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Taranjit Singh Sandhu was mobbed and heckled by a group of pro-Khalistani elements while on a visit to the Hicksville Gurdwara in Long Island, New York. The Ambassador had gone to the Gurdwara to offer prayers on the occasion of Gurpurab. According to a purported video shared on various social media accounts, Sandhu can be seen being confronted by extremist elements who were making statements about India designated terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The Indian envoy could be seen leaving the premises in his vehicle, while a lone protestor raised the Khalistani flag outside the Gurdwara. Indian envoy to the US Taranjit Sandhu had visited the Guru Nanak Darbar in Long Island, New York and joined the local Sangat to celebrate Gurpurab. «Privileged to join the local Sangat, including from Afghanistan, at Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island in celebrating Gurpurab- listened to Kirtan, spoke about Guru Nanak's everlasting message of togetherness, unity, and equality, partook langar, and sought blessings for all,» Sandhu posted on X (formerly Twitter). There has been a rise in pro-Khalistani incidents by extremist elements in countries like Canada, the UK, Australia and even the US. In a shocking incident in July, a group of Khalistan extremists had indulged in an arson attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco. After a probe was launched into the incident, India requested evidence from the US authorities regarding suspects of the attack under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in connection with the case. In a separate incident in March, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco came under attack from suspected Khalistani elements.

Niagara Falls and exploded in a fiery wreck were identified Friday as a western New York husband and wife whose family owns a lumber business and several hardware stores in the Buffalo area.The Niagara Falls Police Department named the couple as Kurt P. Villani and Monica Villani, both 53, of Grand Island, New York, a leafy Buffalo suburb close to the falls.Online business records and the company website indicate the victims’ family owns Gui’s Lumber and seven Ace Hardware locations in western New York, his family operating the business since the mid-1980s.

Molly-Mae Hague hinted at a 'extremely massive' career change for next year. During a vehicle ride, the 24-year-old influencer took part in an Instagram Q&A with her 7.8 million followers, and was asked, “Have you got any plans for 2024?” In response, Molly-Mae said that she has something really big coming in 2024. She has never been more enthused about a shift in her career, probably the biggest one to date, explained Mae in excitement, «My biggest goal will be excelling in this new project,» the single mother stated.

Taylor Swift's third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Official UK Albums Chart with "1989 (Taylor’s Version)" (via EMI), the fourth installment in her series of six rerecorded LP projects. This achievement has foiled Beatles' bid for a record-extending 16th No. 1 with «1967-1970» (also known as the Blue album) and «1962-1966» (the Red album), which entered the chart at No.

Netflix expands its content with 14 additions this week from November 19 to 25, featuring a reality show, an animated movie, and a limited thriller series. "Squid Game: The Challenge," a reality show based on the hit series, kicks off on November 22, 2023, as 456 participants vie for a $4.56 million prize. Players navigate challenges, devise strategies, form alliances, and strive to survive until the competition's end. On Tuesday, November 21, Netflix premieres the animated movie "Leo!" voiced by Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, and others. The film follows a lizard's escapade during the final year of elementary school, breaking free from a 74-year confinement in a terrarium with his turtle companion. Swedish limited series, «A Nearly Normal Family,» arrives on November 24, depicting a seemingly ordinary family shattered by a shocking murder. As one family member faces arrest, questions arise about how well they truly know each other. Rounding out the week are «Love Island USA» season 3 on November 24 and «Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist» on November 22, offering a diverse selection for Netflix subscribers.

Vancouver police have released new images of Randall Hopley, notorious convicted sex offender and fugitive sought Canada-wide for walking away from his Vancouver halfway house ahead of a court date.

MADRID (Reuters) — More than 500 migrants were rescued in the Atlantic Ocean off Spain's Canary Islands, the Spanish coastguard said on Saturday, as the number of people arriving on the archipelago so far this year neared an all-time record posted in 2006.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently announced his decision to relocate to the opulent Indian Creek, nestled within the idyllic Miami-Dade County from the Seattle area. Two years after stepping down as Amazon's CEO and having lived in the Seattle area for over thirty years, Bezos decided it was time for a significant change.

Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair says that two dangerous intercepts took place involving Chinese fighter jets and a Canadian Cyclone helicopter on Oct. 29, including flares deployed in the path of the helicopter.

Dakota Wealth Management is to acquire a family-run practice in a deal which adds around $300 million to its AUM, taking it to near $4 billion.

Love Island Games is set to premiere on November 1, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The episode will be available for live streaming and later viewing. For viewers on the west coast, it will air at 6 p.m. PT and at 8 p.m. CT for Midwesterners. To watch Love Island Games on Peacock, tune in at 9 p.m. ET, with a total of 17 episodes in this season. New episodes will be released from Sundays through Fridays at the same time, excluding Saturdays. The finale is scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023. Throughout the month of November, keep your evenings open to catch up on the Islanders' drama. The episode release schedule is as follows: Episode 1 – Wednesday, Nov. 1 Episode 2 – Thursday, Nov. 2 Episode 3 – Friday, Nov. 3 Episode 4 – Sunday, Nov. 5 Episode 5 – Monday, Nov. 6 Episode 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 7 Episode 7 – Wednesday, Nov. 8 Episode 8 – Thursday, Nov. 9 Episode 9 – Friday, Nov. 10 Episode 10 – Sunday, Nov. 12 Episode 11 – Monday, Nov. 13 Episode 12 – Tuesday, Nov. 14 Episode 13 – Wednesday, Nov. 15 Episode 14 – Thursday, Nov. 16 Episode 15 – Friday, Nov. 17 Episode 16 – Sunday, Nov. 19 Episode 17 – Monday, Nov. 20 Former cast members from Love Island USA, Love Island UK, Love Island Australia, and more are coming together for a spin-off of the popular reality series. Hosted by Maya Jama and narrated by Iain Stirling, the group will face dating, eliminations, recouplings, and newcomers' arrival for a «second shot at love» while competing in challenges. A total of 26 islanders will participate, including familiar faces like Eyal Booker from UK season 4, Ray Gantt from USA season 1, and Tina Provis, winner of Australia's season 3 and 4.

'Odey Asset Management, including Brook Asset Management and Odey Wealth, will be closing. Fund managers and funds have moved to new asset managers,' Odey AM said on its website.

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded not guilty on Friday to a 23-count indictment accusing him of an array of corruption, including 10 felony counts that federal prosecutors added this month.

U.S. Coast Guard official described as a “miracle.”The two missing men were aboard the 43-foot vessel Evening, which departed Westport at the south end of the Olympic Peninsula on Oct. 12.

UK dividends fell to £27.5bn, down 8.3% year-on-year, in the third quarter of 2023.

ARGUINEGUIN, GRAN CANARIA (Reuters) — Over 1,000 migrants arrived in Spain's Canary Islands in a single day on Saturday after making the dangerous journey from Africa, including on a boat carrying 320 people that rescuers said was the most packed vessel they had ever seen.

According to a document that was submitted by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on October 4, 2023, two luxury aeroplanes worth several millions of dollars that are held by Samuel Bankman-Fried are now potentially vulnerable to forfeiture. The petition states that the foundation for the action to forfeit the property belongs to «offences described in Counts One through Four and Seven of Indictment 22 Cr. 673 (LAK)» committed by Bankman-Fried. Both a Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700-1A11 and an Embraer Legacy EMB-135BJ are named as the aircraft in question here.

A solar eclipse will darken skies across parts of North America this weekend — one of two must-see celestial events over the next six months that the continent won’t see again for years.

Julia Fox has talked candidly about her brief fling with rapper Kanye West in her book 'Down The Drain'. The 336-page book is largely a chronological account of Fox’s life, but it is harrowing, achingly sad at times, and a narcotics-soaked shock to the system. By the end of the memoir, the reader is amazed that Julia Fox survived so many overdoses of heroin, brutal frights, and broken relationships to tell the tale.

Christina Aguilera, on Tuesday (October 10), revealed her upcoming series of performances at the Voltaire Belle de Nuit at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, starting on New Year's Eve weekend, media reports said. These shows will be held in Voltaire's intimate performance space, showcasing two decades of Aguilera's hit songs. Aguilera expressed her excitement, stating, «I'm eager to bring a fresh show to Las Vegas that blends music, sophistication, and art in a unique way. What I appreciate about the closeness of Voltaire at The Venetian Resort is the intimate connection with the audience—a modern twist on live performances.»

Fortescue is on the cusp of signing more renewable energy supply deals as it pushes ahead with plans to make green ammonia at Gibson Island in Queensland.