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'Modi's visit to Canada in December will be another building block': Jaishankar meets Anita Anand
S Jaishankar met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to discuss diplomatic relations between India and Canada. They agreed that Prime Minister Modi's visit in December will strengthen their ties further. Previous tensions arose after allegations against India regarding a separatist's killing earlier this year. Relations have improved since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's election and visit to India.
UAE, Canada space firms in alliance as nations seek Starlink alternatives
Terrestar Solutions Inc. has entered into a partnership with Space42 Plc and Viasat Inc. to enhance mobile satellite connectivity. This collaboration aims to create an open standard for sharing satellite infrastructure globally. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding in Ottawa during an important diplomatic visit. Terrestar plans to develop a low-Earth orbit satellite system to improve coverage in underserved areas.
India condemns attack on church in Jordan's Karak; reaffirms zero tolerance for terrorism
India has condemned the attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, which occurred during a funeral. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences to the victims' families and wished for a swift recovery for the injured. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared similar sentiments and emphasized India's commitment to combating terrorism. Jordan's King Abdullah II vowed to retaliate against those responsible for the attack.
Dates of PM Modi's Canada visit currently under discussion between two sides: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the dates of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada are currently being discussed by both sides. Recent conversations between Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney focused on strengthening bilateral ties. The leaders agreed to work towards building a strategic partnership covering various key areas. Efforts are being directed towards finalising the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Fire at Canadian military base kills seven: Report
A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright resulted in seven fatalities according to unnamed sources. The fire erupted during a training session while winds reached up to 60 miles per hour. Health officials declared a mass casualty event to manage the medical response for the injured. Canadian National Defense officials and the Prime Minister expressed their condolences and concern.
CFB Wainwright: Canadian defense minister says people killed and injured in 'serious' incident at Alberta military base
An incident occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta province, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The number of those affected remains unclear as yet. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds, prompting a coordinated emergency response. Authorities are working closely to assess the situation and ensure the safety of those involved.
Canada resets India ties, PM Modi likely to visit in December
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada on December 11-12 to enhance bilateral relations. The trip aims to focus on key areas of cooperation such as trade, energy, and technology.
The $50-billion question: Who gets what as India and Canada aim to strike a trade deal?
India and Canada are currently negotiating a free trade agreement designed to enhance bilateral trade significantly. Nearly 300 Canadian business delegates are visiting India to advance these discussions. Both countries aim to increase two-way trade to $50 billion by 2030. Key focus areas include energy, critical minerals, and agriculture, alongside demands for improved market access. The negotiations have resumed after a brief pause, with optimism surrounding the outcome before December.
PM Modi to visit Canada on December 11-12, focus on strengthening bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada from December 11-12, the High Commission of India in Ottawa said on Friday, following a telephone conversation between PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in which both leaders agreed to build on the positive momentum in bilateral ties.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand meets PM Modi
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening India-Canada relations. They focused on trade, technology, security, energy, and education during their productive discussions. Modi emphasized the need for continued collaboration and the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Both leaders also addressed international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative efforts.
300-member Canadian trade delegation heads to India as countries look to firm up ties
Canada is preparing to send a significant trade delegation to India, aiming to enhance commercial relationships. Led by Minister Maninder Sidhu, the mission will focus on expanding partnerships in aerospace, agri-food, and clean technology. This event will coincide with ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at elevating bilateral trade. Canadian businesses hope to connect with Indian leaders and boost employability in Canada.
India, Canada agree to boost security ties, extradition cooperation
India and Canada have committed to enhance collaboration in combating transnational organised crime and terrorism. The discussions took place between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Canadian advisor David Morrison in New Delhi. Both sides recognised the importance of ongoing bilateral security dialogues to maintain stability.
41 years, still waiting for justice: Families of victims of Air India 1985 bombing 'shocked' as Canada probe goes inactive
Canadian police are winding down the Air India Flight 182 bombing investigation. Families of victims expressed shock and dismay after receiving this news. Investigators stated that all available leads have been exhausted for the long-running probe. While the investigation remains open, no new suspects are currently being considered. This development brings pain to families who have waited decades for answers.
Macron, Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France economic, defence ties
France’s Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Mark Carney will meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to deepen economic and security ties as Ottawa seeks to reduce its dependence on the US. Talks will focus on energy, critical minerals, defence and advanced technologies, with Europe looking to Canada for LNG amid disruptions in global energy markets.
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?
European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as doubts grow about the durability of United States support for NATO. While allies have met spending demands, uncertainty about future US troop presence has persisted. Further, Russia's actions have tested NATO unity and European defence capabilities.
Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, seeking closer defence cooperation with European nations as Ottawa works to reduce its reliance on the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said the move followed UK support, while Canada is also exploring defence industrial cooperation through the Global Combat Air Programme.
Trump vs Carney: The dealmaker meets his match in a central banker
In response to Trump's pressures, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strategically leveraged central banking principles. Steadfast in resisting tight deadlines while prioritising Canada’s long-term economic stability, Carney is actively looking to establish diverse trade partnerships that extend beyond the United States. A proposed 'associate member' status from Europe further aims to enhance Canada's geopolitical and economic influence.
'South Park' becomes 'South America' as creators mock Trump's renaming spree
South Park creators satirically renamed their show "South America" in response to President Trump's rebranding efforts. This move also targets tech companies like Apple and Google for complying with federal name changes. The show's name change appeared on its X account, while other platforms remained unchanged. President Trump has directed renaming of geographic landmarks, escalating trade disputes with Canada.
A new risk for global investors: Why access to markets, currency and financial systems may become tools of pressure
Once a country begins to treat access to its markets, its currency and its financial system as instruments of pressure, then the logic will get applied to more and more cases. The fact is that the US has become addicted to coercion through economic measures and not only will this habit be hard to break, it will expand to more and more areas.
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