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Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist

Relations between two countries at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoys

Business - Financial Times - October 14

India and Canada expel top diplomats over murder accusations

Canada accuses Indian government agents of involvement in "violent acts" aimed at intimidating Canadian Sikh separatists.

Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination

Canada says it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomats

World - ABC News - October 15

Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network

The Canadian police said the Indian government had orchestrated homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Canada expels Indian diplomats as RCMP allege ties to violence, murder plot

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Canada, India Expel Diplomats in Escalating Dispute Over Sikh Activist's Killing

The decision is the latest flare-up between the countries since the killing of an activist in 2023.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Canadian police accuse Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities including homicides

Accusations made hours after both countries expel senior diplomats in escalating row over killing of Sikh activist. Canadian police accused Indian diplomats and consular staff of “clandestine” and ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles

Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsula

World - Financial Times - October 15

Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader

Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, on Monday, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in ...

Why India and Canada have expelled each other's top diplomats

The brazen June 2023 assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada sparked a diplomatic row with India that continues to escalate.

World - CBS News - October 15

Why has Canada accused Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities?

Police say they have evidence of homicides, harassment and threats against Canadian Sikhs. Relations between India and Canada have sunk to historic lows after Canadian police accused Indian ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Tension between Canada, India continues after top diplomats expelled

Canada and India have expelled each other's senior diplomats as the two countries' dispute continues over the assassination of a prominent Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver last ...

Lebanese Premier Mikati summons Iranian diplomat over interference

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Canada's foreign minister says India's remaining diplomats are on notice not to harm Canadians

Canada’s foreign minister says India’s remaining diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to endanger Canadian lives

World - ABC News - October 18

Expelled Indian diplomat denies involvement in murder of Sikh leader in Canada

A Canadian Sikh leader who was killed in British Columbia last year.

World - ABC News - October 20

US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid

Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.

France and Germany attack UK plan to levy VAT on international school fees

Proposal to impose value added tax in the Budget risks damaging diplomatic ties, ambassadors say

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'

“The Substance” and albums by Willie Nelson and Tyler, the Creator are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

Houthi Arrests of Yemenis on Spying Charges Alarm Diplomats and Aid Workers

The Iran-backed Houthi militia has detained dozens of Yemenis linked to the U.S. Embassy or international organizations recently.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey

The leader of the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria has called for international mediators to continue pushing for diplomatic solutions to the complex web of conflicts in the Middle ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Russian, North Korean diplomats meet as troops move toward Ukraine

Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries' diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in ...

Israel to hit Hezbollah 'without mercy,' including in Beirut, PM says