Canadian economist Peter Howitt is among a group of three researchers who won the Nobel memorial prize in economics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday. Howitt among those awarded for ‘having explained innovation-driven economic growth.’ Canadian economist Peter Howitt is among a group of three researchers who won …
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Trump didn’t win Nobel prize, but some in Israel see him as a saviour
The U.S. president is expected to touch down in Israel, where many credit Trump for pushing through a ceasefire that promises the return of 48 hostages still in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. U.S. president heads to Israel, where some already celebrate him as ultimate peacemaker. …
Read More »World’s coral reefs crossing survival limit: global experts
A handout underwater picture taken in September, 2025, and released on September 24, 2025 by Indonesian NGO Auriga Nusantara shows coral reefs near Batang Pele Island in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua (Handout via AFP) PARIS, France — The world’s tropical coral reefs have almost certainly crossed a point of no …
Read More »Tennessee authorities confirm 16 dead, no survivors from explosives factory blast
Authorities said Saturday that a Friday blast in rural Tennessee that levelled an explosives plant killed 16 people and left no survivors. Investigators combing rubble for evidence as cause yet to be determined. A blast in rural Tennessee that levelled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed …
Read More »Survey: Internet becomes Japan’s top news source for 1st time
(File photo) TOKYO – The internet has become the main source of daily news in Japan, overtaking commercial television for the first time, a survey by the Japan Press Research Institute has shown. When asked about which news source they use on a daily basis, a question added in fiscal 2018, …
Read More »What Trump’s role in Gaza deal means for his presidency
While the deal to halt the war in Gaza matters most for its potential to save the lives of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians, it could also become a personal political triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. president’s pressure on Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu was key to making agreement happen. …
Read More »Dominion Voting Systems, at centre of false 2020 election claims, sold to former Republican election official
Voting technology company Dominion Voting Systems (DVS), founded in Toronto and a target of conspiracy theories in the 2020 U.S. presidential election spread by Republican Donald Trump and his allies, has been sold. New company Liberty Vote vows to align with Trump executive order that’s being challenged in court. Voting …
Read More »18 still missing after blast at Tennessee military explosives plant
A blast levelled an explosives plant Friday in rural Tennessee, leaving behind a mass of twisted metal, burned-out shells of cars and at least 18 people missing and feared dead, authorities said. ‘There’s nothing to describe. It’s gone,’ says county sheriff. Multiple people killed, others still unaccounted for, says Tennessee …
Read More »U.S. stock markets tumble after Trump says he’s raising China tariffs to 100%
Stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq suffering their biggest one-day percentage declines since April 10, while Treasury yields dropped and the U.S. dollar weakened as comments by U.S. President Donald Trump reignited worries over a U.S.-China trade war. Trump upset at restrictions China has placed …
Read More »Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Marina Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, it was announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. Norwegian Nobel Institue noted Machado’s bravery in opposition to authoritarian regime. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Marina Corina Machado, …
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