Canada
- Jan- 2022 -16 January
Canadian foreign minister pledges to deter Russian aggression
Melanie Joly, Canada’s foreign minister, will visit Kyiv next week to reiterate Canada’s support for Ukrainian sovereignty and to bolster…
Read More » - 15 January
Tsunami alert raised in Japan and Pacific Islands as Tonga volcano erupts
On Saturday, an underwater volcano off the coast of Tonga erupted, creating massive waves in numerous South Pacific islands and…
Read More » - 15 January
Netflix increases monthly subscription rates
New York: Popular over-the-top (OTT) platform, Netflix has raised its monthly subscription price in the USA and Canada. Netflix raised…
Read More » - 13 January
Oil price increases 2% due to drop in US oil inventories and weaker dollar
On Wednesday, oil prices rose to two-month highs due to constrained supply, as petroleum stocks in the United States, the…
Read More » - 13 January
Denmark offers fourth Covid-19 vaccine shot whole easing restrictions
Denmark’s health minister announced on Wednesday that the government will give a fourth coronavirus vaccination to the most susceptible citizens…
Read More » - 12 January
Canada introduces tax for unvaccinated people, as health-care system struggles
Adults who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be forced to pay a “health contribution” in Quebec, Canada’s second…
Read More » - 11 January
The United States issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Canada
As a result of a rising number of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant spreads, the US Centers for Disease…
Read More » - 11 January
An official ban on ‘conversion therapy’ came into effect in the country!
Conversion therapy has been banned in Canada, joining a select list of countries that have ceased using the discredited treatment…
Read More » - 5 January
Country to ban flights from India and Pakistan among 8 others
Hong Kong: Hong Kong banned flights from eight countries starting from January 8, 2022 to January 21. The administration took…
Read More » - 1 January
New Year celebrations around the world gets dampened by Omicron
The Omicron coronavirus strain significantly affected New Year’s celebrations around the world, with Paris cancelling its firework display, London demoting…
Read More » - Dec- 2021 -31 December
Omicron: Two provinces in Canada announce new measures including curfew
Toronto: Ontario and Quebec provinces in Canada have announced new measures to combat Covid-19. The decision was taken as daily…
Read More » - 30 December
Flights get cancelled widely in US as Omicron surges
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday as the omicron variety wreaks havoc on travellers and airlines, who are scrambling…
Read More » - 29 December
Why Covid positive health workers continue to work in this Canadian province
Quebec, the second most populous province in Canada, has ‘no choice’ but to allow some essential workers to continue working even after…
Read More » - 28 December
World stock markets rise as holiday sales grow in US
On Monday, global stock markets gained and oil prices fell as investors cheered for a good holiday season sales in…
Read More » - 24 December
Canada to offer PR status to 4 lakh immigrants: Indians get more chance!
Nearly 4 lakh people will be receiving PR status in Canada in 2021, breaking the previous immigration record. Permanent Residency…
Read More » - 22 December
British Columbia shuts down due to Covid surge
As the Omicron variant has dominated the Covid cases in the Canadian Pacific Coast province, British Columbia has announced that…
Read More » - 19 December
Leonard, the brightest comet of the year, will be visible until Christmas. This is how you can view it
In 2021, it appears that space had saved the best for last, as the arrival of the newly discovered comet,…
Read More » - 18 December
Minimum marriage age varies across the world: From UK to North Korea
On Thursday, India’s cabinet approved the proposal to raise the marriage age for women from 18 to 21. An individual’s…
Read More » - 18 December
Canada lifts travel ban imposed on 10 countries
Toronto: Canada will lift entry ban imposed on passengers from 10 African countries. Canadian Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced this.…
Read More » - 17 December
‘Turkey in Germany, tamales in Costa Rica’: A global look at Christmas food
Christmas is a holiday celebrated around the world. Moreover, it is centered on food traditions that have been passed down…
Read More » - Nov- 2021 -30 November
Country bans entry of non-residents
Hong Kong: Hong Kong has banned entry of non-residents from four African countries. As per the new entry rules, non-residents…
Read More » - 28 November
The man ate at 8,000 restaurants to find the most authentic Chinese food!
Food connects people and transports them. The power of food is undeniable. Would you be willing to go to great…
Read More » - 27 November
Canada revises entry rules, bans foreigners who have traveled through S. Africa
Toronto: Canada banned the entry of foreigners who have travelled through southern Africa in the last 14 days. The countries…
Read More » - 27 November
Canada urges citizens to leave Ethiopia immediately as conflict intensifies
On Friday, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, asked Canadian citizens to leave Ethiopia immediately, expressing concern over the…
Read More » - 26 November
Amita Kuttner becomes the first transgender leader of a National party in Canada
Amita Kuttner, an astrophysicist, has been elected as the interim head of Green Party, thus being the first transgender leader…
Read More » - 23 November
Thanksgiving: one festival, one continent but contrasting rituals…
Thanksgiving is on the horizon and will be celebrated on Thursday, the 25th of November this year. Observed annually in…
Read More » - 22 November
Democracy eroding at record rate, intergovernmental body warns
According to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), a growing number of nations are moving toward authoritarianism,…
Read More » - 22 November
Fiancée of murdered Saudi journalist urges Justin Bieber to cancel concert in Saudi
The woman who was engaged to marry the Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi has requested singer Justin Bieber to cancel his…
Read More » - 20 November
Indian food museum opens in Thanjavur; A look at food museums around the globe
India’s Minister for Commerce, Industry, Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the country’s first food museum and announced plans…
Read More » - 20 November
Country to allow fully vaccinated passengers with Sinopharm, Sinovac and Covaxin
Toronto: Canadian government has allowed entry to all fully vaccinated passengers with Sinopharm, Sinovac and Covaxin vaccines. The new entry…
Read More » - 19 November
Another country approves Pfizer vaccine for children
Toronto: The authorities in Canada authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. This…
Read More » - 19 November
Biden seeks common ground with Mexico, Canada amid tensions
On Thursday, US President Joe Biden met Canadian and Mexican leaders for the first North American summit in five years,…
Read More » - 19 November
Flooding in British Columbia leaves 18000 people stranded, some in remote mountains
On Thursday, emergency teams were still attempting to reach 18,000 people who had become stuck after floods and mudslides in…
Read More » - 18 November
Left-side traffic is still enforced in some countries: Why?
Most countries around the world follow the same set of traffic rules to ensure smooth vehicular movement. Do you know…
Read More » - 18 November
Audi recalls 240,000 vehicles over disabled passenger airbags
New York: Volkswagen Group is recalling more than 240,000 Audi vehicles in the US and Canada. The luxury cars are…
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