Bank of Canada Cuts Key Interest Rate to 2.5%
Ottawa — The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 2.5%, marking a significant shift in monetary policy aimed at supporting growth amid signs of economic slowdown.…
Obama Says U.S. at ‘Inflection Point’ After Kirk’s Killing, Accuses Trump of Dividing the Nation
Washington — Former U.S. President Barack Obama has said the United States is facing an “inflection point” following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arguing that the incident underscores…
From EU Chief to Netanyahu: PM Modi Thanks World Leaders for Birthday Wishes
New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to global leaders who extended their wishes on his birthday, acknowledging messages from leaders across continents, including European Union officials and…
Air Canada Flight Attendants’ Union Seeks to Cancel Mediation, Pushes Wage Dispute to Arbitration
Toronto — The union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants has formally requested the cancellation of the ongoing mediation process, moving the long-standing wage dispute directly to arbitration. Union leaders said…
Modi Government Determined to Wipe Out Drug Menace from India, Says Amit Shah
New Delhi — Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated the Modi government’s commitment to eliminating the drug menace from India, calling it a threat to both national security and…
U.N. Investigators Accuse Israel of ‘Genocide’ in Gaza; Israel Rejects Report as ‘Distorted and False’
Geneva — A United Nations investigative body has accused Israel of committing acts amounting to “genocide” in Gaza, a charge that has provoked a sharp and immediate rejection from the…
Last Election Cost Canadians Less, Saw Rise in Early Voting: Elections Canada
Ottawa — Canada’s most recent federal election came with a lower price tag for taxpayers, even as a greater number of voters turned to early balloting, according to Elections Canada.…
Supreme Court on Amended Waqf Act: What Has Been Stayed, What Remains
New Delhi — The Supreme Court has issued an important interim order on the amended Waqf Act, providing clarity on which provisions have been temporarily stayed and which continue to…
Trump to Arrive in U.K. for State Visit as Starmer’s Leadership Faces Test
London — Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the United Kingdom for a state visit, a trip that comes at a politically delicate moment for Prime…
‘Canada Doesn’t Have a Say’: Expert Warns Trump’s Demands Put Ottawa in Tough Spot
Ottawa — A leading policy expert has cautioned that Canada faces mounting pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his demands on trade and energy, leaving Ottawa with limited room…