Tag: World
Russian airstrike kills 41, injures 180 in Ukrainian city, says Zelenskyy
The strike occurred in the city of Poltava, the capital of the region of the same name, officials said. Poltava is located about 350 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Kyiv.
China hits Canada with anti-dumping canola probe after EV tariffs
China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
U.S. seizes Venezuelan president’s plane, says it was purchased illegally
The plane used by Nicolas Maduro was seized in the Dominican Republic and transferred to the custody of federal officials in Florida, the U.S. Justice Department said.
African nations lose up to 5% of GDP annually due to climate change: report
The World Meteorological Organization said many African nations are spending up to nine per cent of their budgets for climate adaptation policies.
Rare strike in Israel adds to pressure for ceasefire, hostage deal in Gaza
U.S. President Joe Biden added to the pressure by saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough to reach a deal for a ceasefire and hostage release.
Palestinian militants kill 3 Israeli police in the West Bank
Palestinian militants killed three Israeli police officers on Sunday when they opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, where Israel has carried out large-scale raids.
Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas
Maayan Shavit says 40-year-old Carmel Gat was among six hostages whose bodies were recovered by the Israeli army in Gaza on Saturday shortly after they were killed.
A German far-right party leads exit polls in one state election and is roughly level in another
A new party founded by a prominent leftist was also making an immediate impact, while the parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular government were set for weak results.
Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand
Scientists and entrepreneurs are working on ways to make more cocoa that stretch well beyond the tropics, from Northern California to Israel.
Russia says it downed over 150 drones in one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks of the war
Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defense Ministry said Sunday.
Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Israel on Sunday said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including a young Israeli-American man who became one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas.
A deadly storm sweeps through Japan and heavy rainfall could last for days
Tropical Storm Shanshan brought torrential rain Sunday to Japan ’s Shizuoka area southwest of Tokyo, as weather officials warned it would linger for several more days.
Brazilian judge suspends Elon Musk’s X platform nationwide
The move further escalates the monthslong feud between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.
Norway’s Princess Martha Louise to wed U.S. shaman amid years of controversy
The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple’s actions and waning support for the Scandinavian royals, who have been hit with a number of scandals.
Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban morality laws
Laws issued by the Taliban last week forbid women from singing and reading aloud in public because a woman's voice is deemed 'intimate.'