Fears Ontario Student Aid Changes Will Increase Debt and Put Higher Education Out of Reach
Opening Summary Concerns are growing in Ontario, Canada, that changes to the province’s student aid system could leave students with significantly higher debt and make post-secondary education less accessible. Critics…
Trump increases global tariffs to 15% following Supreme Court decision
Opening Summary Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global tariff on imports just one day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous sweeping tariff regime.…
Preliminary Hearing for Self-Proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’ Rescheduled
Opening Summary A preliminary hearing for a woman who calls herself the “Queen of Canada” has been rescheduled, according to court records. The case is being handled in Canada, with…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Sweeping Global Tariffs
Opening Summary The United States Supreme Court has struck down sweeping global tariffs imposed under former President Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded presidential authority. The decision was delivered in…
Intelligence Experts to Target Extortion Crime, Federal Minister Says
Opening Summary Canadian intelligence and law enforcement agencies will intensify their focus on extortion crimes, a federal minister said, citing rising threats against individuals, businesses, and community groups across the…
Trump Says $7 Billion Raised for Gaza at First Board of Peace Meeting
Opening Summary Former U.S. President Donald Trump said that $7 billion has been raised for Gaza during the first meeting of a newly announced Board of Peace. Trump made the…
Carney’s Defence Industrial Strategy Faces Concerns from Industry Leaders
Opening Summary Industry leaders have raised concerns about potential barriers in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s defence industrial strategy, warning that parts of the plan could limit growth and competitiveness in…
Turkey: President Erdoğan Rejects Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Opening Summary Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has rejected Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland, calling the move unacceptable and a violation of Somalia’s territorial integrity. The comments were made as…
China: Visa Requirement Dropped for Canadian Tourists
Opening Summary China has removed the visa requirement for Canadian tourists, allowing eligible travelers from Canada to enter the country without a visa for short stays. The policy applies nationwide…
Iran Foreign Minister meets IAEA chief ahead of nuclear negotiations
Opening Summary Iran’s foreign minister met the head of the UN nuclear watchdog ahead of upcoming nuclear negotiations, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The meeting took place…