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...
As Canada gears up to host the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament, the federal financial intelligence agency has issued a warning regarding the heightened risk of human trafficking during major sporting events. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre...
The Bank of Canada reported on Thursday that the Canadian financial system is holding up well but is facing increasing vulnerabilities in a volatile economic and geopolitical landscape. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers stated that while the financial system...
A school board in London, Ontario is utilizing a powerful secrecy provision in Ontario to avoid revealing information about its art collection. According to...
U.S. health authorities are supporting a more convenient approach to cervical cancer prevention, which is not widely available in Canada. The Health Resources and...
As Canada gears up to host the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament, the federal financial intelligence agency has issued a warning regarding the heightened...
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued updated recommendations regarding tick encounters, indicating a need for tick checks in outdoor temperatures exceeding 0°C, contrary to previous...
U.S. health authorities are supporting a more convenient approach to cervical cancer prevention, which is not widely available in Canada. The Health Resources and Services Administration has released new guidelines to eventually enable women and individuals assigned female at...
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...
A school board in London, Ontario is utilizing a powerful secrecy provision in Ontario to avoid revealing information about its art collection. According to records obtained by CBC News through freedom of information requests, the Thames Valley District School...
U.S. health authorities are supporting a more convenient approach to cervical cancer prevention, which is not widely available in Canada. The Health Resources and Services Administration has released new guidelines to eventually enable women and individuals assigned female at...
As Canada gears up to host the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament, the federal financial intelligence agency has issued a warning regarding the heightened risk of human trafficking during major sporting events. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre...
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has issued updated recommendations regarding tick encounters, indicating a need for tick checks in outdoor temperatures exceeding 0°C, contrary to previous assumptions of heightened risk during summer and in tall grassy areas. Phil Wong, overseeing health...
This winter has been particularly challenging for northern municipalities like Sault Ste. Marie, where residents are facing difficulties clearing their snowy driveways. The city workers' efforts to clear and scrape the roadways overnight often leave behind large and heavy...
Prime Video has announced the exciting casting for Season 2 of "Off Campus," with Canadian actors Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla taking on the lead roles of Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes, the show's central couple. Kalyn, a...
The Bank of Canada reported on Thursday that the Canadian financial system is holding up well but is facing increasing vulnerabilities in a volatile economic and geopolitical landscape. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers stated that while the financial system...
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...
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,...