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FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Fugitive Gangster Goldy Brar
The FBI has added fugitive gangster Goldy Brar to its Ten Most Wanted list and raised the reward for his capture to $1 million. US authorities accuse him of leading the Bishnoi gang’s North American operations and ordering targeted killings.
Modi Could Visit Canada as India and Canada Race to Finalise Trade Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Canada as New Delhi and Ottawa work to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement by the end of 2026. The proposed trip has not been formally scheduled, but it could provide the setting for signing the pact if negotiations are completed in time.
British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
British Columbia has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over the Tumbler Ridge massacre, alleging the company detected the attacker’s violent ChatGPT activity but failed to warn police. The province is seeking recovery costs and court-ordered changes to the platform’s safety procedures.
On France’s Tiny Atlantic Outpost, Macron and Carney Make a Bigger Point
France’s Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Mark Carney are meeting in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory just off Canada’s coast. The summit will focus on defence, energy and technology, but its location gives it added weight amid mounting tensions with Washington.
India-Canada Trade Pact Could Be Finalised Before Year-End
India and Canada are aiming to complete a comprehensive trade agreement by the end of 2026 after concluding a fourth round of talks. The proposed CEPA would cover goods, services, investment and energy as both countries target C$70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.