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Asia Tightens Airport Screening as Nipah Virus Concerns Rise

  Airport health authorities wearing protective masks monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, amid reports of a Nipah outbreak. Airports across Asia are stepping up health surveillance as several countries respond to renewed concerns over the Nipah virus following confirmed cases in India. The virus, known for its high fatality rate and potential for human‑to‑human transmission, has prompted authorities to reintroduce precautionary screening measures to limit cross‑border spread. Health officials in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented temperature checks, health declarations, and targeted monitoring of passengers arriving from affected regions. While the number of confirmed cases remains limited, the severity of the virus has led governments to act swiftly. Nipah virus infections are rare but dangerous, with symptoms ranging from fever and headaches to severe respir...

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Alleged Collusion: Parliamentarians Face Accusations of Treason



In a recent report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), shocking allegations have emerged. According to the report, sitting federal politicians are allegedly “witting” participants in foreign interference schemes. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh minced no words, declaring these parliamentarians as “traitors to the country” for their alleged collaboration with foreign governments.

The report highlights several concerning actions by these politicians:

  1. Mobilizing Voters: Some parliamentarians are accused of working with foreign missions to mobilize voters during political campaigns.
  2. Financial Ties: Others allegedly accepted cash from foreign missions or their proxies, either knowingly or through willful blindness.
  3. Sharing Privileged Information: The report suggests that certain parliamentarians shared privileged information with foreign diplomatic officials.

While Green Party Leader Elizabeth May downplayed the report’s significance, Singh remains deeply concerned. He places the blame on the leadership of both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for failing to address the issue.

As the nation grapples with these serious allegations, the question remains: How will Canada respond to this breach of trust by its elected representatives? 

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