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Indian-origin man killed in Canada after he stopped stranger for urinating on his car: What we know so far

The accused of the brutal incident has been identified as 40-year-old Kyle Papin, and he has been arrested by the Edmonton Police. He has been charged with aggravated assault. Toronto: In a shocking incident, a 55-year-old Indian-origin businessman named Arvi Singh Sagoo was brutally attacked and killed in Edmonton, Canada, after he confronted a stranger who was urinating on his car. The unprovoked assault was reported on October 19, and Arvi succumbed to his injuries five days later, on October 24, in the hospital. Edmonton police said a man has been arrested in connection with the attack and charged…

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‘I do wish’: US Vice President JD Vance hopes his wife Usha converts to Christianity

US Vice President JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019 and said that when he met his wife, Usha Vance, he considered himself an agnostic or an atheist. Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has said that he hopes his Hindu-raised wife, Usha Vance, will one day embrace Christianity, while emphasising that she has complete freedom of choice and that their interfaith marriage is built on mutual respect and understanding.  'But if she doesn't...': Vance Addressing a Turning Point USA event in Mississippi on Wednesday, Vance was asked whether he hopes his wife will eventually "come to Christ".  Responding candidly,…

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Trump, Xi hold high-stakes talks in South Korea’s Busan amid escalating tariff dispute

In recent days, US officials have hinted that Trump will hold off on imposing an additional 100 per cent tax on Chinese imports. Beijing, meanwhile, has shown signs of compromise by considering an easing of rare earth export limits and resuming soybean purchases from the US. Seoul: US President Donald Trump on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea's Busan amid trade tensions. The high-stakes meeting comes as both nations seek to prevent further economic fallout from their tariff disputes. This face-to-face meeting between the two leaders is being held after six years on the sidelines of the…

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Trump hints at a thaw in ties after meeting Canadian PM amid ‘fake’ ad row: ‘Had nice conversation’

The row erupted after the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation claimed Canada was running an anti-tariff ‘propaganda’ using selective video and audio of former US President Ronald Reagan. Washington: US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential reduction in tensions with Canada, just days after announcing that the US was suspending trade talks with Ottawa over the latter’s ‘fake propaganda’ opposing tariffs. Notably, Trump was joined by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during dinner at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea. "We had a very nice conversation with him last night," Trump told reporters on board Air Force…

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Louvre heist: Five new arrests made from Paris over USD 102 million jewellery theft

Louvre Museum heist: The jewellery theft took place on October 19. The latest arrests follow remarks from French prosecutor earlier in the week stating that two previously detained suspects had partially admitted to taking part in the robbery. Paris: Five new arrests have been made in the investigation into the Louvre jewellery heist, the Paris prosecutor has confirmed. The arrests were reported on Thursday by French radio station RTL, following an interview with Laure Beccuau. The Paris prosecutor's department posted the interview on social media with the caption: Louvre burglary: Five new suspects apprehended. The latest arrests follow remarks from…

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Bangladesh: Interim government chief Yunus warns of bid to disrupt polls over ban on Awami League

Meanwhile, former PM Hasina has vowed to restore democracy in her country, criticising the current situation in Bangladesh. She said her supporters would boycott the upcoming election. Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday raised alarm that forces both inside and outside the country may attempt to undermine the upcoming general election after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League was blocked from participating in polls. “Many forces from inside and outside the country will work to spoil the election. Many powerful forces, not minor ones, will attempt to thwart it. Sudden attacks may come,” Yunus’s press secretary…

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US ends automatic extension of work permits for migrants: What it means for Indian workforce

This change replaces the Biden administration’s earlier policy that allowed immigrants to continue working in the United States for up to 540 days after their work permit expired. Washington: The US Department of Homeland Security has ended automatic extensions of Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD), a decision that will compel many foreign workers, particularly Indians who form a large segment of the expatriate workforce, to stop working if their renewals are not approved before their current permits expire. In its statement on Wednesday, the Department said, "Aliens who file to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025 (Thursday), will no longer…

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Trump announces slashing China tariffs by 10 per cent after ‘amazing’ meeting with Xi Jinping

After talks with Xi Jinping, Trump said that “a lot of decisions were made" and that both sides had reached several important understandings on trade and cooperation. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced from 57 to 47per cent, following what he called an “amazing" meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. After the talks, Trump said that “a lot of decisions were made" and that both sides had reached several important understandings on trade and cooperation. Speaking after more than two hours of closed-door talks with…

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‘Normal for two leading economies to have friction…’: What China’s Xi Jinping said in meeting with Trump

“Given our different national conditions, we do not always see eye to eye with each other,” Xi Jinping told Trump during the high-stakes meeting in South Korea. Seoul: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Both leaders said they remained committed to maintaining stable ties despite ongoing differences. Speaking through a translator at the start of the meeting, Xi said, “President Trump, it is a great pleasure to meet you, and it feels very warm seeing you again because it’s been…

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Trump and Xi show signs of easing tensions and a ‘fantastic deal’ at critical US-China talks in South Korea

Trump is meeting face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world's two largest economies to stabilise relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Seoul: US President Donald Trump called Xi Jinping a "tough negotiator" while expressing optimism over a "fantastic deal" as he met the Chinese President after six years for high-stakes talks on trade and tariffs in South Korea on Thursday. The Chinese president echoes similar opitmism, saying that it normal for world's two biggest economies to have friction, but China and the US should build a strong foundation and…

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