Some longtime defenders of Donald Trump’s America First mantra are urging him not to drag the U.S. deeper into the Israel-Iran conflict, but most Republicans in Congress do not appear as eager to criticize the president. Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon among those urging Trump not to escalate with Iran. …
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Canada will hike U.S. steel tariffs if it can’t make a trade deal next month, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday new measures to help stabilize Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors that have been hard hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs — with exports down and job losses up. Prime minister to set quotas on amount of foreign steel brought into Canada. Prime Minister Mark …
Read More »Israel, Iran show no signs of backing down as conflict enters its second week
Israel and Iran’s air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after U.S. President Donald Trump said any decision on potential U.S. involvement would be made within two weeks. European officials to meet with Iran’s foreign minister to …
Read More »As death toll mounts, Gazans make life-risking journeys to seek food, aid
Medics said at least 51 people were killed by Israeli gunfire and military strikes Thursday, including 12 people who tried to approach a site operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the central Gaza Strip. Woman says she and her sister have camped by the road for nearly …
Read More »Canada Post says it has reached a deal with 2nd-largest union CPAA
Canada Post says it has reached a deal with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, the second-largest union representing its workers. Agreement comes 18 months after negotiations began, according to Crown corporation. Canada Post says it has reached a deal with the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, the second-largest union …
Read More »Majority of Albertans rejected provincial pension in 2023 survey
Nearly two-thirds of respondents to the Alberta government’s pension engagement survey did not want to dump the Canada Pension Plan and switch to a plan run by the province. Government fought release of results for nearly two years. Nearly two-thirds of respondents to the Alberta government’s pension engagement survey did …
Read More »Marcos: No mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos amid Israel-Iran tension
There is no need for mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos amid the conflict between Israel and Iran, President Marcos said. Smoke billows after an Iranian missile struck an oil refinery in Haifa, northern Israel, early Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) Marcos said they leave it to the families …
Read More »DOJ’s Remulla says Roque’s asylum bid junked; fugitive says otherwise
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (Courtesy: Department of Justice Philippines) The application for asylum of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was denied by the Netherlands and he is now seeking refuge in Germany, according to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. Roque however said that Remulla was misinformed and that he …
Read More »VP impeachment: Palace hopes Senate will listen to business groups
Vice President Sara Duterte (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate should pay attention to the sentiments of business groups with regard to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as they know “what will be better for the economy,” Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro …
Read More »Airport shutdowns make repatriation harder
THE days-long conflict between Israel and Iran has forced most countries in the Middle East to close their airspace, with serious implications for Filipinos working in the region who want to go home. Dozens of airports have stopped all flights or severely reduced operations, leaving tens of thousands of passengers …
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