Gunmen ambush Pakistan aid convoy despite sectarian truce January 04, 2025 at 12:23AM

Gunmen ambushed a Pakistan convoy travelling to bring aid to a region besieged by sectarian fighting on Saturday, local government said, wounding several officials despite a ceasefire announced three days ago. After a truce was called on January 1, the convoy was attacked as it travelled to collect the first aid delivery of food and medicine sent by road since November, officials said.

Canada halts new permanent residence applications for parents, grandparents in 2025 January 03, 2025 at 11:15PM

Canada will stop accepting new applications for permanent residence under the Parents and Grandparents sponsorship programme starting in 2025. IRCC plans to process a maximum of 15,000 applications in 2025 and offers the super visa option for extended visits. This change is due to a 20% reduction in permanent resident targets.

8 dead, 15 injured in a deadly fire at north China food market January 03, 2025 at 10:59PM