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An unusual FBI operation saw a US government aircraft fly to Cuba to recover a 10-year-old child from Utah in an international parental kidnapping case. The child's transgender parent and partner are accused of taking the child abroad, allegedly for gender transition surgery. Cuban authorities assisted in the child's safe return.

Elena Rybakina skipped the Billie Jean King Cup to rest after long runs at Indian Wells and Miami Open. She said her body needed recovery and the decision was made with her team and federation. Kazakhstan still beat Canada 3-1. Rybakina returned strong in Stuttgart and continues a solid 2026 season with consistent results and strong form.

The delimitation bills have been stalled for now, but the fight over who gets how many seats in Parliament is far from over. What is the right way to do it?

Parliament considers crucial delimitation bills, raising concerns for democratic legitimacy and India's federal balance. These proposals could alter political power distribution significantly. The article argues for careful deliberation and public consultation before any constitutional changes are enacted. Statesmanship demands scrutiny, not speed, to ensure fairness and preserve the Union's integrity.

Tarn Taran police have registered an FIR against five officers and launched a departmental probe for allegedly facilitating the passport release of Canada-based druglord Shehnaz Singh alias Shawn Bhinder, who is wanted by the FBI. Two officers were suspended after their misleading report aided Bhinder in securing his passport, despite his known criminal antecedents and high flight risk.

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate his global tariffs, warning of trillions in losses and vowing to impose them in new forms. He thanked three justices for their stance while also criticizing Republican appointees for perceived disrespect and politicized rulings. The administration is exploring alternative legal avenues to recover lost tariff revenue.

Reporter Estefany Rodriguez Flores was arrested by ICE in Nashville during a traffic stop, with her lawyers claiming no warrant was present. ICE stated she violated her visa terms and has no lawful status, detaining her pending immigration proceedings. Her colleagues and supporters are advocating for her release, citing her legal entry and asylum application.

The Canadian government has begun the process to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistan-born businessman currently facing trial in India for allegedly helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people. Canadian authorities have clarified that the move is not linked to terrorism charges but to alleged misrepresentation in his citizenship application.

New immigration policy changes in the United States are reshaping how companies hire global talent, particularly through the H-1B visa programme. Rising costs, including a proposed $100,000 fee for certain overseas petitions, and a shift to wage-weighted visa selection are creating uncertainty for employers and international professionals. As demand for AI and tech talent grows, companies are increasingly exploring alternative visas and permanent residency pathways while competing nations like Canada and the UK attract the same skilled workforce.

Facing a Canadian immigration refusal isn't the end. Applicants can request reconsideration, seek judicial review, or reapply with a stronger case, addressing the initial refusal reasons. Accessing GCMS notes helps understand the decision. Professional support from consultants or lawyers is invaluable, especially for education or employment-based immigration, improving success chances.

Canada has recognised ‘The Taste of India’. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board of Canada recently accorded trademark status to India’s homegrown dairy giant Amul. The country’s largest co-operative will also be awarded damages to the tune of Canadian dollar (CAD) 32,733 after it won a trademark violation case filed in the federal court of canada.

Canada's immigration system is facing unprecedented challenges as visa rejections surge across visitor, study, and work categories in 2025. This sharp decline, impacting hundreds of thousands of potential arrivals, is attributed to the increased use of automated decision-making tools like Chinook, leading to generic refusal letters and concerns about fairness and transparency.

The federal court of canada has criticized PM Trudeau's government for unjustifiably using emergency powers during 2022 "freedom convoy" protests. It ruled that the situation did not constitute a national emergency and that existing laws could have managed the crisis. This decision challenges Trudeau's stance, who argued that the Emergencies Act was vital to address the protests against Covid-19 mandates.

The ruling is widely seen as the big blow to Donald Trump’s second administration at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court. Just last year, the bench had consistently backed the president through a string of emergency decisions related to immigration, the removal of independent agency heads, and sweeping reductions in federal spending.

A big loss for Donald Trump, what it says about the US Supreme Court, the impact it could have on global trading partners and more.

US Congress is challenging President Trump's trade tariff powers, with a House vote against Canada tariffs and an impending Supreme Court ruling on emergency trade authority. This uncertainty, coupled with Trump's unpredictable demands, raises serious doubts about the stability of the new US-India trade framework, suggesting even signed deals might be temporary.

The federal court of canada ruled that PM Justin Trudeau's use of emergency legislation to quell the 'freedom convoy' protests in Ottawa was unjustified. The court stated that there was no national emergency warranting the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Trudeau’s government, for its part, said its invocation of the act was necessary because the protests had turned into an illegal occupation.

Canada's immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented surge in visa and permit refusals, leading to widespread concerns about automated decision-making replacing human assessment. This crisis is fueling a significant rise in judicial reviews as applicants challenge decisions deemed generic and unreasonable, with numbers of new temporary residents, particularly students, declining sharply.

FIFA has penalised the Canadian team over a drone spying controversy, deducting six points from their tally and imposing a one-year suspension on three coaches. The Canadian football federation also faces a 200,000 Swiss franc (approx. $226,000) fine. The issue emerged when two assistant coaches used drones to monitor New Zealand’s training sessions, leading to the suspension of head coach Bev Priestman and her assistants. Canada must win all remaining Group A matches to stay in contention. The scandal has overshadowed the tournament and raised concerns about fair play.