Pakistan forces kill 145 separatist militants in 40-hour battle

by South Asian Star | Feb 1, 2026 | World

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants...

3 arrested after early-morning shots fired in Surrey, police suspect extortion

by South Asian Star | Feb 1, 2026 | National

Police say another shooting in Surrey, B.C., is believed to be linked to extortion, as these crimes have increased over the past year. In a release Sunday, Surrey police said three men were arrested following an early-morning shooting incident in the city’s Crescent...

Kerri Einarson to play for 5th Canadian women’s curling title and Kaitlyn Lawes her 2nd

by South Asian Star | Feb 1, 2026 | Sports

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your...

Hamilton soldier, 24, who died in Latvia ‘immensely proud’ to be part of Canadian military, says father

by South Asian Star | Feb 1, 2026 | National

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Sebastian Halmagean, 24, was living out his...

Before becoming an alleged narco kingpin, Ryan Wedding was just a snowboard-loving kid from Coquitlam, B.C.

by South Asian Star | Feb 1, 2026 | Local

Before Ryan Wedding gained infamy as the Olympic snowboarder turned alleged murderous cocaine kingpin, he was just another kid from Coquitlam, B.C., getting his name misspelled in his school year book. The typo says “Bryan” Wedding, but there’s no mistaking the...