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At least 176 killed in India, Pakistan after rains cause flash floods
Officials halted rescue operations overnight but rescued at least 300 people Thursday after a powerful cloudburst triggered floods and landslides in India-controlled Kashmir.
Trump wants Putin summit to ‘set the table’ for future Zelenskyy meeting
Canada and Europe have been pushing to ensure Ukraine is represented in any peace talks and that the country's territorial integrity is respected.
Putin says U.S., Russia could make nuclear arms deal
Putin was speaking to his most senior ministers and security officials on the eve of a summit in Alaska with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump told Norwegian minister he wanted Nobel Prize: report
Several countries including Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia have nominated Trump for brokering peace agreements or ceasefires, and he's said he deserves the accolade.
China’s new tariff on Canadian canola takes effect as farmers urge action
The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value.
U.S. human rights reports criticize NATO allies, minimize some abuses
The reports, which cover 2024 before U.S. President Donald Trump took office, reflect his administration’s focus on free speech and restricting access to abortion.
Feds meet with canola industry groups amid new China anti-dumping tariff
The ministers are set to meet with the Canola Council of Canada and the Canadian Canola Growers Association later on Wednesday.
U.S. tourist found dead in Spain nearly 1 month after reported missing
Cole Henderson was reported missing by his friends, after he decided to hike alone after putting his cellphone on airplane mode to save his battery.
Southern Europe wildfires leave 3 dead, thousands displaced
Firefighters were stretched thin in many affected countries as they battled multiple outbreaks following weeks of heat waves and temperature spikes across the Mediterranean.
Stock markets could rally Wednesday amid optimism for future rate cuts
Stock markets in the U.S. and worldwide are poised for a gainful Wednesday trading session as traders in the U.S. are especially optimistic with a higher potential for rate cuts.
European leaders, Zelenskyy set to talk with Trump ahead of Putin summit
Zelenskyy is due to meet with European leaders first, in preparation for a virtual call with Trump and Vice President JD Vance about an hour later.
China adds ‘additional pressure’ with new tariffs on Canadian canola
China escalated trade disputes with Canada on Tuesday by announcing a preliminary anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports of more than 75 per cent.
U.S., China extend tariff deadline for 90 days just hours before expiration
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he signed the executive order for the extension, and that “all other elements of the Agreement will remain the same.”
Carney backs Ukraine role in peace talks in calls with Zelenskyy, Starmer
Prime Minister Mark Carney 'underscored that decisions on the future of Ukraine must be made by Ukrainians' in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his office said.
Remains of Antarctic explorer found 66 years after he went missing
Dennis Bell's remains were sent for testing at King’s College London, where they were matched with DNA samples from his brother and sister.