Deadly storm pounds Northwest US, leaving half a million without power
(Reuters): A powerful storm clobbered Washington state today, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people while disrupting road travel and causing at least two deaths and two injuries. Winds should die down across the region by midday, but the storm has moved to California and is set to
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
Canada has officially expelled India’s High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma along with five other Indian diplomats, following revelations from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) regarding the Indian government’s alleged involvement in “violent criminal activity” on Canadian soil. This activity primarily targets pro-Khalistan separatists, with a specific focus on the
World University Rankings: Top 10 best universities in the world
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are out and most of the institutions are from US and UK.
Is Canada closing its doors to foreign workers?
The Canadian government is moving to restrict the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in Canada, with the exception of some sectors. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement, saying “We are tightening the rules and restricting eligibility to reduce the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers in Canada, with exceptions in certain industries
Karachi ranked as least liveable city in global survey
KARACHI: The bustling port city, Karachi, once renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern education, has been ranked as the least liveable city in a global survey for the second consecutive year. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister organisation to The Economist, evaluated 173 cities worldwide based on several
In Canada bodies go unclaimed as costs put funerals out of reach
Reuters – Several Canadian provinces have reported a significant increase in unclaimed dead bodies in recent years, with funeral costs cited as a primary reason for families not collecting their loved ones’ remains. Increased Need for Storage Facilities This surge has led at least one province to construct a new
Azlan Shah Cup: Japan beat Pakistan in penalty shoot-out
IPOH: Japan won Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final against Pakistan in an exciting match that went into a penalty shootout on Saturday. Japan came hard at Pakistan and took a 1-0 lead when Tanaka Seren scored a field goal in the 12th minute. In addition, Ejaz Ahmed from the
Azlan Shah Hockey cup: Unbeaten Pakistan ties New Zealand
WEB DESK: Pakistan secured a tie in their match against New Zealand on Friday, in the 30th Azlan Shah Hockey Cup. The match took place at 1 pm (PKT) in Malaysia’s Ipoh city. Despite intense competition, neither team managed to score by half-time, resulting in a draw. The Asian Hockey