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U.S. President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when his on-again, off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent. “I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” Trump said of playing … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump was forced to weather numerous interruptions from his political opponents during his lengthy 100-minute joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Since taking office 44 days ago, Trump has doubled down on his promise to strip back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, has attempted to freeze government subsidies to major health … Read more
China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15 per cent on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef, and also expanded controls on doing business with key U.S. companies. The tariffs announced by the Commerce Ministry are due to take effect from March 10, though goods … Read more
Three American women were found dead in a hotel room at a beach resort in Belize, police said Monday, adding that officials were investigating the deaths as possible drug overdoses. Belize police identified the women as Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El Arar, 26, of Revere, Mass., who were staying at the … Read more
Remember Fyre Festival, the disastrous failed music festival that completely fell apart in 2017 and descended into chaos in the Bahamas? Well, it’s getting a sequel and if you’re feeling adventurous, tickets are on sale now. Fyre Festival 2, also titled FYRE II, is taking place from May 30 through June 2 at Playa FYRE on … Read more
Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting but found strength to forgive and to heal her soul after bonding with another family devastated by the tragedy, has died. She was 43. Hochhalter was found in her home in suburban Denver on Sunday. Her family suspects she died of natural causes … Read more
By John Irish and Lili Bayer and Michelle Nichols Reuters Posted February 15, 2025 11:42 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The United States has asked European capitals what they can contribute in terms of security guarantees for Ukraine, four European sources said on Saturday. The sources said the … Read more
The Vatican’s charity voiced outrage Monday at what it called the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAID, with Pope Francis’ point-man on development aid insisting that the Trump administration remember Christian principles about caring for others as it begins governing. Cardinal Michael Czerny, a Czech-born Canadian Jesuit, is one of the cardinals most … Read more
Despite nearly 4 per cent drop in sales, Toyota managed to despatch more than one crore cars globally in 2024. Toyota Motor continues to be the most popular car manufacturer in the world for the fifth straight year with more than a crore vehicle sold in 2024. (REUTERS) Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor remains the … Read more
U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official, John Nkengasong, sent a memo to senior leaders at the agency on Sunday night telling them that all agency staff who work with the WHO must immediately stop their … Read more