Five Canadian premiers, including Ontario’s Doug Ford, are in Boston on Monday to forge alliances with some U.S. governors against Donald Trump’s tariffs. But with only one Republican governor attending, whether the meeting holds any sway with the president remains in question. Doug Ford, Tim Houston among premiers in Boston …
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Annual home sales down 4.3% in May, but activity up on monthly basis
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in May fell 4.3 per cent compared with a year ago, but activity picked up when compared to the previous month. National average sale price of a home sold in May was $691,299, down from a year ago. The Canadian Real Estate …
Read More »G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
KANANASKIS, Canada — World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday pushed US President Donald Trump to back away from his punishing trade war, arguing that it poses a risk to global economic stability. At a summit where host Canada worked to avoid stoking Trump’s anger, …
Read More »Eager to become a space superpower, India is sending its 1st astronaut to space in 4 decades
Houston-based Axiom Space is preparing to launch four astronauts into space this Thursday. It’s a mission that is emblematic of a new era in space exploration that has India and other countries with national space agencies hitching rides with commercial companies rather than spending time and money building their own …
Read More »Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
HONG KONG — Oil prices rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump urged Tehran residents to evacuate, stoking fresh fears of all-out war as Israel and Iran continued to pound each other with missiles. Hopes that the deadly conflict can be contained helped most equities rise, while the US president’s earlier claim …
Read More »‘VP Sara impeachment trial still alive’
Senators of the 19th Congress take their oaths as judges of the impeachment court on Tuesday evening, June 10, 2025, marking the opening of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. (The STAR / Jesse Bustos) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court may reconvene and press forward with the …
Read More »‘Crisis mode’ in Middle East as Marcos orders support for OFWs
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro holds a press briefing on June 16, 2025. (Courtesy: RTVM / Screenshot) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered key government agencies to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, …
Read More »Philippines should have P600-M stand-by funds for OFWs if Israel-Iran conflict escalates — Salceda
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine government should have stand-by funds of not less than P600 million for the possible repatriation and rendering of assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, should the conflict there escalate. Thus, said economist-solon Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, who directed his appeal …
Read More »Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police
The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another crawled to officers in surrender on Sunday after they located him in the woods near his home, bringing an end to a massive, nearly two-day search that put the entire state on edge. Authorities said suspect wore a mask …
Read More »Undeterred by protests, Trump calls on ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities after large protests have erupted in Los Angeles and other major cities against the Trump administration’s immigration policies. U.S. president’s declaration comes after weeks of increased enforcement. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday directed …
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