International
Russian forces ‘trying to surround’ east Ukraine stronghold; Germany pledges to meet NATO target
November 11, 2023
The industrial hub of Avdiivka, which is regarded as the gateway to Donetsk, has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Motorsport icon Marc Marquez shares the biggest lesson and toughest decision of his career
November 11, 2023
MotoGP legend Marc Márquez says leaving Repsol Honda was the biggest and most difficult decision of his career.
China’s ICBC, the world’s biggest bank, hit by cyberattack that reportedly disrupted Treasury markets
November 10, 2023
The U.S. financial services division of Chinese bank ICBC was hit with a cyberattack that reportedly disrupted the trading of Treasurys.
Patients are lining up for $2,500 full-body MRI scans that can detect cancer early
November 10, 2023
Thousands of people have paid $2,500 for full-body MRI scans from Prenuvo, whose technology can detect more than 500 health conditions
Australia offers refuge to Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels
November 10, 2023
The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union is a bilateral treaty focused on migration, security and climate change.
The Biden-Xi summit could be the last chance to stabilize U.S.-China relationship: Op-ed
November 10, 2023
A lot will be at stake during Xi-Biden summit on sidelines of Asia Pacific Economic Conference as global rivals try to strike a balance before it's too late.
Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, U.S. says
November 10, 2023
President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping face-to-face for the first time in a year on Wednesday, the White House said.
UPDATED: Israel-Palestine crisis: Amid war crimes fears, UN rights chief renews calls to stop violence, free hostages
November 10, 2023
The UN rights chief Volker Türk reiterated increasingly urgent calls on Friday for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow lifesaving relief to reach Gaza, the release of all hostages taken from Israel and a “sustainable” end to the “nightmarish” situation f...
Gaza conflict could spark rise in poverty, UN agencies fear
November 10, 2023
Nearly 20 years of development progress could be wiped out in the Occupied Palestine Territories if the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues for a second full month, according to a UN report published on Thursday.
Sudan: UNHCR warns Darfur atrocities of 20 years ago may reoccur
November 10, 2023
Escalating violence across the Darfur region in Sudan has sparked fears that atrocities committed two decades ago could be repeated, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday, voicing grave concern over the development.
Updated guidelines on COVID-19 revise risk of hospitalisation
November 10, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on COVID-19 treatment, with revised recommendations for non-severe cases of the disease.
‘Nowhere and no one is safe’ in Gaza, WHO chief tells Security Council
November 10, 2023
The UN Security Council met again on Friday to discuss the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis as negotiations continue behind the scenes within the 15 member body to reach some consensus position over the war raging in Gaza. Ambassadors heard searing test...
70 UN Ambassadors in Geneva call for international action on Gaza
November 10, 2023
The international community must act now to end the bloodshed and suffering in Gaza, scores of UN Ambassadors in Geneva said in a joint call on Friday.
Powell says Fed is ‘not confident’ it has done enough to bring inflation down
November 10, 2023
Powell said in remarks for an International Monetary Fund audience that more work could be ahead in the battle against high prices.
Nvidia will reportedly sell new chips to China that still meet U.S. rules
November 10, 2023
U.S. chipmaking giant Nvidia has reportedly found a way to sell high-end chips to Chinese companies — while remaining compliant with U.S. restrictions.
UK economy flatlines as finance minister decries inflation drag
November 10, 2023
The U.K. economy flatlined in the third quarter, initial figures showed Friday.
Kremlin says Putin will ‘win confidently’ if he runs in the 2024 presidential election
November 10, 2023
The Kremlin says it's confident that Russian President Vladimir Putin will win the 2024 presidential election if he decides to run for another term in office.
Could resumes soon be a thing of the past? Experts give their verdict
November 10, 2023
Resumes are often integral to job applications, but as skills-based hiring is on the rise, could they become obsolete?
China’s largest chipmaker SMIC posts a 80% drop in third-quarter profit
November 10, 2023
China's largest chipmaker SMIC on Friday posted a 80% profit drop as global demand weakness hit foundries hard.
Microsoft Temporarily Blocked Internal Access to ChatGPT, Citing Data Concerns
November 10, 2023
The company later restored access to the chatbot, which is owned by OpenAI.
Meta Strikes Deal to Return to China After 14 Years
November 10, 2023
Chinese videogame maker Tencent agrees to start selling a new lower-cost headset from Meta late next year.
‘The Marvels’ is probably headed for one of the worst MCU box-office openings ever
November 10, 2023
"The Marvels" appears to be set to open at $60 million to $65 million this weekend, which would be one of the lowest debuts of a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
A new ranking shows the best luxury hotel brands in the world
November 10, 2023
The members-only Luxury Travel Intelligence ranked Mandarin Oriental the No. 1 luxury hotel brand in 2023, followed by Oetker, Auberge, Six Senses and Aman.
Goldman Sachs sees ‘clear deficit’ of iron ore for the rest of the year
November 10, 2023
The iron ore market is looking at a shortfall for the rest of the year due to low inventories and falling production, said Goldman Sachs.
South Korea is battling a bedbug outbreak as cases climb
November 10, 2023
South Korea's government is launching a four-week-long campaign to carry out inspections and implement pest control measures at "vulnerable" public facilities.
Apple to Pay Up to $25 Million to Settle U.S. Discrimination Charges
November 10, 2023
The PERM program allowa employers to sponsor workers for lawful permanent resident status.
Saskatoon’s climate budget and what it could mean for residents
November 10, 2023
Saskatoon is introducing a climate budget to help show how decision-making affects things like GHG emissions.
N.B. child and youth advocate says action still needed following Lexi Daken inquest
November 10, 2023
New Brunswick child and youth advocate Kelly Lamrock said broader systemic change to the province's mental health-care system is needed.
32 more Canadians have left Gaza through Rafah crossing, Ottawa says
November 10, 2023
The crossing had been reported closed earlier in the day as hundreds of people with links to Canada awaited news of when they would be able to escape the besieged territory.
N.S. legislature ready to consider changes to avoid sitting until midnight most days
November 10, 2023
The legislature is set to wrap up a fall sitting marked by rancorous debate and opposition delay tactics after the government extended work hours to push through its agenda.
Man arrested in downtown Kelowna after altercation that sent woman to hospital
November 10, 2023
Police said they arrested a man at around 7:30 p.m. after a call about an altercation with a weapon on Bernard Avenue and Ethel Street.
Larger turnout than usual expected for Remembrance Day ceremony in Dartmouth
November 10, 2023
The Remembrance Day ceremony typically held in Halifax's Grand Parade area is being relocated this year to Sullivan's Pond in Dartmouth.
Peterborough police chief reports ‘positive’ response to ‘Safer Public Spaces’ focus
November 10, 2023
Police say since the Oct. 5 launch, there have been 57 calls for service in which officers were able to discuss the new approach and provide a pamphlet about available services.
A N.S. truck driver’s struggle to regain his license following leg amputation
November 10, 2023
A Nova Scotia truck driver is struggling to regain his livelihood after losing a foot to flesh eating disease last year. 'It's what I do. It's all I know.'
Calgary police charge 11 men, identify 50 people of interest in September riot
November 10, 2023
The 11 men face rioting, assault, mischief and weapons-related charges.
Flair Airlines to offer flights between 2 Ontario cities and Newfoundland
November 10, 2023
Flair Airlines says it will begin offering flights from two southern Ontario cities to Newfoundland next summer.
Chinese, American—It Doesn’t Matter. Israel Wants Inexpensive Drones.
November 10, 2023
Executives and financiers hustle to get off-the-shelf drones to Israel for reconnaissance, rescue