Tag: World
Amazon seller challenges watchdog’s antitrust investigation in court
An Amazon seller has filed a legal challenge against the antitrust investigations conducted by India’s Competition Commission (CCI), claiming that the probe into e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart is biased and unlawful. The seller, Cloudtail, a former...
U.S., France and allies call for 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah
An Israeli official said Netanyahu has given the green light to pursue a possible deal, but only if it includes the return of Israeli civilians to their homes.
Trudeau meets Macron as French leader visits Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to his home in Ottawa Wednesday for an informal private dinner.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Assumes Presidency of Sri Lanka
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially taken office as the President of Sri Lanka, following a significant electoral victory. Elected on September 23, 2024, his win comes amid widespread public discontent with previous administrations, primarily due to t...
Canadians Die in Lebanon Amid Intensifying Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Two Canadians have lost their lives and three others have sustained injuries in Lebanon as violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah. This development comes amid rising tensions in the region, prompting heightened international concern over the huma...
India reports 1st case of fast-spreading mpox strain
On Monday, Reuters cited sources within the Indian Health Ministry as saying that the case reported in Mallapuram belonged to the new strain.
2 Canadians killed in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates
As the tensions in the region ratchet up, Canadians are being urged to leave Lebanon immediately and not count on government-assisted evacuations.
Airlines suspending flights to Tel Aviv, Lebanon as conflict erupts
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.
Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv in further escalation of conflict
Hezbollah hurled dozens of projectiles into Israel early Wednesday, including a missile aimed at Tel Aviv that was the militant group's deepest strike yet.
Trudeau pushes allies to lift long-range weapons limits for Ukraine at UN
Trudeau said he had 'a number of those conversations directly with leaders' at the UN when asked if he is making progress in growing consensus for lifting the restrictions.
Canadian tourists to Egypt will be able to get online visas again: Joly
Since last October, Canadians have been paying $150 and mailing in an application form, passport and itinerary in order to get a visa.
Woman dies in ‘suicide pod’ in Switzerland, several people arrested
Several people were taken into custody on suspicion of inciting, and aiding and abetting suicide after a woman died using a Sarco pod.
Chinese central bank injects stimulus in bid to boost flagging economy
The broader-than-expected package offering more funding and interest rate cuts marks the latest attempt by policymakers to restore confidence in the world's second-largest economy.
Trudeau to meet Zelenskyy as Biden set to make final UN speech
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend the opening of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where U. S. President Joe Biden will give a speech.
Visa Under Antitrust Scrutiny Over Debit Card Practices
A pivotal legal battle is unfolding as Visa Inc. finds itself at the center of an antitrust case initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This case focuses on allegations that the company has maintained monopolistic practices in the debit card m...