President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the United States could fare better without the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). While the president expressed a preference against the existing trade pact, he acknowledged he may still sign a renewal. The three nations face a July 1 deadline to approve the agreement or signal an intent to exit, which … Read more
A Canadian parliamentary committee has formally recommended that the federal government indefinitely exclude mental illness as a sole qualifying condition for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The report, released in June, warns that the medical and legal systems currently lack the safeguards necessary for the safe and equitable implementation of euthanasia for psychiatric conditions. Justice … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record close for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, rising 0.64% to 51,999.67, even as broader markets cooled. While the Dow hit new highs, the S&P 500 fell 0.57% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.15%, dragged down by a 2.3% decline in the technology sector, according to Reuters … Read more
A $300 billion private investment fund is being established to stimulate Iran’s economy under a new U.S.-Iran framework agreement, with over $150 billion in commitments already secured from international investors. According to a source with direct knowledge of the deal, the fund is a private vehicle containing no government money and will only become operational … Read more
The U.S. military is orchestrating a secretive ship-to-ship oil transfer operation near the Strait of Hormuz to bypass an Iranian-led blockade that has disrupted global energy supplies. Since early May, at least 116 vessels have participated in the initiative, which utilizes aerial surveillance and drone monitoring to guide tankers through the Gulf of Oman with … Read more
The U.S. and Iran have signed a preliminary interim agreement to end their ongoing conflict, a move that includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. President Donald Trump, the deal is signed, though detailed terms remain under negotiation. While the agreement aims to stabilize global energy markets, … Read more
Iran’s clerical leadership faces intense pressure to manage competing demands from empowered hardliners and an impoverished public as they prepare to sign a peace memorandum with the United States this Friday. While the deal may provide financial relief, authorities must navigate demands for military rearmament against a desperate need for economic reconstruction. Why is the … Read more
Nvidia is raising $25 billion through a massive U.S. bond issuance, marking the chipmaker’s first return to the debt market since 2021. According to reports from Reuters, the company expanded the offering beyond its initial $20 billion target due to $85 billion in investor demand. The capital, managed by bookrunners Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and … Read more
The Jackass franchise is concluding its two-decade run with the theatrical release of Jackass: Best and Last. According to Paramount Pictures, the film premieres globally on June 25, blending archival footage of original cast members like the late Ryan Dunn with new material featuring series creators Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine. The project marks the … Read more
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region of Siberia during a training flight, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. All four crew members successfully ejected from the aircraft and were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The ministry stated the aircraft was not carrying a combat load at the time of … Read more