Tag: World
Canada plans to send Ukraine over 80K unarmed small rockets
Canada plans to send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets to Ukraine as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months, Defense Minister Bill Blair said.
Trump’s Abortion Stance Sparks Uncertainty Among Evangelical Voters
Donald Trump’s fluctuating stance on abortion is sowing discord among his evangelical base. As he campaigns for re-election, the former president’s inconsistent rhetoric on a key issue has ignited concerns among white evangelicals, a group that was pivota...
China set to create its largest brokerage to challenge Wall Street
China is preparing to form its largest brokerage firm by merging two major state-owned securities companies, Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities. The merger is estimated to create a financial giant worth approximately $230 billion, positioning...
Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Revised Federal Indictment in 2020 Election Case
Donald Trump’s legal team submitted a not guilty plea on his behalf during a pivotal hearing held on Thursday. The hearing, tied to his federal indictment for attempting to subvert the 2020 election results, resumed after a 10-month delay. Trump’s appeara...
Trial underway for French man accused of inviting dozens of men to rape his wife
Gisèle Pélicot waived her legal right to anonymity at the opening of the trial of her husband Dominique Pélicot and 50 other men.
France has a new prime minister. Who is Michel Barnier?
The appointment of Michel Barnier follows weeks of intense efforts by Emmanuel Macron and his aides to bring an intense period of political turmoil to an end.
18-year-old killed by police after opening fire near Israeli consulate in Munich
The shootout coincided with the 52nd anniversary of the Munich Olympics terrorist attack and authorities speculate the gunman planned his attack for the anniversary.
Canada condemns alleged Russian interference in 2024 U.S. election
The U.S. took wide-ranging actions on Wednesday, alleging Russia had engaged in disinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 presidential election.
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by her boyfriend
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80 per cent of her body was burned in an attack by her partner.
Škoda Group Secures Major Electric Train Deal with Bulgaria
Škoda Group, a leading Czech rail manufacturer, has secured a significant contract to supply up to 25 electric trains to Bulgaria, valued at 13 billion Czech crowns. This deal is part of Bulgaria’s ambitious plans to modernize its railway network and repl...
U.S. Regulators Demand Probe into Safety of Products on Shein and Temu
U.S. federal safety regulators have called for an investigation into Shein and Temu, two prominent Chinese e-commerce platforms, over concerns that they may be facilitating the sale of unsafe baby and toddler products. The Consumer Product Safety Commissi...
Kofola’s shares climb as earnings outlook sparks investor interest
Shares of Kofola, the well-known Czech beverage producer, surged to their highest level in over two years, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company’s financial outlook. The rise comes on the heels of positive market forecasts, which project s...
U.S. Takes Action Against Russian Election Interference
The United States has launched a series of measures aimed at countering what it describes as Russian attempts to interfere in the forthcoming presidential election. This includes targeting Russian-operated fake news sites and unwitting influencers believe...
Georgia student, 14, kills 4, injures 9 in high school shooting
A tragic shooting unfolded at a Georgia high school where a 14-year-old student opened fire, killing four individuals and injuring nine others, sparking renewed demands for stronger gun safety measures. The shooting occurred during school hours, sending s...
Beloved ‘Russian spy’ beluga whale was shot dead, animal rights groups say
Hvaldimir, a beluga whale who captured the hearts of Norwegians, was found dead Saturday. Activists say the whale, believed have been part of a Russian spy operation, was shot.