Exploitative Schools ‘Duping’ Indian Families in Canada’s International Student Program: Verma’s Warning

MONTREAL, CANADA – India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has raised alarm over the exploitation of international students in Canada, particularly those from India. Verma emphasized the need for Canadians to rebuild the country’s reputation as a welcoming destination for talented individuals, as reports show an increase in exploitation cases leading to tragic consequences for some students. Verma highlighted the significant role Indian students play in advancing technological knowledge in both Canada and …

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Exploitation of International Students Leads to Deaths in Canada, Urges Brand Restoration: Indian High Commissioner

Ottawa, Canada – The High Commissioner of India to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, expressed concern over the exploitation of international students in Canada, urging the nation to restore its reputation as a desirable destination for talented individuals. Verma highlighted the unfortunate deaths of some Indian students due to exploitation, emphasizing the need for ethical practices in the education sector to prevent such tragedies. During a talk at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, Verma emphasized …

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Explosion Hoax Sparks International Misinformation Frenzy with Photo Mix-Up

Tehran, Iran, has been the center of false claims circulating online, with a viral photo erroneously linked to an explosion in the country. The picture, widely shared on platforms like YouTube and social media, caused confusion as it was falsely attributed to an event in Iran. Misinformation surrounding the photo also spread through Chinese and Malaysian newspapers, sparking further speculation. Reports from Iran’s official Fars news agency on April 19 detailed three explosions near a …

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Red Sea Explosion Threatens Vessels in International Waters

Aden, Yemen – Security services in the Red Sea region were alerted to an explosion near an undisclosed vessel today, marking the first reported incident in days. This development follows threats issued by the Houthi rebels just hours earlier on their official channels. The details of the explosion remain scarce, with the UK Maritime Trade Organization releasing limited information stating an explosion was reported approximately 72 nautical miles southeast of the port of Djibouti. The …

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Attack on Bangladeshi Labor Leader Sparks Outcry from International Union

Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a disturbing turn of events, Brother Amirul Haque Amin, General Secretary of the National Shop Employees Federation (NSEF) and President of the National Garments Workers Federation (NGWF), was viciously attacked alongside his supporters during a peaceful demonstration on March 29, 2024. The demonstrators had gathered to demand Eid bonuses for garment and shop workers in Bangladesh when they were met with violence, resulting in injuries to 20 supporters. The condemnation …

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Execution Rates Rising Globally Despite Decrease in Use: Amnesty International Report

London, England – Despite the global trend of countries abolishing the death penalty, the number of executions is on the rise worldwide. In 2022, Amnesty International reported 883 executions globally, marking the highest number since 2017. China, known as the world’s leading executioner, carried out thousands of executions, although the exact figures remain undisclosed. This lack of transparency makes it challenging to provide accurate statistics on China’s use of the death penalty. The United States, …

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Student Attacks Lead to Arrests in Gujarat, India – Backlash Against Praying Foreign Muslims Injures International Students During Ramadan

Gujarat, India – Police in the state of Gujarat have made arrests following a violent attack on international students at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. The attack occurred as the students were offering special prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan outside their hostel. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, where a group of individuals reportedly assaulted students from various countries, leaving some severely injured and in need of hospitalization. The incident has …

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Haiti Restores International Connectivity After Violent Clashes Disrupt Communications

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – International connectivity has been restored in Haiti following violent clashes in the capital that had disrupted communications infrastructure on Sunday. Maarten Boute, chairperson of Digicel, a major telecom provider in Haiti, stated that the company’s field teams successfully restored the connection on Sunday afternoon. The restoration of connectivity comes after several thousand inmates escaped from Haiti’s main prison in Port-au-Prince due to an overnight violent attack. Reports indicate that the attack on …

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Investigate: Amnesty International Report Exposes Systematic Use of Lethal Force in Peru

Lima, Peru – In a new report released today by Amnesty International, it has been urged that the Attorney General’s Office in Peru thoroughly investigate the use of lethal force by security forces during protests from December to February, resulting in 49 deaths. The report highlights a concerning pattern of targeting poor, Indigenous, and rural individuals during the demonstrations, suggesting a systemic bias in the response to the protests. Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty …

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Israeli Military Conducts Violent Attack on Rafah, Warnings from International Community Spark Concern for Civilians

The Gaza Strip has once again become a battleground as the city of Rafah faces a violent attack, leaving a number of people dead, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). Witnesses reported dozens of air strikes hitting the city’s north and center, prompting concerns from the international community over Israel’s planned offensive in the city where 1.5 million people are seeking shelter. The United Nations has expressed the lack of safe places for …

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