Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran. Source:: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-officials-prepare-for-possible-strike-on-iran-in-coming-days-8704428#publisher=newsstand
Canada’s intelligence agency has accused India of foreign interference, alleging attempts to influence Canadian communities and politicians, particularly regarding Sikh separatists. This report surfaces amidst strained relations following Canada’s accusation against India in the 2023 murder of Hardeep Nijjar. Despite the tension, both countries’ Prime Ministers recently pledged to strengthen ties. Source:: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/soon-after-meet-of-pms-canada-intel-accuses-india-of-interference/articleshow/121942323.cms
Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday. Source:: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-resumes-student-visas-social-media-vetting-of-applicants-mandatory-8703559#publisher=newsstand