WorldApr 28, 2026
Rescuers work to reach three trapped after fatal train crash near Jakarta
Rescue crews in Indonesia were working Tuesday to reach three people still trapped inside a heavily damaged commuter train car following a collision near the capital that killed at least seven people.
According to a statement from state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia, a long-distance train struck the rear car of a stopped commuter train Monday at Bekasi Timur Station, east of Jakarta. The impacted car was designated for women, a service commonly used in Indonesia to reduce harassment on public transit.
A total of 81 injured passengers were transported to hospital for treatment,
CanadaApr 28, 2026
Finance minister to table economic update as deficit outlook improves
Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to present a federal economic update today, outlining the government’s plan to strengthen the country’s position among G7 economies and signal potential new measures aimed at boosting investment and job creation.
According to statements made ahead of the release, the update is expected to function as a mini-budget, with a focus on long-term economic stability and growth. The government has indicated it will provide details on its fiscal outlook alongside policy steps intended to support economic expansion.
A key focus will be
AlbertaApr 27, 2026
Apartment fire in northeast Edmonton causes $1.1M in damage, injures resident and firefighter
A fire at an apartment complex in northeast Edmonton has caused an estimated $1.1 million in property damage and displaced residents, according to emergency response information.
The blaze broke out April 20 at the Wyndham Crossing Apartments, where about 200 people live. Evacuating residents safely was a significant challenge for crews responding to the scene.
One person was seriously injured in the fire and taken to hospital for treatment. A firefighter was also hurt during the response and received on-site care from emergency services.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and
CanadaApr 27, 2026
NDP leader Avi Lewis will not run in Quebec byelection after Boulerice departure
Newly elected federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis says he will not run in an upcoming Quebec byelection triggered by the departure of longtime MP Alexandre Boulerice.
Boulerice announced he is leaving federal politics after 15 years to seek a provincial seat with Québec solidaire. He said in a statement that he believes his work in Ottawa is complete and described the move as a continuation of his political priorities at the provincial level.
According to his announcement, Boulerice framed the decision as a transition rather than a strategic calculation, while confirming he will vacate his seat in t
AlbertaApr 27, 2026
Edmonton police seek public help to locate missing 19-year-old
Edmonton police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man, identified as Prayag Dalbhatwala.
According to an Edmonton Police Service news release, Dalbhatwala was last seen on April 23 at حوالي 4 p.m. at a residence near 99 Street and 90 Avenue. Police and his family have expressed concern for his well-being.
Investigators say Dalbhatwala had planned to travel to Calgary but cancelled those plans at the last minute. His whereabouts since then remain unknown.
Police describe him as approximately five feet nine inches tall, with black hair, and he wears
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