With Justin Trudeau stepping down, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as the leading candidate for Canada's Prime Minister. Poilievre criticizes Trudeau's immigration policies, citing economic issues such as job shortages and soaring housing prices. He proposes stricter immigration controls and a more rigorous screening process for international students to ensure sustainable population growth and infrastructure development.
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Alice Weidel, a gay woman with a Sri Lankan partner, leads Germany's far-right AfD, which opposes same-sex marriage and champions traditional values. Her leadership has bolstered the AfD's support. Despite criticism for her anti-immigration stance and controversial views, she remains influential in German politics, urging stricter immigration laws and a referendum on EU membership.
Every January 27, Germany commemorates the victims of Nazi atrocities on Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on its dark past. Amidst rising antisemitism and political tensions, the country's 'remembrance culture' is constantly evolving, facing both external threats and internal criticisms.
WHO has decided to extend travel restrictions on Pakistan for another three months, stressing that Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to pose a threat to polio eradication efforts being made globally. According to WHO, the committee reviewed the global spread of polio, the situation in Pakistan, and the government's efforts to control the spread of virus.
The dismantling of the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC, has commenced. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, under pressure from Congressional Republicans, announced the reconstruction effort. The plaza, a significant symbol of racial justice activism, is set to evolve into something new after serving as a focal point for protests and memorials for over four years.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh has finalised its plans to mark February 8 as Black Day, protesting what they claim is the theft of their party's mandate, as reported by Express Tribune.
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. Nordic countries dominate the top positions, with Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following closely. Meanwhile, the United States slipped to its lowest ranking at No. 24, amidst growing concerns over declining happiness in parts of Europe and North America.
President Donald Trump criticised the alleged $8 million spent on promoting LGBTQ+ rights in Lesotho during his address to Congress. Lesotho's government condemned his remarks, calling them shocking and embarrassing. Lesotho's leading LGBTQ+ rights organisation denied receiving any US funding. The backlash extended to social media as people defended their nation's identity.
Tech consultant Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Prosecutors argued Momeni, enraged over a dispute involving his sister and Lee, planned the attack. Momeni's defense claimed self-defense during an altercation, but the jury rejected this.
Hunter Biden has asked a California federal judge to drop his lawsuit against former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, citing financial struggles and the loss of his Los Angeles home in wildfires. His legal filing mentions a significant downturn in income from art sales and book sales, making it difficult to continue the legal battle.
A Spanish court has ruled in favor of a single mother, allowing her to receive double the parental leave if she had a partner. This decision ensures equal treatment for all children, following a previous ruling that bars discrimination against single-parent families. The decision aims to provide adequate parental care time.