WASHINGTON, D.C.: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Thursday that its current managing director is the only candidate to lead the global financial institution once her first term expires later this year. With the period for submitting nominations closing one day earlier, “One candidate, the current Managing Director of …

When the use of cannabis became legal in Canada, there was hope that it would help ease access for medical users of marijuana. That’s not how it’s worked out for all patients.  Access still not smooth for patients. This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis …

Wind and solar generate cheap, clean power, but not always when it’s needed most. So storing energy is an important part of a low-carbon grid — and storing it as heat can be cheaper, safer and more convenient than storing it in traditional batteries. Thermal energy storage could boost wind …

THE Philippines will hold joint naval drills with the United States, Japan and Australia, two diplomatic source1s told Agence France-Presse Thursday, as the four countries deepen military ties to counter China’s expanding influence in the Asia-Pacific region. The exercise will be held Sunday in the disputed South China Sea — …

Israel promised it will open new humanitarian aid routes into Gaza on Thursday, immediately after its most important international ally appeared to threaten it with an ultimatum.  Biden had warned Netanyahu government to change policies — or else. Israel promised to open new humanitarian aid routes into Gaza immediately after …

The governments of Pakistan and India attempted to interfere in Canada’s elections in 2019 and 2021, Canada’s spy agency said in documents made public late Thursday night.  Spy agency documents tabled at foreign interference inquiry show 2019, 2021 elections were targeted. The governments of India and Pakistan attempted to interfere …

Thieves got away with $30 million US in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now, detectives are seeking to unravel the brazen cash heist, reportedly one of the largest on record in Los Angeles.GardaWorld yet …

TAIPEI: Growing up in Asia’s “Ring of Fire,” Filipinos are used to earthquakes. But nothing prepared me — and likely the other estimated 159,000 Filipinos that live here — to face down an earthquake for the history books — which, if it had occurred in another country — would have …

The Canadian economy lost 2,200 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points to 6.1 per cent, Statistics Canada said Friday. Labour Force Survey shows Canadian employment was virtually unchanged last month. The Canadian economy lost 2,200 jobs in March while the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 …

Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees for something the government says is no longer required. Tax agency announced an exemption for ‘bare trust’ reporting just days before the deadline to file. Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of …