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Throughout the past two and a half weeks, as Iran has been hit by waves of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been eager to cast Russia as a potential mediator — one that can use its close ties with Iran to try to bring peace to …
Read More »FIFA World Cup COO says tournament ‘too big’ to be postponed amid global turmoil
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because …
Read More »DHL Express workers on strike after company locks them out, adding to parcel sector turmoil
Unifor says DHL Express Canada locked out workers just after midnight Sunday as the two sides failed to reach a contract deal, injecting more labour turmoil into the country’s parcel delivery market. The union, which represents 2,100 truck drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces, says they went on …
Read More »A ‘delicate situation’ for King Charles: Royal soft power and diplomacy in the face of world turmoil
Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. A high-profile invitation for a state visit. A warm welcome to a private residence in the countryside. A display of military honours worn on the chest. King …
Read More »Organizers worry Ford government parking garage could throw CNE into ‘turmoil’ – Toronto
As the parking lots and buildings at Exhibition Place transform into one of Toronto’s biggest festivals for the annual Canadian National Exhibition, there are growing concerns a provincially-led redevelopment could limit future celebrations. The arrival of the middle of August means the dawn of the CNE, its crazy food options, …
Read More »Inside the turmoil at Sobeys-owned stores after ransomware attack
Employees of Empire Co., the parent company of Sobeys, have begun to speak out about the turmoil unfolding inside the grocery chain since a ransomware attack began plaguing its computer systems earlier this month. Workers from across the country say some stores have run short of items because orders cannot be …
Read More »Sri Lanka’s political, economic turmoil leaves millions facing a food crisis
Aid agencies are warning the health and well-being of six million Sri Lankans could be in peril as the country contends with extraordinary political upheaval and a punishing economic collapse. Ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country Wednesday, the day he was set to resign under intense public pressure to step …
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