The Indian World Forum (IWF) on Wednesday strongly condemned the actions of unlawful organisations, including Sikhs for Justice, for their disturbing activities targeting the Indian diaspora in Canada. In a press release, the IWF highlighted the significant economic and social contributions of the Indian diaspora to Canadian society, emphasising that individuals from various religious backgrounds, including Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, have played a vital role in the progress of Canada.

The press release drew attention to the repeated targeting of the Indian diaspora and their places of worship in Canada. It also pointed out the alarming trend of unlawful organisations attempting to target Indian diplomatic missions and personnel not only in Canada but also in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America (USA). These activities have raised concerns for the safety and well-being of the Indian diaspora.

Call for Canadian government action

The Indian World Forum has urged the Government of Canada to take serious action against nefarious elements, specifically mentioning individuals such as Arshdeep Singh Dhalla and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, both of whom have been designated as terrorists by India. The IWF stated the importance of preventing any actions that could endanger the Indian diaspora and their investments in Canada, as such actions would violate the sanctity of the UN Charter and its conventions.

The IWF also highlighted the warm welcome extended to Canadian brethren in India and highlighted the cultural commitment to the well-being of the Canadian diaspora in India.

Diplomatic standoff between India and Canada

Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against the Indian government over involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistan separatist on Canadian soil. India has repeatedly accused Canada of supporting the Khalistan movement, which is banned in India and has dwindling support among the Sikh diaspora.

On Monday, Trudeau in Parliament described what he called credible allegations that India was connected to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June. The Indian government denied any hand in Nijjar’s killing while also saying Canada was trying to shift the focus from Khalistan activists there.

Denmark's parliament has passed a law banning the burning of the Holy Quran.

The law was passed by the country's parliament on Thursday (December 7) local time amid outrage from Muslim countries.

Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported that after the law is passed, it will be considered a crime if someone burns the Holy Quran. And the offender must serve a maximum sentence of two years. In addition, a fine must be paid.

Last January, the Holy Quran was burned in front of a mosque in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, and in front of the Turkish embassy. A person named Rasmus Paludan was associated with this incident. He is the leader of Hard Line, a hard-right political party in Denmark.

Muslim countries expressed great anger in that incident. In such a context, the country decided to stop burning the Holy Quran.

The law was voted on in Denmark's parliament before it was passed. In this vote of 179 MPs, 94 MPs voted in favor of the law, while 77 voted against it.

In an immediate reaction after the law was passed, former minister Inger Stoiberg said the law would take away freedom of expression. But Danish Prime Minister Mite Frederiksen said the law would not criminalize criticism of religion.

The US Senate has blocked a billion-dollar security assistance bill for Ukraine and Israel.

Republican senators on Wednesday (Dec. 6) blocked the bill to push for tougher measures to stop migrants from crossing the border with Mexico. British news agency Reuters reported this information.

President Joe Biden's proposed 110.5 billion funding bill was 49 in favor, 51 against, according to the report. This means the bill did not get the support of 60 required for debate in the 100-member Senate.

Joe Biden's reasoning for approving the proposal for new funds for Ukraine and Israel was that not allocating this money would be a "gift" from the United States to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also, if Ukraine freezes in the current winter season, the people there will be in great trouble due to lack of money. Of the proposed money, Biden wanted 61 billion for aid to Ukraine. The rest of the money goes to Israel and Palestinian aid to Gaza.

But independent Senator Bernie Sanders, who usually votes for Democrats, made an exception this time. He voted against the bill, expressing concern over Israel's inhumane military tactics against Palestinians.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer voted no. So that he can bring the proposal to reconsider the bill again.

Republicans said the move was necessary to tighten immigration policies and controls at the southern border.

Two Israeli soldiers, including the son of wartime cabinet member Gadi Eisenkot, were killed in the Palestinian Gaza Strip. Through this, Israel has lost 90 soldiers so far after the ground operation in Gaza.

On Thursday (December 7), the Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported this information.

According to a statement from the Israeli military, reserve soldier Mir Izenkot was killed in a bomb explosion in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Another soldier was also killed in the southern Gaza Strip, it said. Two more soldiers were seriously injured in the encounter.

The army said 416 soldiers had been killed in Gaza since the conflict began on October 7.

Israel resumed its military offensive in the Gaza Strip on December 1, after a week-long humanitarian ceasefire with the Palestinian group Hamas ended.

At least 17,177 Palestinians have been killed and more than 46,000 injured in non-stop air and ground attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip since October 7.

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Bairuta signed an agreement with the country's government to relocate undocumented migrants to Rwanda.

The British Home Secretary signed an agreement with Foreign Minister Vincent Bairuta on Tuesday (December 5).

This information was given in the report of the news agency Reuters.

It is to be noted that the discussion about sending immigrants to Rwanda started during the time of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Then the British Supreme Court objected to it, the court said, if Rwanda pushes the migrants who left Britain to another country - in that case, the matter will be in conflict with the principles and ideals of the United Kingdom.

Later, the current government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's, after providing assurance on this matter, the Supreme Court removed the objection, paving the way for an agreement with Rwanda.