Israel’s prime minister may be the among the most unpopular leaders anywhere in the democratic world but by keeping the most extreme members of his governing coalition placated, he is denying opponents an opportunity to force an election. Israel’s PM has sided with coalition partners over families of hostages, foreign …
Read More »‘That was a lie!’ Trump’s team tries to make jury doubt Cohen
There’s one vital witness — a common thread — in Donald Trump’s criminal trial whose testimony weaves together all the elements of the intricate case. And Trump’s lawyers have spent the week pulling on that thread. Defence lawyer erupts at witness as hush-money trial nears the finish. There’s one vital …
Read More »Intelligence chief warns Canadians that China can use TikTok to spy on them
In some of his most hawkish comments to date, the head of Canada’s intelligence agency is warning Canadians — including teenagers — against using the wildly popular video app TikTok. CSIS director says data gleaned from popular app ‘is available to the government of China.’ In some of his most …
Read More »Businesswoman Kaye Tinga named new CCP president
New Cultural Center of the Philippines President Kaye Tinga (CCP / Release) MANILA, Philippines — The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) has appointed businesswoman and philanthropist Kaye Tinga as its newest president. Tinga’s presidency was approved by the CCP’s Board of Trustees headed by Dr. Jaime C. Laya, with Vice …
Read More »Police to detail investigation that led to charges against Ontario’s ‘Crypto King’
Police east of Toronto are set to provide details Thursday of a 16-month investigation that led to charges against Ontario’s self-proclaimed ‘Crypto King.’ Aiden Pleterski, 25, charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering proceeds of crime, police say. Police provide update on ‘Crypto King’ investigation in Whitby, Ont. Police in …
Read More »Faqiri family demands apology for Ontario’s ‘inaction’ on inquest
Soleiman Faqiri’s family is demanding an apology from the Ford government for both his death and the province’s lack of response on the recommendations put forth by the inquest into his 2016 death. The family held a news conference Thursday morning at Queen’s Park calling on Premier Doug Ford to …
Read More »Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips
WASHINGTON, D.C. – US President Joe Biden blasted Beijing on Tuesday for “cheating” rather than competing as he unveiled steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports like electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors. The measures, which drew strong opposition from Beijing, come as Biden seeks to look tough on trade ahead of …
Read More »B.C.’s early start to wildfire season produces record May carbon emissions
An unusually early start to the wildfire season in British Columbia has unleashed record-setting carbon emissions for May, according to a global monitoring agency. Scale and intensity of May fires ‘highly concerning,’ researcher says. An unusually early start to the wildfire season in British Columbia has unleashed record-setting carbon emissions …
Read More »The power that comes from wearing innerwear as outerwear
This fashion show celebrates all kinds of beauty as muses bare their skin on the runway Wearing intimate pieces as outerwear is nothing new in the fashion landscape. For years, we’ve seen women do it on the runway, on stage, and even on the streets. In recent fashion weeks, major …
Read More »Vhong Navarro case convict Ferdinand Guerrero transferred to BuCor
Ferdinand Guerrero’s mugshot taken on May 16, 2024 after he was brought to the NBI headquarters in Quezon City./NBI QC MANILA, Philippines — One of the four individuals convicted of the serious illegal detention of actor Vhong Navarro was transferred to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday. In a …
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