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“Controversy over Proposed Data...

A proposed data center in west Saint John is not expected to have...

“Mark Carney Urges Middle...

The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing...

“Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Supply...

Ontario's plan for a complete electric vehicle supply chain, once a key focus...

“Canada’s Victoria Mboko Falls...

Canada's Victoria Mboko narrowly missed clinching her first title in the 2026 season....

Former Rapper Balendra Shah Wins Nepal’s Election in...

In a significant triumph set to reshape Nepal's political landscape, former rapper now turned politician Balendra Shah is on track for a landslide victory in the nation's first elections following last year's youth-driven protests that ousted the previous government. Initial results from Nepal's election commission on Sunday indicated that 35-year-old ex-rapper Shah, popularly known as Balen, and his moderate Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured 122 out of 165 directly elected parliamentary seats. The electorate across Nepal overwhelmingly supported Balen, signaling a clear mandate for Gen Z's discontent with the establishment, which is perceived as fostering government corruption and favoritism. Voters like 24-year-old Shubha Khadgi from Kathmandu expressed...

Iran’s Leadership Divided Over Gulf States Conflict

Iran's leadership is facing internal divisions regarding a perceived existential war, as a clash between hardliners and more pragmatic factions has emerged over President Masoud Pezeshkian's pledge not to attack Gulf states. Pezeshkian expressed regret to neighboring countries affected by Iran's actions and urged them to avoid participating in potential U.S.-Israeli assaults on Iran. Despite dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Iran's unconditional surrender as unrealistic, Pezeshkian revealed that a temporary leadership council had agreed to halt strikes on nearby nations unless attacks on Iran originated from their soil. In response, Trump interpreted Iran's apology as a surrender and warned of significant retaliation on Saturday, hinting...

“Mark Carney Urges Middle Powers to Rethink Global Order”

The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by...

“Mark Carney Urges Middle Powers to Rethink Global Order”

The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by American influence, fostering a period of relative peace and stability for many nations. Surprisingly, from...

“Carney Liberals’ Majority Hopes Dashed After Resignation”

The Carney Liberals are facing uncertainty as they aim to advance their agenda in a minority Parliament. Despite efforts to secure additional support, they are two seats short of a majority following a resignation. There have been no significant...

Anko Van der Werff Named Air Canada President & CEO

Air Canada announced the appointment of Anko Van der Werff as the incoming president and CEO. Van der Werff, currently holding the same positions at Scandinavian Airlines, is set to assume his new roles by January. Expressing his gratitude...

Meta to Invest $13 Billion in Canadian Data Center

Meta has revealed plans to construct a large one-gigawatt data center in the northeast of Edmonton, marking its first venture of this kind in Canada. The social media giant, known for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, announced an investment...

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“Controversy over Proposed Data Center’s Environmental Impact”

A proposed data center in west Saint John is not expected to have a significant impact on the city's industrial water supply, according to...

“Mark Carney Urges Middle Powers to Rethink Global Order”

The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by...

“Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Faces Challenges”

Ontario's plan for a complete electric vehicle supply chain, once a key focus for Premier Doug Ford, is facing challenges as manufacturers delay or...

“Canada’s Victoria Mboko Falls Short in Adelaide Final”

Canada's Victoria Mboko narrowly missed clinching her first title in the 2026 season. The 19-year-old athlete from Toronto was defeated 6-3, 6-1 by Mirra...

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“Fluoride Cuts in Saint John Spark Dental Health Crisis”

Dr. Kelly Keyes runs a bustling dental clinic in Saint John, catering to patients of all age groups for 30 years. However, she has...

“Federal Death Penalty Trial Looms for Alleged CEO Killer”

Luigi Mangione is facing a federal death penalty trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the possibility of the trial commencing before the year's end, as indicated by U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett. The trial could...

“Flu Surge Overwhelms Canadian Emergency Departments”

Several emergency departments in Canada are facing overcrowding due to the rapid spread of influenza, causing children and adults to endure prolonged fevers. The most recent federal report indicates a slight decrease in flu activity countrywide, with 33.3% of...

“U.S. Intercepts Olina Tanker in Caribbean”

The U.S. has intercepted the Olina tanker in the Caribbean, marking the fifth vessel targeted recently as part of increased efforts to restrict Venezuelan oil exports, according to U.S. officials on Friday. The Olina, which had been falsely flying...

Second Murder Trial Collapse Due to Delay; One Walks Free

In Ottawa, a man faced with first-degree murder charges for the second time saw his case collapse before trial due to prosecution management issues. Defence lawyers successfully argued that the right to a timely trial had been violated in...

“Controversy over Proposed Data Center’s Environmental Impact”

A proposed data center in west Saint John is not expected to have a significant impact on the city's industrial water supply, according to documents submitted for the environmental impact assessment. The data center, which includes a natural gas...

“Mark Carney Urges Middle Powers to Rethink Global Order”

The term "rules-based international order" gained popularity among Canadian leaders in 2017, representing the network of global organizations established post-World War II, supported by American influence, fostering a period of relative peace and stability for many nations. Surprisingly, from...

“Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Faces Challenges”

Ontario's plan for a complete electric vehicle supply chain, once a key focus for Premier Doug Ford, is facing challenges as manufacturers delay or scrap projects. The government is now turning to different types of batteries to sustain the...

“Canada’s Victoria Mboko Falls Short in Adelaide Final”

Canada's Victoria Mboko narrowly missed clinching her first title in the 2026 season. The 19-year-old athlete from Toronto was defeated 6-3, 6-1 by Mirra Andreeva from Russia, who was seeded third, in the Adelaide International women's tennis final held...

“Federal Death Penalty Trial Looms for Alleged CEO Killer”

Luigi Mangione is facing a federal death penalty trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the possibility of the trial commencing before the year's end, as indicated by U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett. The trial could...

“Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Sells for $3.75 Million at Auction”

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, a renowned piece of cinematic history, was recently auctioned off for $3.75 million in the United States, equivalent to approximately $5.15 million in Canadian dollars, as revealed by Heritage Auctions on Wednesday. Crafted by Stuart Freeborn,...

Anko Van der Werff Named Air Canada President & CEO

Air Canada announced the appointment of Anko Van der Werff as the incoming president and CEO. Van der Werff, currently holding the same positions at Scandinavian Airlines, is set to assume his new roles by January. Expressing his gratitude...

“Morden Leads the Way in Regulating E-Bikes and E-Scooters”

The rise in popularity of battery-operated bikes and scooters has brought about a surge in injuries and complaints due to the lack of regulation. However, one city in Manitoba has taken steps to address this issue by implementing clear...

“University of Manitoba Advances Churchill Maritime Transformation”

The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation are progressing into a crucial stage of a research initiative aimed at transforming Churchill into a year-round maritime center. This phase of the study, initiated in January, will focus on...

Former Rapper Balendra Shah Wins Nepal’s Election in Landslide

In a significant triumph set to reshape Nepal's political landscape, former rapper now turned politician Balendra Shah is on track for a landslide victory in the nation's first elections following last year's youth-driven protests that ousted the previous government....

Can U.S. manufacturing be great again?

Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...

The tariff hammer falls – but on whom?

Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs. In reality,...