– Meta plans to raise about US$95 billion by selling new shares, using the money to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure and pursue superintelligence. The company announced the plan on Monday. It will start with $35 billion in underwritten public
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta’s independence referendum question risks creating “years of uncertainty” for Canada, calling the separation push a “dangerous bluff” during a Thursday news conference in Ottawa. Carney said the debate comes as Canada seeks to
Canada has set a federal plan to enable construction of up to 10 new large scale nuclear reactors. The plan forms part of the country’s new nuclear energy strategy. It places nuclear power at the center of Canada’s electricity, uranium
Ontario will introduce mandatory school changes this fall that affect high school exams, final marks, classroom materials and graduation rules. The changes apply as the province prepares for the 2026-27 school year. They include written exams for Grades 9 to
Electric vehicle sales in Canada rebounded in early 2026, but Saskatchewan still trails most of the country in adoption. The province posted faster growth than Canada as a whole in new zero-emission vehicle registrations. Its market share remains far below
Torrential rain flooded homes, cut power and closed roads across parts of Montreal after several lines of thunderstorms stalled over southern Quebec on Saturday. Environment Canada said 100 to 170 mm of rain fell in a few hours over Montreal’s
The Canadian dollar weakened to a 14-month low against the U.S. dollar on Friday, bringing it close to the 70 U.S. cent mark after a sharp week of losses. The loonie traded at 1.4180 per U.S. dollar, or 70.52 U.S.
Canada imposed a 10% tariff on imported canned vegetables on June 19. The measure applies for up to 200 days. It covers canned vegetable imports from most countries but excludes the United States. Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing countries also
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has enacted Bill C-30, a budget implementation law that changes Canada’s pesticide approval system. The Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act received Royal Assent on June 18. The law amends the Pest Control Products Act
Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s ineffective attacking display became a central part of a frustrating result. João Neves gave
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday. The Argentina captain lifted his career World Cup total to 16 goals, tying Miroslav Klose
Business
– Meta plans to raise about US$95 billion by selling new shares, using the money to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure and pursue superintelligence. The company announced the plan on Monday. It will start with $35 billion in underwritten public
News
– A new UN forum on artificial intelligence in international peace and security launches on Thursday, October 22. The UN Institute for Disarmament Research is opening the platform through its Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security. The forum
Health
According to a comprehensive review published Thursday, adolescent e-cigarette users are at an increased risk of developing severe lung issues and are much more likely to become traditional cigarette smokers. The study, which analyzed 81 global research papers, was issued
Technology
– On October 20, the World Bank Group revealed its inaugural digital strategy in Seoul, targeting the over 2 billion people worldwide who remain disconnected from the internet. The initiative aims to boost affordable digital access in developing nations, enhance
Entertainment
MENA Newswire, LOS ANGELES: Ben Affleck has come under sustained scrutiny following recent public remarks in which he downplayed the creative capabilities and economic impact of artificial intelligence on the film and television industry. While Affleck characterized AI as a
Automotive
Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
