U.S. designates Pakistan, al-Qaida branch ‘terrorist’ groups ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States has added the key Pakistani militant group and the al-Qaida branch to its list of “global terrorists,” triggering sanctions against the groups amid a resurgence of militant violence in this Islamic nation. Thursday’s move by the State Department comes days after...
Canadian-funded group works to remove landmines left in Ukraine after Russian retreat PEREMOHA, Ukraine – The small yellow stakes in the middle of a vast field outside Kyiv appear harmless, but they are not. Three explosions have rocked this field, including a fatal one that destroyed a military vehicle. Each stake marks a spot...
Mi’kmaq First Nation, environmental group work on creating zero-emission lobster boat HALIFAX – An environmental charity and Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia are partnering to develop the first generation of electric lobster boats on the East Coast. Oceans North announced Thursday it is working on the project with the Mi’kmaq community’s fisheries and...
Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry, Mendicino says OTTAWA – The federal government is preparing to consult the public on the possible creation of a foreign agent registry as a means of preventing outside interference in Canadian affairs, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says. The Liberals want to hear...
Statistics Canada to release November jobs numbers this morning OTTAWA – Statistics Canada is set to release its latest jobs report this morning. The November labour force survey will provide insight on the state of the labour market and unemployment last month. Forecasters were taken by surprise when the economy added 108,000 jobs in...
Profits in 15 sectors, including oil and gas, driving bulk of inflation: report A new report by the Centre for Future Work found that growth in corporate profits this year compared to pre-pandemic has been concentrated in a small number of sectors where consumer prices have also risen the fastest. Report author and economist...
WhatsApp Tests Linking Primary WhatsApp Account to Android Tablet WhatsApp is rolling out an update for its beta testers on Android that introduces support for WhatsApp for tablets. Select Android beta testers can now link their existing WhatsApp account on their phones with the tablet version of the app. Until now, a WhatsApp account...
The Rings of Power Adds 7 New Members to Its Cast Lineup The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has roped in seven new recurring cast members for the forthcoming second season, which is currently in production in the UK. Actors Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle, and...
Elton John to play Glastonbury as epic tour draws to close LONDON (AP) — Elton John is scheduled to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in June, in what organizers say will be his farewell show in Britain. The festival announced Friday that the star will play the 2023 festival’s final night on June 25....
Messi, Argentina try to avoid World Cup upset vs. Australia DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Australia’s players speak in glowing, almost reverential terms about Lionel Messi. “He just does things that, you know, no one else can do,” forward Mathew Leckie said. Milos Degenek went even further. “Probably,” the Socceroos defender said, “the best footballer...