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There may not be any lasting major negative ramifications from the surprise US credit rating downgrade by Fitch this week — not for the economy, not for consumers and not for the government’s…

The U.S. government is ordering many U.S. embassy personnel to temporarily leave Niger amid the country’s military coup. The State Department announced Wednesday evening that it was ordering “non-emergency U.S.…

The United States has ordered the partial evacuation of its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup. Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country, and on…

The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas, including U.S. government personnel serving abroad.  Given ongoing developments in Niger and out…

Canada’s ethics watchdog has launched investigations into allegations that Nike Canada and a gold mining company benefitted from Uyghur forced labour in their China operations. The watchdog’s probes stem from…

Canada’s farthest northern regions are seeing an unprecedented heat wave leading to some of the hottest days ever recorded. The temperatures over the weekend in the Northwest Territories exceeded previous…

The federal government has launched a new immigration program for Ukrainians fleeing their embattled country, allowing those in Canada with family to receive permanent resident status. “We continue to extend…

The government of Canada is recalling six brands of energy drinks, including Prime, over their caffeine content and labeling violations. Canada sets a legal limit on caffeine in energy drinks…

Kentucky continued its romp through the GLOBL JAM on Thursday in Toronto with a 93-69 win over Team Canada as the Wildcats secured their place in Sunday’s title game with…

Canada is launching a new pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who fled Russia’s invasion to stay in Canada with their families. The program will allow Ukrainian nationals with temporary…