Alberta’s ruling United Conservative Party lost the south Calgary riding of Calgary-Shaw to Alberta NDP candidate Kyle Campbell by 582 votes in a Monday by-election, according to preliminary results from Elections Alberta. Campbell secured roughly 47 per cent of the vote in the contest, defeating UCP candidate Mike Derry just one month before the province’s … Read more
Indian political tensions intensified after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized opposition leaders for skipping a high-profile diplomatic gala. According to BJP Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj, three Congress chief ministers and other opposition figures placed partisan interests above national duties by boycotting a recent BRICS dinner event. BRICS Gala Boycott Sparks National Interest Debate … Read more
Artificial intelligence regulation has sparked a debate in Washington, dividing lawmakers, tech executives, and the White House over how to balance rapid technological progress with national security safeguards. According to reports from Salon, President Donald Trump has dismissed growing safety concerns as a “hoax,” while industry leaders, lawmakers, and federal officials clash over whether to … Read more
Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan announced plans to increase public access to military activities as the armed forces confront scrutiny following recent non-combat deaths, according to social media statements released on Thursday. Papikyan outlined the transparency initiative while traveling to several army bases selected in response to public concerns, including appeals from soldiers’ families. Expanding … Read more
According to Mettis Link News, Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has officially terminated a potential equity investment proposal from a consortium led by DM Holdings Limited. The discussions, which originally commenced following an in-principle board approval during the 158th meeting on June 11, 2026, centered on a Letter of Interest (LOI) for a capital injection of … Read more
Fast radio bursts traveling across billions of light-years can be used to measure how ordinary matter is spread through the universe, according to a study published in Nature Astronomy. Led by graduate student Kritti Sharma alongside astronomy professor and coauthor Vikram Ravi, researchers analyzed a sample of about 100 fast radio bursts to directly measure … Read more
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted overnight into Saturday, spewing rocks and volcanic ash into the air, according to the country’s Geological Agency. The ongoing eruption follows a period of heightened activity that began on July 2, when local authorities raised the volcano’s alert status to Level III, as reported by local media outlet Tempo. As of … Read more
Severe storms swept across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, bringing torrential rain, large hail, and a risk of a tornado that resulted in widespread power outages, localized flooding, and significant damage to public and commercial infrastructure, according to Environment Canada and local reports. Infrastructure Damage and Power Outages Across Toronto The … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is deploying five new authorities to enforce its economic pressure campaign against Iran, targeting digital assets, aviation, and maritime shipping while coordinating pressure with international allies. According to U.S. Central Command, American naval forces have already redirected 84 commercial vessels, boarded two and disabled three others … Read more
The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent as policymakers weigh escalating trade tensions with the United States against persistent inflation risks, according to financial analysts and economic polling. Following the breakdown of trade talks and subsequent tariff exchanges, markets widely anticipate a watchful-waiting stance rather than … Read more