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Canada moves to tighten refugee rules as rise in alleged Khalistan-linked asylum claims sparks concern

Between 2013 and 2023, more than 6,500 individuals from India applied for asylum, with many claims citing Khalistani ideology.

Chinese researchers arrested for smuggling deadly agro-fungus into US, confirms FBI’s Kash Patel

Known to cause "head blight," the fungus produces toxins that can lead to vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive harm in humans and livestock.

Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

Evolutionary biologists define a parasite as a species that benefits from a close relationship with another species – its host – while the host bears a cost.

Mohamed Sabry Soliman charged after flamethrower assault on crowd demanding Israeli hostages’ release

The FBI has confirmed it is investigating the incident as a “targeted terror attack,” citing “ideologically motivated violence” based on evidence and witness accounts.

‘Dirty Harry’ jailed over human smuggling plot that killed Indian family in freezing weather

The Patel families bodies were found by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police just north of the border near Emerson, Manitoba.

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

The Starship program from Elon Musk’s space technology company, SpaceX, has been in development for more than a decade now and has undergone many iterations in its overall design and goals.

From Dickens to digital: Serialised fiction is back and thriving

Serialised fiction has made a dynamic comeback in the digital age, transforming how stories are told, shared, and experienced worldwide.

Historic win for Indian-origin teen at 100th Scripps Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old seventh-grader, won the Scripps Cup and US$50,000 after outspelling over 240 contestants at the 2025 National Spelling Bee.

Trump freezes visas, targets Chinese and international students in education crackdown

The Trump administration has recently revoked thousands of student visas nationwide, citing concerns about national security threats and ideological risks.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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