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Rwanda seeks 50 million pounds from Uk for scraping migrant transfer scheme!
Photo credit: LN24 International The government of Rwanda is seeking 50 million pounds in damages from the UK following the cancellation of a migrant transfer deal between the two countries. Juristnews reports that the controversy comes amidst growing human rights concerns and diplomatic tension over Rwanda’s military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s government spokesperson,…
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine!
Photo credit: The New York Post President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on shipments of military aid to Ukraine after his heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, a White House official has told CNN. CNN reports that the halt came after Trump held a series of meetings with top…
Ford urges provinces to beat Trump at his own game!
Photo credit: Radio Canada Premier Doug Ford doubled down Monday on his threat to cut off electricity flowing from Ontario to several American states if the US moves ahead with tariffs. CBC News reports that he said: “If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything, including cutting off their energy –…
Toronto prepares for ’26 World cup
The men’s FIFA World Cup is nearly a year away, and the downtown Toronto stadium that will play host to six tournament matches is getting a nearly $150-million facelift. CBC News reports that the city revealed on Monday plans to upgrade BMO Field, which is owned by the city and managed by Maple Leaf Sports…
Thailand approves easier work permit process for foreigners!
Photo credit: Pataya Mail The Thai cabinet has approved a draft Ministerial Regulation to simplify the work permit application and issuance process for foreign workers. VN Express reports that the amendment updates the 2020 Ministerial regulation to reduce bureaucratic steps, lower costs, and improve accessibility for foreign employees and their employers. These changes are expected to…
Over 30 sea migrants stranded off Tunisia!
Photo credit: Reuters More than 30 migrants including two children have been stranded for three days on an oil rig off Tunisia and are in dire need of help, the Sea-Watch charity said on Monday. The New Arab reports that a reconnaissance plane operated by Sea-Watch spotted the group on the Miskar oil platform on…
Concerns about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants!
Photo credit: Global News Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. Toronto Star reports that the concerns are that the new bill on cultural integration could foster anti-immigration sentiment and impose a heavy administrative burden on communities. The bill…