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Pakistan’s Contraceptive Project Faces Planning and Implementation Gaps

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Pakistan’s federal government project to provide contraceptive commodities suffers from critical planning and implementation deficiencies, according to a Senate committee briefing reported by The Express Tribune on August 12, 2026. The Senate Standing Committee on Planning and Development reviewed the initiative in Islamabad on Tuesday, uncovering delays, missing oversight units, and a lack of scientific … Read more

Canadian Matt Johnson Stars in Anthony Bourdain Biopic Tony

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Director Matt Johnson and actor Dominic Sessa are teaming up for Tony, a new biographical drama focusing on the formative teenage years of late chef and author Anthony Bourdain, according to production details and interviews from the film’s Toronto premiere. Set during the summer of 1975 in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the A24 film departs from traditional … Read more

Canada’s Economy Grows 0.3% in May, Beating Expectations

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The Canadian economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in May, beating economist forecasts and extending a spring rebound that puts second-quarter annualized growth on track to surpass 3 per cent, according to Statistics Canada data released on Friday. While resources and construction drove the broad-based gains, economists warn that impending U.S. tariffs and geopolitical energy … Read more

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran Allies as Tehran Targets Jordan Bases

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According to Reuters and Fox News, the United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, driving Brent crude futures up more than 7 percent past US$90 a barrel. President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran hard after Tehran confirmed it fired on U.S. bases in Jordan and ships in the … Read more

Carney’s Words Fall Short if Nutrien Bypasses BC for US Port

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Nutrien, a dominant global potash miner based in Saskatchewan, has chosen to invest upwards of $1-billion in the Port of Longview, Washington, rather than expand through British Columbia’s Port of Vancouver. According to regulatory compliance consultant, banking historian, and Globe and Mail contributing columnist John Turley-Ewart, this cross-border capital flight serves as a stark red … Read more

Asylum Seekers on Nauru Report Hunger and Food Scarcity

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Asylum seekers currently held in offshore detention on Nauru report widespread food insecurity and lack of access to clean water, despite the Australian government spending nearly $900 million on the program during the last financial year. According to a survey of 78 asylum seekers by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), almost all respondents reported … Read more

Canada Recommends Public Coverage for Alzheimer’s Drug in Policy Reversal

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Canada’s Drug Agency has reversed its initial stance, now recommending that public drug plans provide coverage for the Alzheimer’s medication lecanemab, provided specific clinical and safety conditions are met. The Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC) updated its recommendation on Thursday, citing new evidence and a pressing clinical need, despite lingering concerns over the drug’s high … Read more

Canada Post Faces Backlash Over $30.8M in 2025 Bonuses

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Canada Post paid $30.8 million in performance-based bonuses to executives and managers in 2025, despite the Crown corporation reporting a record-breaking $1.57 billion pre-tax loss. The payouts occurred alongside a $673 million federal government bridge funding injection intended to stabilize the organization’s operations through next March, according to documents submitted to the House of Commons … Read more

Arrest Made in Murder of Politician Ann Widdecombe

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Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, at her home in Haytor. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed the arrest occurred in South Yorkshire. Authorities state there is currently no evidence the incident was politically motivated or related to terrorism. The Investigation into … Read more

Alberta, Ottawa, and Oil Producers Advance Major Carbon Capture Project

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Alberta, Ottawa, and five major oil sands producers have formalized a tripartite agreement to advance the Pathways carbon capture project while facilitating expanded crude production. Signed July 2 and made public Monday, the deal establishes a framework for regulatory and financial support intended to reach 10 megatons of emissions reductions by 2045 while filling expanded … Read more

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