about the order seeking to "ensure all commercial vehicle operators in the US are proficient English speakers". WORLD

The latest executive order signed by US President Donald Trump mandates truck drivers to be proficient in English, which has worried Sikh truck drivers. The US president on Monday (April 28) signed three orders, including one mandating that truck drivers in the US be proficient in English. “Proficiency in English should be a non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers. They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers," the order signed by Trump read. Also read: Donald Trump to showcase US investment surge with tech and auto leaders 'Discriminatory impact' Following this, a Sikh advocacy group has raised concerns that it could have a "discriminatory impact" on immigrant truckers from their community which will create unnecessary barriers to employment. The groups warned that it could "unfairly disadvantage" immigrant drivers and create employment barriers. The Sikh Coalition, an advocacy group in the US, expressed "deeply concerned" about the order seeking to "ensure all commercial vehicle operators in the US are proficient English speakers". "We understand that, under this order, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will be directed to 'rescind and replace guidance to strengthen inspection procedures for compliance with English proficiency requirements'," the advocacy group said in a statement. Also read: Trump administration to ease auto tariff impact, offering relief to automakers '150,000 Sikh workers' Moreover, there are approximately 150,000 Sikh workers in this industry, of whom 90 per cent are drivers, according to a report by the Economist. The group further stressed that their community has played a vital role in meeting the high demand for drivers and alleviating the stress of driver shortages on American consumers and the economy. "More than 30,000 Sikh drivers joined the industry between 2016 and 2018, contributing significantly to this critical sector prior to supply chain problems in 2020. Sikhs help drive—quite literally—the American economy," it added. Read more: Mark Carney wins Big in Canada, thanks to Trump’s interference: Did his ‘51st State’ talk hand the Liberals election win? The Sikh Coalition also joined other civil rights organisation to oppose Trump's order to understand the legal implications and implementation process of this most recent order. "However, we are concerned that it could have a discriminatory impact on Sikh truck drivers and create unnecessary barriers to employment for qualified individuals," it said. According to the order, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy will begin identifying and carrying out additional administrative, regulatory, or enforcement actions to improve the working conditions of America's truck drivers within 60 days of the order. WATCH | Trump signs executive orders to boost US coal to 'turbocharge' mining

Sikh truck drivers in US worried? Trump's new order says American truckers have to be 'proficient in English'

In a tragic incident in China&rsquo;s northern city of Liaoyang, 22 people were killed while 3 were injured in a fire at a restaurant, authorities said. Following the fire, several regional politicians &ndash; from the governor down &ndash; have pledged to get to the bottom of the disaster and severely punish those responsible.
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The cause of the fire, which erupted shortly after noon, is not known. Images showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the building, reported AP.
The provincial radio and television bureau reported that the fire was extinguished and the search for survivors had ended.
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<h2>President calls for swift action</h2>
President Xi Jinping said that the blaze resulted in &ldquo;significant casualties&rdquo; adding that the lessons from it were &ldquo;profoundly serious&rdquo;, as per CCTV.
The report added that Xi called for &ldquo;every effort to treat the injured, properly handle the aftermath for the deceased and provide support to their families, swiftly determine the cause of the fire, and pursue accountability in accordance with the law.&rdquo;
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According to videos shared on social media, a dozen fire engines were parked outside the restaurant as the firefighters battled the blaze.
Such deadly fires are relatively common in China due to a lack of safety features and poorly maintained infrastructure.&nbsp;
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Earlier this month, a fire at a nursing home in northern China's Hebei province killed 20 people. In January, a blaze at a vegetable market in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing, claimed the lives of eight people and injured 15. A month before that, nine people were killed in a fire at a construction site in eastern China's Rongcheng city.

The cause of the fire, which erupted shortly after noon, is not known. Huge flames were seen spurting from the windows and doors of the building. World

In a tragic incident in China’s northern city of Liaoyang, 22 people were killed while 3 were injured in a fire at a restaurant, authorities said. Following the fire, several regional politicians – from the governor down – have pledged to get to the bottom of the disaster and severely punish those responsible. Also read | Where is General He Weidong of China? His absence from gatherings raises concerns about his whereabouts The cause of the fire, which erupted shortly after noon, is not known. Images showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the building, reported AP. The provincial radio and television bureau reported that the fire was extinguished and the search for survivors had ended. Also read | 'First stop threatening, blackmailing China': Beijing calls out Trump over 'fake' Xi call. Was US prez bluffing to end trade war? President calls for swift action President Xi Jinping said that the blaze resulted in “significant casualties” adding that the lessons from it were “profoundly serious”, as per CCTV. The report added that Xi called for “every effort to treat the injured, properly handle the aftermath for the deceased and provide support to their families, swiftly determine the cause of the fire, and pursue accountability in accordance with the law.” Also read | China seizes disputed reef near Philippines’ key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions According to videos shared on social media, a dozen fire engines were parked outside the restaurant as the firefighters battled the blaze. Such deadly fires are relatively common in China due to a lack of safety features and poorly maintained infrastructure. Watch | China shocks world with J-36 fighter & hydrogen bomb tests: Who is Beijing trying to scare? | WION Game plan Earlier this month, a fire at a nursing home in northern China's Hebei province killed 20 people. In January, a blaze at a vegetable market in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing, claimed the lives of eight people and injured 15. A month before that, nine people were killed in a fire at a construction site in eastern China's Rongcheng city.

China’s Liaoyang authorities vow to punish those responsible after a restaurant fire claims 22 lives, injures 3

Jagmeet Singh, the pro-Khalistan leader of Canada&rsquo;s New Democratic Party (NDP), failed miserably in the federal elections and suffered a humiliating defeat, losing his own seat, Burnaby Central. Singh came third in his constituency. Moreover, his party failed to win the minimum required 12 seats to retain national party status in parliament. NDP which had 24 seats, could win only seven. Singh announced his resignation and is said to have barely managed to prevent shedding tears, but his fall was hailed with cheers on social media.
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Singh had openly supported Khalistani separatists and even demanded a ban on India&rsquo;s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He pressured former PM Justin Trudeau to expel Indian diplomats after the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and even urged for sanctions on Indian officials.&nbsp;
Commenting on his loss, one user said, &ldquo;BIG BREAKING: Khalistani Jagmeet Singh defeated. MASSIVE victory for India!! HUGE SETBACK for Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s politics.&rdquo;
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Khalistani terrorist Jagmeet singh lost from Burnaby🤣🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/rl52et6kxQ">pic.twitter.com/rl52et6kxQ</a>
&mdash; Hindutva Knight (@HPhobiaWatch) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPhobiaWatch/status/1917082495696441448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another said, &ldquo;Khalistani Jagmeet Singh lost the Burnaby Central seat. His party is no longer a national party. Big blow to Pakistan.&rdquo;
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Jagmeet Singh of Canada wanted to make Khalistan Inside India He lost his own seat in Canada Elections Karma! Just Karma! <a href="https://t.co/u4FVDAY5Ee">pic.twitter.com/u4FVDAY5Ee</a>
&mdash; The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaipurDialogues/status/1917112758962950251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
One user said, &ldquo;Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh.&rdquo;
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Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh
&mdash; Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielBordmanOG/status/1917072792832430321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
One user on X wrote, &ldquo;That absolute donkey Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat (came 3rd hahah not even the runner up), and&mdash;led his party from 18% vote share to 6%, lost national party status, now resigns in disgrace&hellip; He has done major harm to India. Good riddance!&rdquo;
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I am so happy that that piece of shit Jagmeet Singh lost his election.
&mdash; कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) <a href="https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra/status/1917076015358017667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another said, &ldquo;3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said &ldquo;when he is Prime Minister&rdquo; &amp; got laughed at by everyone in the HOC. TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status &amp; he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him!&rdquo;&nbsp;
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3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said &ldquo;when he is Prime Minister&rdquo; &amp; got laughed at by everyone in the HOC TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status &amp; he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him! <a href="https://t.co/K8EBJ2cjDH">pic.twitter.com/K8EBJ2cjDH</a>
&mdash; Tanveer Malik || तनवीर मलिक || (@tinderwale) <a href="https://twitter.com/tinderwale/status/1917165169870012828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Another said, &ldquo;Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆<a href="https://t.co/Zp80AZ5B26">pic.twitter.com/Zp80AZ5B26</a>
&mdash; Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) <a href="https://twitter.com/liz_churchill10/status/1917072213389271476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Setback for Khalistanis in Canada&nbsp;</h2>
The fall of Jagmeet Singh may mark a turning point in Canada&rsquo;s domestic politics&mdash;and a big setback for Khalistani influence in Ottawa.
Trudeau&rsquo;s government maintained close ties with pro-Khalistani leaders like Jagmeet Singh, and former cabinet minister, Ujjal Dosanjh, even said that Trudeau is the one who &ldquo;emboldened the Khalistani extremists and created fear among Sikhs in Canada with a moderate outlook.&rdquo;
India too, accused the Trudeau government of turning Canada into a sanctuary for Khalistani extremists and engaging in vote bank politics.
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India-Canada ties are likely to see an uptick after Mark Carney&rsquo;s Liberal Party emerged victorious in the federal election on Monday.&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels. On the personal level, with Canadians having deep personal ties, economically, strategically,&rdquo; Carney said during a campaign stop in Ontario.
After the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Carney extended his condolences to the victims, signalling a possible change in approach.
<h2>Do Khalistani elements really impact Canada poll results?</h2>
Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, had played down the influence of Khalistani elements on Canadian politics and called it a &lsquo;disproportionate capture&rsquo; by a vocal and active anti-India group.
He said that the Khalistani groups are unlikely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the April 28 elections in Canada.
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&ldquo;There is a certain capture, a disproportionate capture by a very smart and active anti-India Khalistani group. But this is a structural reality in Canadian politics for four decades. We have seen this in operation for a while, and these folks have a certain capture, but this election is not about them. I mean, they will not be a major determinant of the fate of the April 28 elections,&rdquo; Bisaria said in an interview.

Trudeau’s government maintained close ties with pro-Khalistani leaders like Jagmeet Singh. India too, accused the Trudeau government of turning Canada into a sanctuary for Khalistani extremists and engaging in vote bank politics.

Jagmeet Singh, the pro-Khalistan leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), failed miserably in the federal elections and suffered a humiliating defeat, losing his own seat, Burnaby Central. Singh came third in his constituency. Moreover, his party failed to win the minimum required 12 seats to retain national party status in parliament. NDP which had 24 seats, could win only seven. Singh announced his resignation and is said to have barely managed to prevent shedding tears, but his fall was hailed with cheers on social media. Also Read | Look forward to rebuilding Canada-India ties: Carney before election as Liberal Party leader Singh had openly supported Khalistani separatists and even demanded a ban on India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He pressured former PM Justin Trudeau to expel Indian diplomats after the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and even urged for sanctions on Indian officials. Commenting on his loss, one user said, “BIG BREAKING: Khalistani Jagmeet Singh defeated. MASSIVE victory for India!! HUGE SETBACK for Justin Trudeau’s politics.” Khalistani terrorist Jagmeet singh lost from Burnaby🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/rl52et6kxQ — Hindutva Knight (@HPhobiaWatch) April 29, 2025 Another said, “Khalistani Jagmeet Singh lost the Burnaby Central seat. His party is no longer a national party. Big blow to Pakistan.” Jagmeet Singh of Canada wanted to make Khalistan Inside India He lost his own seat in Canada Elections Karma! Just Karma! pic.twitter.com/u4FVDAY5Ee — The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) April 29, 2025 One user said, “Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh.” Silver lining for Canada, no more Jagmeet Singh — Daniel Bordman (@DanielBordmanOG) April 29, 2025 One user on X wrote, “That absolute donkey Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat (came 3rd hahah not even the runner up), and—led his party from 18% vote share to 6%, lost national party status, now resigns in disgrace… He has done major harm to India. Good riddance!” I am so happy that that piece of shit Jagmeet Singh lost his election. — कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) April 29, 2025 Another said, “3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said “when he is Prime Minister” & got laughed at by everyone in the HOC. TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status & he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him!” 3 years back Jagmeet Singh famously said “when he is Prime Minister” & got laughed at by everyone in the HOC TODAY he not only just lost the election but his party lost official status & he has resigned from party! Whole Canada is laughing at him! pic.twitter.com/K8EBJ2cjDH — Tanveer Malik || तनवीर मलिक || (@tinderwale) April 29, 2025 Another said, “Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆” Good Riddance, Communist. Jagmeet Singh is DEFEATED 🏆pic.twitter.com/Zp80AZ5B26 — Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) April 29, 2025 Setback for Khalistanis in Canada The fall of Jagmeet Singh may mark a turning point in Canada’s domestic politics—and a big setback for Khalistani influence in Ottawa. Trudeau’s government maintained close ties with pro-Khalistani leaders like Jagmeet Singh, and former cabinet minister, Ujjal Dosanjh, even said that Trudeau is the one who “emboldened the Khalistani extremists and created fear among Sikhs in Canada with a moderate outlook.” India too, accused the Trudeau government of turning Canada into a sanctuary for Khalistani extremists and engaging in vote bank politics. Also Read | 'No Legacy': Justin Trudeau jeered and booed as he leaves parliament for last time as Canada PM | Watch India-Canada ties are likely to see an uptick after Mark Carney’s Liberal Party emerged victorious in the federal election on Monday. “It’s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels. On the personal level, with Canadians having deep personal ties, economically, strategically,” Carney said during a campaign stop in Ontario. After the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Carney extended his condolences to the victims, signalling a possible change in approach. Do Khalistani elements really impact Canada poll results? Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Ajay Bisaria, had played down the influence of Khalistani elements on Canadian politics and called it a ‘disproportionate capture’ by a vocal and active anti-India group. He said that the Khalistani groups are unlikely to play a significant role in determining the outcome of the April 28 elections in Canada. Also Read | Anti-India Khalistani group in Canada won’t be able to sway April 28 election: India’s ex-envoy “There is a certain capture, a disproportionate capture by a very smart and active anti-India Khalistani group. But this is a structural reality in Canadian politics for four decades. We have seen this in operation for a while, and these folks have a certain capture, but this election is not about them. I mean, they will not be a major determinant of the fate of the April 28 elections,” Bisaria said in an interview.

Internet cheers drubbing of Canada’s pro-Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh. Will his loss help ease Delhi-Ottawa ties?

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have pulled off a win in the Canadian general election and some credit for it could go to Donald Trump.
Since returning to the White House in January, the US president has repeatedly taunted Canada, suggesting it should become the 51st American state. His comments triggered a shift in support for the Liberals, trailing behind the Conservatives just months ago.
In his victory speech, Carney directly addressed the growing tension with Washington. &ldquo;President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,&rdquo; he said, warning Canadians about threats to their sovereignty.
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<h2>How Trump's return transformed Canadian elections race?</h2>
Before Trump&rsquo;s comeback, the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre looked set to win easily. Frustration with the economy and fatigue after nearly ten years of Liberal rule under Justin Trudeau had pushed the party ahead in the polls.
But the Liberals shook things up. Trudeau stepped down, and the party brought in Carney, a political newcomer, but a well-known name thanks to his time as the Bank of England&rsquo;s governor.
Carney made Trump a central focus of his campaign, arguing that Canada needed to stand firm against pressure from its southern neighbour. While Trump didn&rsquo;t attack Carney the way he had targeted Trudeau, the two are clearly at odds on key issues.
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<h2>Is Canada turning towards Europe?</h2>
Canada now appears to be rethinking its international partnerships. With Trump&rsquo;s policies causing concern, there are early signs Ottawa may look to Europe for closer ties instead, a shift that is unlikely to please the US president.
Still, Carney is trying to keep trade tensions from boiling over. US tariffs on Canadian car exports are due to take effect on 3 May. As an experienced economist, Carney has promised to begin talks with Washington immediately, saying he&rsquo;ll do whatever it takes to protect the Canadian economy from slipping into recession.
Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/liberals-win-canada-election-mark-carney-shows-tough-stance-on-the-us-after-victory-9014485">Liberals win Canada election: Mark Carney shows tough stance on the US after victory</a>
<h2>Another swipe from Trump on election day</h2>
Trump didn&rsquo;t hold back even on the day Canadians went to the polls. He once again dismissed the US-Canada border as &ldquo;artificially drawn&rdquo; and said Canada would be better off as a &ldquo;cherished&rdquo; American state.
Despite Trump&rsquo;s recent comment that he might &ldquo;prefer a Liberal prime minister,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s unlikely either side will warm to the other any time soon.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-election-result-2025-live-updates-next-pm-mark-carney-pierre-poilievre-justin-trudeau-ndp-jagmeet-singh-conservative-liberals-9012958">Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: PM Modi says looks forward to working with Carney, China ready to improve Canada ties</a>
<h2>A missed opportunity for Conservatives?</h2>
Ironically, Trump&rsquo;s interference may have backfired. A Conservative win could have handed him a like-minded government in Ottawa. Poilievre and Trump seem to share common ground, from cutting taxes and slashing public spending to backing fossil fuels and criticising progressive values.

World: In his victory speech, Carney directly addressed the growing tension with Washington. “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,” he said.

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have pulled off a win in the Canadian general election and some credit for it could go to Donald Trump. Since returning to the White House in January, the US president has repeatedly taunted Canada, suggesting it should become the 51st American state. His comments triggered a shift in support for the Liberals, trailing behind the Conservatives just months ago. In his victory speech, Carney directly addressed the growing tension with Washington. “President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never ever happen,” he said, warning Canadians about threats to their sovereignty. Also read: Will India-Canada ties improve under Mark Carney? All controversies during Justin Trudeau's tenure listed How Trump's return transformed Canadian elections race? Before Trump’s comeback, the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre looked set to win easily. Frustration with the economy and fatigue after nearly ten years of Liberal rule under Justin Trudeau had pushed the party ahead in the polls. But the Liberals shook things up. Trudeau stepped down, and the party brought in Carney, a political newcomer, but a well-known name thanks to his time as the Bank of England’s governor. Carney made Trump a central focus of his campaign, arguing that Canada needed to stand firm against pressure from its southern neighbour. While Trump didn’t attack Carney the way he had targeted Trudeau, the two are clearly at odds on key issues. Also read: Pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh chokes back tears after crushing blow in Canada election-VIDEO Is Canada turning towards Europe? Canada now appears to be rethinking its international partnerships. With Trump’s policies causing concern, there are early signs Ottawa may look to Europe for closer ties instead, a shift that is unlikely to please the US president. Still, Carney is trying to keep trade tensions from boiling over. US tariffs on Canadian car exports are due to take effect on 3 May. As an experienced economist, Carney has promised to begin talks with Washington immediately, saying he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the Canadian economy from slipping into recession. Watch: Liberals win Canada election: Mark Carney shows tough stance on the US after victory Another swipe from Trump on election day Trump didn’t hold back even on the day Canadians went to the polls. He once again dismissed the US-Canada border as “artificially drawn” and said Canada would be better off as a “cherished” American state. Despite Trump’s recent comment that he might “prefer a Liberal prime minister,” it’s unlikely either side will warm to the other any time soon. Also read: Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: PM Modi says looks forward to working with Carney, China ready to improve Canada ties A missed opportunity for Conservatives? Ironically, Trump’s interference may have backfired. A Conservative win could have handed him a like-minded government in Ottawa. Poilievre and Trump seem to share common ground, from cutting taxes and slashing public spending to backing fossil fuels and criticising progressive values.

Mark Carney wins Big in Canada, thanks to Trump’s interference: Did his ‘51st State’ talk hand the Liberals election win?

New Democratic Party (NDP) chief Jagmeet Singh, the Canadian politician, who is also a know pro-Khalistan figure, conceded his defeat in the 2025 Canadian federal election and announced that he will step down from the party position as soon as an interim leader is appointed.
Support for Singh's party collapsed in the elections and he lost his seat in the House of Commons, the one that he has held since the year 2019.
His Burnaby Central seat in British Columbia was affected by redistribution before the election. The NDP also fell short of securing the 12 seats required to maintain its official party status.
Taking to the stage at his campaign headquarters in Burnaby on Monday night (Apr 28), Sing thanked his supporters and family and congratulated Mark Carney on his victory.&nbsp;
As he spoke about his love for the NDP, he choked back his tears multiple times during his concession speech.
"Thank you and all of you in this room, you guys poured your heart into this. Thank you so much for everything you've done. You're amazing," Singh said.&nbsp;
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Jagmeet Singh announces that he will be stepping down as NDP leader. <a href="https://t.co/c3PvzDQcyu">pic.twitter.com/c3PvzDQcyu</a>
&mdash; Jarryd J&auml;ger (@JarrydJaeger) <a href="https://twitter.com/JarrydJaeger/status/1917079846561480970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
"I know this night is a disappointing night for New Democrats. We had really good candidates that lost tonight. I know how hard you worked. I spent time with you. You're amazing. I'm so sorry you're not gonna be able to represent your communities. I know you're going to continue to fight for them," he added.&nbsp;
He said that taking a decision to commit one's life to politics comes with sacrifice, "but we choose this life because of the chance to change the country you love for the better."
"We may lose sometimes, and those losses hurt," he said as he paused to drink water and hold back tears
"I'm so thankful to my family. You can't do this work without great people, and you can't do this without a great family supporting you. So, thank you to my family," he added.
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<h2>'This night is disappointing'</h2>
Earlier, taking to his official X account, Singh said that he was "disappointed" that his party could not win more seats.
"It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign," he wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;
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It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign. I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. 🧵
&mdash; Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh/status/1917085829538976077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
"I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I know that we will always choose hope over fear," he added.
Singh has been a vocal pro-Khalistan supporter and has often advocated for Khalistan activists in Canada.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party won the elections by winning enough seats to form the government.
Carney took over as the Canadian leader after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party lost faith in him towards the end of his term.

World news: Jagmeet Singh has been a vocal pro-Khalistan supporter and has often advocated for Khalistan activists in Canada. Taking to his official X account, he said that he was "disappointed" that his party could not win more seats.

New Democratic Party (NDP) chief Jagmeet Singh, the Canadian politician, who is also a know pro-Khalistan figure, conceded his defeat in the 2025 Canadian federal election and announced that he will step down from the party position as soon as an interim leader is appointed. Support for Singh's party collapsed in the elections and he lost his seat in the House of Commons, the one that he has held since the year 2019. His Burnaby Central seat in British Columbia was affected by redistribution before the election. The NDP also fell short of securing the 12 seats required to maintain its official party status. Taking to the stage at his campaign headquarters in Burnaby on Monday night (Apr 28), Sing thanked his supporters and family and congratulated Mark Carney on his victory. As he spoke about his love for the NDP, he choked back his tears multiple times during his concession speech. "Thank you and all of you in this room, you guys poured your heart into this. Thank you so much for everything you've done. You're amazing," Singh said. Jagmeet Singh announces that he will be stepping down as NDP leader. pic.twitter.com/c3PvzDQcyu — Jarryd Jäger (@JarrydJaeger) April 29, 2025 "I know this night is a disappointing night for New Democrats. We had really good candidates that lost tonight. I know how hard you worked. I spent time with you. You're amazing. I'm so sorry you're not gonna be able to represent your communities. I know you're going to continue to fight for them," he added. He said that taking a decision to commit one's life to politics comes with sacrifice, "but we choose this life because of the chance to change the country you love for the better." "We may lose sometimes, and those losses hurt," he said as he paused to drink water and hold back tears "I'm so thankful to my family. You can't do this work without great people, and you can't do this without a great family supporting you. So, thank you to my family," he added. Also read: 'Disappointed we could not...': Pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh loses seat; NDP loses party status 'This night is disappointing' Earlier, taking to his official X account, Singh said that he was "disappointed" that his party could not win more seats. "It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign," he wrote in a post on X. It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign. I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. 🧵 — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 29, 2025 "I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I know that we will always choose hope over fear," he added. Singh has been a vocal pro-Khalistan supporter and has often advocated for Khalistan activists in Canada. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party won the elections by winning enough seats to form the government. Carney took over as the Canadian leader after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party lost faith in him towards the end of his term.

Pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh chokes back tears after crushing blow in Canada election-VIDEO

In a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals, Mark Carney won the Canada elections and will form government soon, though it remains unclear if his party will get the majority. With Carney at the helm of affairs in Canada, New Delhi can hope to bury the past baggage of Trudeau's tenure.&nbsp;
Carney has stressed that the Canada-India relationship is "incredibly important", adding that "strains on the relationship" could be addressed with mutual respect. While Trudeau's last term depended on the support of pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh's National Democratic Party (NDP), Jagmeet Singh's loss in the polls and his decision to step down as NDP chief will prove beneficial for Canrney and in long-run the India-Canada ties.
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The India-Canada relations reached the lowest in 2023 following allegations by the Trudeau government implicating "Indian agents" in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and a Khalistani terrorist. &nbsp;India condemned the accusations as baseless. In October 2024, tensions escalated further when Canada expelled six Indian diplomats. The fallout led both nations to expel top envoys, freeze trade negotiations, and suspend official visits, with New Delhi accusing Ottawa of tolerating extremism and shielding Khalistanis. Only time will tell how Carney would tackle the Khalistani problem and restore India's faith.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined other world leaders in congratulating Carney today, adding that he looked forward to unlocking "greater opportunities" for the people of both countries.&nbsp;
"Congratulations Mark J Carney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people," wrote PM Modi on X.&nbsp;
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Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkJCarney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarkJCarney</a> on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1917135483366478224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>As New Delhi and Ottawa move forward, here's a quick look at controversies under Trudeau:</h2>
 1. Trudeau&rsquo;s 2018 India Visit
Trudeau&rsquo;s state visit to India was widely criticized for being diplomatically unproductive and overly focused on photo-ops and cultural events. Moreover,&nbsp;A convicted Khalistani terrorist, Jaspal Atwal, was invited to official events by the Canadian delegation, causing outrage in India.
2. Khalistan Movement and Sikh Separatism
India has repeatedly expressed concern over the activities of pro-Khalistan groups in Canada, including public rallies and threats against Indian diplomats.&nbsp;Trudeau has defended the right to free speech and peaceful protest. This issue has remained a major point of contention, with India accusing Canada of harbouring separatist elements.
3. 2023 Diplomatic Crisis &ndash; Allegations Over Nijjar&rsquo;s Killing
In September 2023, Trudeau accused the Indian government of being involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist, in British Columbia. India rejected the allegations as &ldquo;absurd&rdquo; and &ldquo;motivated,&rdquo; demanding evidence that Canada has not made public yet. This ultimately led to diplomatic fallout between the two countries.
4. G20 Summit 2023 (Delhi)
Trudeau&rsquo;s participation in the G20 Summit in India was marked by frosty relations. A scheduled bilateral meeting with PM Modi happened late and led to India raising concerns about Khalistan extremism. Trudeau later accused India of not engaging constructively. Reportedly, Trudeau left the country two days later than planned &ndash; after a mechanical fault in his aeroplane.
5. Suspension of Intelligence Sharing (Five Eyes Concerns)
Trudeau&rsquo;s public allegations put pressure on allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance.&nbsp;While some allies (like the U.S.) called for an investigation, none fully endorsed Trudeau&rsquo;s claims publicly, leading to questions about Canada&rsquo;s diplomatic handling.
6. Trade and Economic Impacts
India paused negotiations on a free trade agreement with Canada in September 2023.&nbsp;New Delhi also suspended visas to the country. Since then,&nbsp;Canadian companies in India are facing ambiguity about their standing amid political tensions.
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World | In a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals, Mark Carney won the Canada elections. Will he be able to reset the India-Canada relationship?

In a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals, Mark Carney won the Canada elections and will form government soon, though it remains unclear if his party will get the majority. With Carney at the helm of affairs in Canada, New Delhi can hope to bury the past baggage of Trudeau's tenure. Carney has stressed that the Canada-India relationship is "incredibly important", adding that "strains on the relationship" could be addressed with mutual respect. While Trudeau's last term depended on the support of pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh's National Democratic Party (NDP), Jagmeet Singh's loss in the polls and his decision to step down as NDP chief will prove beneficial for Canrney and in long-run the India-Canada ties. Read More | 'This is Canada, and we decide what happens here': Mark Carney's dig at 'sometimes hostile' America The India-Canada relations reached the lowest in 2023 following allegations by the Trudeau government implicating "Indian agents" in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and a Khalistani terrorist. India condemned the accusations as baseless. In October 2024, tensions escalated further when Canada expelled six Indian diplomats. The fallout led both nations to expel top envoys, freeze trade negotiations, and suspend official visits, with New Delhi accusing Ottawa of tolerating extremism and shielding Khalistanis. Only time will tell how Carney would tackle the Khalistani problem and restore India's faith. Read More | Daughter of AAP leader studying in Canada found dead; father demands probe, says 'she wanted to win big in life' Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined other world leaders in congratulating Carney today, adding that he looked forward to unlocking "greater opportunities" for the people of both countries. "Congratulations Mark J Carney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people," wrote PM Modi on X. Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2025 Read More | Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack As New Delhi and Ottawa move forward, here's a quick look at controversies under Trudeau: 1. Trudeau’s 2018 India Visit Trudeau’s state visit to India was widely criticized for being diplomatically unproductive and overly focused on photo-ops and cultural events. Moreover, A convicted Khalistani terrorist, Jaspal Atwal, was invited to official events by the Canadian delegation, causing outrage in India. 2. Khalistan Movement and Sikh Separatism India has repeatedly expressed concern over the activities of pro-Khalistan groups in Canada, including public rallies and threats against Indian diplomats. Trudeau has defended the right to free speech and peaceful protest. This issue has remained a major point of contention, with India accusing Canada of harbouring separatist elements. 3. 2023 Diplomatic Crisis – Allegations Over Nijjar’s Killing In September 2023, Trudeau accused the Indian government of being involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist, in British Columbia. India rejected the allegations as “absurd” and “motivated,” demanding evidence that Canada has not made public yet. This ultimately led to diplomatic fallout between the two countries. 4. G20 Summit 2023 (Delhi) Trudeau’s participation in the G20 Summit in India was marked by frosty relations. A scheduled bilateral meeting with PM Modi happened late and led to India raising concerns about Khalistan extremism. Trudeau later accused India of not engaging constructively. Reportedly, Trudeau left the country two days later than planned – after a mechanical fault in his aeroplane. 5. Suspension of Intelligence Sharing (Five Eyes Concerns) Trudeau’s public allegations put pressure on allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance. While some allies (like the U.S.) called for an investigation, none fully endorsed Trudeau’s claims publicly, leading to questions about Canada’s diplomatic handling. 6. Trade and Economic Impacts India paused negotiations on a free trade agreement with Canada in September 2023. New Delhi also suspended visas to the country. Since then, Canadian companies in India are facing ambiguity about their standing amid political tensions. Read More | Canada election result: Liberal Party's Mark Carney wins, will he lead a majority government?

Will India-Canada ties improve under Mark Carney? All controversies during Justin Trudeau's tenure listed

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are shutting down the free school they were running in the Bay Area. The parents say they were not given any plausible reason for the sudden decision. The school opened in 2016 and is now being closed abruptly.
The Primary School, founded in 2016 by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, provided free schooling and health care to low-income families. It is located in the East Palo Alto area, a short distance from Meta&rsquo;s headquarters.&nbsp;
The school has announced it would shut its doors at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Parents are shocked by the announcement and find themselves stuck.
The news was first reported by The New York Times. A parent told the publication that the school invited the parents to a breakfast of bagels, fruit, and Starbucks coffee. This was when they informed them about the school's closure, although no specific reason was provided.
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<h2>Zuckerberg's change of plans under Trump</h2>
The Times reported that a child overheard his teachers and told her mother, "Mommy, the guy who&rsquo;s been giving money to our school doesn&rsquo;t want to give it to us anymore."
Zuckerberg has changed his plans dramatically since Donald Trump became the president. Zuckerberg and Chan&rsquo;s nonprofit, CZI, announced in February that it would focus more on science and "wind down" its social advocacy work. This includes investments in immigration reform and racial equity grantmaking, as well as internal DEI programs.&nbsp;
Notably, Zuckerberg has changed things at his company. &nbsp;Meta&rsquo;s DEI programs have ended the social media platform has also scrapped its fact-checking policies. It now uses a "Community Notes" model, similar to what Elon Musk uses at X. He also donated $1 million to Trump&rsquo;s inaugural fund through Meta and was part of the billionaires group present at Trump's inauguration.&nbsp;
The families say the entry of hundreds of highly-paid tech workers in Silicon Valley created a housing crisis for the residents who were being forced out of their homes after landlords got higher offers. "Now they&rsquo;re gonna take this (school) away too. It seems unfair," a parent told the San Francisco Standard.

A parent said that the school invited the parents to a breakfast of bagels, fruit, and Starbucks coffee, and this is when they decided to drop the bomb. World Trending

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are shutting down the free school they were running in the Bay Area. The parents say they were not given any plausible reason for the sudden decision. The school opened in 2016 and is now being closed abruptly. The Primary School, founded in 2016 by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, provided free schooling and health care to low-income families. It is located in the East Palo Alto area, a short distance from Meta’s headquarters. The school has announced it would shut its doors at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Parents are shocked by the announcement and find themselves stuck. The news was first reported by The New York Times. A parent told the publication that the school invited the parents to a breakfast of bagels, fruit, and Starbucks coffee. This was when they informed them about the school's closure, although no specific reason was provided. Also Read: 'Crazy, crazy idea': Zuckerberg wanted to delete everyone's Facebook friends lists. Here's why Zuckerberg's change of plans under Trump The Times reported that a child overheard his teachers and told her mother, "Mommy, the guy who’s been giving money to our school doesn’t want to give it to us anymore." Zuckerberg has changed his plans dramatically since Donald Trump became the president. Zuckerberg and Chan’s nonprofit, CZI, announced in February that it would focus more on science and "wind down" its social advocacy work. This includes investments in immigration reform and racial equity grantmaking, as well as internal DEI programs. Notably, Zuckerberg has changed things at his company. Meta’s DEI programs have ended the social media platform has also scrapped its fact-checking policies. It now uses a "Community Notes" model, similar to what Elon Musk uses at X. He also donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund through Meta and was part of the billionaires group present at Trump's inauguration. The families say the entry of hundreds of highly-paid tech workers in Silicon Valley created a housing crisis for the residents who were being forced out of their homes after landlords got higher offers. "Now they’re gonna take this (school) away too. It seems unfair," a parent told the San Francisco Standard.

'Guy who’s been giving money...': Zuckerbergs to shut down free school only after 10 years

He Weidong, one of China's most senior generals, missed another top political gathering on Friday. His absence further fueled speculations about his whereabouts over the past few weeks. General He is also a Politburo member, which is one of the 24 members that effectively rule China.&nbsp;
He did not attend a Politburo study session which was presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. General He has also been missing in recent weeks from a series of key events.&nbsp;
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Earlier this month, Xi purged the number-two general in the People's Liberation Army. After that, XI's disappearance, which happened in close succession to Admiral Miao's removal, raised significant questions regarding elite political stability.&nbsp;It also opens a debate about internal purges in the Chinese military establishment and the mechanisms of control within the upper echelons.&nbsp;
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Media reports mentioned that General He, the junior of two vice-chairs of the six-member Central Military Commission, was removed from his post in recent weeks.&nbsp;
The move to purge him was seen as the Chinese military's anti-corruption campaign. As quoted by Financial Times, Neil Thomas, an expert on elite Chinese politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute, said He's purge would be the first of a serving uniformed vice-chair of the CMC since General He Long in 1967.
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"The fact that Xi Jinping can purge a CMC vice-chair shows how serious he is about stamping out corruption in the military. Xi wants to turn the PLA into an effective fighting force beyond China's borders but also into a complete servant to his domestic agenda," said Thomas, urther adding&nbsp;that the PLA was "the fundamental guarantor of the party rule inside China and is especially important at times of high domestic uncertainly like economic shocks from the US-China trade war".&nbsp;
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Additionally, he was absent from an April voluntary tree-planting ceremony that he participated in the previous year. CMC members Zhang, Liu, and Zhang Shengmin attended the yearly volunteer event, which typically includes CMC leaders.
China's Central Military Commission (CMC) second-ranked deputy chairman He Weidong attends the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opening ceremony on March 4, 2025, at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
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He did not attend a Politburo study session which was presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. General He has also been missing in recent weeks from a series of key events

He Weidong, one of China's most senior generals, missed another top political gathering on Friday. His absence further fueled speculations about his whereabouts over the past few weeks. General He is also a Politburo member, which is one of the 24 members that effectively rule China. He did not attend a Politburo study session which was presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. General He has also been missing in recent weeks from a series of key events. Also read: Daughter of AAP leader studying in Canada found dead; father demands probe, says 'she wanted to win big in life' Earlier this month, Xi purged the number-two general in the People's Liberation Army. After that, XI's disappearance, which happened in close succession to Admiral Miao's removal, raised significant questions regarding elite political stability. It also opens a debate about internal purges in the Chinese military establishment and the mechanisms of control within the upper echelons. Also read: Tiger chasing in Madhya Pradesh is more legendary than one can ever imagine Media reports mentioned that General He, the junior of two vice-chairs of the six-member Central Military Commission, was removed from his post in recent weeks. The move to purge him was seen as the Chinese military's anti-corruption campaign. As quoted by Financial Times, Neil Thomas, an expert on elite Chinese politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute, said He's purge would be the first of a serving uniformed vice-chair of the CMC since General He Long in 1967. Asso read: Pothole chaos turns Bengaluru Marathon into an obstacle course! BJP MP Tejasvi Surya hits out "The fact that Xi Jinping can purge a CMC vice-chair shows how serious he is about stamping out corruption in the military. Xi wants to turn the PLA into an effective fighting force beyond China's borders but also into a complete servant to his domestic agenda," said Thomas, urther adding that the PLA was "the fundamental guarantor of the party rule inside China and is especially important at times of high domestic uncertainly like economic shocks from the US-China trade war". Also read: US Navy fighter jet worth $60 million lost at sea after it fell off aircraft carrier during Houthi attack Additionally, he was absent from an April voluntary tree-planting ceremony that he participated in the previous year. CMC members Zhang, Liu, and Zhang Shengmin attended the yearly volunteer event, which typically includes CMC leaders. China's Central Military Commission (CMC) second-ranked deputy chairman He Weidong attends the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opening ceremony on March 4, 2025, at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

Where is General He Weidong of China? His absence from gatherings raises concerns about his whereabouts

A man who got stranded on Mount Fuji and had to be rescued did not learn his lesson and returned to the peak the next week. As strange as it might sound, the climber took a second trip to look for his phone. The first time he found himself in a lurch was at a height of 12,388 feet. Rescue teams were alerted, after which a helicopter pulled him up and returned to safety, CNN reported.
The second time was at a height of 9,842 feet when he started experiencing altitude sickness. Once again, rescue officials scrambled and brought him back.
The incident happened with a 27-year-old Chinese university student who surprisingly decided to climb the mountain during off off-season. As per the &nbsp;mountain&rsquo;s website, "The 2025 climbing season is scheduled to start in early July and end in early September."&nbsp;
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Since the mountain is not officially open to hikers, all the signposts have also been removed.
The student, who found himself in the middle of nowhere, has not been named. The first time it happened was after he lost his crampons, a kind of spiked cleat that lets a hiker safely move in icy environments. After he was rescued, he realised that he had forgotten his phone at the spot.
A few days later, he went back to look for it. However, since he failed to climb to the same height the second time, it seems his efforts went in vain, and his phone remains on Mount Fuji.
<h2>Mount Fuji hiking regulations</h2>
The hiking season on Mount Fuji begins in the summer. Fresh guidelines have been issued for the coming season, including increased fees. Climbers would have to pay 4,000 yen ($28) to obtain a permit and book slots online. There is also a limit of 4,000 visitors per day since authorities have struggled with overcrowding.&nbsp;
The fees is double of what was charged in 2024 and would deter those seeking to climb Mount Fuji just for kicks. Other problems include hikers wearing incorrect climbing gear, carrying the wrong gear and not having enough water.

The student, who found himself in the middle of nowhere, has not been named. The first time it happened was after he lost his crampons. World Trending

A man who got stranded on Mount Fuji and had to be rescued did not learn his lesson and returned to the peak the next week. As strange as it might sound, the climber took a second trip to look for his phone. The first time he found himself in a lurch was at a height of 12,388 feet. Rescue teams were alerted, after which a helicopter pulled him up and returned to safety, CNN reported. The second time was at a height of 9,842 feet when he started experiencing altitude sickness. Once again, rescue officials scrambled and brought him back. The incident happened with a 27-year-old Chinese university student who surprisingly decided to climb the mountain during off off-season. As per the mountain’s website, "The 2025 climbing season is scheduled to start in early July and end in early September." Also Read: Mount Fuji remains snowless for longest time, breaking 130-year record Since the mountain is not officially open to hikers, all the signposts have also been removed. The student, who found himself in the middle of nowhere, has not been named. The first time it happened was after he lost his crampons, a kind of spiked cleat that lets a hiker safely move in icy environments. After he was rescued, he realised that he had forgotten his phone at the spot. A few days later, he went back to look for it. However, since he failed to climb to the same height the second time, it seems his efforts went in vain, and his phone remains on Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji hiking regulations The hiking season on Mount Fuji begins in the summer. Fresh guidelines have been issued for the coming season, including increased fees. Climbers would have to pay 4,000 yen ($28) to obtain a permit and book slots online. There is also a limit of 4,000 visitors per day since authorities have struggled with overcrowding. The fees is double of what was charged in 2024 and would deter those seeking to climb Mount Fuji just for kicks. Other problems include hikers wearing incorrect climbing gear, carrying the wrong gear and not having enough water.

Rescued man lost phone at 12,000 feet on Mount Fuji. He returned and got stuck again

Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have won Canada's election on Monday, giving the party another term in power after a campaign defined by threats from US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
The public broadcaster CBC and CTV News both showed the Liberals would form Canada's next government, but it was not yet clear if they would hold a majority in parliament.&nbsp;
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre fell short of becoming prime minister. However, his party was on track to form a strong opposition in the parliament.&nbsp;
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Carney, who had never held elected office. He had only replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister last month.&nbsp;
He previously served as central bank governor in both Britain and Canada - a post that helped him persuade voters that his global financial experience has prepared him to guide Canada through a trade war.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Earlier in the night, in his speech, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said that the party "didn't quite get over the finish line" and that "hard lessons were learned".&nbsp;
"While we will do our constitutional duty of holding the government to account and proposing better alternatives, we will always put Canada first as we stare down tariffs and other irresponsible threats from President Trump," Poilievre told supporters.
"Conservatives have been leading the debate and we will continue to put forward the best arguments to improve the lives of our people right across this country," he added.&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: Pierre Poilievre speech

CBC&rsquo;s vote tally showed Mark Carney's Liberal party is projected to win more of parliament's 343 seats than the Conservatives. However, so far, it is unclear whether the Liberals will win the 172 needed to secure a majority.&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: An update on results

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday congratulated Carney on his election win, expressing hope the two countries would forge stronger ties under his premiership.
"We are sincerely grateful for&nbsp;Canada's principled leadership in supporting Ukraine... We are confident that our partnership will only grow stronger in our shared pursuit of peace, justice, and security," Zelensky said in a post on X.

Canada Election Result 2025: Zelensky says Ukraine-Canada partnership 'will only grow' 

According to CBC/Radio-Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Carleton, Ontario.&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: Pierre Poilievre loses seat in Ontario

British leader Keir Starmer on Tuesday congratulated Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win and said he looked forward to strengthening ties between the two countries.
"Congratulations to Mark Carney on your election victory. The UK and Canada are the closest of allies, partners and friends," Starmer said in a statement. "Our partnership is based on shared history and values, with a shared sovereign, and I look forward to strengthening our ties".

Canada Election Result 2025: UK PM says looks forward to 'strengthening ties' with Canada after Carney win

In an X post, PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people."&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: PM Modi congratulates Carney

China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Carney won the country's election.
"China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

Canada Election Result 2025: China ready to improve Canada ties after Carney win

He said, "Tonight. I've informed. I've informed party leader that I'll be stepping down as party leader as soon as an interim leader can be appointed. Now, I could not have done this incredible job without -- here's a point, give me a second to break down a bit. I couldn't have done it without the incredible support of my wife, Gurkiran. (APPLAUSE) She has been my rock. She's been my foundation for the past couple of years. I've been regretting that I didn't thank her on the night of the last election. So this is my opportunity make up for it. She is literally been my rock. I couldn't have done this without her. She's backed me up, supported me."
"We may lose sometimes, and those losses hurt. You know, it's tough, but we are only defeated if we stop fighting. We're only defeated when we believe that those that tell us that we can never dream of a better Canada, a fairer Canada, a more compassionate Canada. I have met New Democrats from coast to coast to coast who will never back down, even when they're told that there's no room for them at the table," he added.&nbsp;
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win and said the bond between Europe and Canada was "growing stronger".
"I look forward to working closely together, both bilaterally and within the G7. We'll defend our shared democratic values, promote multilateralism, and champion free and fair trade," von der Leyen said in a post on X. "The bond between Europe and Canada is strong &mdash; and growing stronger."

Canada Election Result 2025: EU chief says Europe-Canada bond 'growing stronger' after Carney win

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As Canada went to polls on Monday (April 28) to choose its next prime minister, many curious minds raised this question: Why always Monday? Every time Canada goes to polls, it chooses Monday for the voting. And there are numerous valid reasons for it. Let's explore them!&nbsp;
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Canada Election Result 2025 Updates: Why does Canada go to polls only on Mondays?

Carney calls the US a "sometimes hostile" neighbour. "We are buying Canadian, we are supporting our friends and neighbours in the cross hairs of President Trump. We will win this trade war and build the strongest economy of the G7, he said, further adding, "When we are threatened we will fight with everything we have to get the best deal for Canada."&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: US a "sometimes hostile" neighbour, says Carney

Mark Carney gave a victory speech as he congratulated the leaders of the other parties. He thanked his wife Diana and thanks the voters and volunteers.&nbsp; &nbsp; He said, "Our old relationship with the US, based on steadily increasing integration, is over. We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we must never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves and take care of each other."&nbsp;
"When I sit down with Trump it will be with our full knowledge that we have many many other options to build prosperity for all Canadians," he said, further talking about strengthening relationships with Europe and Asia.

Canada Election Result 2025: Here's what Mark Carney said in his victory speech

Canada's Conservative Party leader accepted defeat, He promised to work with the Liberal government in countering US President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threats. &nbsp;"We will always put Canada first," Poilievre told supporters in Canada's capital.&nbsp;
"Conservatives will work with the prime minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada's interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty," he added.

Canada Election Result 2025: Here's what Poilievre said

Nearly 29 million of&nbsp;Canada's 41 million people were eligible to vote in the massive G7 country that spans six time zones. A record 7.3 million people cast advanced ballots.
Results were still pending on the shape of&nbsp;Canada's 343 members of parliament, with 172 seats needed for a majority. The Liberals won a majority in 2015 but have governed with a minority since 2019.

Canada Election Result 2025: Details

Carney started off by saying, &ldquo;Who's ready? Who's ready to stand up for Canada with me and who's ready to build Canada strong?&rdquo; He then congratulated other leaders for &ldquo;all the work they did and their service to Canada, now and in the future.&rdquo; He also congratulated Poilievre for a &ldquo;hard-fought campaign&rdquo; and his &ldquo;commitment to the country that we both love."

Canada Election Result 2025: Mark Carney's addresses the nation after poll victory

The 45-year-old is set to make a strong Opposition. He has been in parliament for two decades and was hoping for a victory, hence, the outcome marks a stinging defeat.&nbsp;
He was criticised for the at-times muted anger he directed towards Trump, but said he wanted to keep the focus on domestic concerns that drove Trudeau's unpopularity.&nbsp;
He tried to persuade voters that Carney would simply offer a continuation of the failed Liberal governance. It seems that his argument fell short.&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: Why is it a bad news for Poilievre

Steven Guilbeault, who is a Liberal lawmaker and a member of Carney's cabinet, tied the outcome to Trump.&nbsp;
"The numerous attacks by President Trump on the Canadian economy, but not just the economy, on our sovereignty and our very identity, I think have really mobilized Canadians, and I think they saw in Prime Minister Carney someone who has experience on the world stage," he told the CBC.

Canada Election Result 2025: Here's what Steven Guilbeault said

After losing his seat in Burnaby Central, Jagmeet Singh has said that he will step down as leader of the left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP). He thanked his supporters and added that he would stay on in the interim until a new leader was found.&nbsp;
Further, Singh congratulated Carney on his victory and said he had "an important job to do" to protect Canada "from the threats of Donald Trump".&nbsp;

Canada Election Result 2025: Jagmeet Singh steps down as leader of NDP 

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has commented on the election results. He said, "Well it looks very positive for him. I&rsquo;ve had a couple of really warm conversations with him. I thank him for defending Vegemite &ndash; [that was] a really practical outcome of the friendship that we have between Australia and Canada. We have a close relationship, we are very similar countries, both part of the Commonwealth, we share a lot in common."&nbsp;
On being asked about Canada&rsquo;s incumbent government retaining power, Albanese said, "Mark Carney has shown in the short time that he&rsquo;s been prime minister that he&rsquo;s determined represent the national interest of Canada."&nbsp;
He was again asked about Carney&rsquo;s approach towards US president Donald Trump, Albanese said, "Mark Carney has stood up for national interests, just as I stand up for Australia&rsquo;s interest."

Canada Election Result 2025: Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese's message for Carney  

Carney's descriptions of the Trump threat have been stark.&nbsp;
"Donald Trump wants to break us so America can own us," he said during the campaign.
"They want our resources, they want our water, they want our land, they want our country. They can't have it."

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Former US president Joe Biden congratulated Carney on social media. In a post on X, Biden wrote, "I congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their success in Canada&rsquo;s election. &nbsp;I&rsquo;m confident Mark will be a strong leader for the fundamental values and interests Canadians and Americans share."

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New Democratic Party (NDP) chief Jagmeet Singh, the Canadian politician, who is also a know pro-Khalistan figure, on Monday (Apr 29), announced that he will step down after losing the 2025 Canadian federal election.
Support for Singh's party collapsed in the elections and he lost his seat in the House of Commons, the one that he has held since the year 2019.
His Burnaby Central seat in British Columbia was affected by redistribution before the election. The NDP also fell short of securing the 12 seats required to maintain its official party status.
<h2>'This night is disappointing'</h2>
Taking to his official X account, Singh said that he was "disappointed" that his party could not win more seats.
"It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign," he wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;
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It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign. I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. 🧵
&mdash; Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh/status/1917085829538976077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
"I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I know that we will always choose hope over fear," he added.
Singh has been a vocal pro-Khalistan supporter and has often advocated for Khalistan activists in Canada.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party are projected to retain power, winning enough seats in the election to form the government.
Carney took over as the Canadian leader after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party lost faith in him towards the end of his term.
According to an IPSOS poll conducted by Global News, the Liberal party secured a lead, holding a four-point lead in Monday's poll.
Carney has publicly advocated for better ties with India, marking a shift from Trudeau's tenure, which was strained due to his claims of Indian government involvement in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

New Democratic Party (NDP) chief Jagmeet Singh, the Canadian politician, who is also a know pro-Khalistan figure, on Monday (Apr 29), announced that he will step down after losing the 2025 Canadian federal election. Support for Singh's party collapsed in the elections and he lost his seat in the House of Commons, the one that he has held since the year 2019. His Burnaby Central seat in British Columbia was affected by redistribution before the election. The NDP also fell short of securing the 12 seats required to maintain its official party status. 'This night is disappointing' Taking to his official X account, Singh said that he was "disappointed" that his party could not win more seats. "It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign," he wrote in a post on X. It's been the honour of my life to lead the NDP, and to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney, and to all the other leaders on a hard-fought campaign. I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. 🧵 — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 29, 2025 "I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I know that we will always choose hope over fear," he added. Singh has been a vocal pro-Khalistan supporter and has often advocated for Khalistan activists in Canada. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party are projected to retain power, winning enough seats in the election to form the government. Carney took over as the Canadian leader after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party lost faith in him towards the end of his term. According to an IPSOS poll conducted by Global News, the Liberal party secured a lead, holding a four-point lead in Monday's poll. Carney has publicly advocated for better ties with India, marking a shift from Trudeau's tenure, which was strained due to his claims of Indian government involvement in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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