The UK’s Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has suffered a severe defeat in the local council elections. The Labour Party has taken a clear lead with results still being declared. Some key highlights include the possibility of an early general election and the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Labour Party’s votes. The Conservatives hope for positive results in some seats, while the Liberal Democrats have gained significantly. The election results are expected to be fully declared in the next few days.
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Under new rules unveiled by the White House, US federal agencies must demonstrate that their artificial intelligence tools do not endanger the rights and safety of the American people, or they will have to stop using them. The policy directive, part of President Joe Biden’s broader AI executive order, aims to ensure that AI systems used by government agencies do not produce biased or discriminatory outcomes. The rules also require agencies to hire a chief AI officer and make their AI inventory public.
Canada’s population growth rate has reached a record high, with 1.3 million people added over the past year. The growth was driven by immigration, primarily from non-permanent residents such as foreign workers and students. However, future population growth is expected to slow down due to plans to reduce the number of temporary residents and international students. The surge in population has had both positive and negative impacts on the economy and infrastructure. It is a lesson for advanced economies relying on immigration for economic stability.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walked the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on February 29, duelling trips underscoring how important immigration has become for the 2024 election and how much each man wants to use it to his advantage.
Japan has fallen behind Germany and lost its position as the world’s third-largest economy. Despite a 1.9% expansion, Japan’s GDP of $4.2 trillion fell short of Germany’s $4.5 trillion. The depreciation of the yen against the dollar contributed to this change. India is expected to surpass both nations in the coming years. Japan faces challenges such as labour shortages and a declining population, while Germany struggles with energy costs and fiscal uncertainties.
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A drastic immigration bill, as well as the Legislative Council Amendment Bill and Immigration and Employment Bill, will be introduced by the end of December. The Defence Force Bill has been sent to the Select Committee. The Indian members protested against the non-inclusion of Indians in the bill.
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reducing its number of employees in India from 27 to five. This follows India’s intent to remove immunities for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents in Delhi. As a result, the Consulates General of Canada in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Mumbai are temporarily suspending in-person operations. While IRCC will continue to accept and process applications from India, reduced staffing levels are expected to impact processing times.
