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TSX futures rise as investors monitor US-Iran peace proposal

Futures for Canada’s main stock index edged higher on Monday as investors returned from the Easter holiday amid reports of a peace proposal between the United States and Iran, raising hopes for an easing of Middle East tensions. June futures on the S&P/TSX Composite Index increased by 3.20......

Global equity funds see second week of inflows amid hopes for war de-escalation

Global equity funds attracted a net $15.02 billion in the week from March 26 to April 1, marking the second consecutive week of inflows as investors hope the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could ease soon. The previous week saw inflows of about $40.14 billion, according to LSEG Lipper data. In the......

Virginia Giuffre's family calls on King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during U.S. visit

The family of Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network, has publicly called on Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his upcoming state visit to the United States. The request comes just days after the one-year anniversary of Giuffre’s death. In......

Morocco emerging as a future African hub for military drone training

Morocco is positioning itself as a future regional hub for military drone training in Africa, following the announcement of a new training center supported by the United States. The initiative reflects a broader transformation in security cooperation across the continent. The project was highlighted......

Injections of dead‑body fat enter the cosmetic spotlight

A new type of cosmetic procedure, dubbed “zombie filler,” has begun to attract attention in aesthetic‑medicine circles and on social media. The method involves injecting fat harvested from human cadavers into the face, breasts, buttocks, hips and other body parts to add volume and reshape......

Rescue operation underway as debris in Iran identified as U.S. F-15E

Open-source intelligence analysts have identified wreckage displayed by Iranian state media as belonging to a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, contradicting Iran's claim that its forces had downed a fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter. Geolocated footage simultaneously showed American combat......

Lithuania seeks US cooperation in trafficking probe linked to Epstein case

Lithuania is preparing to request assistance from the United States in an ongoing investigation into suspected human trafficking activities potentially linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The country’s prosecutor general, Vita Grunskiene, confirmed that authorities are drafting a formal request for legal......

Switzerland considers cancelling U.S. Patriot missile deal amid uncertainty

The government of Switzerland has indicated that it may cancel its planned purchase of the U.S.-made Patriot missile defense system, citing ongoing uncertainty over delivery timelines and payment conditions. Officials confirmed that payments to the United States have been temporarily suspended until......

UK stocks rise as Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict

UK stock markets climbed on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting that the conflict with Iran may be approaching an end. The news eased fears of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of England. The FTSE 100 rose 1.6% while the FTSE 250......

FAA imposes new landing restrictions at San Francisco Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new safety measures at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, limiting certain landings and causing notable delays. The restrictions come amid a runway repaving project and a FAA decision to prohibit side-by-side approaches on the airport’s......

US stance on NATO raises concerns over collective defense commitments

Recent statements from the United States Department of Defense have sparked renewed uncertainty about Washington’s commitment to NATO’s principle of collective defense. During a press briefing, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that reaffirming the country’s position on......

Mexican immigrant death in U.S. custody raises concerns over detention conditions

A Mexican immigrant died while in U.S. immigration custody in Los Angeles on March 25, according to officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The case brings the total number of deaths in ICE detention facilities to at least 14 since the beginning of 2026. Authorities have not yet released......

Egypt urges Trump to end Iran conflict, warns oil could surge above $200

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the ongoing conflict in Iran, warning that oil prices could surpass $200 per barrel. Speaking at the Egypt Energy Show 2026 in Cairo, Sisi emphasized that only international leadership could prevent the war from......

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