Former U.S. president Donald Trump arrived at a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday to face criminal charges he unlawfully kept national-security documents when he left office and lied to officials who sought to recover them. William Barr, John Bolton say indictment is damaging for Trump, due to appear in …
Read More »Russia strikes civilian buildings in Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing at least 11
At least six people were killed in a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih on Tuesday, officials said. Airstrike hits 5-storey apartment block in Kryvyi Rih as air sirens blare across Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian authorities reported a “massive missile” attack …
Read More »With Johnston gone, we’re running out of time to get answers on foreign interference
When David Johnston released his first report on foreign interference three weeks ago, the former governor general argued that Parliament was — or should be — capable of handling such an important matter itself. Parliament vehemently disagreed. Canadians need to know the facts before the Liberal-NDP deal expires in 2025. …
Read More »All remaining Nordstrom stores in Canada to close for good by Tuesday
Tuesday will be the final day for all 13 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores across Canada, the retailer has announced. Liquidation sales underway but will stop by end of day. Tuesday will be the final day for all 13 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores across Canada, the retailer has announced. …
Read More »Canada’s move to seize Russian cargo jet a ‘test case’ for sanctions everywhere, lawyer says
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau briefed reporters in Kyiv last weekend on plans to seize a Russian cargo plane that has been stranded on the tarmac at Pearson International for over a year, he merely confirmed what trade lawyers and aviation industry watchers had been expecting for weeks. Canada latest …
Read More »UBS set for ‘bumpy’ integration of Credit Suisse
ZURICH: UBS is poised to complete on Monday its takeover of Credit Suisse, but integrating the former rival is a Herculean task that clients, employees and Swiss political leaders will closely watch. The coming months are likely to be “bumpy,” warned UBS chief Sergio Ermotti on Friday, adding the integration …
Read More »K-drama actress Park Soo Ryun dies in fall at 29
SOUTH Korean actress Park Soo Ryun, known for her work in the romantic series “Snowdrop,” has passed away at the age of 29. As per accounts by her relatives on June 12, Park Soo Ryun suffered a tragic fall down a flight of stairs when she was returning home the …
Read More »Artist’s corner
Many artists discovered over the years that their passion for creating awe-inspiring pieces could become lucrative and a stepping stone to achieving their primary life goals. Edmar C. Casinillo, a 19-year-old architecture student from Cagayan State University-Carig Campus, uses his creative talents to hone his skills in masterfully creating images …
Read More »Nuggets win first NBA championship
Denver: The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1 to bring the Mile High City an NBA crown as a …
Read More »Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister, dead at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving prime minister despite scandals over his sex-fuelled parties and allegations of corruption, has died, Italian media reported on Monday. He was 86. Berlusconi’s death comes after he was hospitalized on Friday. Silvio Berlusconi remembered for sex scandals, corruption and …
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