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India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire following U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation in decades between the nuclear-armed rivals. The development follows weeks of clashes, missiles and drone strikes across their border that were triggered by an attack on tourists last month in the Indian-controlled section …
Read More »Ukraine, European leaders in Kyiv urge Moscow to agree to ‘unconditional’ ceasefire
Ukraine and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday. His remarks came as the leaders of four major European countries visited Kyiv, amid a push for Moscow to agree to a truce …
Read More »Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., agree to 14-year, $500M US extension: reports
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agree to a 14-year deal, $500 million US contract extension that starts in 2026, according to multiple media reports. The deal, which is pending a physical, is also being reported by Sportsnet, ESPN, The Associated Press and The Athletic. CBC Sports has …
Read More »Mediators agree to swap of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages following delay
Mediators have reached a deal to release Palestinian prisoners who were originally set to be freed by Israeli authorities last Saturday, along with the handover of Israeli hostages’ bodies by Hamas, an Egyptian official said on Wednesday. The source, who was briefed on the matter, said the handovers would take place under Egyptian supervision but did not specify the release date. …
Read More »Why major countries can’t agree on how to regulate artificial intelligence
More than 60 nations gathered in Paris this week for an AI summit that was meant to bring world powers together to set a global agenda on the rapidly developing technology. Instead, it showed that some are diverging sharply. Over the last several years, the European Union has pursued aggressive …
Read More »Canada, Australia agree to bolster defence ties: ‘Preparing to avoid war’ – National
By Staff The Associated Press Posted August 8, 2024 7:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada and Australia’s defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second World War, and strengthening …
Read More »Jets agree to one-year deal with newly acquired defenceman Dylan Coghlan – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets and defenceman Dylan Coghlan have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Coghlan, 26, who came to the Jets in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes last week, inked a deal with an average annual NHL value of $775,000. Story continues below advertisement The Duncan, B.C., native …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with depth forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan – Winnipeg
By Kelly Moore Global News Posted July 2, 2024 5:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size On day two of NHL free agency, the Winnipeg Jets have added a depth player for their forward ranks after agreeing to terms on a two-year contract with …
Read More »Jays agree to terms with Sanchez, source says
By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted May 7, 2024 1:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron Sanchez, a source confirmed Tuesday. Sanchez made his big-league debut …
Read More »Blue Jays agree to terms with Kiner-Falefa
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 29, 2023 11:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a two-year contract worth US$15 million, the team said Friday. Kiner-Falefa hit .242 with six homers …
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