Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin announced on Sunday a new plan to lower fuel taxes in response to protests triggered by surging gas prices. The government intends to introduce a 505 million euro relief package to alleviate the financial strain caused by increased living costs following disruptions in global oil supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This measure, which requires parliamentary approval, comes in addition to a previously approved 250 million euro tax break. The effectiveness of the proposed tax cuts in quelling the unrest remains uncertain, although protests have subsided following police intervention. Demonstrations lasting six days led to widespread disruptions, with...

U.S. Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell of California made known on Monday his intention to step down from Congress in the wake of multiple accusations of sexual assault, which led to bipartisan demands for his resignation. This marks a rapid decline in the political career of the veteran lawmaker, who was considered a leading candidate for the California gubernatorial race before withdrawing on Sunday following the emergence of the allegations, which he continues to refute. Expressing regret to his family, staff, and constituents for past errors in judgment, Swalwell stated on social media, "I will contest the grave false accusation made against me. Nevertheless, I must acknowledge and...

A member of the Canadian Armed Forces passed away during a deployment in Latvia, as confirmed by the Department of National Defence on Friday....

Canada's initiative to construct a $267 million medical countermeasures laboratory in Winnipeg is viewed as a crucial move in preparing for future pandemics. However,...