Tag: World
Trudeau headed for G7 summit in Italy. What’s on the agenda?
Leaders of the seven wealthy democratic nations are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, artificial intelligence and collaboration with Africa.
U.S. to send Ukraine another Patriot air defence system to answer Kyiv’s pleas
It would be the second Patriot system that the U.S. has given to Ukraine. Other allies, including Germany, also have provided air defense systems and munitions for them.
Bank of Canada should consider better communication of monetary policy: IMF
In a statement, the IMF said strengthening communications could include explanations on how quickly the Bank of Canada thinks the policy rate could return to neutral.
King Charles’ portrait vandalized by animal rights activists
Buckingham Palace said it had no comment. Animal Rising said its posters would be easily removable without causing damage to the painting.
North Korea sending trash balloons again as tension grows with South Korea
Kim Jong-un's sister threatened that South Korea would be 'picking up waste paper without rest' if anti-North Korean activists don't stop sending leaflets across the border.
World juniors sex assault case: Trial date could be determined in August
The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton is due back on Aug. 13 to potentially set a date for trial.
WeWork CEO will step down as company emerges from bankruptcy
David Tolley joined WeWork in February 2023, initially as a board member and then as CEO, leading the company through a tumultuous period.
Finland’s jets join mission in Romania for 1st NATO deployment
Finland's accession, ending seven decades of military non-alignment, roughly doubled the length of the border the North Atlantic Treaty Organization shares with Russia.
Malawi’s VP among 10 killed in plane crash, president says
Malawi’s vice president, Saulos Chilima, was among 10 people killed when a small military plane crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country, the president said
U.N. Security Council adopts 1st resolution that endorses Gaza ceasefire plan
The U.S.-sponsored resolution welcomes a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that the United States says Israel has accepted, and pushes Hamas to follow suit.
Missing mother found dead, swallowed whole by 5-metre python in Indonesia
Farida, a 45-year-old mother of four, was reported missing and found dead a day later inside a reticulated python.
Iran announces presidential candidates to replace leader killed in crash
Iran’s Guardian Council unveiled six presidential candidates to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. Five of those running are hardliners.
France’s Macron calls snap election after far-right gains in EU polls
Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to the French president.
At least 274 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid that freed 4 hostages, officials say
At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed in the Israeli raid that freed four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday.
Israel’s only centrist minister resigns from Netanyahu government
Minister Benny Gantz's departure means that Netanyahu will lose the backing of a centrist bloc that has helped broaden support for the government in Israel and abroad.