Modi-Trump Meeting: Promising Developments, Good Optics, But Challenges Remain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, D.C. last week culminated in a plethora of announcements spanning trade, defense, energy, technology and global security. Modi is the fourth head of government to arrive in the U.S. capital for face time with U.S. President Donald Trump. It indicates the Trump administration’s desireContinue Reading

7 people fined after being caught by Wigan Road speed camera

Wigan Road is the main route between Bolton and Westhoughton.   The road, also known as the A676, has a fixed speed camera near to its junction with Hythe Street.  These seven people got caught by this camera, driving over the legal speed limit of 30mph.  Natasha Lynchey, 33, drove an Audi A3 onContinue Reading

Could the CFMEU’s days as a political donor be over?

The Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as the election inches closer, multiple opinion polls show. The latest Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper today shows the Coalition has a 51-49 lead over Labor in the two-party preferred stakes. Some 53 per cent of those surveyed believedContinue Reading

Gwynedd house prices plunge as council acts on second homes

Felicity Evans Money editor, BBC Wales News Getty Images The local authority in Gwynedd charges a 150% council tax premium on second homes or holiday lets House prices in a north-west Wales county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures from the Principality Building Society. CyngorContinue Reading

Zoe Saldaña and Mikey Madison among stars at film awards

Helen Bushby Culture reporter Getty Images Wicked’s best lead actress nominee Cynthia Erivo was, of course, wearing her trademark long, bejewelled fingernails with a white, lace dress Stars were all smiles despite the chilly weather as they walked the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall, for this year’s BaftaContinue Reading

Canadian Press

Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Ontario Author of the article: Published Feb 16, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Snow blankets a vehicle in Mississauga, Ontario on Feb. 16, 2025Continue Reading

M23 seize key city as fears of DR Congo breakup mount

DRC DENOUNCES RWANDA In a statement the DRC government said it was following developments in Bukavu “hour-by-hour”, and accused Rwanda of “plans of occupation, of pillages” in the east.  With fears that the offensive could ignite a regional war, the international community has multiplied calls for a de-escalation and ceasefire,Continue Reading