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DAVOS: U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this week after Carney’s World Economic Forum speech described a breakdown in the rules-based international system and warned against the use of economic leverage by major powers. Trump’s

WASHINGTON: The United States has imposed a 25% tariff on a narrow range of advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence processor, under a presidential proclamation that cites national security concerns tied to semiconductor supply chains. The measure, signed

MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: The United States will suspend the processing of immigrant visa applications for nationals of 75 countries starting Jan. 21, the State Department said, citing public assistance concerns under longstanding “public charge” standards used in immigration adjudications. The

MENA Newswire, BEIJING: Chinese officials on Tuesday urged Canada to pursue a more independent foreign policy as Prime Minister Mark Carney began a four day official visit to Beijing, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to China in

MENA Newswire, BEIJING: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in China this week for an official visit aimed at restoring bilateral engagement after years of strained relations, as Ottawa seeks to broaden its international economic and diplomatic ties. The visit

MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: U.S. regulators have approved SpaceX to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites, expanding the company’s low Earth orbit broadband network under conditions set by the Federal Communications Commission. The decision increases the number of second generation Starlink

NEW YORK: U.S. consumers ended 2025 with higher expectations for inflation over the coming year and a more pessimistic assessment of job prospects, according to a monthly survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, highlighting persistent concerns

WASHINGTON: New filings for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week, adding to evidence that momentum in the labour market has weakened towards the end of 2025 as hiring remains restrained and job creation shows little capacity to

MENA Newswire, OTTAWA: The federal Government of Canada and the Government of Québec have finalized a funding agreement to help implement the nationwide Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program in Québec, officials said Wednesday. The accord outlines provincial responsibilities and federal financial

MENA Newswire, OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to visit the People’s Republic of China from January 13 to January 17, according to an official announcement from his office. The visit will include meetings in Beijing and other