When Prince William was in France for the D-Day commemorations, it was one of his highest-profile appearances yet on the world stage, and one that sent signals both for William personally and the House of Windsor more broadly. Prince of Wales taking on higher-profile events as monarchy is in period …
Read More »PM travels to Switzerland for peace summit as Ukraine faces setbacks on the battlefield
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Switzerland today for a peace summit as Ukraine's president works to shore up his country's defence by securing more international support. 'Ukraine is in danger of losing. Ukraine needs help now,' says PM's former adviser Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Switzerland today for …
Read More »Protecting trainers Canada’s priority as France pushes new mission in Ukraine, top soldier says
Protecting military trainers in the event they're deployed back into Ukraine is the top consideration for Canadian defence planners as France steps up pressure on allies to join its training initiative, Canada's top military commander says. Paris has been inviting allies to take part in a new training mission inside …
Read More »Baguio needs road congestion pricing
LESSER traffic, cleaner air, easier travel may soon be coming to Baguio City. The city government under Mayor Benjamin Magalong is considering working with Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) on a smart urban mobility project with road congestion pricing as a main component. Road congestion pricing works much like a …
Read More »BoJ to scale down its bond-buying program
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to hold interest rates steady on Friday but reports have said it could gradually reduce its vast hoard of government bonds as it shifts away from a long-running ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank raised rates in March for the first …
Read More »Tesla CEO Musk to get huge payout
NEW YORK — Tesla shareholders voted in favor of a huge compensation package for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk, endorsing the potential windfall after a Delaware court invalidated it, a company official said on Thursday. Based on preliminary vote results, investors backed a plan of up to $56 billion …
Read More »Quebec judge dismisses $2.5M Dollarama class action settlement
A Quebec judge has dismissed a $2.5-million class action settlement on behalf of Dollarama customers who purchased products subject to an eco fee. Class action members won't receive gift cards they would have been entitled to A Quebec judge has dismissed a $2.5-million class action settlement on behalf of Dollarama …
Read More »U.S. safety agency investigating why Southwest Boeing plane rolled during flight
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is investigating why a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Southwest Airlines rolled during a flight last month. Boeing deferred to Southwest, which said it is participating in the investigation The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is …
Read More »Ontario billionaire Frank Stronach accused of sexual offences against 3 women
Ontario billionaire Frank Stronach, 91, is accused of committing sexual offences against three women between 1980 and 2023, according to court documents that provide further details of charges first announced by Peel Regional Police a week ago. Offences are alleged to have occurred between 1980 and 2023 in Ontario Ontario …
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“Peace, thus, will remain elusive to the state if indeed the terror groups are drawing support from the UN through the UNRWA. When it comes to an infiltration by enemies of the state, the country can learn a lot from the Israelis. The Philippines faces a formidable challenge in fortifying …
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