by South Asian Star | Oct 9, 2025 | World
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza peace plan that will see all remaining hostages released and Israel withdrawing its troops from the Palestinian territory. “I am very proud to announce that...
by South Asian Star | Oct 8, 2025 | World
The most promising effort yet to end the war in Gaza was bolstered as senior figures from Israel and the United States joined the negotiations on Wednesday after Hamas handed over its lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be freed in a swap.With U.S....
by South Asian Star | Oct 8, 2025 | Local
Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium has hosted everything from Taylor Swift and monster trucks to the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics. But cricket will take centre stage at the 42-year-old venue when the fledgling Canada Super 60 tournament kicks...
by South Asian Star | Oct 8, 2025 | National
A bestselling memoir and manifesto by Canadian writer and journalist Omar El Akkad is among this year’s finalists for the U.S.-based National Book Award.The U.S.-based annual literary award, valued at $10,000 USD (approx. 13,954.49 Cdn) is presented by the National...
by South Asian Star | Oct 8, 2025 | Stories
Former FBI director James Comey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation.A trial date was set for Jan. 5, 2026.An indictment approved by a grand jury late last month accuses Comey of...
