Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US 'stab in the back'
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in…
Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, in an extraordinary thaw in relations…
Bumrah absence a chance for 'world
Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) – Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for "world-class" Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday. Issued…
Fire at Rio de Janeiro Carnival costume factory injures 21
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza…
What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump has threatened to open new fronts in his tariffs war by announcing reciprocal levies on other countries as soon as Tuesday, branding this…
Chinese animated blockbuster breaks records, prompts patriotism
Beijing (AFP) – Animated Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha 2", based on traditional mythology, has smashed multiple box office records on its way to becoming the country's most successful movie ever.…
The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara
Nara (Japan) (AFP) – As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that…
Gutting aid, US cedes soft power game to China
Washington (AFP) – When President Donald Trump froze nearly all US foreign aid, Cambodia was forced to suspend workers removing dangerous mines from the country -- until China stepped in…
Life 'cut short': Peru's victims of forced sterilization seek amends
Lima (AFP) – Florentina Loayza was 19 and mother to an infant when she was sterilized by agents of the Peruvian government, against her will. Issued on: 12/02/2025 - 02:53Modified:…
Modi hopes to rekindle Trump bromance
Washington (AFP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will try on a US visit to pick up where he left off four years ago in wooing Donald Trump, as he…