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The Canadian dollar has mostly weakened against the US dollar, trading between C$1.20 and C$1.45 since 2015 US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump criticised the alleged exchange-rate gap between the Canadian and US dollars on Sunday, calling the “imbalance” unacceptable. “Canada’s (currency) Dollar imbalance with the US … Read more
Foreign Office says demolition of 150-year-old mosque reflects broader campaign to erase Islamic heritage Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the demolition of a century-old mosque in Saharanpur, India, describing it as a “reprehensible action” against a historic Islamic place of worship and calling on the international community to take immediate cognisance of the systematic persecution … Read more
US safety rules could hinder Tesla’s Cybercab, but regulatory gaps may let it enter broad use A gold-colored Tesla Cybercab arrives for an event in downtown Austin, Texas, US, September 3, 2026. REUTERS Tesla’s race to deploy Cybercab robotaxis will put regulatory limits to the test as the EV maker begins paid rides in the sporty, … Read more
Hermann, Fortuin and Jansen lead Proteas to 48-run victory after Zimbabwe collapse WINDHOEK: Jordan Hermann struck a rapid half-century before Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claimed three wickets apiece as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 48 runs to win the T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek on Sunday. South Africa posted 205-5 after deciding to bat first, … Read more
The Alternative for Germany party was projected to finish first in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. But it was not clear whether it would win a majority — which would propel a far-right party into power for the first time since World War II.
The AI company is delaying its IPO prospectus until late September, pushing back the offering timeline Anthropic logo, a keyboard and a robotic hand in this illustration created on June 5, 2026. REUTERS Anthropic is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering in mid-October at the earliest and complete the listing days before the … Read more
Dominguez emerges as the winner after competing against more than 100 contestants from around the world Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026 at a ceremony in Nha Trang, Vietnam, marking a historic moment for the country and its pageant community. Dominguez emerged as the winner after competing against … Read more
China provides Nepal with AI-powered weather warnings and Fengyun satellite data through MAZU A woman, whose son is missing, reacts next to photographs of missing people pasted on a pillar outside Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, following flash floods and a mudslide, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 1, 2026. REUTERS China is stepping up meteorological support for … Read more
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Alberta produces 40 percent of Canada’s honey. This year, rain and President Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten the industry.