Tag: World
Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.
Italian surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish in ‘freak accident’
Local officials said Giulia Manfrini was surfing off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia when she was 'unexpectedly' impaled by a swordfish bill into her chest.
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after classified info on Israel, Iran released
U.S. officials confirmed on Saturday that the administration is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran.
Moldova on course to join EU. What to know about the narrow vote
The “No” vote had looked to be ahead in the referendum right until the last few thousand votes were counted from the country’s large diaspora.
‘You are not my king!’ Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia visit
Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and bones.
Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads for Cuba
Hurricane Oscar made landfall early Sunday in the southeastern Bahamas and was heading toward Cuba, an island recently beleaguered by a massive power outage.
U.S. investigating leaked documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app and first reported Saturday by CNN and Axios.
Israeli strikes on northern Gaza Strip leave at least 87 dead or missing
Gaza's health ministry says the influx of wounded people following the strikes is worsening "an already catastrophic situation for the health care system."
Demonstrators praise Gisèle Pélicot’s courage in harrowing rape trial
During the trial, in which Pélicot has faced 51 of her alleged rapists, she has been praised for her composure and decision to keep the hearings public.
Cuba gets some electricity back after blackout left millions in the dark
About half of Cuba was plunged into darkness on Thursday evening, followed by the entire island on Friday morning after the plant failed.
Drone strike launched at Netanyahu’s house as Israel hits hospitals in Gaza
There were no casualties in the drone attack on the prime minister's house, while in Gaza, Israeli forces fired at hospitals, killing more than 50 people, including children.
Gaza fighting appears likely to continue after Hamas leader Sinwar’s death
Hamas pushed back against a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin a day earlier that his country’s military will keep fighting until the hostages are released.
Canadian businesses can request relief from Chinese EV, metals tariffs
The Department of Finance said in a statement that temporary relief from tariffs would be granted under specific and exceptional circumstances.
Cuba plunged into darkness after national power grid fails
The crisis marks a new low on an island where life has become increasingly unbearable, with residents already suffering from shortages of food, fuel, water and medicine.
Canada to send Ukraine more ammunition, arms in $65M military aid package
Defence Minister Bill Blair made the announcement at a NATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels where Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia was a key topic.