Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the “deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada” and criticised “cowardly attempts” to intimidate Indian diplomats in that country.

“Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law,” he said in a post on X.

The Prime Minister’s social media post comes hours after External Affairs Ministry said the Indian government “condemns acts of violence perpetrated by extremists and separatists”, and called on its Canadian counterpart to ensure that all places of worship are adequately protected.

Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway. 

​Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.  

Former President Donald Trump is gaining unexpected support among Arab and Muslim-Americans, a demographic that traditionally leaned Democratic. Dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s Middle East policies, especially regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, has led to this shift. This trend could significantly impact swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona in the upcoming closely contested election.