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Are the allegations tru deau? Canada and India’s diplomatic row
Sep 20, 2023
Anton LaGuardia, Diplomatic Editor for The Economist, dives into the escalating tensions between Canada and India following the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar. He discusses potential diplomatic implications and the complexities of international relations. Noah Snyder, Tokyo bureau chief, reveals Japan's proactive earthquake preparedness strategies a century after the Great Kanto earthquake. Lastly, Claire McHugh explores the modern resurgence of country music among youth, highlighting the genre's evolution through streaming and social media, exemplified by Morgan Wallen's impact.
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Quick takeaways
- The allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil have strained the relationship between Canada and India, with potential implications for other countries with large Sikh communities.
- Japan, located in a seismically active region, commemorates the centenary of the devastating Great Kanto earthquake, highlighting the ongoing concern of a future earthquake hitting Tokyo and the challenges posed by population growth and changing lifestyles.
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Canada accuses India of involvement in murder
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a stunning claim, accusing India of involvement in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat, while India has categorically denied the allegation and dismissed a Canadian diplomat in response. The tensions between the two countries highlight the long-standing fragile relationship and could have implications for other countries, such as the US, UK, and Australia, that also have large Sikh communities.
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