U.S. President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of the United States annexing Greenland, insisting the vast Arctic territory is vital to American national security. Speaking to reporters, Trump said the U.S. “needs Greenland from the standpoint of...
India’s economic story in 2025 became one of recovery under pressure, driven by a small group of senior bureaucrats working closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After a year marked by slowing growth, external shocks, and geopolitical strain, the government...
A brief and unexpected handshake in Dhaka has reignited discussion about whether India and Pakistan could cautiously reopen channels of dialogue in 2026. The interaction took place on December 31, 2025, on the sidelines of the funeral of former...
India’s urban waste challenge has reached a critical point, demanding a fundamental shift in how cities manage what they discard. With rapid urbanisation reshaping towns and metropolitan regions, the country faces a clear choice between cities that are clean,...
A prominent Baloch nationalist figure has issued a public letter from Pakistani territory expressing strong support for India while warning of what he describes as a rapidly deepening China–Pakistan strategic alignment. In an open appeal addressed to S. Jaishankar, Mir...
Canada is preparing to end a long running remote border entry system used along parts of the U.S. border, with the federal government confirming that the Remote Area Border Crossing program will be fully discontinued in September 2026. The...
The Gujarati community in Canada has steadily emerged as one of the most economically influential South Asian groups in the country. Known globally for entrepreneurship and trade, Gujaratis have brought the same business-first mindset to Canada, building success across...
Canada and India are taking fresh steps to strengthen bilateral ties, building on recent momentum generated at the G20 Summit and a renewed commitment to dialogue and cooperation. The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada hosted a series of high-level...
Mark Carney delivered a Christmas message to Canadians on December 24, reflecting on the challenges of the past year while emphasizing compassion, unity, and hope during the holiday season. In his message, the Prime Minister noted that in a...
As more people rethink how they celebrate Christmas, there is growing interest in borrowing ideas from traditions around the world. Christmas is observed in countless ways across cultures, climates, and belief systems, and looking beyond familiar customs can add...
