New Delhi: In what could be one of the lowest points in relations between the two countries, India on Monday evening decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and “other targeted diplomats and officials” from Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s continued “hostility” towards the country. The decision was conveyed to Canadian Chargé d’Affaires Stewart … Read more
The Toronto International Film Festival says it’s not pulling a controversial documentary about Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine from its schedule, despite outcry from Ukrainian officials and community groups who say the film amounts to propaganda. TIFF’s statement comes a day after Ontario’s public broadcaster TVO, which helped fund Russians at War, announced it was no … Read more
After years of delays, a Canadian man’s lawsuit accusing the federal government of contributing to his detention and torture abroad is finally going before a court this fall. But before the case can proceed, a judge needs to decide if intelligence officials can testify behind closed doors. Abousfian Abdelrazik was arrested during a 2003 visit to … Read more
Earlier, it announced that Taiwanese government officials and world-leading experts would attend the gathering, which will be conducted in Japanese, Mandarin, English and Spanish. Taiwan’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that the island’s leader, William Lai Ching-te, would deliver an opening address, while his deputy, Hsiao Bi-khim, would attend the conference’s press event. During their … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined other political leaders and diplomats in praising — and reflecting on — Joe Biden’s legacy, as Ottawa prepares to work with whoever Americans vote for as their next president this fall. Biden announced Sunday he is abruptly ending his presidential re-election campaign. “I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great … Read more
Abu Dhabi: Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunjay Sudhir on Tuesday hosted diplomats from across the globe for a special tour of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The envoys were impressed by the temple’s unique architecture, intricate motifs and its message of unity, peace and harmony. “Less than a month … Read more
Netflix’s newest apocalyptic thriller, Leave the World Behind, has people talking. Directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, the film stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke and Kevin Bacon. It’s adapted from the 2020 novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, and produced by Higher Ground Productions, the company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. Despite shooting to No. … Read more
