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Washington: US President Donald Trump has raised Trump Canada tariffs by an additional 10 percent, citing an advertisement aired by Ontario during the World Series as misleading. The ad, featuring former President Ronald Reagan discussing the risks of tariffs, ran on October 24 and prompted Trump to respond while aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia. Trump ended trade talks with Ottawa on October 23 over the ad, which he described as fraudulent and hostile. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province would pause the campaign on October 20 after discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to allow…

Gaza City: Hospitals in Gaza have been struggling to provide essential care after two years of conflict, with many patients urgently needing treatment abroad. Gaza medical evacuations have become critical for children and adults whose conditions cannot be treated locally. Among those waiting are two 10-year-old boys at Nasser Hospital, one paralysed from a stray Israeli bullet and another diagnosed with a brain tumour. Families have expressed fear for the children’s lives, highlighting the limitations of local medical facilities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has coordinated the first medical convoy since the fragile ceasefire on 10 October, transporting 41 patients…

London: More than 20 nations supporting Ukraine have pledged to take Russian oil and gas off the global market as part of a coordinated effort to cut Moscow’s war funding. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that the coalition aims to choke off resources for President Vladimir Putin’s war machine. The commitment was made at a summit of the ‘coalition of the willing’ in London. The United Kingdom and the United States have imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil firms, while the European Union has targeted liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that maintaining…

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that trade talks with Canada have been terminated following an advert by Ontario that criticised the tariffs imposed by Washington. The advert, part of a $75mn (£40mn) Canadian campaign, quoted former President Ronald Reagan, highlighting how tariffs can harm American workers and consumers. Trump’s administration has implemented a 35 percent levy on multiple Canadian imports, with additional sector-specific tariffs targeting automobiles and steel. Some goods under the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada have been exempted. Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought to negotiate relief from these levies, but…

Sydney: The New Zealand parliament has selected a bill to debate a proposed teen social media ban, aiming to protect children under 16 from online harm. The legislation has been designed to ensure social media platforms conduct age verification, similar to Australia’s law introduced in 2024. The member’s bill was submitted in May by National Party lawmaker Catherine Wedd to restrict children’s access to social media and has received backing from National Party members. Coalition partners have not yet confirmed whether they will support the bill. Members’ bills in New Zealand can be introduced by lawmakers outside the cabinet and…

Rome: King Charles and Queen Camilla have reached Rome to commence a state visit to the Vatican, where they will meet Pope Leo in a symbolic demonstration of unity between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. The King’s spokesman emphasised that fostering stronger relations between the two Christian denominations serves as a bulwark against conflict, division, and tyranny. King Charles, who landed at Ciampino airport on Wednesday evening, will become the first British monarch to pray publicly with a pope since the Reformation in the 16th Century. The visit follows concerns about the attention surrounding Prince Andrew, which…

Silicon Valley: Amazon has unveiled a prototype of Amazon AI smart glasses designed specifically for its delivery drivers. The smart glasses, named ‘Amelia,’ include a built-in camera and display, and pair with a waistcoat that features a button for drivers to capture delivery photos. The company has tested the glasses with hundreds of drivers across multiple locations, according to Beryl Tomay, Amazon’s vice president of Transportation, who said that the glasses are being trialled in collaboration with over a dozen delivery service partners. Unlike consumer-focused devices, the Amelia smart glasses are tailored for the logistics environment and are intended to…

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Kevin Rudd following remarks made by former United States President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House. The exchange has attracted international attention, but Albanese has described the comments as light-hearted banter rather than a diplomatic issue. During the meeting, Trump addressed Kevin Rudd, who currently serves as Australia’s ambassador to the United States and previously served as prime minister. The former American president referred to earlier social media posts that were critical of the US administration. Kevin Rudd acknowledged authorship of those posts, prompting Trump to respond, ‘I don’t…

San Francisco: OpenAI browser Atlas has been launched as part of the company’s strategy to compete directly with established players such as Google Chrome. The browser, powered by ChatGPT, eliminates the traditional address bar and has been described by Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman as being ‘built around ChatGPT’. The product has been made available for Apple’s MacOS users, with plans for wider rollout in the coming months. The release of Atlas has highlighted OpenAI’s broader ambition to monetise its artificial intelligence investments and strengthen its position in the digital tools market. The company has confirmed that the browser will…

London: Copper demand has been witnessing a geographical shift as consumption in the United States and India grows, while China’s long-standing dominance begins to slow. The industrial metal, which once surged from $1,500 to above $10,000 (about £8,200) per metric ton over the past 25 years, is now entering a new phase driven by regional diversification. Analysts have said that although China will remain the world’s largest copper market, the next decade will see greater balance as other regions increase their influence on pricing and demand. The changing mix of industrial policies, infrastructure investments, and geopolitical adjustments is expected to…