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New York (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) has strengthened Canada-Nigeria economic ties through a strategic partnership with Diaspora Investment for Sustainable Impact in Africa (DISIA), aimed at expanding trade, investment and diaspora-driven business opportunities. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Yasharth Verma, Vice President of CHCC, and Dr. Angela, President and Chair of DISIA, during a high-level Nigeria-Diaspora Trade and Investment Engagement at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in trade and investment, food security, job creation, economic inclusion, technology, innovation,…

California (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has carried out a military operation targeting Islamic State-affiliated fighters in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced, calling the action a direct response to extremist violence in the region. In a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump said the strike was ordered after reports of repeated attacks by ISIS-linked militants, particularly against Christian communities. He described the operation as forceful and effective, asserting that US forces acted decisively to neutralize the threat. The President said the mission was conducted under his command and emphasized that Washington would not allow…