Tag: World
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads guilty to stealing US$17M from athlete
Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return and admitted to stealing from Ohtani to pay his sport gambling debts.
Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debate
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak sought to boost his party’s dismal outlook, while Labour’s Keir Starmer aimed to cement his status as favourite to become the next prime minister.
Formula 1 Grand Prix: Why Montreal is telling commuters to leave their cars at home
Montreal is gearing up for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and officials are strongly urging fans to leave their cars at home since there will be no parking at the venue.
Global debt hit record US$97T last year, 30% owed by developing nations: UN
In a report released Tuesday, the United Nations said that high interest payments are outstripping growth in essential public spending around the world.
India election: PM Modi may need coalition allies to secure 3rd term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge than expected.
Israel says 4 more hostages declared dead in Gaza amid pressure for ceasefire
U.S. President Joe Biden laid out what he described as a three-phase Israeli ceasefire proposal last week, winning a positive initial reaction from Hamas.
700 balloons later, North Korea says it’ll stop sending trash to South Korea
Despite North Korea signalling the end of the trash balloon campaign, South Korea is forging ahead with plans to suspend a 2018 military pact between the countries.
Canada, China defence ministers discuss interference, Taiwan, Russia
Canada's defence minister met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss election interference, Taiwan and China's support for Russia.
Claudia Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico’s 1st female president
'I will become the first woman president of Mexico,' Sheinbaum said, shortly after electoral authorities announced a statistical sample showed she held an irreversible lead.
Boeing’s first astronaut flight Starliner called off at last minute
Two NASA astronauts were strapped into the Boeing's Starliner capsule and awaiting liftoff when the countdown was halted.
Panama island will soon be forced to evacuate amid rising sea levels
Generations of Gunas who have grown up on Gardi Sugdub in a life dedicated to the sea and tourism will trade that next week for the mainland’s solid ground.
Barley the dog travels from U.S. to the Okanagan
Barley ran away from his home in Tonasket, Wash., embarking on a 10-day, over 100-kilometre-long journey from Tonasket crossing the border to Penticton.
Israel has proposed 3-phase deal that could end hostilities with Hamas, Biden says
Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal for an extended ceasefire.
Biden says Ukraine can strike Russia with U.S. arms to defend Kharkiv: reports
The move comes as Ukrainian officials have stepped up calls on the U.S. administration to allow its forces to defend itself against attacks originating from Russian territory.
Western U president suggests divestment from Israel not possible as encampment continues
Western University President Alan Shepard and the Western Divestment Coalition are trading public statements as a pro-Palestinian encampment continues.