An individual from India has admitted guilt on Friday to criminal charges in the U.S. for orchestrating an unsuccessful assassination plot against a Sikh separatist in New York City, reportedly part of a broader scheme targeting Indian dissidents, as per U.S. and Canadian authorities. Nikhil Gupta, aged 54, pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Allegations from U.S. prosecutors claim that Gupta conspired with an Indian government official to plan the murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen and attorney at Sikhs for Justice in New York, known for advocating a sovereign Sikh state in northern India. The...
The High Court in Britain has ruled that labeling the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, leading to the arrest of numerous peaceful demonstrators. Yasmine Ahmed, the U.K. director of Human Rights Watch, described the ruling as a significant moment filled with joy and happiness for many present in the courtroom. However, she emphasized that the legal battle is ongoing as the ban remains in place pending a government appeal, leaving the fate of protesters accused under the Terrorism Act uncertain.
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori hailed the court's decision as a monumental victory for fundamental freedoms in Britain and the Palestinian cause....
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Qatar has pledged substantial strategic investments towards major building projects in Canada. This investment is expected to...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Qatar has pledged substantial strategic investments towards major building projects in Canada. This investment is expected to expedite project completion, enhance the energy sector, and generate employment opportunities for Canadians. Carney made...
Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed Canada's worry over President Donald Trump's threat to levy escalating tariffs on multiple European nations unless they agree to his demand to acquire and govern Greenland. Carney emphasized the importance of upholding countries' sovereignty...
Everlane, the sustainable fashion brand known for its commitment to transparency, has been acquired by the online fast fashion giant Shein. The purchase agreement was confirmed by Everlane's CEO, Alfred Chang, who stated that Everlane will maintain its independence...
Intuit has trimmed its full-time workforce by 17%, equivalent to approximately 3,000 positions globally, to enhance operational efficiency and concentrate on strategic areas, particularly AI.
In a message circulated to staff on Wednesday, CEO Sasan Goodarzi emphasized the company's efforts...
An individual from India has admitted guilt on Friday to criminal charges in the U.S. for orchestrating an unsuccessful assassination plot against a Sikh...
Another sawmill in northwestern Ontario is set to close indefinitely.Domtar announced the decision to idle the Ignace sawmill once it completes processing its current...
Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud stood in the mixed zone, answering questions, when a nearby television screen suddenly displayed scores that altered the outcome....
European capitals are on high alert due to the Trump administration's aggressive stance towards Greenland, which has escalated into a major crisis. European leaders have set new boundaries, cautioning that NATO's existence is at stake if President Donald Trump...
Tillie Martinussen, a former member of the Greenlandic parliament, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for likening her fellow Greenlanders to "sex workers" or a "common prostitute" through his recent statements about acquiring the island. Martinussen expressed her strong...
The aggressive posturing by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland's acquisition and the potential capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have sparked speculation about the White House's intentions towards Canada. These actions align with the administration's commitment to reinforcing...
CIA defector Aldrich Ames, known for disclosing American intelligence to the Soviet Union and later Russia, passed away at the age of 84 in a Cumberland, Md., prison. A U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesperson confirmed his death without disclosing...
In a recent study led by marine researcher Emily Yeager from the University of Miami, it has been revealed that remoras, also known as suckerfish, may not always be the most considerate companions to manta rays during their oceanic...
An individual from India has admitted guilt on Friday to criminal charges in the U.S. for orchestrating an unsuccessful assassination plot against a Sikh separatist in New York City, reportedly part of a broader scheme targeting Indian dissidents, as...
Another sawmill in northwestern Ontario is set to close indefinitely.Domtar announced the decision to idle the Ignace sawmill once it completes processing its current log inventory, expected by March 12.The closure is attributed to challenging market conditions and economic...
Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud stood in the mixed zone, answering questions, when a nearby television screen suddenly displayed scores that altered the outcome. The Canadian duo, accustomed to being second to world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps,...
European capitals are on high alert due to the Trump administration's aggressive stance towards Greenland, which has escalated into a major crisis. European leaders have set new boundaries, cautioning that NATO's existence is at stake if President Donald Trump...
Detective Charlie Hudson is making a comeback as John Reardon reprises his role in Season 9 of the TV series, "Hudson & Rex," as confirmed by Citytv. Reardon, a native of Halifax, originally starred in the cop-dog procedural but...
Flowers: More Than Just Beautiful Blooms
Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor mothers, often marked by the gift of flowers. Flowers are not just known for their beauty and scent but have also been a traditional way to...
The High Court in Britain has ruled that labeling the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, leading to the arrest of numerous peaceful demonstrators. Yasmine Ahmed, the U.K. director of Human Rights Watch, described the...
New court records related to the case of Jack and Lilly Sullivan shed light on the dynamics between their mother and stepfather before the children vanished over eight months ago. The siblings, aged 5 and 6, went missing on...
Quebec's Julien Viel clinched his inaugural World Cup championship on Saturday by triumphing in the men's dual moguls event at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup on his native terrain. Despite finishing about 1.5 seconds behind his Japanese rival...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...