India delivered 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and three tonnes of essential medical supplies to the Maldives this week to combat a rising number of infections, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The shipment arrives as the Maldives Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed 15 total cases for the year, following the identification of … Read more
Sources close to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have confirmed that no discussions regarding a potential merger with the Congress party took place during a 90-minute meeting between TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday. The parties are instead focused on coordinating their efforts within the INDIA bloc to … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Iranian forces shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. While the two crew members were rescued by a U.S. Navy drone and remain uninjured, the incident has cast doubt on a fragile regional truce, according to statements from the White House and U.S. … Read more
Amazon.com Inc. has set a new record for the largest Canadian dollar-denominated corporate bond offering in history, issuing $14-billion in “maple bonds.” This massive deal, which eclipsed the $8.5-billion record set by Alphabet Inc. just weeks earlier, highlights a surging trend of global technology giants tapping into Canadian capital markets to fund their expanding artificial … Read more
BMO Field, currently rebranded as Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has evolved from a $63-million project into a premier international venue following over $300-million in total investments. According to reports from The Globe and Mail, the stadium now features a 44,000-seat capacity, achieved through $146-million in recent upgrades designed to meet FIFA … Read more
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new import duties of 10% to 12.5% on dozens of countries, citing concerns over forced labor in global supply chains. According to the U.S. Trade Department, this policy move targets 60 trading partners—including Canada, the UK, and the EU—that account for nearly all U.S. imports. The administration aims to … Read more
Opposition parties are set to gather in New Delhi this Monday for a strategy session at the Constitution Club, marking their first major meeting beyond routine parliamentary coordination since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The assembly, which has confirmed participation from 23 parties, occurs as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his third term and follows … Read more
Nearly one in 10 mortgage holders in the Toronto area may face significant hurdles refinancing or renewing their loans in 2027 if home prices remain at current depressed levels. According to a Bank of Canada financial stability report released in May 2026, these borrowers risk falling behind on payments as they lose the ability to … Read more
A 35-year-old man, identified as Daniel Turpin, died yesterday after a shark attack while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island off the coast of Albany, Western Australia. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time, but Mr. Turpin could not be revived after being returned to shore. His family has since released … Read more
NATO member states, including Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Canada, and Sweden, recently conducted the “Baltic Zenith 2026” air defense exercise in Latvia. According to the Latvian Ministry of Defence, the drills at the Yurmalciems training range utilized live-fire operations during both day and night to enhance interoperability and strengthen air defense capabilities throughout the Baltic region. … Read more