Canada launches programme to give 33,000 foreign workers permanent residence. Here’s what immigrants should know

Canada has launched a programme to transition skilled temporary foreign workers to permanent residence, immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab confirmed, amid concerns that rising numbers of migrants are running out of legal status.The programme aims to grant permanent status to 33,000 workers in in-demand sectors over two years. It was first announced in November, but…

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Politico owner Axel Springer to buy UK’s Telegraph in £575 million deal pending regulatory approval

FILE -The Daily Telegraph newspaper with the front page of French President Emanuel Macron is seen at a supermarket in London, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) German media conglomerate Axel Springer announced Friday that it was purchasing the UK’s Telegraph Media Group for £575 million, in a proposed deal subject to approval by…

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‘I cleaned washrooms to get where I am’: Indian-origin entrepreneur says Trudeau’s immigration policies brought ‘worst criminals’ to Canada

An Indian‑origin businessman in Canada criticised former prime minister Justin Trudeau for his immigration policies. He said the surge in new arrivals brought “the worst criminals” to the country and harmed immigrants like himself.In a post on X, Vijay Sapps said he arrived in Canada as a student nearly 26 years ago and worked cleaning…

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Kristi Noem fired after hearing clash over alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski: Report

America’s former DHS chief Kristi Noem was embroiled in numerous controversies, ranging from a blanket to ICE to a $220 million advertisement. According to the New York Post, President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she refused to answer a question at a House hearing on Wednesday about whether she had “sexual relations”…

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‘Who gave you authority to drag us into war?’: UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor questions Trump over Iran strike

UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor on Thursday wrote an open letter to US President Donald Trump, questioning his authority to drag the Gulf and the Middle East into the ongoing military conflict with Iran.The founder of Al Habtoor Group raised questions in the open letter, authored in Arabic and shared on the social media platform…

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Who is Nancy Grewal? Indian-origin influencer stabbed to death in Canada as family reveals threats | World News

A popular Indian-origin influencer based in Canada has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in LaSalle, Ontario. According to police, emergency services found Nancy Grewal with multiple stab wounds inside her house. She was rushed to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services but later succumbed to her injuries. Who is Nancy Grewal?…

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US-Israel-Iran conflict: UAE warns against filming or sharing footage of missile debris sites | World News

UAE warns against filming or sharing footage of missile debris sites. The UAE’s Attorney-General has warned the public against photographing or sharing images and videos from locations where projectiles or shrapnel have fallen, cautioning that circulating such material or misleading information could spread panic and distort the reality of the situation in the country. UAE…

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Epstein files: Woman claims Trump sexually assaulted her as minor

The long shadow of the Epstein files continues to hang over the presidency of Donald Trump. The scandalous set of documents linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his infamous island, containing allegations involving powerful figures across the world. Despite the recurring controversy, Trump has often tried to move past the issue and dismiss…

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‘Khamenei’s son is a lightweight’: Trump shares Iran war update, insists US should have role in choosing next leader

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said he wants Washington to play a role in selecting Iran’s next leader after the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while dismissing the possibility of Khamenei’s son succeeding him.His remarks come as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following a joint US-Israel…

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