News in brief
Air Canada announced Thursday that it will cancel all flights starting Saturday morning after failing to reach an agreement with its flight attendants’ union. Mark Nasr, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer, said during a press conference in Toronto that cancellations would be phased in......
As Sudan continues to face one of its worst humanitarian crises in years, the European Union on Thursday called on all parties involved in the conflict to urgently allow the delivery of international aid, especially amid a severe cholera outbreak and ongoing civil war. In a joint statement released......
A Canadian couple of popular YouTubers, Matthew Peter Yeomans and Stacey Tourout, tragically lost their lives on August 7 in a dramatic off-road accident in the mountains of British Columbia. The couple, followed by over 201,000 subscribers on YouTube and 73,800 on Instagram, were engaged in “overlanding,”......
In a critical diplomatic move, Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Middle East peace, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday. His visit comes just days before the deadline set by Trump for Russia to end its offensive in Ukraine or face severe new sanctions. According to Russian......
American swimmer Katie Ledecky added another chapter to her historic career by winning the women's 800-meter freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on August 2. This marks her seventh world title in the event, solidifying her dominance in long-distance swimming. The 28-year-old......
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his disappointment on Friday regarding the recent decision by the United States to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian products not covered under existing trade agreements. Speaking from Ottawa, Carney stated that Washington’s move is “disappointing,”......
Ottawa has declared its plan to recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the announcement on Wednesday, citing the “intolerable” humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent......
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. Victims identified as Judi and Gadi Haggai The victims, Judi Weinstein Haggai, aged 70 and also a Canadian citizen, and......
A severe wildfire emergency continues to engulf western Canada, with more than 166 active fires burning across multiple provinces including Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency, ordering 17,000 residents to evacuate as flames advance rapidly through......
A devastating incident occurred at a Vancouver street festival on Saturday evening when a vehicle rammed into a crowd, killing several people and injuring many others. Authorities reported that a 30-year-old man, already known to police, was arrested at the scene after the crash at the Lapu Lapu Day......
Tesla is currently embroiled in serious allegations of fraud in Canada, as four of its dealerships face scrutiny after claiming an astounding $43 million in government rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) within just 72 hours. This rapid depletion of funds has led to the unexpected suspension of the country's......
More than 170 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated after an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, en route from Colorado Springs, experienced an engine fire upon landing in Denver. The incident occurred on Thursday when the aircraft, originally bound for Dallas, was diverted to Denver International......
