France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot canceled his visit to a holy site in Jerusalem after Israeli police, armed and without prior authorization, stormed a French-owned church and briefly arrested two French gendarmes. This incident, the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the Eleona sanctuary, has further strained Franco-Israeli relations already tense over the Gaza conflict.
Relations between India and Canada have plunged to a new low as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has accused Indian government ‘agents’ of collaborating with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to spread terror on Canadian soil. This explosive allegation comes hours after India withdrew its diplomats from Canada, escalating an already tense situation. The Canadian allegations, without providing evidence, come amidst reports linking the Bishnoi gang to the murder of a prominent Indian politician in Mumbai, further fueling tensions.
Three Indian nationals have appeared in a British Columbia courtroom on charges related to the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Ripudaman Nijjar last year. The three accused, identified as Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karan Brar, are facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The incident triggered a diplomatic crisis between Canada and India, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleging Indian government involvement in Nijjar’s death. However, India has denied any involvement. The arrests come amidst concerns raised by Canadian Sikh leaders regarding alleged Indian interference in Canadian affairs.
