Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that Israel’s retaliation against Hamas and the subsequent killing of Palestinian civilians is jeopardizing chances for long-term peace in the region. “Canada is…
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President Wickremesinghe’s Contribution To Securing IMF Loan For Sri Lanka
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeBrussels (08/11 – 50) On March 20, the IMF approved a $3 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to support Sri Lanka amid its economic crisis. The approval is expected to…
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Amazon Cutting Hundreds of Jobs in Alexa Unit to Focus on AI
US-based e-commerce and tech firm Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its voice assistant unit Alexa to focus on artificial intelligence (AI). “As we continue to invent, we’re shifting…
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Canada Condemns Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians
by Cody Doyleby Cody DoyleCanada urged Israel on Monday to take “immediate action” to stop settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank amid fears that it will “negatively impact” chances for a two-state…
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OECD area GDP Rises 0.5% in 3rd Quarter
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnThe gross domestic product (GDP) in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) area increased by 0.5% in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter,…
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Notorious Benjamin Wey Sues Sri Lanka For $250 Million
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeLondon (05/11 – 44.44) Benjamin Wey, a Chinese-American financier, founder of Fintech Holdings and a history of legal trouble, is suing Sri Lanka for $250 million. Wey claims that he was…
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Canada’s Annual Inflation Slows to 3.1% in October from 3.8% in September
Canada’s annual consumer inflation slowed down to 3.1% in October from 3.8% in September, the country’s statistical authority said Tuesday. The consumer price index (CPI) came in lower than market…
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India Resumes E-Visa Services to Canadian Nationals
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterIndia has resumed e-visa services to Canadian nationals, government sources told Anadolu on Wednesday, easing a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia in June.…
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Argentina Beat Rivals Brazil in Heated 2026 World Cup Qualifier
Defending world champions Argentina beat South American rivals Brazil 1-0 in a violent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday as the Brazilian police clashed with Argentina fans in…
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Sri Lanka Court Found Ex-President Contributed to Economic Crisis
by Travis Foxby Travis FoxLondon (15/11 – 67) Colombo Supreme Court rules that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother, former Prime Minister Mahinda, were among several government officials whose conduct contributed to Sri…
