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CanadaMar 05, 2025

Trump Grants One-Month Auto Tariff Waiver for Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump has granted a one-month waiver on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico, as confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt stated that the waiver would apply to any car covered under the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. She explained that the request for the waiver came from three major automakers. Leavitt added that the companies President Trump spoke to included Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors. The White House press secretary further mentioned that the president granted the one-month waiver at the request of the companies to prev
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CanadaMar 05, 2025

Trump Takes Aim at Trudeau After Phone Call with Canadian Prime Minister

Trump criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a post on Truth Social following a phone call with him. He accused Trudeau of attempting to use the tariff issue to maintain political power. Trump stated that Trudeau had called him to ask what could be done to stop the tariffs, and Trump responded by mentioning the ongoing issue of fentanyl deaths linked to drugs coming through the Canada-Mexico border, noting that he wasn’t sure if the situation had improved. Trump also said that Trudeau claimed there had been significant improvement, but Trump insisted that it wasn’t enough. Additional
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WorldMar 05, 2025

US Suspends Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine, Heightening Pressure for a Peace Deal

The United States has reportedly stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine that could be used to launch attacks inside Russia. However, reports indicate that intelligence-sharing with Ukraine has not been entirely halted. Instead, it has become selective, focusing on intelligence that could aid Ukraine in targeting Russian forces within Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. This development follows reports of US President Donald Trump deciding to withhold military aid to Ukraine after a recent dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
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WorldMar 05, 2025

Greenland's leader says the island 'is ours' in defiance of message from Trump

Greenland's prime minister said Wednesday that “Greenland is ours” and cannot be taken or bought in defiance of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said his administration supported the Arctic island’s right of self-determination but added that the United States will acquire the territory “one way or another. Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said the island’s citizens are not American nor Danish because they are Greenlandic. The United States needs to understand that, he wrote in a post in Greenlandic and Danish on Facebook Wednesday. The future of Greenlan
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WorldMar 04, 2025

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Calls for Emergency Session of Parliament

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for an emergency session of Parliament. He stated that a package should be passed to support workers in response to U.S. tariffs and that job opportunities should be created under the "Build Canadian Buy Canadian" plan. Additionally, he made a third demand for Parliament to rise above partisanship and show unity in opposing Trump's tariffs. Singh also emphasized that there is no other way to deal with someone like Donald Trump, and that Canada must fight to win. He described Trump as a bully and argued that strict retaliatory action is necessary.
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CanadaMar 04, 2025

Premier Eby Orders Immediate Removal of U.S. Liquor from Province’s Stores

Premier David Eby has ordered the removal of U.S. liquor from British Columbia’s stores with immediate effect. He stated that the province is ready to address the challenges posed by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to the media in Victoria, Eby said the provincial budget includes his previously announced plans to retaliate against U.S. tariffs. The premier explained that the province did not seek this conflict, but it is prepared to stand firm against the trade measures brought by the U.S. administration. He also announced that the provincial government will priorit
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WorldMar 04, 2025

At least three Serbian lawmakers injured as smoke bombs and flares thrown in parliament

At least three lawmakers were injured on Tuesday after chaos erupted in Serbia’s parliament, where smoke bombs and flares were thrown. Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on a law that would increase funding for university education, but opposition parties insisted the session was illegal and should first confirm the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and his government. The incident reflects a deep political crisis in the Balkan country where months-long anti-corruption protests have rattled a populist government. Vucevic resigned the post in January as authorities faced sweeling prot
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WorldFeb 28, 2025

Tensions Escalate Between Zelensky and Trump During White House Meeting

The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday turned into a heated debate over the issue of Russia. Zelensky raised concerns about Trump's soft stance toward Russia, which caused Trump to become visibly angry. He responded by saying that if Zelensky wanted him to be tough, he could be tougher than anyone else in the world, but that approach would prevent them from ever reaching an agreement. During the discussion, Trump accused Zelensky of playing with the lives of millions and warned that he was playing with the possibility
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WorldFeb 28, 2025

Bomb at seminary in northwest Pakistan kills 5 worshippers and wounds dozens ahead of Ramadan

A powerful bomb exploded at a mosque within a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least five worshippers and wounding dozens of others ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, according to local police. The blast occurred in Akkora Khattak, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Abdul Rashid, a district police chief said. He said officers are investigating, and the dead and wounded are being transported to hospitals. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack inside Jamia Haqqania, a seminary which is known for links with the Afghan Taliban

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BCJun 16, 2026

SUV Seized After Driver Allegedly Tried to Bypass Police Road Closure in Abbotsford

A woman in Abbotsford is facing potential criminal charges after allegedly attempting to drive through a police road closure during a collision investigation, according to Abbotsford Police. Police said officers had closed a section of Whatcom Road on Saturday evening while investigating a motorcycle crash. During the road closure, a woman driving an SUV reportedly insisted on passing through the restricted area despite directions from officers. According to police, the driver mounted a sidewalk in an attempt to bypass a police vehicle. An officer narrowly avoided being pinned between the SUV
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BCJun 16, 2026

IIO investigating death of man in Vancouver police custody

British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has launched an investigation following the death of a man while in Vancouver Police Department custody. According to the police watchdog, the man was arrested by Vancouver police officers at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday and lodged in the Vancouver Police Department jail on Cordova Street. Jail staff found him unresponsive at about 8 a.m. Monday. BC Emergency Health Services personnel attended the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead. The IIO said its initial investigation will focus on determining w
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WorldJun 16, 2026

Modi, Trump Meet at G7 Summit in France Ahead of Bilateral Talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands. The meeting marked their first in-person interaction in approximately 16 months and comes as both countries continue discussions on a potential trade agreement. Modi is attending the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, where he is expected to participate in a series of diplomatic meetings with world leaders. According to official information released ahead of the summit, Modi and Trump are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on Wedne
AlbertaJun 16, 2026

Four-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in northeast Edmonton

A four-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in northeast Edmonton, according to the Edmonton Police Service. Police said the child was walking through a parking lot with her mother on Sunday evening when she broke free and ran onto a nearby street. Investigators say she was then struck by a Jeep driven by a 23-year-old man. Bystanders immediately provided assistance and the girl was transported to hospital. Police said she later died from her injuries. According to the Edmonton Police Service, investigators do not believe speed or impaired driving were factors in the collisio
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BCJun 16, 2026

B.C. considers new hydroelectric project on Peace River as electricity demand projected to rise

The British Columbia government is considering a new hydroelectric project in the province as electricity demand is expected to increase significantly over the coming decades. According to BC Hydro projections, electricity demand in the province could rise by about 20 per cent by 2030 and roughly 50 per cent by 2050. The utility says the trend reflects long-term growth in population and electrification across the province. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said while presenting the plan that rising electricity demand is a positive indicator for the province’s economic outlook, adding it reflects on