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A costly government jet has quickly turned into a political headache in Ontario.Canadian Premier Doug Ford says the province will sell a recently purchased $28.9 million private aircraft “as quickly as possible” after facing public and political backlash over the expensive decision.The plane is a Bombardier Challenger 650 and was bought for government use and…

USCIS director issued a fresh warning to immigration scammers. USCIS director Joseph Edlow said fraudsters and other criminals should be prepared to face the consequences as the administration is coming after people who have a Green Card. With new special agents on board, the agency is on its way to opening multiple tip lines where…

CDawgVA (Image Via Getty) Connor Colquhoun, better known as CDawgVA, has finished his 2026 Cyclethon after another long and demanding ride across Japan. This year’s event brought in close to $1.5 million for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. By the time he crossed the finish line, donations had reached around $1,470,000, making it one of the…

A 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a life split between luxury travel and alleged covert deals is now at the centre of a serious US federal case.Authorities say Shamim Mafi was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government.According to the US Attorney’s Office for…

An alleged retail theft network worth millions has been broken up in Australia, with police confirming that an Indian national on an expired visa is among 31 people arrested.Victoria police say the group is accused of stealing up to $10 million worth of goods from supermarkets across the state in a highly organised operation. The…

At least three students were injured in a shooting near the University of Iowa early Sunday morning, according to police.The Iowa City Police Department responded to the 100th block of East College Street in downtown Iowa City at approximately 1.46 am (US local time) after receiving a report of a large fight. Officers who arrived…

Law firm representing Kash Patel made their letter to the Atlantic public which they said they sent before the article on Kash Patel’s alleged drinking problem was published. A major war of words broke out between FBI director Kash Patel‘s advisers and Atlantic after Atlantic’s journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick exclusively reported that the FBI director has…

A Punjabi TV host in Canada has been sentenced to 5.5 years in jail for importing drugs from the US. A 47-year-old woman who worked as a Punjabi radio and TV host in Canada for the past 10 years has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison after she was caught red-handed while smuggling meth…

Police in Calgary are searching for a 22-year-old man accused of firing a gun with intent, as authorities warn the public not to approach him.Germanpreet Singh, also known as ‘Garry,’ is wanted on a warrant for discharging a firearm with intent, a serious offence under Canadian law that can carry significant prison time if proven…

Two Indian-origin men pleaded guilty to an H-1B scam in California, where they hired people promising them jobs at the University of California — fooling both the beneficiaries and the USCIS. Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to H-1B visa fraud where they hired foreign nationals, promising them jobs at the University of…