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Inferno in Goa: Nightclub Blaze Claims 25 Lives

                                                        The burned remains of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub   A devastating fire tore through a popular nightclub in Goa, India, late Saturday night, leaving at least 25 people dead, including both staff members and tourists. Authorities reported that the blaze spread rapidly, trapping dozens inside before emergency crews could respond. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as patrons rushed toward exits, many hindered by thick smoke and collapsing structures. Firefighters battled the flames for hours before bringing the situation under control. Local officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with early reports suggesting possible electrical faults or safety violations. The tragedy has sparked outrage and grief across the region, with calls ...
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Jewish Leaders Urge Ottawa to Bolster Synagogue Security Amid Rising Threats

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the federal government to strengthen security measures at synagogues and Jewish institutions across Canada following a deadly attack at a synagogue in Manchester, U.K.

In an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, CIJA President Noah Shack urged Ottawa to substantially increase federal funding for protective infrastructure, citing the growing costs of safeguarding Jewish communities, which now exceed $40 million annually.

The appeal comes as Statistics Canada data shows Jewish Canadians remain the most frequently targeted victims of religiously motivated hate crimes, accounting for nearly 70 percent of reported incidents in recent years.

Police forces in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal have already stepped up patrols around synagogues during the High Holiday period. Meanwhile, the federal government has introduced new hate crime legislation that imposes tougher penalties for acts of intimidation or obstruction at places of worship.

Prime Minister Carney condemned the Manchester attack as “an appalling antisemitic atrocity” and pledged to deploy “all available tools” to ensure Jewish Canadians can live and worship without fear.

CIJA’s call echoes longstanding concerns within the Jewish community that security needs are outpacing current government support, leaving congregations to shoulder heavy financial and emotional burdens.


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