. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil. He warned of the potential imposition of similar tariffs on other countries that directly or indirectly import oil from the Russian Federation.The tariff is scheduled to take effect […]
National Guard in DC National Guard troops deployed across Washington, DC for US President Donald Trump’s law enforcement crackdown will now carry weapons, the Pentagon announced on Friday.The development marks another major crackdown by the MAGA chief, which he claims is aimed at curbing crime, poverty, and homelessness in one of the major blue states, […]
Canadian intelligence agency celebrates pride in online post; draws mixed reactions The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) found itself the target of online trolling following its tweet on Pride month celebrations earlier this summer.The controversy stemmed from a tweet posted by @csiscanada that highlighted the agency’s commemoration of Pride Season, featuring performances by Two-Spirit hoop […]
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Terry Cole, the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as Washington’s “emergency police commissioner,” granting him the powers of the police chief amid the federal takeover.On Thursday, Bondi , in a directive notice, said that Cole will assume “powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia […]
Image: Instagram@/campcallout An Instagram user has recently posted a video from a Walmart store in the United States, claiming that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are directly driving a sharp increase in prices on clothing and other items. The video, which is now going viral on social media, has been captioned “Donald Trump’s tariffs are […]
Etihad Rail’s full phase will deploy 13 trains carrying 400 passengers each, serving 36.5 million riders annually by 2030/ Image: Etihad Rail (X) The UAE’s ambitious Etihad Rail project is entering a new phase with the announcement of full integration into existing public transport networks across Dubai and other emirates. Set for passenger operations by […]
Grocery stores across seven US states have pulled tuna salad items off their shelves after fears of listeria contamination. The recall, announced by the US food and drug administration (FDA) on Monday, was linked to products supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods. The contamination was traced to breadcrumbs used in the tuna salads. No cases of […]
Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake The New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. As early voting began on Saturday, 12 candidates from across the political spectrum are bracing for the fight. Here’s a quick look at each of them:Eric Adams (Independent)Adams is the current mayor seeking re-election as an […]
The Trump administration is planning a major expansion of its travel ban, which could soon cover citizens from 36 additional countries. Earlier this month, the Republican president issued an order blocking citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States.According to an internal US State Department cable seen by Reuters and first reported by the […]
Canadian girl Melina Frattolin’s mother had her full custody after the parents divorced in 2019. New York State Police believed Melina Galanis Frattolin, the 9-year-old Canadian girl, who was found dead in Ticonderoga, was killed by her father Luciano Frattolin, a cafe owner in Canada. Luciano was charged with second-degree murder and also with unlawful […]
